U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday as the Nasdaq Composite extended its winning streak to five sessions, buoyed by renewed rate cut optimism that sparked fresh appetite for tech, crypto, and commodities. But zoom out a bit, and November wasn't exactly kind to tech investors. The Nasdaq slipped nearly 2% for the month, while the S&P 500 and Dow managed modest gains after a strong final week.

Here's the thing about Wall Street analysts: they're everywhere, offering opinions on everything. The problem? Not all of them are particularly good at predicting where stocks are actually headed. Even when you narrow it down to a single company, you'll find ratings and price targets scattered across a bewildering range. Who should you trust?

That's where analyst accuracy ratings become incredibly useful. We're talking about track records—which analysts have consistently gotten it right over time. Here's a look at the most recent picks from Wall Street's five most accurate analysts, all sporting accuracy ratings of 85% or better.

The Top Five Analyst Picks From November

Asiya Merchant, Citigroup

• Accuracy Rating: 87%
• Latest Call: Maintained a Neutral rating on HP Inc. (HPQ) while trimming the price target from $27 to $25 on November 26. Merchant sees about 3% upside in the stock.
• What Happened: On November 25, HP reported quarterly earnings of 93 cents per share, edging past the analyst consensus of 92 cents.

Trevor Walsh, Citizens

• Accuracy Rating: 87%
• Latest Call: Kept a Market Outperform rating on Zscaler Inc. (ZS) with a $355 price target on November 26. Walsh projects roughly 43% upside potential in the cybersecurity stock.
• What Happened: On November 25, Zscaler posted quarterly earnings of 96 cents per share, crushing the Street estimate of 86 cents.

William Stein, Truist Securities

• Accuracy Rating: 86%
• Latest Call: Maintained a Hold rating on Analog Devices Inc. (ADI) while raising the price target from $249 to $258 on November 26. Despite the higher target, Stein anticipates about a 3% decline in the stock.
• What Happened: On November 25, the semiconductor company reported quarterly revenue surged 26% year-over-year to $3.08 billion, exceeding the analyst consensus of $3.01 billion.

Robert Mason, Baird

• Accuracy Rating: 85%
• Latest Call: Maintained a Neutral rating on Symbotic Inc. (SYM) and lifted the price target from $55 to $58 on November 26. Mason expects approximately a 29% pullback in the warehouse automation stock.
• What Happened: On November 24, Symbotic delivered better-than-expected fourth-quarter results and issued first-quarter sales guidance with the midpoint topping estimates.

John Todaro, Needham

• Accuracy Rating: 85%
• Latest Call: Kept a Buy rating on Robinhood Markets Inc. (HOOD) with a $145 price target on November 26. Todaro forecasts around 16% upside in the stock.
• What Happened: The trading platform announced last week it would launch a futures and derivatives exchange and clearinghouse, significantly expanding its presence in the prediction-market space.

Why Analyst Accuracy Matters

The beauty of focusing on the most accurate analysts is simple: their historical track records suggest they've developed better frameworks for valuation, better industry insights, or perhaps just better judgment about when companies are genuinely undervalued or overvalued. An 85-87% accuracy rating means these analysts have been right far more often than they've been wrong.

Looking at these November picks, you can see a mix of cautious optimism and strategic neutrality. Walsh's bullish stance on Zscaler stands out with that 43% upside call, backed by strong earnings that significantly beat expectations. Meanwhile, Todaro's Buy rating on Robinhood reflects confidence in the company's strategic expansion into derivatives and prediction markets.

On the flip side, Mason's Neutral rating on Symbotic—despite raising his price target—suggests caution even as the company posts solid results. And Stein's Hold on Analog Devices shows that not every earnings beat translates into bullish conviction.

These picks offer investors a window into how Wall Street's sharpest minds are positioning themselves as we head into the final stretch of the year.