In this article, we will look at the 10 Trending US Stocks to Buy Now.
On June 18, Tom Lee, Fundstrat’s Managing Partner and Head of Research, appeared on CNBC’s ‘Closing Bell’ to discuss where stocks are headed from Thursday’s levels. He thought that we are going to see an abrupt change in the market conditions later this year, with it feeling very much like a bear market. However, he still believes that conditions are favorable for stocks. The SpaceX IPO was very successful, and there has been a cadence of pretty good news coming out of that company, which is a very small float company with only 90 billion of float. In terms of Kevin Warsh, he thinks this was a market reaction to his first press conference, but the real challenge is set to come later this year. Therefore, according to Lee, there will be a significant change in market tone, but he also thinks it is too early for people to expect it to happen now.
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Talking further about the expected abrupt change in market conditions, he reasoned that he sees three things happening with visibility, with the first being that markets eventually test, especially with a Fed that is redoing the framework with five task forces, which he thinks is in 2026. Secondly, the SpaceX IPO has very little float today, but that is going to unlock later in phases. The third is that with the disruptions experienced so far because of the Strait of Hormuz, there are shortages in the supply chain.
With these broader market trends in view, let’s look at the top trending US stocks to buy now.
Our Methodology
We used stock screeners and online sources to identify the best trending US stocks and then selected the top 10 most popular among hedge funds as of Q1 2026, using the hedge fund sentiment data from Insider Monkey’s database. The stocks are arranged in ascending order of hedge fund sentiment.
Note: All data was recorded on June 22.
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10 Trending US Stocks to Buy Now
10. American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 42
American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) is one of the top trending US stocks to buy now. BofA lifted the price target on American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) to $16 from $14 on June 22 and maintained a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm cited slightly higher multiples for the airlines as fiscal Q2 earnings approach, given strong demand and market performance.
For reference, in its financial results for fiscal Q1 2026, American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) reported record fiscal Q1 revenues of $13.9 billion. GAAP net loss for the quarter came up to $382 million, or ($0.58) per diluted share, and excluding net special items, fiscal Q1 net loss was $267 million, or ($0.40) per diluted share. The company ended the quarter with total debt of $34.7 billion, which is its lowest total debt level since mid-2015.
American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) expects fiscal Q2 adjusted EPS to be between ($0.20) and $0.20. It added that based on the current revenue outlook and the forward fuel curve, the midpoint of the full-year guidance is anticipated to be approximately flat to 2025 despite a greater than $4 billion increase in expense related to higher prices for jet fuel.
American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) operates a network carrier through its principal wholly owned mainline operating subsidiary, American, offering air transportation services for cargo and passengers. The company’s operations are divided into the following geographical segments: Domestic, Latin America, Atlantic, and Pacific.
9. Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (NASDAQ:CRDO)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 59
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (NASDAQ:CRDO) is one of the top trending US stocks to buy now. Stifel lifted the price target on Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (NASDAQ:CRDO) to $350 from $250 on June 22 and maintained a Buy rating on the shares. The firm reported that, after hosting CEO Bill Brennan and CFO Dan Fleming for two days of meetings, it concluded that management’s message centered on a vertically integrated, system-level approach across both copper and optical connectivity.
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (NASDAQ:CRDO) also received a rating update from Evercore ISI the same day. The firm initiated coverage of the stock with an Outperform rating and set a price target of $325. It told investors that it senses that while the company is viewed as a copper-based AI-connectivity play, the firm believes that the company will be increasingly viewed as a broad copper plus optical AI-connectivity play as it executes its optical roadmap. Evercore further stated that near term, it models 100% and 60% growth for its AEC solutions in calendar year 2026 and 2027, respectively, and longer term, it models $13-plus in 2028 EPS, 40% higher than Street estimates.
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (NASDAQ:CRDO) develops connectivity solutions and products for the data infrastructure market, with its products including integrated circuits, active electrical cables, and SerDes chiplets.
8. Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 64
Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) is one of the top trending US stocks to buy now. Truist cut the price target on Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) to $150 from $210 on June 22 and maintained a Hold rating on the shares. The rating update came after the company’s fiscal Q3 earnings report, with the firm telling investors in a research note that the impact of the Middle East emerged with around a $100 million revenue headwind that is expected to extend into fiscal Q4 and beyond. It further stated that the firm has previously flagged headwinds from factors such as geopolitical uncertainty, pressured budgets, and AI-driven revenue cannibalization. Truist also noted that fiscal Q3 results showed signs of these headwinds emerging as FY26 revenue guidance was lowered, and the management noted a larger portion of the guide would be in play due to macro uncertainty.
Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) also received a rating update from Susquehanna the same day, with the firm lowering the price target on the stock to $140 from $186 and maintaining a Neutral rating on the shares.
Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) is a global professional services company that combines technology and leadership in data, cloud, and AI with functional expertise, industry experience, and global delivery capability. The company’s services include Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X, and Song, and its operations are divided into the following geographical segments: North America, EMEA, and Growth Markets.
7. Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 83
Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) is one of the top trending US stocks to buy now. Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) was downgraded by Fox Advisors to Equal-Weight from Outperform on June 22, with the firm citing concerns that expectations for hard disk drive pricing “may be getting ahead” of likely increases.
Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) also received a rating update from JPMorgan on June 12. The firm lifted the price target on the stock to $650 from $530 and maintained an Overweight rating on the shares, telling investors in a research note that the firm is raising its earnings forecasts for the HDD companies, primarily led by a more positive view on pricing, and in turn, the incremental margins that the companies are expected to report in the coming quarters.
JPMorgan added that while the companies have already turned a corner in reporting year-over-year increases in pricing together for the first time in the March quarter, the firm anticipates seeing the year-over-year price increases for the industry to accelerate in the coming quarters with sequential price increases sustaining in the low- to mid-single digit range and cumulatively supporting the acceleration in pricing.
Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:WDC) is involved in the development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of data storage devices and solutions.
6. AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 87
AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) is one of the top trending US stocks to buy now. AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) and Apogee Therapeutics announced on June 22 their entry into a definitive agreement under which AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) will acquire Apogee and its diverse pipeline of multiple clinical-stage candidates in development across immunological and inflammatory diseases, which includes asthma and atopic dermatitis. Management stated that the acquisition complements the company’s present immunology portfolio and bolsters its clinical presence in the respiratory space.
The company further stated that, according to the terms of the transaction, AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) will acquire all outstanding shares of Apogee for $135.11 per share in cash, with the transaction valuing Apogee at a total equity value of approximately $10.9 billion. The transaction was unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies, and management expects the transaction to close in fiscal Q3 2026. This is subject to customary closing conditions, including Apogee shareholder approval and receipt of regulatory approvals.
AbbVie Inc. (NYSE:ABBV) is a research-based pharmaceutical company that develops and sells products to treat chronic diseases in oncology, gastroenterology, rheumatology, dermatology, virology, and various other serious health conditions.
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