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10 Best All-Time Low Stocks to Buy in 2026

In this article, we will look at the 10 Best All-Time Low Stocks to Buy in 2026.

​On April 28, Tom Lee of Fundstrat appeared on CNBC to discuss the market outlook for 2026. Lee highlighted that the market faced three major potential challenges at the start of 2026. The first challenge was the potential war with Iran and fears of a prolonged escalation. The second challenge was the private credit, and the third was the appointment of a new Federal Reserve chairman.

​Lee noted that the stock market has come out of the US-Iran war, demonstrating resilience, and investors are now betting on a quick resolution of the conflict. Moreover, the earnings estimates have been going up, which suggests a stronger market. He also believes that the underwriting of the private credit looks better than before, as IGV, which is the software ETF, has rebounded recently. This suggests that the market has passed the major challenges it was facing at the start of the year. Lee believes that the upside case for the year is strengthening, and he expects the S&P 500 to hit 7,700 by the end of the year.

With that, let’s take a look at the 10 Best All-Time Low Stocks to Buy in 2026.

Our Methodology

To curate the list of 10 Best All-Time Low Stocks to Buy in 2026, we used the Finviz stock screener, Investing’s historic data, CNN, and Insider Monkey’s hedge funds database. Using the screener, we aggregated a list of stocks trading in 0% to 10% of their all-time lows, with analysts expecting more than 25% upside over the next 12-months. We limited our final selection to companies that have recently reported noteworthy developments likely to impact investor sentiment. These stocks are also popular among analysts and elite hedge funds.

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​10 Best All-Time Low Stocks to Buy in 2026

​10. Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp. (NYSE:OTF)

Price: $11.10

All-time Low: $10.87

Upside: 30.63%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 12

​Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp. (NYSE:OTF) is trading close to its all-time low of $10.87. However, the Street is bullish as the 12-month average price target suggests more than 30% upside from the current level. Blue Owl Technology also ranks among our Best All-Time Low Stocks to Buy in 2026.

​Recently, on April 22, Citizens maintained a Market Outperform rating on the stock but lowered the price target on the stock from $17 to $16. The firm noted the first-quarter volatility as one of the key factors behind the reduced price target. Citizens noted that they revised estimates on 11 alternative asset management and business development companies under its coverage.

​The firm expects the first-quarter volatility to impact EPS for alternative asset managers. As a result, Citizen lowered asset managers’ median earnings per share estimates by roughly 3% for 2026 and 2027.

​In addition, Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp. (NYSE:OTF) is set to release its fiscal Q1 2026 earnings on May 7, 2026. Blue Owl Technology Finance Corp. (NYSE:OTF) is a business development company focused on providing direct lending and equity investments to upper middle-market technology and software firms.

​9. The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. (NYSE:MICC)

Price: $13.23

All-time Low: $13.06

Upside: 29.13%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 25

​The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. (NYSE:MICC) ranks among the Best All-Time Low Stocks to Buy in 2026. The stock has declined roughly 15.6% year-to-date, but the analysts see more than 29% upside from the current level.

​Recently, on April 21, BNP Paribas downgraded the stock from Outperform to a Neutral rating and also lowered the price target from EUR 16 to EUR 13. The firm noted that they expect the global inflation cycles to likely impact the company’s margins and volumes.

​In separate news on April 21, a Bloomberg report by Joe Easton noted that the company’s  short interest in Europe has increased to 19% of shares available for trading as of April 17. The report used S&P Global Market Intelligence data. Bloomberg highlighted that the short interest level is more than double from a month ago, and Magnum was the 18th most shorted stock in Europe as of April 17.

​That said, earlier on March 27, David Roux from Morgan Stanley had reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a price target of $18.81, down from the earlier price target of $19.08. Overall, the Street’s highest price target suggests more than 50% upside from the current level.

​Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. (NYSE:MICC) manufactures and sells ice cream brands and products tailored for both at-home and away-from-home consumption. The company’s operations are divided into the following geographical segments: Americas, Asia, the Middle East, Turkey, South Asia, and Africa.

