10 Best Major Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts

In this article, we will explore the 10 Best Major Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts.

The Mag 7 stocks, with their stretched valuations and lackluster 1-year performance, have recently gone out of favor among both analysts and the general public. The changing dynamics in the AI infrastructure arena meant smaller companies operating in a niche environment received more attention, until the geopolitics-induced volatility gave everyone a reality check.

The S&P 500 dropped more than 8% before recovering, confirming that this was just a correction rather than a sustained downturn. As a result of this correction, many companies started trading at more reasonable valuations and became attractive again because of their solid fundamentals. This was also pointed out by Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan analysts. As reported by Bloomberg on April 14, both research firms in their research notes to investors pointed out the narrowing valuation gap:

“J.P.Morgan also noted that the valuation premium for the so-called “Magnificent Seven” cohort of stocks had narrowed sharply, with their forward price-to-earnings ratio for the group falling to 1.2x the S&P 500 from 1.7x.”

We decided to look at the opportunities presented by blue-chip stocks and therefore made a list of the 10 best major stocks to buy, according to Wall Street analysts.

Our Methodology

To compile our list of the best major stocks to buy according to Wall Street analysts, we reviewed major ETFs known to hold high-quality, blue-chip stocks. These funds focus on large-cap, durable businesses with qualities such as consistent earnings growth, strong moats, and pricing power.

We then used the Insider Monkey Q4 Hedge Fund Database and the stocks’ analyst upside to ensure these stocks were popular among hedge funds and had significant analyst upside. The stocks are ranked in ascending order of their share price upside potential.

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Note: All share price data in the article is as per market close on April 17.

10. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (NYSE:TSM)

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (NYSE:TSM) released its March 2026 revenue figures on April 10, reporting strong growth driven by continued demand for AI-related products. The company posted consolidated revenue of NT$415.19 billion for the month, marking a 45.2% increase compared to March 2025. On a sequential basis, revenue also rose sharply by 30.7%.

For the first quarter of 2026, covering January to March, total revenue came in at NT$1,134.10 billion. This was slightly higher than estimates of NT$1.12 trillion and represented a 35.1% increase compared to the same period last year. The strong performance shows ongoing strength in AI demand, which continues to be a key driver of the company’s growth.

According to CNN’s analyst ratings compilation, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. is currently covered by 51 analysts on Wall Street and enjoys a consensus Buy rating. Based on analyst estimates, the stock has a median price target of $450, reflecting an additional 21.5% upside from the current levels. The most bullish estimate suggests an upside of up to 48.5%.

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. is the world’s largest semiconductor foundry and is engaged in the manufacturing of semiconductor chips. These chips are used by companies across several end markets, including personal computers and peripheral products, consumer electronics, wired and wireless communications systems, and automotive and industrial equipment.

9. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Bloomberg reported on April 13 that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is currently testing four different designs for its AI-powered smart glasses. The move is aimed at competing with products from Meta Platforms. The designs being explored include a large rectangular frame similar to Ray-Ban Wayfarers and a slimmer rectangular version inspired by the glasses of the company’s CEO, Tim Cook. They also include both larger and smaller oval or circular styles.

Apple Inc. is aiming to position the product as a more premium offering, with deep integration with the iPhone to enhance user experience. The company is also considering a unique camera design, featuring vertically oriented oval lenses with surrounding lights. This would help distinguish it from Meta’s current design. Internally called N50, the glasses are expected to be unveiled by late 2026 or early 2027. A commercial launch is planned for 2027.

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said:

If executed properly with a functional Siri, these glasses could follow a trajectory similar to the Apple Watch: not first to market, but ultimately dominant.

The prototypes are reportedly made from more durable acetate material, and Apple Inc. is testing multiple finishes, including ocean blue, black, and light brown.

Apple Inc. operates as a manufacturer, designer, and marketer of smartphones, tablets, PCs, wearables, and accessories. It provides a range of products, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple-branded & third-party accessories, and others. The company also provides AppleCare support & cloud services, and advertising services.

8. Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)

Mark Kelley from Stifel Nicolaus cut the firm’s price target on Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) from $300 to $294 on April 13. However, he reiterated a Buy rating on the shares. The firm’s adjusted price target suggests an additional 17.4% upside from the current levels. The firm also updated its estimates across its internet coverage to take into account the potential risks from the Iran conflict, which could impact growth in the sector.

