5. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 169
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is one of the best large-cap tech stocks to invest in.
On March 5, TheFly reported that Barton Crockett of Rosenblatt Securities increased the price target on Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) from $267 to $268, maintaining the Neutral rating on the iPhone maker.
Crockett remains positive on Apple following the company’s recent event, in which it launched its Chromebook-style MacBook Neo, tapping into the lower end of the laptop market. Apart from that, a lower-end iPhone 17e also adds to the company’s lineup in the budget hardware category. The analyst also mentioned that Apple’s high-end products account for a modest percentage of build-to-order, which could lead to in-line performance with its March-quarter guidance.
On January 30, Reuters reported that, according to the LSEG, Apple expects Q2 FY2026 revenue to increase by 13% to 16%, compared with analysts’ 10% growth rate. Despite strong performance, Crockett highlighted that Apple trades at a meaningful premium.
A majority of 52 analysts out of 54 have rated AAPL a Buy, while only two analysts rate the stock as a Hold. The average price target of $302.5 highlights an upside of over 16%, while Rosenblatt’s price target implies a modest increase of almost 3% as of March 10.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is one of the largest smartphone and laptop manufacturers in the world. The company designs and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, and a range of wearables and accessories.
4. Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 202
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) is one of the best large-cap tech stocks to invest in.
On March 6, TheFly reported that Morgan Stanley analyst Joseph Moore lifted the price target on Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) from $462 to $470, keeping an Overweight rating on the stock.
Moore remains positive on Broadcom following its robust quarterly performance, achieving a record Q1 FY2026 revenue of $19.31 billion, up 29% from a year ago. The company also generated a record $13.1 billion in adjusted EBITDA. The analyst highlighted that the robust AI demand continues to drive upside for Broadcom, with networking outcomes surpassing expectations and previous margin concerns easing.
Moore also mentioned the company’s long-term visibility, citing its custom AI ASIC programs. The hyperscaler customers could drive significant growth for Broadcom through FY2026, added Moore.
The company returned over $10.9 billion to shareholders in Q1, including $3.1 billion in cash dividends and $7.8 billion in share buybacks. For Q2 FY2026, Broadcom expects revenue to be around $22 billion, a growth of almost 47% year-over-year, while the EBITDA is estimated to account for almost 68% of projected revenue.
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) is engaged in the design and development of different semiconductor devices and infrastructure software solutions worldwide. The company operates through two segments: Semiconductor Solutions and Infrastructure Software.
