In this article, we will take a look at the 11 Best Long Term US Stocks to Buy Right Now.
The Franklin Templeton report said long-term investing has usually rewarded patient investors. Markets go through rough periods, as recessions and bear markets happen. Still, the report said markets have often recovered with time. Because of that, staying invested has generally worked better than reacting to short-term swings.
One of the biggest points in the report was the performance of the S&P 500. According to the data cited, the index posted positive average annual returns in 76% of the years between 1937 and 2025. Franklin Templeton used that figure to show that stocks have continued to move higher over the long run despite major economic shocks and downturns. The report also talked about investor behavior. Franklin Templeton said many investors make emotional decisions when markets fall. Some pull money out during downturns and then miss the recovery. The firm noted that rebounds can happen quickly, sometimes when investors least expect them.
Diversification was another major theme. The report encouraged investors to build portfolios around long-term goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon. It also suggested reviewing portfolios from time to time instead of reacting to every headline or market move.
The report also highlighted the gap between market returns and investor returns. From 1994 to 2023, the S&P 500 returned about 10.15% annually. Over the same period, the average equity fund investor earned around 8.01%. Franklin Templeton said poor timing decisions were a big reason for that difference.
Given this, we will take a look at some of the best long-term stocks to invest in.
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Our Methodology:
For this article, we screened for US companies with strong balance sheets and sound financials. From that list, we identified companies with positive revenue growth over the past five years and shortlisted those that have a 5-year average annual revenue growth of over 10%. Finally, we picked 11 companies that were most popular among hedge funds, as per Insider Monkey’s database of Q4 2025.
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11. ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE:OKE)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 46
5-Year Average Revenue Growth: 32.7%
On May 6, Freedom Broker downgraded ONEOK, Inc. (NYSE:OKE) to Hold from Buy. It raised the price target on the stock to $102 from $100. The firm described the company’s Q1 report as mixed and said the downgrade was tied to valuation concerns.
On May 4, Truist analyst Gabe Daoud raised the firm’s price recommendation on OKE to $93 from $91. The analyst reiterated a Hold rating on the stock. The update came as part of a broader research note covering midstream energy companies after Q1 earnings. The analyst said the quarter benefited from spread optimization, which helped drive stronger financial results and guidance increases. Still, the outlook ahead appears less certain because of commodity price volatility, existing hedges, and expectations that Waha/Katy/HSC spreads could narrow as 4.6Bcf/d of Permian egress capacity is expected to come online. The analyst shared those views in a research note to investors.
ONEOK, Inc. operates in the midstream energy sector and provides gathering, processing, fractionation, transportation, storage, and marine export services. Its business segments include Natural Gas Gathering and Processing, Natural Gas Liquids, Natural Gas Pipelines, and Refined Products and Crude.
10. Diamondback Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 46
5-Year Average Revenue Growth: 41.9%
On May 11, Bernstein analyst Bob Brackett raised the firm’s price recommendation on Diamondback Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG) to $241 from $237. The analyst reiterated an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm said oil markets could still move in several directions from here, including extreme scenarios such as the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed for years. Even so, Bernstein updated its models based on the assumption that conditions would return to normal by mid-year.
On May 7, Truist increased its price goal on FANG to $242 from $222. It kept a Buy rating on the stock. The analyst noted that in Permian activity, Diamondback benefits from seeing about half of the basin’s activity through Viper. The firm also said it did not see anything new on the permitting side but observed that private rigs are being added. Based on those trends, Truist estimates the Permian rig count could rise by 25 to 30 rigs by the end of 2026, according to a research note sent to investors.
Diamondback Energy Inc. is an independent oil and natural gas company focused on the acquisition, development, exploration, and exploitation of unconventional onshore oil and natural gas reserves, mainly in the Permian Basin of West Texas.
9. Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:PINS)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 53
5-Year Average Revenue Growth: 25.2%
On May 5, BMO Capital raised the firm’s price recommendation on Pinterest, Inc. (NYSE:PINS) to $30 from $28. It reiterated an Outperform rating on the shares. The analyst said the company posted solid Q1 revenue and adjusted EBITDA results that came in ahead of consensus estimates. Tariff-related pressure on some of Pinterest’s largest retail customers continued during the quarter, though improvements in the company’s AI-driven advertising platform helped offset some of those headwinds later in the period, according to a research note sent to investors.
Also on May 5, Roth Capital analyst Rohit Kulkarni raised the firm’s price goal on PINS to $25 from $18. He maintained a Neutral rating on the stock. The analyst said the company delivered a strong beat-and-raise quarter, with revenue topping expectations and Q2 guidance coming in above forecasts. The firm added that the quarter represented an encouraging sign that Pinterest’s AI investments are starting to generate measurable advertiser ROI and support faster revenue growth.
Pinterest, Inc. is a visual search and discovery platform. Its main service, Pinterest, is available through both its mobile app and website. People use Pinterest to discover ideas, and as they browse Pins, they refine their interests and explore new ideas.
