Mid-Cap Sell Streaks: 10 stocks trapped longest in bearish Quant ratings

In a 2026 market where risk-averse investors are honing in on defensive positioning amid uneven economic signals and sector-specific pressures, below is a list of the top 10 mid-cap stocks ranked by the number of days at a bearish Quant Rating.

Each of these stocks has earned a Sell or Strong Sell rating from Seeking Alpha’s Quant Ratings system, with market capitalizations ranging from approximately $2.79B to $5.25B.

The list is topped by Chesapeake Utilities (CPK), which has maintained its bearish rating for 253 days with a Quant Rating of 2.13. The Baldwin Insurance Group (BWIN) and WillScot Holdings (WSC) follow closely, with 187 and 186 days at their respective bearish ratings. Nelnet (NNI) and Shift4 Payments (FOUR) round out the top five.

The list represents a diverse range of sectors, including Gas Utilities, Insurance Brokers, Construction and Engineering, Consumer Finance, and Transaction & Payment Processing Services. Automobile manufacturer Lucid Group (LCID) also appears on the list with the lowest Quant Rating of 1.05, along with Asset Management firm Cohen & Steers (CNS) and Regional Bank BancFirst Corporation (BANF).

For reference, Seeking Alpha’s Quant system ranks stocks based on their performance on certain critical quantitative measures, such as valuation, growth, stock momentum, and profitability. Each stock is rated on a scale of 1 to 5, with any rating above 3.5 indicating a bullish rating. A score of 2.5 or below represents a bearish profile.

Here is the list:

1. Chesapeake Utilities (CPK), Days at Quant Rating: 253, Quant Rating: Sell 2.13

2. The Baldwin Insurance Group (BWIN), Days at Quant Rating: 187, Quant Rating: Strong Sell 1.41

3. WillScot Holdings (WSC), Days at Quant Rating: 186, Quant Rating: Strong Sell 1.43

4. Nelnet (NNI), Days at Quant Rating: 173, Quant Rating: Sell 2.04

5. Shift4 Payments (FOUR), Days at Quant Rating: 167, Quant Rating: Sell 1.70

6. Lucid Group (LCID), Days at Quant Rating: 155, Quant Rating: Strong Sell 1.05

7. Cohen & Steers (CNS), Days at Quant Rating: 141, Quant Rating: Sell 1.78

8. Euronet Worldwide (EEFT), Days at Quant Rating: 120, Quant Rating: Sell 2.19

9. Trex Company (TREX), Days at Quant Rating: 111, Quant Rating: Strong Sell 1.49

10. BancFirst (BANF), Days at Quant Rating: 106, Quant Rating: Sell 2.25