In this article, we’ll look at 11 Newly-Listed NYSE Stocks to Buy Now.
The IPO market has been rebuilding momentum. In its Market Outlook 2026, HarbourVest Partners wrote that “IPO activity has accelerated” and that “strong aftermarket performance suggests the window will remain open into 2026.” That second point matters more than the first. A burst of issuances can be fleeting, but sustained aftermarket strength tends to signal that stock market investors are not just participating in IPO deals but also remain engaged after stocks begin trading.
When newly listed companies hold their gains after listing, it changes the risk dynamics. Investors become more willing to underwrite growth stories earlier in their public life cycle, and companies that may have delayed offerings during tighter financial conditions may finally come to market. An open and functioning IPO window also creates a broader investable universe.
HarbourVest’s Market Outlook implies that a healthy IPO market is not just about deal volume. It reflects improving confidence in corporate fundamentals, liquidity conditions, and investor appetite for new equity risk. With issuance accelerating and performance holding up, newly listed stocks are in focus. In that context, we take a closer look at 11 Newly-Listed NYSE Stocks to Buy Now.
Our Methodology
To identify the 11 Newly-Listed NYSE Stocks to Buy Now, we used the Finviz screener to generate a list of stocks with a market capitalization of at least $2 billion that have listed in the NYSE within the past 12 months. We then ranked the names based on the number of hedge funds that hold the stock as of Q3 2025.
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11. Neptune Insurance Holdings Inc. (NYSE:NP)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders as of Q3 2025: N/A
On February 19, 2026, Evercore ISI reduced its price target on Neptune Insurance Holdings Inc. (NYSE:NP) to $30 from $35 and maintained an Outperform rating.
That same day, Keefe Bruyette upgraded Neptune Insurance to Outperform from Market Perform with a $25 price target, lowered from $26, following the Q4 report. The firm said the upgrade is driven by valuation after the recent selloff tied to AI disruption concerns over the past two weeks. Keefe Bruyette expects upward estimate revisions and a recovery in the valuation multiple as the market comes to view Neptune “as a winner, regardless of whether AI actually reconfigures insurance distribution.”
Piper Sandler also cut its price target on February 19 to $30 from $33 while reiterating an Overweight rating after quarterly results. The firm pointed to lower peer multiples amid AI-related dislocation in insurance distribution platforms and highlighted a top-line driven beat with record sales, noting that NP benefited from the government shutdown.
On February 18, 2026, Neptune reported Q4 revenue of $43.8M compared with the consensus of $39.42M and Q4 adjusted EPS of 42c versus 31c last year.
Neptune Insurance Holdings Inc. (NYSE:NP), through its subsidiary Neptune Flood Incorporated, sells residential and commercial flood insurance policies on behalf of carrier partners across the United States.
10. BETA Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BETA)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders as of Q3 2025: N/A
On February 11, 2026, Jefferies analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu upgraded BETA Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BETA) to Buy from Hold, previously with a $30 price target. Sheila Kahyaoglu said the shares look compelling at current levels following recent risk-off trading and ahead of several potential catalysts. These include awards anticipated in March for the DOT-FAA eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, planned motor certification in the first half of 2026, and the launch of the Eve Holding (EVEX) flight test program after the previously announced 10-year $1 billion contract for Beta’s pusher motors in December.
Separately, a regulatory filing from Amazon.com (AMZN) detailed its investments as of December 31, 2025. During the quarter, Amazon acquired a new $331.58M position in BETA Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BETA). As of year-end 2025, Amazon’s largest equity holdings included Rivian (RIVN), BETA Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BETA), Astera Labs (ALAB), Marvell (MRVL), and Nautilus Biotechnology (NAUT).
On January 27, 2026, Surf Air Mobility announced a partnership with the Hawaii Department of Transportation and BETA Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BETA) on a request for proposal application for the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration Pilot Program, or eIPP, a federal public-private initiative under the White House’s Advanced Air Mobility National Strategy. Surf Air Mobility’s airline subsidiary, Mokulele Airlines, the largest commuter airline in Hawaii by scheduled departures, operates high-frequency interisland service across 10 routes and nine destinations. Together with HDOT and Beta, the company aims to combine airline operations, SurfOS software, and community connectivity with Beta’s electric aircraft technology. Beta’s ALIA aircraft is designed for short-haul routes such as those flown by Mokulele, with initial plans focused on cargo missions between existing route pairs. If selected, the eIPP initiative would support infrastructure development, operational readiness, and early electric aircraft deployment in Hawaii.
