Retail traders on Reddit’s WallStreetBets forum have a tendency to identify high-risk bets and short-squeezes. In addition, they don’t shy away from expressing their unique views on stable businesses that are also popular among institutional investors. There have been some concerns around how bullish retail traders are in the current environment, with Charles Schwab Corporation recently publishing the results of its Q1 2026 Trader Sentiment Survey on February 26.
The press release noted that 52% of traders consider themselves bullish, down from 57% in the previous quarter. Most traders turned bullish on commodities, but areas like AI stocks and growth stocks continue to see a bullish stance from more than 50% of the traders.
Trader sentiment continues to lean positive overall, though a stronger sense of caution is emerging—particularly among younger traders—alongside ongoing concerns that valuations have run too far.
Despite this cautious undertone, retail traders continue to drive interest in the stock market, which is why understanding their sentiment is important. We decided to shortlist the 11 best WallStreetBets stocks to buy according to analysts, to identify trending stocks with institutional interest and high potential upside.
Our Methodology
To come up with our list of 11 best WallStreetBets stocks to buy according to analysts, we first compiled a list of stocks that were currently trending on the WallStreetBets Reddit forum. We then selected the top 11 stocks most popular among hedge funds and ranked them in ascending order of their potential upside, according to CNN’s compilation of analyst ratings data.
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Note: All share price data in the article is as per market close on March 2.
11. Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:LCID)
On February 25, Tom Narayan of RBC Capital maintained his Hold rating on the Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:LCID) stock, assigning a price target of $10. This comes after the company announced on February 20 that it was planning to cut around 12% of its workforce. This move is part of the company’s broader efforts to improve profitability. LCID is ramping up production of its Gravity SUV and is also preparing to launch a $50,000 mid-sized EV before the end of the year.
The California-based automaker said that the job cuts are intended to optimize resources and improve operational effectiveness.
According to a memo seen by Reuters, CEO Marc Winterhoff said:
We are streamlining our organization so we can operate with greater efficiency and deliver on our commitments to gross margin improvement and long-term growth.
The layoff could affect more than 800 employees, although those in logistics, manufacturing, and quality are reportedly not affected. The company also confirmed that it will support affected employees by providing continued health benefits, severance packages, and transition assistance during this period. However, it did not disclose the total costs associated with the workforce reductions.
Prior to the layoff announcement, Tom Narayan had reiterated a Hold rating while lowering the firm’s price target on Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:LCID) from $20 to $14 on January 13.
Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:LCID) manufactures, designs, engineers, and sells EV powertrains, electric vehicles (EV), and battery systems. The company is a subsidiary of Ayar Third Investment Company and is based in Newark, California.
10. Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA)
On March 2, Tesla, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) February sales were reported in a handful of European markets. In Portugal, the company’s sales went up by more than 100% compared to the same period last year. France saw sales rise by 55%. Other key markets like the UK and Germany are set to report this week as well.
On February 20, Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) announced the launch of a more affordable version of its Cybertruck in the United States. The dual-motor all-wheel-drive model is priced at $59,990, making it the cheapest option in the lineup so far. At the same time, the company also cut the price of its high-end Cyberbeast model from $114,990 to $99,990 based on the pricing listed on its website.
While Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) continues to introduce new products, it is also facing legal challenges. On February 20, a federal judge rejected the company’s attempt to overturn a $243 million jury verdict tied to a fatal Autopilot crash in Florida. This decision marked a major setback for the automaker as it is facing a growing number of lawsuits related to its driver-assistance technology. U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom in Miami said that the evidence presented during the trial strongly supported the jury’s decision. For investors, this means the regulatory headwinds that the company often faces in terms of public safety aren’t going away anytime soon.
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is a developer, manufacturer, designer, lessor, and seller of electric vehicles and energy generation and storage systems. The company operates across China, the United States, and globally. It operates through the Automotive and Energy Generation and Storage segments.
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