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These 3 undervalued stocks are poised for a rally in the final quarter of 2025

by September 14, 2025
by September 14, 2025

Despite record highs in major US indexes, signs of economic deceleration are surfacing.

Yet, optimism is building around a potential rate cut from the Federal Reserve, which could inject fresh momentum into the US economy.

Morgan Stanley believes this environment favours select small- and mid-cap names that remain overlooked but are primed for outsized gains.

With market caps under $20 billion and upside potential ranging from 20% to 50%, three stocks stand out in particular: Wayfair, Cinemark, and Lionsgate Studio.

Wayfair Inc (NYSE: W)

Wayfair has emerged as a compelling bet on the back of improving housing sentiment and anticipated monetary easing.

Morgan Stanley sees the online furniture retailer as “one of the most spring-loaded assets in Internet,” especially as home furnishings stabilize.

Analyst Simeon Gutman believes Q2 marked a turning point, validating his January upgrade. The firm’s bull case price target of $130 implies a 44% upside in Wayfair stock from current levels.

Despite tariff uncertainties, Wayfair’s marketplace model shields it from absorbing rising input costs, unlike traditional retailers.

With W shares already up over 100% year-to-date and analysts split between buy and hold ratings, Wayfair remains a high-conviction pick for Q4.

Cinemark Holdings Inc (NYSE: CNK)

Cinemark stock may be in the red this year, but Morgan Stanley argues the narrative around movie theaters is overly pessimistic. The firm’s $35 price target suggests a 24% upside from here.

Analyst Benjamin Swinburne believes the “death of the movie theater has been greatly exaggerated,” citing self-help initiatives and a strong 2026 film slate.

The recent success of “The Conjuring: Last Rites,” which marked Cinemark’s second-biggest horror opening ever, adds fuel to the recovery thesis.

With box office revenues projected to return to pre-pandemic levels next year, Cinemark shares could surprise skeptics and reward contrarian investors in the months ahead.

A dividend yield of 1.13% makes CNK stock all the more attractive to own for the final quarter of 2025.  

Lionsgate Studios Corp (NYSE: LION)

Fresh off its split from Starz, Lionsgate Studios stock is now a standalone media powerhouse.

Morgan Stanley sees the company as well-positioned to thrive in a consolidating entertainment landscape. The studio posted a $21.9 million profit in Q4, reversing last year’s loss, with motion picture revenue surging 28%.

Upcoming releases like Stephen King’s “The Long Walk,” a Michael Jackson biopic, and a new Hunger Games prequel bolster its theatrical pipeline.

On the TV side, Lionsgate Studios Corp plans to double scripted series deliveries next year, reinforcing its role as a premium third-party content supplier.

Wall Street remains largely bullish on LION shares with a consensus “overweight” rating and a mean target of about $8.61, indicating potential for as much as 18% upside from current levels.  

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