Earlier, on April 9, William Blair also maintained its Outperform rating on Amazon.com Inc.. The firm also added the stock to its Conviction List following the release of  CEO Andy Jassy’s 2025 shareholder letter. William Blair described the letter as the most impactful to date, highlighting a stronger defense of its AI strategy compared to the 2024 version. According to the firm, the letter also provided clearer support and more evidence backing the company’s long-term business direction. The investment firm continues to expect 2026 to be the peak capex for Amazon.com Inc.. At the same time, it believes the company will continue to invest heavily in future opportunities while still generating some short-term returns.

Amazon.com Inc. operates across e-commerce, digital content, advertising, and cloud computing. Its online and offline stores offer both in-house and third-party products, while its Amazon Web Services (AWS) division runs one of the world’s largest data center networks.

7. AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV)

Based on a report released on April 10, RBC Capital analyst Trung Huynh maintained a Buy rating on AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) while also keeping the firm’s price target of $260. The firm’s price target is slightly higher than the median Wall Street analysts’ price target of $259.

As CBS News reported on April 7, AbbVie Inc. and Roche, through their Genentech Unit, have joined TrumpRx. TrumpRx is a government-run platform that sells medicines directly to consumers at discounted prices. With this move, they become the 10th and 11th drug makers on the platform. AbbVie Inc. will provide its arthritis drug Humira at an 86% discount under a pricing agreement with the U.S. government. Genentech has also agreed to sell its flu drug Xofluza for $50, significantly lower than its usual price of $168. The total number of medicines available on TrumpRx has increased to 61, up from about 40 when the platform launched earlier this year.

According to CNN’s compilation, AbbVie Inc. is currently covered by 33 Wall Street analysts and has a consensus Buy rating. Analyst estimates suggest the stock could rise as high as $328, implying more than 58% upside from current levels.

AbbVie Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company. It is involved in the development, commercialization, manufacturing, and sale of medicines and therapies. The company provides Skyrizi, Rinvoq, Imbruvica, Elahere, Venclexta, Epkinly, and Emrelis.

6. Visa Inc. (NYSE:V)

On April 9, Matthew O’Neill from Bank of America Securities reiterated a Buy rating on Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) with a price target of $410. The firm sees an additional 32.5% upside from the current levels. Moreover, according to data from 27 Wall Street analysts covering the stock, it is currently trading below the lowest price target of $340.

Earlier, on April 8, Visa Inc. launched Intelligent Commerce Connect, a new technology that helps businesses participate in AI-driven commerce. The platform supports payments across multiple networks and is not limited to Visa cards. It enables secure payment processing, spend controls, tokenization, and authentication through a single integration with the Visa Acceptance Platform. The solution is currently being tested with partners such as Highnote, Aldar, Payabli, AWS, Sumvin, Mesh, and Diddo. More partners are expected to join this year.

It combines Visa Inc.’s APIs with those from other networks, allowing payments through both Visa and non-Visa cards. The platform also works with major token providers and supports multiple protocols. This makes it easier for businesses to integrate without relying on a single system.

Visa Inc. is a payment technology company operating in the United States and internationally. It operates VisaNet, a transaction processing network that handles the clearing, authorization, and settlement of payments. The company offers its services under different brands such as PLUS, Visa, V PAY, Visa Electron, and Interlink.

5. Mastercard Inc (NYSE:MA)

On April 10, Bank of America Securities’ analyst Matthew O’Neill maintained his Buy rating on the Mastercard Inc (NYSE:MA) stock. Alongside the rating, he also assigned a price target of $700 to the stock. This reflects upside of 34.3% from current levels.

However, on March 31, Timothy Chiodo, an analyst at UBS, lowered his price target on Mastercard shares from $700 to $650. This is quite close to where the stock is currently trading. Despite lowering the price target, the firm issued a positive note on the company’s prospects on April 6. Analysts believe the company has a strong pricing power and is set to benefit from its expansion into value-added services. Going forward, the firm sees a positive impact on the shares from forex trends, travel recovery, and pricing benefits.

Based on ratings from 41 different analysts, MA has a strong bullish sentiment, with a median price target of $665, representing 27.6% upside from here on. The highest price target on Wall Street is $735, which would bring investors an upside of 41%.

Mastercard Inc operates in the payments industry and is one of the leading payment processors for everyday consumers, financial institutions, governments, and businesses. The company is headquartered in New York, United States.

4. Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)

According to a report released on April 10, Barclays analyst Ross Sandler reaffirmed a Buy rating on Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META), along with a price target of $800. The firm’s price target implies a further 16% upside from the current levels.

