These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analysts

From October 2024 till as recently as February 1, 2026, we mostly heard two words on the stock market: Bearish and volatile. The last few days have been different. For a change, we are hearing things like “positive market breadth” and “gains”. As the bulls attempt another serious comeback, the market again faces a familiar question: Are valuations still too high? Or have they reached reasonable levels after more than a year of correction? The answer is in the grey area. It’s a mixed bag really – and may differ from sector to sector.