In this article, we will take a look at the 10 Best Reddit Stocks to Buy According to Billionaires.
A recent Financial Times report said retail investors have become a major factor behind the recent stress in the private credit market. Firms including Blackstone, Blue Owl, Ares Management, BlackRock, and Cliffwater have seen higher-than-usual withdrawal requests from retail-focused credit funds. Institutional investors such as pension funds and insurers, on the other hand, have remained relatively steady. Goldman Sachs also said institutional money continues to move into the sector.
The report noted that some investors may not have fully understood the liquidity limits tied to private credit funds, while others may simply want access to cash in a tougher market environment. Some analysts also believe concerns around the credit cycle are contributing to the pullback. At the same time, the slowdown in retail demand is creating opportunities for larger investors. Credit managers said lending spreads have widened, allowing patient institutional investors to find more attractive entry points in listed credit funds.
Even with the recent outflows, many executives still expect retail investors to play a larger role in private credit over the long term. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink pointed to the massive funding needs tied to future data center development, while GCM Grosvenor’s Frederick Pollock said retail capital could eventually exceed institutional money in the asset class.
The report also highlighted retail investors’ growing influence across broader financial markets. Individual traders now account for a sizable share of stock trading activity, and more retirement savings are gradually moving into private equity and private credit. Over time, the line between retail and institutional investors may become less clear.
Given this, we will take a look at some of the best Reddit stocks according to billionaires.
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Our Methodology:
For this article, we reviewed several subreddits, including r/wallstreetbets, r/ValueInvesting, r/investing, and r/InvestmentClub, to identify stocks that Reddit users considered strong long-term investments. From this pool, we selected companies that were most popular among billionaire investors. We derived billionaire data from Insider Monkey’s database of Q1 2026. We limited our final selection to companies that have recently reported noteworthy developments likely to impact investor sentiment.
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10. MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI)
Number of Billionaire Holders: 26
On May 13, JPMorgan lowered its price recommendation on MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) to $1,900 from $2,100. It reiterated a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated its model after earnings and said the competitive cycle would likely continue to pressure margins.
On the same day, Citi downgraded MELI to Neutral from Buy and reduced its price target to $1,950 from $2,200. The firm said the company’s monetization path appeared less certain after a “weaker-than-expected” Q1 report. According to the analyst, MercadoLibre’s ongoing investments and pressure on take rates were creating monetization challenges.
MercadoLibre, Inc. is a Uruguay-based e-commerce company with Argentine roots. Its platforms support both retail and wholesale transactions over the internet. The company offers a range of services designed to help users complete commercial transactions more efficiently.
9. Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB)
Number of Billionaire Holders: 27
On May 20, Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) announced a range of new services for travelers looking to use a single platform to plan their trips. The company added features such as airport pickups, grocery delivery, and luggage storage.
Guests who book stays through Airbnb can now visit a Services tab on the platform and find additional offerings in their destination city. These include photography services, massage treatments, makeup and hair services, catering, and other options.
Forbes reported that nearly one in four Airbnb guests rents a car, based on a 2024 Airbnb survey of 2,752 respondents across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Australia. Starting this summer, guests will be able to book a vehicle directly through the app. Airbnb also said users will receive a 20% discount toward their next stay, experience, or select services after renting their first car.
Airbnb, Inc. operates a global platform for stays and experiences. The company’s marketplace connects hosts and guests online and through mobile devices, allowing users to book spaces and experiences around the world.
8. MongoDB, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDB)
Number of Billionaire Holders: 27
On May 26, Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Thomas Blakey raised the firm’s price target on MongoDB, Inc. (NASDAQ:MDB) to $416 from $378 while maintaining an Overweight rating on the shares. The analyst said channel checks indicated results were broadly in line last quarter. He also noted that forward outlooks remained stable, with continued growth mainly supported by AI-related demand.