BETA Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BETA) develops and manufactures electric aircraft platforms and propulsion systems in the United States, including electric aircraft, advanced propulsion systems, charging infrastructure, and related components for the aviation industry.
9. SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (NYSE:SMA)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders as of Q3 2025: 17
On February 5, 2026, Wells Fargo downgraded SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (NYSE:SMA) to Equal Weight from Overweight and lowered its price target to $33 from $41. The firm said it is “slightly cautious” on storage real estate investment trusts ahead of Q4 earnings. While the group has moved higher on housing-related optimism, Wells Fargo expects 2026 guidance to come in modestly below Street expectations and anticipates a notable slowdown in SmartStop’s same-store revenue growth next year.
In late January, Scotiabank analyst Nicholas Yulico reduced the price target to $35 from $36 and maintained an Outperform rating. Nicholas Yulico said SmartStop is the only self-storage REIT in the firm’s coverage that can offset churn-related losses through its existing customer rate increase strategy. Truist analyst Ki Bin Kim also trimmed the price target to $38 from $39 while keeping a Buy rating as part of the firm’s 2026 outlook for the REIT sector. Truist said fundamentals are improving as new supply moderates and demand remains steady for high-quality assets, though valuations do not appear especially inexpensive. Truist is relatively bullish on healthcare, industrial, strip retail, gaming, and lodging REITs, neutral on manufactured housing, multifamily, self-storage, and triple net, and more cautious on mall and office.
SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (NYSE:SMA) is a self-managed REIT with an integrated team focused on expanding the SmartStop Self Storage brand.
8. McGraw Hill, Inc. (NYSE:MH)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders as of Q3 2025: 19
On February 12, 2026, JPMorgan raised its price target on McGraw Hill, Inc. (NYSE:MH) to $22 from $21 and maintained an Overweight rating. That same day, Baird lowered its price target to $19 from $21 while keeping an Outperform rating, updating its model after strong results and a guidance increase. UBS also lifted its price target on February 12 to $17 from $16 and reiterated a Neutral rating. UBS said shares are likely to move higher following strong Q3 results and a raised outlook, driven by share gains in Higher Education and better-than-expected performance in K-12. The firm added that the guidance implies upside in Q4 and a return to growth with margin expansion in fiscal 2027. While UBS views execution as solid and notes a normalized free cash flow yield near 9%, the firm believes uncertainty around AI’s long-term impact could limit multiple expansion.
On February 11, 2026, McGraw Hill, Inc. (NYSE:MH) reported Q3 revenue of $434.2M compared with the consensus of $410.11M. Simon Allen, who retired as President and CEO on February 9, described the results as “a testament to our team’s disciplined execution” and highlighted progress in digital transformation and data-driven solutions supporting personalized learning. Simon Allen said he will remain Chair of the Board and expressed confidence in successor Philip Moyer, citing Philip Moyer’s expertise in technology and artificial intelligence as aligned with the company’s next phase of growth.
McGraw Hill, Inc. (NYSE:MH), doing business as McGraw Hill, provides information solutions across K-12, Higher Education, Global Professional, and International segments in the United States and internationally.
7. Hinge Health, Inc. (NYSE:HNGE)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders as of Q3 2025: 31
On February 11, 2026, KeyBanc reduced its price target on Hinge Health, Inc. (NYSE:HNGE) to $55 from $70 and maintained an Overweight rating.
That same day, Evercore ISI analyst Elizabeth Anderson lowered the price target to $50 from $65 while keeping an Outperform rating. Elizabeth Anderson said Hinge Health exceeded expectations on Q4 revenue and initiated FY26 guidance above Street estimates. Although the price target was trimmed, Elizabeth Anderson expects a favorable reaction given what the firm characterized as “conservative” 2026 guidance and the stock trading near a $0 terminal value. Also on February 11, 2026, Canaccord cut its price target to $53 from $65 and reiterated a Buy rating. Canaccord said the company delivered a strong 4Q’25 beat versus estimates and guidance, along with a 1Q’26 and full-year outlook that came in better than anticipated. The firm added that Hinge has room to continue expanding and generating strong financial results, with guidance assuming stable pricing and flat yield.
