In this article, we will take a look at the 11 Best Falling Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts.
US equity markets are at all-time highs heading into 2026, propelled by an improving monetary policy outlook and an artificial intelligence boom. However, it’s not all green as some stocks have taken a significant beating, plunging by more than 30% year to date. While the selloff comes as a surprise, it was more than expected given that the overall market has been in an uptrend over the past two years.
Valuation concerns and fears of a potential AI bubble also accelerated a selloff in some quarters. Similarly, some stocks have taken a beating amid disappointing financial results and a deteriorating macroeconomic outlook.
“Whether a downturn will materialize is impossible to predict, but it’s equally impossible to ignore growing concern about the long-term viability of the AI boom,” said Brent Schutte, chief investment officer of Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management.
On the other hand, market pullbacks are normal market corrections that present opportunities to buy quality stocks at highly discounted valuations. Given that the overall market is in an uptrend despite deep pullbacks in some counters, this underscores the high-risk, high-reward opportunities available.
Legendary investor Warren Buffett has consistently reiterated the need to focus on quality businesses trading at discounted prices during periods of panic selling.
“Be fearful when others are greedy and be greedy only when others are fearful,” Buffet once said.
The prospect of interest rate cuts continues to boost the stock market outlook, expected to fuel the dip-buying spectacle. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the best falling stocks to buy according to analysts.
Our Methodology
To curate the list of the 11 best-falling stocks to buy according to analysts, we used the Finviz stock screener. We screened for companies that have lost at least 30% year-to-date and are trading within 0-10% of their 52-week lows. We then checked the average upside potential as of November 28 and selected the stocks expected to bounce back with an upside of at least 50%. We have also included the hedge fund sentiment for each stock as of Q3 2025. Finally, we ranked the stocks in ascending order based on their upside potential.
Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research shows we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter’s strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 427.7% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 264 percentage points (see more details here).
Best Falling Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts
11. Smurfit Westrock Plc (NYSE:SW)
Year to date returns:-35.96%
52 Week Range: $32.73-$56.08
Current Share Price: $35.69
Stock Upside Potential: 50.21%
Number of hedge fund holdings: 42
Smurfit Westrock Plc (NYSE:SW) is one of the best falling stocks to buy, according to Wall Street analysts. Smurfit Westrock Plc (NYSE:SW) holds a Strong Buy consensus from 12 analysts, all issuing Buy ratings. The average price target is $53.61, with estimates ranging from $47 to $61, implying a 50.21% upside from the current $35.69.
On November 24, Smurfit Westrock Plc (NYSE:SW) subsidiaries completed $800 million in notes and €500 million in notes. One of the units issued $800 million in 5.185% senior notes due 2036, as the other issued €500 million in 3.489% senior notes due 2031. Smurfit WestRock is to use part of the net proceeds to redeem $500 million in 3.375% senior notes due 2027. Additionally, the net proceeds will be used to refinance €750 million in 1.500% senior notes due 2027.
The debt refinancing drive comes on the heels of Wall Street firms issuing positive ratings on the stock. On November 23, Seaport Global reiterated a Buy rating on the stock and set a $51 price target. On November 18, Bank of America Securities also reiterated a Buy rating on the stock and set a $57 price target.
Smurfit Westrock Plc (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in the creation and manufacturing of sustainable paper-based packaging solutions. The company designs, produces, and sells a wide range of products, including corrugated and consumer packaging, using renewable, recyclable, and recycled materials.
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