The 3 Top Penny Stocks to Watch in September 2018

Investors looking for triple-digit gains for little upfront investment often turn to penny stocks for promising returns. That's why we're bringing you the three top penny stocks to watch in September 2018.

In order to makes sure we're investing in penny stocks that can deliver the strong returns we're looking for, we use the Money Morning Stock VQScore™ system.

Using the VQScore system allows us to weed out unprofitable companies and useless shell companies. We screen for stocks trading under $5 a share – the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's definition of a penny stock.

This month, the VQScore system identified three of the best penny stocks that have the potential to double.

In fact, one of them could jump 136%…

Top Penny Stocks to Watch in September, No. 3: City Office REIT

City Office REIT Inc. (NYSE: CIO), focuses on the acquisition and operation of upper-end real estate in the United States and Canada.

The company's recent earnings report exceeded analyst expectations by $0.02, with earnings per share (EPS) of $0.28. And its quarterly revenue rose over 24% from the year-ago quarter, hitting $31.5 million.

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Meanwhile, CIO's gross profits have risen consecutively for the last three years, doubling its bottom line since 2014.

And it doesn't look like it's going to slow down any time soon.

The company's management has projected earnings of $7.23 million in the future, a 25% climb from current levels.

The shares currently sell for $12.57. And Analysts on Wall Street believe the price target should be $15.50, a 23% rise from current levels.

However, that price target is small change compared to our other top penny stocks for September 2018…

Top Penny Stocks to Watch in September, No. 2: Alexander & Baldwin

Hawaii-based Alexander & Baldwin Inc. (NYSE: ALEX) develops agricultural land and real estate and maintains a robust sugar cane manufacturing presence.

Since its first appearance on the top 25 VQScore stocks, ALEX has climbed 15%, giving lucky investors a sizable return.

However, we believe ALEX still has plenty of room to run.

In its Q2 earnings report, ALEX turned in an earnings beat, reporting $0.66 in EPS versus a $0.42 analyst forecast.

The company also turned in a 22% increase in revenue versus the year-ago quarter, reaching $113.3 million in annual gross revenue.

And there are several catalysts that could drive the company's profits even higher.

Recently, ALEX sold 313 acres of its property to the state of Hawaii for a sale price of $8.6 million.

The proceeds from this sale will be used to redevelop a shopping complex ALEX is developing in Lau Halla, Hawaii, 88% of which has already been leased by lucrative tenants.

ALEX shares currently sell for $22.95. The target price, though, is up to $35 per share, a nearly 53% advance from the current price.

That's a significant gain. However, our top penny stock for September 2018 is on track for even greater returns.

It's a biotech company on the verge of an impressive medical breakthrough – and gains of over 130%…