On February 10, 2026, Hinge Health reported Q4 revenue of $170.7M compared with the consensus of $156.8M. Co-Founder and CEO Daniel Perez described an “exceptional quarter,” citing strong win rates and a record number of eligible lives added during the year. Daniel Perez pointed to commercial momentum, expanding margins, and solid cash generation, expressing confidence in the company’s ability to further automate care delivery and drive growth with increased margins in 2026.
Hinge Health, Inc. (NYSE:HNGE) focuses on scaling and automating healthcare delivery through an AI-powered care model, wearable devices, and clinician access to provide evidence-based services for musculoskeletal conditions.
6. Bullish (NYSE:BLSH)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders as of Q3 2025: 32
On February 6, 2026, JPMorgan reduced its price target on Bullish (NYSE:BLSH) to $41 from $42 and maintained a Neutral rating, describing the company’s Q4 report as inline.
That same day, Clear Street analyst Owen Lau lowered the price target to $42 from $50 while reiterating a Buy rating. Owen Lau said Q4 results were strong and characterized the fiscal 2026 outlook as solid. The target reduction reflects what Clear Street described as a “risk-off” environment, softer investor sentiment, and uncertainty around the timing of market structure legislation.
On February 5, 2026, Bullish reported Q4 adjusted revenue of $92.51M versus consensus of $87.26M. CEO Tom Farley said, “We are at a turning point for digital assets,” pointing to the industry’s evolution toward bringing capital “on-chain.” CFO David Bonanno highlighted “record adjusted revenue growth” and expanding operating leverage in Full Year 2025, adding that the company plans to build on that momentum in 2026.
Bullish (NYSE:BLSH) provides market infrastructure and information services in the United States through Bullish Exchange, a digital assets spot and derivatives platform that combines a central limit order book with automated market making to deliver liquidity.
5. NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NYSE:NIQ)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders as of Q3 2025: 34
On February 17, 2026, BofA analyst Curtis Nagle reinstated coverage of NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NYSE:NIQ) with a Buy rating and a $20 price target. Curtis Nagle said that as BofA resumes coverage of 19 Information and Business Services companies, the firm is “generally constructive” on the group and is forecasting average revenue, EPS, and free cash flow growth of 7%, 12%, and 11%, respectively, in 2026.
Earlier in the month, on February 3, 2026, Baird analyst Jeffrey Meuler lowered the price target on NIQ Global to $20 from $24 while maintaining an Outperform rating. Jeffrey Meuler said the model was revised following the “surprise announcement” of COO Tracey Massey’s departure, which Baird believes introduces near-term uncertainty. The firm also clarified that the note corrected a prior version to properly identify the departing executive.
NIQ disclosed that on January 30, Chief Operating Officer Tracey Massey informed the company of her decision to resign for personal reasons. The company stated that “Ms. Massey’s resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company or any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.” NIQ added that it does not plan to replace the COO role, with responsibilities to be assumed by the Chief Executive Officer and other members of the executive leadership team, and said no further leadership changes are expected.
NIQ Global Intelligence plc (NYSE:NIQ) is a global consumer intelligence company that provides brands, retailers, and other clients with insights into consumer shopping behavior to inform strategic and operational decisions.
4. JBS N.V. (NYSE:JBS)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders as of Q3 2025: 38
On February 8, 2026, JBS N.V. (NYSE:JBS) reached an agreement to invest $150 million in exchange for an 80% ownership interest in a food business based in Oman, according to reporting by Dayanne Sousa and Martha Viotti Beck of Bloomberg. The transaction is being carried out in partnership with the Oman Investment Authority. Through this investment, JBS is expected to establish production of fresh meat in Oman, sourcing supplies from local producers within the country.
On February 5, 2026, UBS analyst Matheus Enfeldt initiated coverage of JBS N.V. (NYSE:JBS) with a Buy rating and a $19.50 price target, implying 23% upside. Matheus Enfeldt said that the shares could potentially re-rate following the U.S. listing and the eventual inclusion in domestic indices, a process that the firm noted typically takes about two years. UBS also believes returns from JBS’s $1 billion in annual expansion capex are not yet reflected in the current stock price of JBS N.V. (NYSE:JBS).
JBS N.V. (NYSE:JBS) operates globally as a protein and food company offering beef, poultry, pork, plant-based, and leather products, in addition to related businesses and swift services.