Earlier, on May 15, BMO Capital analyst Keith Bachman raised the firm’s price target on MongoDB to $360 from $285 and kept an Outperform rating on the stock. While reviewing competition in the database market with a focus on AI, the firm said MongoDB and Postgres generally succeed in different use cases. According to the analyst, both platforms can continue gaining AI workloads. BMO Capital also said MongoDB remains well-positioned in the database market and sees durable long-term growth potential for the company.
MongoDB, Inc. is a developer data platform company. Its platform combines a globally distributed operational database with a set of data services that help development teams manage a growing range of application requirements.
7. Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE:VRT)
Number of Billionaire Holders: 28
On May 21, Oppenheimer analyst Noah Kaye raised the firm’s price recommendation on Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE:VRT) to $353 from $330. He reiterated an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm said the company’s Investor Conference Day 2 highlighted a differentiated value proposition driven by faster innovation cycles, a broad range of offerings, and expertise across multiple domains that support system-level efficiency gains. Oppenheimer also believes Vertiv has room to increase wallet share beyond its current mix-weighted range of $3.25-$3.75/MW. In the firm’s view, that creates potential upside to the company’s 2030 targets.
Also on May 21, Roth Capital analyst Justin Clare raised the firm’s price goal on VRT to $355 from $335. He kept a Buy rating on the stock. Following the company’s Analyst Day, the firm said it came away incrementally more positive after management raised its five-year framework. The analyst noted that Vertiv is targeting an organic revenue CAGR of 20% to 22% over the next four years.
Vertiv Holdings Co provides mission-critical digital infrastructure technologies and lifecycle services mainly for data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial environments.
6. Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY)
Number of Billionaire Holders: 30
On May 26, Reuters reported that Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) plans to acquire three vaccine developers in deals worth up to $3.8 billion combined, marking a deeper push into infectious disease prevention.
The US drugmaker said it has agreed to buy Curevo, LimmaTech Biologics, and Vaccine Company. Lilly has been on an acquisition streak, supported by strong cash flow from the growing demand for its obesity drugs. Its deal activity in 2026 has already surpassed levels seen in previous years.
According to the company, the transactions support Lilly’s strategy of investing in differentiated technology platforms aimed at addressing major health challenges. Lilly also noted that infectious diseases remain a significant cause of global morbidity, both through immediate illness and the longer-term health effects that can follow an infection. The company said it has spent 150 years developing medicines to address some of the world’s most pressing health problems.
Eli Lilly and Company is a medicine company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets products through a single business segment focused on human pharmaceutical products.
5. Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC)
Number of Billionaire Holders: 32
On May 26, Northland downgraded Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) to Market Perform from Outperform. It did not assign a price target, citing valuation concerns. The analyst said Intel is showing measurable progress in its turnaround efforts and expects estimates to move higher as demand for server CPUs improves. At the same time, the firm said it expects overall datacenter spending to decline in calendar year 2027 as hyperscalers become more constrained on cash.
Earlier, on May 18, Melius Research raised the firm’s price recommendation on INTC to $150 from $100. It reiterated a Buy rating on the shares. The analyst said that while “nothing really emerged as incrementally good from Trump going to China,” the firm feels “incrementally good” about memory and AI semiconductor companies. Melius raised long-term estimates and targets for several of its Buy-rated “bottleneck stocks,” including Micron, Sandisk, AMD, and Marvell, along with Hold-rated Qualcomm.
The firm also said it continues to believe semiconductor companies will gain market cap, or at least more upside, compared with traditional software companies and non-semis within the Mag 7 over the long term.
Intel Corporation designs and manufactures semiconductor products globally. Its business segments include Intel Products, Intel Foundry, and All Other. Intel Products includes the Client Computing Group (CCG) and the Data Center and AI (DCAI) segment.
4. Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT)
Number of Billionaire Holders: 33
On May 22, Raymond James raised its price recommendation on Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) to $615 from $555. It reiterated an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm said Spotify’s Investor Day showcased a stronger-than-expected AI-driven product roadmap. According to the analyst, the company introduced new personalization and monetization features backed by its proprietary user data. Raymond James also pointed to Spotify’s AI framework tied to its agreement with Universal Music Group (UMGNF). The analyst added that Spotify’s mid-term financial targets appear achievable, with new premium offerings and engagement tools expected to support future growth.
