Kickstarting your investment journey can be both exciting and scary at the same time, and if you're new to investing, you may not know where to even begin. However, one thing is for certain -- stocks set to beat the market over the next 12 months serve as the perfect foundation for any kind of investor.

Now, let's break down why adding this one exceptional stock, highlighted below, to your portfolio could be a recipe for success.

Why You Should Pay Attention to Micron (MU)

Idaho-based Micron Technology has established itself as one of the leading worldwide providers of semiconductor memory solutions.

Since being added to the Zacks Focus List on December 27, 2016 at $23.26 per share, shares of MU have increased 356.96% to $106.29.

One analyst revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2025, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.08 to $6.93. MU also boasts an average earnings surprise of 10.7%.

Moreover, analysts are expecting Micron's earnings to grow 433.1% for the current fiscal year.

Because stock prices react to revisions, buying stocks with rising earnings estimates can be very profitable. Focus List stocks like MU offer investors a great opportunity to get into a company whose future earnings estimates will be raised, potentially leading to price momentum.

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