In this article, we will look at the 10 Stocks to Buy on a Pullback.
Pullbacks tend to create favorable setups when they hit more than just the weakest parts of the market. In a broad selloff, fundamentally solid companies can get dragged lower alongside the rest of the market. That is what makes these periods worth watching. The opportunity is not in buying anything that is down, but in spotting stocks where the price has fallen faster than the underlying business has changed. After a long stretch when momentum and multiple expansion did much of the work, investors are once again paying closer attention to entry points and whether market weakness is creating a better risk-reward setup in companies that still look fundamentally intact.
That is also the message coming through in the institutional commentary. J.P. Morgan Asset Management says “High quality stocks are now priced at a discount,” adding that within U.S. markets, the quality factor is “more attractive than ever” outside unusually dislocated periods. Fidelity makes a similar point, saying “Market pullbacks can provide windows of opportunity” to buy quality stocks at “temporarily marked-down prices.” Putnam adds a useful market-level note that while the S&P 500 is “more expensive than average,” “many in this cohort are trading in line with or cheaper than their historical averages.” In other words, the broader market may still not look cheap, but individual opportunities are starting to emerge beneath the surface.
That is why stocks caught in a wider market pullback deserve a closer look, especially when the business still appears healthy, and the selloff looks more sentiment-driven than fundamental. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the 10 Stocks to Buy on a Pullback.
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10. Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX)
On April 20, 2026, Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) and Kinder Morgan announced progress on the Western Gateway Pipeline after a successful second open season secured sufficient long-term shipper commitments to advance the project, pending final agreements and board approvals. The proposed system will link Midwest and Gulf Coast refinery supply to Phoenix, Arizona, and California markets, with additional connectivity to Las Vegas via Kinder Morgan’s CALNEV Pipeline. The project includes a new pipeline from Borger, Texas, to Phoenix, along with the reversal of Kinder Morgan’s existing SFPP pipeline to enable east-to-west product flows into California. The Gold Pipeline, currently running from Borger to St. Louis, will also be reversed to support supply into the system. The project is targeting an in-service date of mid-2029.
Earlier in April, Piper Sandler raised its price target on Phillips 66 to $177 from $168 while maintaining a Neutral rating, reflecting updated estimates based on recent trading trends, commodity pricing, and operating assumptions. The firm continues to see earnings tailwinds into 2026 and remains constructive on the broader refining outlook.
Similarly, Barclays raised its price target on Phillips 66 to $177 from $158 and kept an Equal Weight rating, citing benefits from commodity price tailwinds and what it views as a structurally higher valuation for the company’s energy infrastructure assets.
Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) operates as a diversified downstream energy company with refining, midstream, and marketing operations globally.
9. Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (NYSE:TAK)
On April 8, 2026, Bernstein upgraded Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (NYSE:TAK) to Outperform from Market Perform and raised its price target to ¥6,900 from ¥5,100, citing “bold” cost-cutting measures and a series of upcoming pipeline catalysts that could help de-risk the business.
On April 5, 2026, Denali Therapeutics announced that Takeda had decided to terminate their collaboration to co-develop and commercialize DNL593, an investigational progranulin replacement therapy for frontotemporal dementia. The decision was based on strategic considerations rather than safety or efficacy concerns, with Denali regaining full control of the program and its intellectual property.
Earlier, Axsome Therapeutics entered into an agreement with Takeda to acquire exclusive global rights to TAK-063, a selective phosphodiesterase 10A inhibitor. The asset will be developed for schizophrenia and Tourette syndrome, with Phase 3-enabling activities expected to begin in 2026. Under the deal, Takeda received an upfront payment and remains eligible for milestone payments and royalties tied to future development and commercialization.
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (NYSE:TAK) is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing treatments across multiple therapeutic areas.
8. Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:OXY)
On April 12, 2026, UBS raised its price target on Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:OXY) to $67 from $64 while maintaining a Neutral rating. The firm noted ongoing exposure to the Middle East, including suspended operations at Al Hosn, but expects another strong operational update outside of that impact.
On April 8, 2026, Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:OXY) announced an oil discovery at the Bandit prospect in the Gulf of America, approximately 125 miles south of Louisiana. The well, located in Green Canyon Block 680, encountered high-quality oil-bearing Miocene sands. Occidental, which operates the project with a 45.375% working interest alongside Chevron and Woodside Energy, is evaluating results, with the discovery offering potential for subsea tie-backs to nearby infrastructure.
Earlier, Wells Fargo raised its price target on Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:OXY) to $72 from $69 and maintained an Overweight rating, adjusting its long-term oil price outlook to $75 Brent and $70 WTI following a ceasefire in Iran. The firm said the current setup resembles a mid-cycle correction that could present an entry point for a more orderly re-rating of select energy stocks.
Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:OXY) is an oil and gas exploration and production company with operations in the U.S. and internationally.
7. EQT Corporation (NYSE:EQT)
On April 14, 2026, Roth Capital analyst Leo Mariani maintained a Neutral rating on EQT Corporation (NYSE:EQT) with a $57 price target, noting that the company reported a $304M derivatives loss tied to hedging in Q1, which came in about $184M worse than the firm had expected. Earlier, TPH&Co. downgraded EQT to Hold from Buy with a $71 price target.
On March 27, 2026, BMO Capital raised its price target on EQT Corporation (NYSE:EQT) to $76 from $68 and kept an Outperform rating, pointing to strong operational execution that could drive outsized free cash flow. The firm highlighted the company’s integrated midstream and marketing capabilities, which allow it to capture pricing dislocations, along with continued momentum in in-basin demand and takeaway capacity supporting growth optionality.
Also in March, Truist initiated coverage of EQT Corporation (NYSE:EQT) with a Buy rating and a $74 price target, describing the company as the largest pure-play Appalachian natural gas producer with core assets across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio. The firm believes EQT is well-positioned to benefit from an improving natural gas environment.
EQT Corporation (NYSE:EQT) explores, produces, and transports natural gas in the United States.
6. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:TKO)
On April 9, 2026, TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:TKO) announced a multiyear sponsorship agreement with Supersure, making it the Official Small Business Insurance & Commercial Brokerage Technology Partner across UFC, Zuffa Boxing, and UFC BJJ events in the United States. The deal integrates Supersure into multiple properties, expanding its visibility across highly engaged sports audiences and marking the first time TKO has opened this sponsorship category.
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:TKO) also announced a separate multiyear partnership with FRE Nicotine Pouches, creating a broad collaboration across six properties, including UFC, Zuffa Boxing, PBR, UFC BJJ, and IMG-owned World’s Strongest Man and Formula Drift. Under the agreement, FRE becomes the Official Nicotine Pouch Partner, with plans for custom integrations and fan engagement initiatives targeting adult audiences.
Last month, Citizens initiated coverage of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:TKO) with an Outperform rating and a $240 price target, pointing to ongoing shifts in the media and entertainment landscape as streaming and personalization trends accelerate alongside advances in AI.
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:TKO) operates a portfolio of sports and entertainment brands, including UFC, WWE, and IMG.
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