Also on May 22, Rosenblatt raised its price goal on SPOT to $534 from $500. It kept a Neutral rating on the stock. The firm described the company’s investor day as “great.” Spotify announced an AI remix deal with Universal Music and an exclusive ticket sales agreement with Live Nation. Still, the analyst said those developments already appear “reasonably discounted” in the shares.
Spotify Technology S.A. is a Luxembourg-based company that offers digital music-streaming services. The platform allows users to discover new music releases, including singles, albums, and playlists.
3. Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA)
Number of Billionaire Holders: 33
On May 20, Reuters reported that Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) said on X that its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) driver assistance software was being rolled out in Lithuania. The country became the second in Europe to allow the system after approval was granted in the Netherlands last month.
Dutch regulator RDW is seeking approval across the European Union. At the same time, other member states can choose to recognize the Dutch certification and allow the system to operate locally. The Lithuanian Transport Safety Administration confirmed that Lithuania had recognized the Dutch approval.
Belgium was expected to become the next country to follow the Netherlands, as an authorization process had already started in the Flanders region. One Tesla vehicle is currently testing the FSD system on public roads there. Greece is also moving in the same direction. The country’s transport ministry said on Wednesday that it was preparing a bill that would grant a similar type of approval.
According to Reuters, Dutch RDW tested the system for more than one and a half years on both test tracks and public roads before giving its approval.
Tesla, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and leases fully electric vehicles and energy generation and storage systems. The company also provides related services through its automotive and energy generation and storage segments.
2. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)
Number of Billionaire Holders: 34
On May 26, BofA raised its price recommendation on Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) to $380 from $330. It reiterated a Buy rating on the shares.
Analyst Wamsi Mohan said the shift toward AI agents focused on individual users could strengthen Apple’s position against other AI companies. According to the analyst, Apple holds a major advantage because of the amount of user data tied to its devices and ecosystem. He made the following remark:
“Apple’s agentic AI moat comes from Apple silicon & iOS. Silicon dictates how much inference can happen locally (matters for latency, privacy, reliability, and cost). OS determines whether AI can access user context, call apps, route requests, authenticate identity, request confirmation, & complete tasks in a trusted way.”
While some analysts have questioned Apple’s AI strategy and viewed the company as trailing several of its “Magnificent Seven” peers, Mohan argued that Apple has a significant opportunity with Siri in an AI-driven environment. He estimated Siri could generate incremental revenue of between $15 billion and $30 billion by fiscal 2030 under his base-case scenario. In a more bullish case, that figure could rise to between $40 billion and $65 billion. Mohan further wrote:
“In an agentic world, value accrues to the platform that controls user intent, personal context, app access, permissions, identity, authentication, payments, and trust. To win, Apple needs to evolve Siri into the orchestration layer of the iPhone.”
Apple Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories. The company also offers a range of related services.
1. Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU)
Number of Billionaire Holders: 35
On May 27, Barclays analyst Tom O’Malley raised the firm’s price recommendation on Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) to $1,175 from $675. He reiterated an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm said memory and storage remain the “most attractive vertical below accelerators” within the semiconductor sector. Barclays expects pricing upside to continue as the supply and demand imbalance is likely to persist through 2027. The analyst also said the biggest pricing opportunity in hard disk drives could emerge later this year as new contract pricing takes effect and product mix gradually shifts toward 40TB drives.
On May 26, UBS raised its price goal on MU to $1,625 from $535. It kept a Buy rating on the shares. The firm believes Micron could benefit from long-term memory supply agreements that may help lock in pricing and improve demand visibility across the industry. According to the analyst, these agreements, combined with AI-driven structural changes in the memory market, could support significantly stronger earnings and free cash flow through 2029. UBS also said those trends may improve the durability and stability of the broader memory market over time.
Micron Technology, Inc. provides memory and storage solutions. The company offers a portfolio of DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory and storage products through its Micron and Crucial brands.
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