Zacks.com featured highlights Micron, NVIDIA and Par Pacific Holdings
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Chicago, IL – October 9, 2026 – Stocks in this week’s Micron Technology, Inc. MU, NVIDIA Corp. NVDA and Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. PARR
Micron & 2 Profitable Stocks to Buy in October for Big Upside
October may be historically a volatile month for the stock market, but investors shouldn’t shy away from investing. Instead, they should look for companies that deliver strong returns after covering all operating and non-operating expenses. As a result, investors generally prefer profitable businesses over companies that consistently incur losses. To evaluate a company’s profitability, investors commonly use profitability ratios to measure its ability to generate consistent, sustainable earnings.
On that note, Micron Technology, Inc., NVIDIA Corp. and Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. stand out as the most profitable stocks, supported by strong net income ratios and upside potential.
Why the Net Income Ratio Is Important to Investors
The net income ratio is a key indicator of a company’s overall profitability. It shows the percentage of net income relative to total sales revenues. The net income ratio helps assess a firm’s ability to cover operating and non-operating expenses with revenues. A higher net income ratio usually indicates a company’s ability to generate sufficient revenue and manage all business functions effectively.
Here are three of the 14 stocks that qualified for the screening:
Micron Technology
Micron Technology is a global provider of memory and storage products. MU's 12-month net profit margin is 63.8%. Micron's expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 133.9%.
NVIDIA
NVIDIA is a leading AI infrastructure company operating across global markets. NVDA’s 12-month net profit margin is 63.7%. Its expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 93.9%.
Par Pacific Holdings
Par Pacific Holdings, an energy company, supplies both renewable and conventional fuels across the United States. PARR’s 12-month net profit margin is 9.9%. Its expected earnings growth rate for the current year is 214%.
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