8. Insmed Incorporated (NASDAQ:INSM)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 75
5-Year Average Revenue Growth: 23.8%
On May 13, Truist lowered the firm’s price target on Insmed Incorporated (NASDAQ:INSM) to $185 from $205 while maintaining a Buy rating on the shares. The analyst said the firm updated its model following Q1 results, taking into account recent competitive developments and adjusting Brinsupri estimates based on physician feedback gathered after earnings.
During the Q1 2026 earnings call, President, CEO, and Chairman William Lewis said BRINSUPRI, the company’s once-daily oral reversible inhibitor of dipeptidyl peptidase 1 (DPPI), delivered 44% sequential growth. He added that management remained confident in its 2026 revenue outlook of at least $1 billion. Lewis also said the company did not raise the price of BRINSUPRI at the start of 2026 and noted that the impact from inventory stocking during the quarter was minimal.
Discussing demand trends, Lewis estimated that about 1,500 of the nearly 7,800 new patients who started treatment during the quarter came from the company’s “ready and waiting” patient group. He added that management believed the boost tied to those patients had mostly played out as the company moved into the second quarter. Lewis also pointed to positive trends in patient access and adherence. He said the approval rate since launch had been close to 90% and noted that more than 80% of patients using BRINSUPRI had joined the company’s inLighten patient support program.
Insmed Incorporated is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on developing approved and investigational medicines, along with advancing drug discovery programs.
7. Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRVL)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 85
5-Year Average Revenue Growth: 23.14%
On May 19, Evercore ISI raised the firm’s price target on Marvell Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MRVL) to $155 from $133 and maintained an Outperform rating on the shares. Following a round of Q1 AI channel checks, the firm said one of the main themes it heard was that AI workloads are expected to shift from a training-focused market toward an inference-led market by the end of 2026. The shift is also increasing attention on cost-per-token, return on investment, and total cost of ownership. According to the firm, that trend is driving stronger interest from hyperscalers in internally developed ASICs and alternative accelerators.
On May 18, Melius Research analyst Ben Reitzes raised the firm’s price target on Marvell (MRVL) to $220 from $140 while keeping a Buy rating on the stock. The analyst said that while “nothing really emerged as incrementally good from Trump going to China,” the firm has become “incrementally good” on memory and AI semiconductor companies. Melius raised its long-term estimates and price targets for several Buy-rated “bottleneck stocks,” including Micron, Sandisk, AMD, Intel, and Marvell, along with Hold-rated Qualcomm. The firm also said it continues to believe semiconductor companies will capture market capitalization growth, or at least more upside, compared with traditional software companies and non-semiconductor members of the Mag 7 over the long term.
Marvell Technology, Inc., along with its consolidated subsidiaries, supplies data infrastructure semiconductor solutions across the data center core and network edge. The company designs, develops, and sells integrated circuits.
6. Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 91
5-Year Average Revenue Growth: 20.9%
On May 11, TD Cowen lowered its price recommendation on Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU) to $576 from $633. It reiterated a Buy rating on the stock. The firm said it still sees a favorable setup heading into the company’s third-quarter results. Analysts expect Intuit to deliver a clean beat-and-raise quarter, especially after the stock’s recent weakness and what the firm considers an attractive valuation.
Intuit is set to report earnings on May 20. During the fiscal Q2 2026 earnings call, management reaffirmed its full-year outlook and said total company revenue is expected to come in between $20.997 billion and $21.186 billion, representing growth of 12% to 13%. The company expects revenue from its Global Business Solutions Group to grow 14% to 15%, while Consumer Group revenue is projected to rise 8% to 9%.
Management also forecast GAAP diluted earnings per share of $15.49 to $15.69, which would represent growth of 13% to 15%. Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share are expected to range from $22.98 to $23.18, implying growth of 14% to 15%. For Q3 2026, the company projected 10% revenue growth. It also guided for GAAP earnings per share of $10.56 to $10.62 and non-GAAP earnings per share of $12.45 to $12.51. Management added that it remains highly confident in meeting its full-year Global Business Solutions Group revenue guidance.
Intuit Inc. provides a financial technology platform designed to help consumers and small to mid-market businesses manage finances, compliance, and marketing operations. The company also offers specialized tax products for accounting professionals.
5. DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 108
5-Year Average Revenue Growth: 54.7%
On May 8, Susquehanna lowered its price recommendation on DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH) to $225 from $250. It reiterated a Positive rating on the shares. The firm updated its model after what it described as better-than-feared Q1 results.
On May 11, Rothschild & Co Redburn raised its price target on DASH to $350 from $300 and kept a Buy rating on the stock. The analyst said the company’s growth over the next decade is expected to come more from deeper penetration within its existing U.S. restaurant base rather than expansion into new verticals. In a research note to investors, the firm said DoorDash’s move into in-store restaurant technology “unlocks a total addressable market twice the size of retail, with structurally higher margins and a wider moat.”
Rothschild also expects DoorDash to roll out its in-store restaurant technology across the US in 2026. The firm believes the business could eventually generate profit dollars worth three times the company’s entire projected 2025 contribution profit.
