12 Best Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next 2 Years

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1. CoStar Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CSGP)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 58

CoStar Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CSGP) is among the 12 best stocks to buy and hold for the next 2 years.

On February 26, BMO Capital analyst Jeffrey Silber cut the price target on CoStar Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CSGP) to $53 from $72 while keeping a Market Perform rating on the shares. According to the analyst, the company’s net new bookings missed expectations despite year-on-year strength.

Meanwhile, on February 25, Needham lowered its price target on CoStar Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CSGP) to $60 from $80 while retaining its Buy rating. In its report, Needham noted CoStar Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CSGP)’s fourth-quarter results exceeded expectations on both revenue and earnings due to broad-based growth and expense discipline. The company generated $75 million of net new bookings in the fourth quarter, up 42% year-over-year, and recorded $308 million in total bookings for fiscal year 2025, representing a 23.2% year-over-year increase.

Needham also said it remains positive on the shares as CoStar Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CSGP) continues to execute on its digitization strategy and generate double-digit growth while improving margins. The company maintains an impressive 79% gross profit margin.

CoStar Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CSGP) provides online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics for the commercial and residential property markets.

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