​8. Schrödinger, Inc. (NASDAQ:SDGR)

Price: $11.79

All-time Low: $10.94

Upside: 69.64%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 26

​Schrödinger, Inc. (NASDAQ:SDGR) is a scientific software and biotechnology company that specializes in developing computational tools and software for drug discovery and materials science. While the stock is trading close to its all-time low, analysts expect more than 69% upside over the next 12-months from the current level. The stock ranks eighth on our of the Best All-Time Low Stocks to Buy in 2026.

​On April 17, Schrödinger, Inc. (NASDAQ:SDGR) maintained a Buy rating by Matt Hewitt from Craig-Hallum. The analyst did not disclose any price targets. The rating comes as the company approaches its fiscal Q1 2026 earnings, scheduled to be released on May 5. The Street expects the company to post roughly $47.63 million in revenue with a GAAP EPS of negative $0.63.

​Earlier, in March, the company presented its strategic goals at the 2026 KeyBanc Capital Markets Healthcare Forum. Management noted that they plan to transition 75% of their software contracts to hosted models in the next 3 years. For 2026, the company plans to achieve 10% to 15% annual contract value growth. Schrödinger, Inc. (NASDAQ:SDGR) is focused on leveraging AI to expand its user base. ​

7. Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:LCID)

Price: $6.25

All-time Low: $6.17

Upside: 60.00%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 27

​The share price of Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:LCID) has declined more than 46% year-to-date. As a result, the stock now trades close to its all-time low of $6.17. However, Wall Street is bullish as analysts’ 12-month average price target reflects 60% upside from the current level. Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:LCID) is ranked among our Best All-Time Low Stocks to Buy in 2026.

​On April 17, Reuters reported that the company has named Silvio Napoli, the former chief of Schindler as its next CEO. Moreover, the company is also raising roughly $1 billion through fundraising to meet the expensive manufacturing ramp-up. This is important because Lucid is still in a burn-heavy phase. The company needs lots of capital to ramp manufacturing, expand the product lineup, and push into lower-cost EVs and robotaxi-related vehicles.

​The initial reaction to the fundraiser was negative, as some analysts believe that the investment will do little to ease the liquidity pressure and that the company would need to raise more money, thereby diluting shareholder value.

​Moreover, earlier the company also expanded its partnership with Uber, which now involves at least 35,000 vehicles and an additional $200 million investment from Uber.

​Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:LCID) develops and manufactures electric vehicles and related technologies.

​6. Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE:UTZ)

Price: $7.76

All-time Low: $7.29

Upside: 54.64%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 31

​Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE:UTZ) is one of the Best All-Time Low Stocks to Buy in 2026. While the stock price has declined to reach all-time lows, analysts still expect more than 54% upside over the next 12-months from the current level.

​Recently, on April 20, TD Cowen analyst Robert Moskow lowered the firm’s price target on Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE:UTZ) from $11 to $9, while maintaining a Hold rating on the shares. An analyst in his research note said that the firm is broadly cautious on large-cap staple stocks as the sector heads towards Q1 earnings. The analyst also highlighted that food companies have not yet shown a clear path back to growth, which is a key concern for UTZ Brands.

Moreover, the rising oil prices are seen as a negative overhang on the sector, suggesting higher input and freight costs could pressure margins and cap pricing power for packaged‑food companies.

​Other than TD Cowen, Utz Brands, Inc. (NYSE:UTZ) has also been noted by other analysts. Recently, on April 22, Jefferies reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a price target of $22. Earlier, on April 14, Barclays had also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a price target of $10, down from the previous target of $12.

​UTZ Brands, Inc. (NYSE:UTZ) markets, manufactures, and distributes branded snacks. Its portfolio includes a range of salty snacking products, such as pretzels, potato chips, veggie chips, cheese, and pork skins. The company’s brands include Utz, Golden Flake, Zapp’s, Good Health, Hawaiian, and Boulder Canyon.

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