For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – May 5, 2026 – Stocks in this week’s article are Micron Technology, Inc. MU and Vicor Corp. VICR.
Up More Than +500% and Still Profitable: 2 Stocks to Buy in May 2026
As we move into May, investors should prefer companies that deliver solid returns after covering both operating and non-operating costs. As a result, consistently profitable businesses tend to be more appealing than those operating at a loss. To assess profitability, investors use accounting ratios that highlight the key measures of a company’s bottom-line performance.
With that in mind, Micron Technology, Inc. and Vicor Corp. emerged as the top profitable picks, backed by robust net income ratios and significant upside potential. Incidentally, Micron and Vicor’s shares have soared 574.3% and 563.8%, respectively, over the past year.
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The net income ratio indicates a company’s exact level of profitability. It reflects the percentage of net income relative to total sales revenues. Using the net income ratio, one can determine a firm’s effectiveness in covering operating and non-operating expenses from revenues. A higher net income ratio usually implies a company’s ability to generate sufficient revenues and manage all business functions effectively. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Here are two of the 18 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 41.5%.
Vicor
Vicor develops and sells modular power components and systems that convert electrical power for electronic devices across global markets. VICR’s 12-month net profit margin is nearly 29%.
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