10 Best Diagnostics and Research Stocks to Buy According to Analysts

9. CareDx, Inc. (NASDAQ:CDNA)

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CareDx, Inc. (NASDAQ:CDNA) is one of the 10 best diagnostics and research stocks to buy according to analysts.

On March 5, 2026, CareDx, Inc. (NASDAQ:CDNA) launched VANTx, an AI-powered, cloud-native platform designed to transform complex transplant data into actionable clinical insights. The platform, introduced at the 2026 Precision Medicine World Conference, analyzes patient cohorts, treatment trends, and real-world evidence with the help of Llama 3 and advanced machine learning. Jing Huang, Chief Data and AI Officer at CareDx, Inc. (NASDAQ:CDNA), gave the following statement.

As the market leader in transplant precision diagnostics and patient care solutions, we can help our transplant center partners generate actionable insights using LLMs and other models.

The platform is initially available via medical consultation, with plans to roll out permission-based access to clinicians further into 2026.

Separately, on February 26, 2026, BTIG raised its price target on CareDx, Inc. (NASDAQ:CDNA) from $25 to $26 while maintaining a Buy rating on the company’s stock. The firm cited positive Q4 results and 2026 revenue guidance above street estimates, while acknowledging the breadth of the range.

Founded in 1998, CareDx, Inc. (NASDAQ:CDNA) is a transplant diagnostics company that provides high-value diagnostic surveillance solutions. Its headquarters is in California.