DoorDash, Inc. provides services designed to reduce friction in local commerce and help merchants connect with consumers in their communities. Its main offerings include the DoorDash Marketplace and Wolt Marketplace, together referred to as the Marketplaces, as well as its Commerce Platform.
4. Boston Scientific Corporation (NASDAQ:BSX)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 110
5-Year Average Revenue Growth: 13.52%
On May 19, Baird lowered its price recommendation on Boston Scientific Corporation (NASDAQ:BSX) to $75 from $78. It reiterated an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm updated its model after Boston Scientific re-entered the TAVR market through its stake in MiRus. Baird said the move is expected to provide modest accretion.
On May 18, BofA lowered its price goal on BSX to $68 from $105 and kept a Buy rating on the stock. The change followed meetings with 34 medtech companies in Las Vegas last week. The analyst said the firm updated several price targets to reflect what it called “the new reality of medtech valuations” amid a slower product cycle environment, concerns around the ACA and healthcare utilization, rising inflation after the war, and investor focus shifting toward “data centers over healthcare.”
Also on May 18, Boston Scientific announced a $2 billion accelerated share repurchase agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank as part of its existing $5 billion buyback program. The company said it will initially receive around 30.4 million shares based on the May 15, 2026, closing stock price of $52.68. The final number of shares will depend on the stock’s average trading price during the term of the agreement.
Boston Scientific expects the ASR program to be completed by June 30, 2026. After the transaction, the company will still have $3 billion remaining under its share repurchase authorization. Management also said the buyback is expected to contribute about $0.02 to adjusted earnings per share for full-year 2026.
Boston Scientific Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets medical devices used across a range of interventional medical specialties. Its MedSurg segment includes Endoscopy, Urology, and Neuromodulation.
3. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 132
5-Year Average Revenue Growth: 32.68%
On May 19, Evercore ISI raised its price recommendation on Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) to $579 from $358. It reiterated an Outperform rating on the shares. After completing a round of Q1 AI channel checks, the firm said one of the biggest themes it heard was that AI workloads are expected to shift from a training-focused market toward an inference-led market by the end of 2026. The firm also noted that the transition is putting greater focus on cost-per-token, return on investment, and total cost of ownership. According to Evercore, that trend is increasing hyperscaler interest in internally developed ASICs and alternative accelerators.
On May 18, Citi raised its price goal on AMD to $460 from $358. It maintained a Neutral rating on the stock. Citi introduced a new CPU total addressable market model that includes general-purpose CPUs, AI head nodes, and agentic CPU applications. The firm now expects the market to grow 35% annually and reach $132 billion by 2030, driven in part by projected 185% annual growth in agentic CPUs. Citi said the higher price target reflects updates to its model.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. is a global semiconductor company focused on high-performance computing and artificial intelligence. Its business segments include Data Center, Client and Gaming, and Embedded.
2. Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 202
5-Year Average Revenue Growth: 21.42%
On May 18, UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri raised the firm’s price recommendation on Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) to $490 from $475. It reiterated a Buy rating on the shares. The firm updated its model ahead of Broadcom’s Q2 earnings report.
On May 15, TD Cowen raised its price objective on AVGO to $500 from $405 and kept a Buy rating on the stock as part of an off-cycle preview for compute semiconductor earnings. The analyst said AI capital spending continues to move higher as investors look for the next “bottleneck” tied to infrastructure buildouts. According to TD Cowen, that trend has created a “bifurcation within the infrastructure trade,” with larger accelerator companies lagging while optical companies move higher on expectations of future shortages. TD Cowen also raised its estimates, citing continued momentum across the sector. The firm now expects data center silicon spending to reach $1.3 trillion by 2030, up from its earlier estimate of $1.2 trillion.
Broadcom Inc. is a global technology company that designs, develops, and supplies semiconductors, enterprise software, and security solutions. The company operates through two business segments: semiconductor solutions and infrastructure software.
1. Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 256
5-Year Average Revenue Growth: 19.38%
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is preparing for a major restructuring and round of layoffs scheduled for May 20, according to an internal document reviewed by Reuters. The company plans to reduce about 10% of its workforce in the initial phase, with additional job cuts expected later in 2026 as Meta shifts more resources toward artificial intelligence initiatives.
As part of the restructuring, Meta plans to move roughly 7,000 employees into AI-focused teams while also flattening management layers to create smaller and faster-moving groups. The company is eliminating thousands of managerial roles and closing around 6,000 open positions as part of the broader overhaul.
Reuters reported that Meta is placing greater focus on projects tied to autonomous AI agents and automation tools. Employees have reportedly pushed back against some of the changes, especially the use of mouse-tracking software intended to help train AI systems.
More than 1,000 workers are said to have signed a petition criticizing both the technology and management’s handling of the restructuring process.
Meta Platforms, Inc. develops technologies focused on human connection through artificial intelligence and immersive platforms. Its products allow people to connect and share using mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality and mixed reality headsets, augmented reality technologies, and wearables.
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