12 Best US Stocks to Buy and Hold in 2026

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4. The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA)

Average Upside Potential: 6.09%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 106

The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) is one of the best US stocks to buy and hold in 2026. On January 15, Susquehanna raised the price target on Boeing to $280 from $255 and maintained a Positive rating. In a Q4 earnings preview, Susquehanna raised price targets across the aerospace and defense sector, citing a favorable fundamental environment. The firm highlighted a bullish medium-term outlook for commercial aerospace, defense, and the aftermarket as the primary driver for the increases.

On the same day, Bernstein updated the outlook on The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA), raising the price target to $298 from the previous $277. The firm also maintained its Outperform rating on the shares, signaling continued confidence in the company’s performance.

Furthermore, Bernstein designated Boeing as its top Aerospace & Defense pick for 2026. This top-tier ranking is based on the firm’s growing conviction regarding the company’s specific growth path and its potential to lead the sector throughout the year.

The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA), together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, manufactures, sells, services, and supports commercial jetliners, military aircraft, satellites, missile defense, human space flight and launch systems, and services worldwide.

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