Based on data from Sensor Tower on April 10, Meta Platforms, Inc. saw an increase in downloads of its AI app following the launch of its new model called Muse Spark. Across the United States, iOS downloads surged 87% day-over-day to around 46,000. The app also moved up the App Store rankings and saw strong growth across other countries, while Android growth was modest. U.S. web traffic climbed even higher, rising over 450% day-over-day to an all-time high.

The data also highlighted the strong momentum in AI apps overall, with four of the top five apps on the U.S. App Store on April 9 being AI-related. A year earlier, only one AI app appeared in the top five.

Analyst Abe Yousef commented:

This massive surge in downloads could be attributed to the recent release of Meta’s new AI model, Muse Spark, which may have prompted a rise in consumer interest.

Meta Platforms, Inc. develops products that help people connect with their friends and family. The company operates through Reality Labs (RL) and Family of Apps (FoA). It operates major apps such as Instagram, Messenger, Facebook, Meta AI, Threads, and WhatsApp.

3. Adobe Inc (NASDAQ:ADBE)

On April 10, Citi analyst Tyler Radke lowered the rating on Adobe Inc (NASDAQ:ADBE) stock from $287 to $253. Despite a 12% reduction in the target price, the new price target still represents 3.7% upside from here on. Radke refuses to upgrade the Hold rating on ADBE shares as he does not see any changes in events that could increase the value of shares over the next 12 months.

This negative sentiment was evident across the software sector, mainly due to an announcement from Anthropic just a day earlier. The Project Glasswing announced on April 9 has the capability to detect security flaws in modern software, which is resulting in negative sentiment across software companies, particularly cybersecurity firms. As a result of this, analysts like Radke are becoming increasingly selective when picking software stocks.

On March 26, William Blair, a research firm, downgraded ADBE, citing intense competition in the software market. Supporting this statement, analyst Arjun Bhatia wrote to clients:

While we acknowledge that shares are inexpensive at 9 times free cash flow, our primary concern is around the intense competition Adobe faces, particularly in core Creative Cloud.

Arjun Bhatia mentioned the dominance of AI as a huge risk to the pricing power and long-term economics of Adobe’s business.

Adobe Inc. is a provider of multimedia and digital marketing software, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. It also offers AI products such as Adobe FireFly and Adobe Sensei. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.

2. Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA)

On April 14, Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) denied reports that it is in talks to acquire any PC maker. A company spokesperson said that the media report is false and confirmed that NVDA is not involved in any discussions for such a deal. The clarification came after SemiAccurate reported that the company had been in negotiations for over a year to buy a large company that could reshape the personal computer industry. The report also suggested that a decision on the deal could be approaching.

NVIDIA Corporation received a positive demand signal after Foxconn reported solid early first-quarter results, reflecting continued momentum in the global AI supply chain. Foxconn’s revenue increased 30% year-over-year to $66.6 billion, with March alone rising 45.6% to a record high. The growth was mainly driven by strong demand for AI infrastructure tied to Nvidia’s ecosystem. Despite some product transition challenges, Foxconn is still guiding for growth in the second quarter. It expects both quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year increase, which further supports a positive outlook for the broader AI supply chain.

Foxconn is also expanding its global manufacturing footprint through new investments in the United States and large-scale AI infrastructure projects in Taiwan. These initiatives include building advanced computing systems using Nvidia’s GB300 NVL72 platform, strengthening long-term demand visibility for the AI ecosystem.

Nvidia Corporation is a fabless semiconductor and AI computing company that designs GPUs, AI accelerators, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), and system-on-a-chip units. Through its CUDA ecosystem, the company enables industries ranging from autonomous vehicles to scientific research by advancing AI, accelerated computing, and data center infrastructure.

1. Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT)

Microsoft is one of the 10 best major stocks to buy according to Wall Street analysts. On April 13, Mark Moerdler of Bernstein maintained his Outperform rating on Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) and set a price target of $641. The analyst directly addressed a key point about the stock, which he believes is often misunderstood: AI spending.

According to the analyst, questions regarding Microsoft’s growth are not valid. The main concern among investors is not whether the firm is able to capture growth, but when exactly it is likely to do so. The short-term margin compression resulting from higher investments would not be a problem if the timeline were clearer.

Mark Moerdler pointed out that most of Microsoft’s AI spending is in the high-margin segments. Moreover, the pressure on Azure margins is also temporary, as early-stage AI workloads typically carry low margins. These should pick up soon, with a higher momentum likely in the second half of the year.

Microsoft Corporation is a global technology company that develops and sells a wide range of software, cloud services, devices, and business solutions, serving both individual users and enterprise customers worldwide. Its flagship products include Windows, Microsoft 365, Azure, LinkedIn, and Xbox.

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