10 Best Performing Blue Chip Stocks to Buy

8. ATI Inc. (NYSE:ATI)

6-Month Performance: 75.25%

ATI Inc. (NYSE:ATI) is one of the best-performing blue chip stocks to buy. On April 1, Wells Fargo analyst David Strauss initiated coverage of ATI Inc. (NYSE:ATI), giving the stock an Overweight rating and setting the price target at $175 for the stock.

The research firm believes ATI Inc. (NYSE:ATI) could surpass expectations, supported by growing market share and higher pricing from long-term contracts being repriced at stronger rates. The analyst noted that although the stock is trading at a premium compared to its historical levels, it is still trading at a “discount to the aero group average, as well as its most comparable peers.”

Earlier, on March 25, KeyBanc analyst Samuel McKinney also assumed coverage of ATI Inc. (NYSE:ATI) with a price target of $140 and an Overweight rating for the stock.

The research firm updated its 2026 outlook for US carbon steel companies after recent due diligence and its first-quarter “Sheet on the Street” survey. KeyBanc’s estimate changes for the first quarter and full year 2026 were mixed. However, the firm maintained its view that the sector’s profitability will improve nicely compared to last year because of better pricing and spreads.

ATI Inc. (NYSE:ATI) is an American producer of high-performance materials and solutions for the specialty energy, aerospace, and defense markets.