3. Figma, Inc. (NYSE:FIG)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders as of Q3 2025: 38
On February 19, 2026, RBC Capital analyst Rishi Jaluria lowered the price target on Figma, Inc. (NYSE:FIG) to $31 from $38 and maintained a Sector Perform rating. Rishi Jaluria said the company posted a “solid” Q4 earnings beat but indicated RBC prefers to wait for a more attractive entry point before becoming more constructive. The firm added that Figma’s current trading level reflects its entrenched position across design and adjacent workflows, a strong gross margin profile, and expanding monetization opportunities tied to AI-native offerings such as Dev Mode and Figma Make.
Also on February 19, 2026, Morgan Stanley analyst Elizabeth Porter reduced the price target to $44 from $48 and reiterated an Equal Weight rating. Elizabeth Porter noted that a 70% quarter-over-quarter increase in weekly active users of Make helped drive a reacceleration to 40%-plus revenue growth in Q4. While revenue estimates were revised higher, Morgan Stanley said those gains are modestly offset by pressure on free cash flow stemming from “a lower operating margin posture.” Goldman Sachs likewise cut its price target that day to $35 from $40 and kept a Neutral rating, pointing to an ongoing debate around the defensibility of Figma’s core platform in an agent-first environment and potential seat compression across product development roles.
On February 18, 2026, Figma reported Q4 revenue of $303.8M versus consensus of $293.2M. Co-founder and CEO Dylan Field described 2025 as a “massive year” and said Q4 was the company’s best quarter yet, citing accelerated revenue and customer growth entering 2026. CFO Praveer Melwani said Q4 marked the best quarter for net new revenue on record, with 40% year-over-year revenue growth, an uptick in Net Dollar Retention Rate, and a 13% operating cash flow margin, while emphasizing continued investment in AI alongside financial discipline.
Figma, Inc. (NYSE:FIG) develops a browser-based user interface design platform used by design and development teams to build digital products.
2. Ralliant Corporation (NYSE:RAL)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders as of Q3 2025: 45
On February 9, 2026, Barclays lowered its price target on Ralliant Corporation (NYSE:RAL) to $52 from $60 and maintained an Overweight rating, stating that the company delivered a potentially “thesis-changing” quarter.
On February 6, 2026, Morgan Stanley analyst Christopher Snyder reduced the price target to $45 from $55 while keeping an Overweight rating. Christopher Snyder said the stock is now trading at the lowest multiple in the firm’s coverage, presenting an opportunity tied to mid-single digit organic growth and supportive end markets. That same day, Truist cut its price target to $49 from $62 and reiterated a Buy rating. Truist described the results as challenging due to a sizable one-time charge and higher operating expenses this year, but noted that expectations for 2026 have now been reset.
On February 4, 2026, Ralliant reported Q4 revenue of $555M versus consensus of $545.43M. President and CEO Tami Newcombe said the quarter marked the third straight period of sequential revenue growth, highlighting “disciplined execution” and results that came at or above the high end of guidance.
Ralliant Corporation (NYSE:RAL) designs, develops, manufactures, sells, and services precision instruments and engineered products across the United States, China, Western Europe, and other international markets through its Test and Measurement and Sensors and Safety Systems segments.
1. Amrize Ltd (NYSE:AMRZ)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 47
On February 19, 2026, Oppenheimer increased its price target on Amrize Ltd (NYSE:AMRZ) to $70 from $64 and maintained an Outperform rating. The firm noted the shares moved higher after the company reported Q4 2025 EBITDA of $779M and issued 2026 revenue and profitability guidance that came in moderately above Street expectations.
That same day, Wells Fargo analyst Timna Tanners raised the price target to $66 from $59 and kept an Overweight rating. Timna Tanners said Q4 included a 2026 outlook above consensus, a 4.5% shareholder yield from the proposed buyback and dividend, and indications of a bottom forming in residential-exposed Building Envelope. Timna Tanners added that multiple catalysts underpin the Overweight stance. Also on February 19, 2026, Berenberg lifted its price target to $70 from $64 and reiterated a Buy rating after increasing estimates following fiscal 2025 results.
On February 17, 2026, Amrize reported Q4 revenue of $2.84B versus consensus of $2.92B. Chairman and CEO Jan Jenisch described 2025 as a “milestone year” as the company completed its spin-off and positioned the business for long-term profitable growth.
Amrize Ltd (NYSE:AMRZ) provides building solutions for infrastructure, commercial, and residential construction markets in North America through its Building Materials and Building Envelope segments.
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