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Chicago, IL – April 2, 2026 – Stocks in this week’s article are Adecoagro S.A. AGRO, Vermilion Energy Inc. VET and Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V. VIST.

As Q1 Ends, Bet on These 3 Stocks with Upgraded Broker Ratings

This year began on a cautious note. U.S. markets have experienced bouts of massive selling due to shifting expectations around AI and rising geopolitical tensions, particularly concerns over the Middle East and the risk of an oil shock, which have fueled sector rotation. Persistent inflation concerns and uncertainty around the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy stance have also weighed on sentiment. Still, a resilient economy and solid corporate earnings have helped prevent a broad move into risk-off positioning.

Against such a volatile backdrop, it is not easy for retail investors to select stocks for generating solid returns over time. One way to cut short this task is to follow brokers’ recommendations. In this regard, stocks such as Adecoagro S.A., Vermilion Energy Inc. and Vista Energy, S.A.B. de C.V.  are worth investing in.

Brokers develop informed views through management access, public filings analysis and active participation in earnings calls. Their cross-sector vantage point helps frame a company’s fundamentals within the broader macroeconomic and competitive landscape, giving investors a more grounded view of how the stock may trade and perform.

A broker upgrade is typically driven by incremental information, whether revised guidance, channel checks or updated operating assumptions, that feeds into a refreshed earnings and valuation framework. Because some of these inputs may not yet be fully reflected in market expectations, an upgrade can sometimes signal a developing inflection point before it becomes evident in consensus estimates.

That said, a broker upgrade is best viewed as one input rather than a standalone investment thesis. Sustained long-term returns are usually driven by a broader assessment of business quality, valuation, industry structure, catalysts and risks, alongside the investor’s own risk tolerance, time horizon and portfolio constraints.

3 Stocks with Upgraded Broker Ratings to Invest In

Luxembourg-based Adecoagro is engaged in agricultural and agro-industrial activities in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay. AGRO operates through two segments — Farming and Sugar, Ethanol and Energy.

Adecoagro’s 2026 earnings are expected to soar 872.2% year over year. AGRO, which currently carries a Zacks Rank #2, has witnessed a 16.7% upward revision in broker ratings over the past four weeks.

Vermilion Energy, based in Calgary, Canada, engages in petroleum and natural gas and focuses on the acquisition, exploration, development and optimization of producing properties. VET properties are located in the West Pembina region of West Central Alberta, Canada; southwest Bordeaux and Paris Basin in France; the Netherlands; Germany; Ireland; Croatia; Slovakia; Hungary; and Australia.

VET’s 2026 earnings are projected to jump 93.9% on a year-over-year basis. Vermilion Energy, sporting a Zacks Rank #1 at present, has witnessed a 11.1% upward revision in broker ratings over the past four weeks.

Based in Mexico, Vista Energy engages in the exploration and production of oil and gas in Latin America. The company's principal assets are located in the Vaca Muerta play, Neuquina basin, Argentina.

Vista Energy’s 2026 earnings are expected to jump 158.9% year over year. VIST, which currently sports a Zacks Rank #1, has witnessed an 11.1% upward revision in broker ratings over the past four weeks.

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