In this article, we will look at the 12 Most Promising Stocks to Invest In Before They Take Off.
On February 19, Citi’s Tyler Radke appeared on a CNBC Television interview to share his take on the software selloff that has been pulling the market lower. Radke noted that the recent selloff is unprecedented, particularly given the solid Q4 2025 earnings. He added that most companies have exceeded expectations, raised outlooks, and formed new business partnerships, yet the market continues to sell. On the bright side, Radke noted a recent positive as HubSpot reported earnings and has been up for 3 days in a row since the release.
Radke said that the the selloff has expanded beyond the software sector which suggests that we might be at the bottom of the selloff with a reversal around the corner. However, the analyst cautions investors to be selective while choosing stocks due to the volatility. He noted that Citi likes companies that have the best AI story. Radke’s favorite names include hyperscalers and companies that have proven business models, allowing them to monetize and generate revenue from AI.
With that let’s take a look at the 12 Most Promising Stocks to Invest In Before They Take Off.
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We used screeners to identify stocks for which analysts expect more than 50% upside in the next 12 months, and limited our final selection to companies that have recently reported noteworthy developments likely to impact investor sentiment. These stocks are also popular among analysts and elite hedge funds.
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12 Most Promising Stocks to Invest In Before They Take Off
12. Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU)
Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU) is one of the Most Promising Stocks to Invest In Before They Take Off. On February 17, Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU) announced expanding its partnership with Wix, which is a platform to build websites. The expanded partnership is based on the earlier integration of Intuit’s Mailchimp with the Wix platform.
Management noted that they aim to provide small businesses a smoother way to handle finances and online presence from a single platform. As part of the extended collaboration, Wix users would now be able to access QuickBooks Online directly. Moreover, QuickBooks users would be able to build and launch customized Wix websites right from their Intuit dashboard. Both companies have also tied in the marketing building on the existing CRM data synchronization between Wix and Intuit’s Mailchimp.
Joshua Hofmann, VP Global Partner Ecosystems, Intuit QuickBooks, noted:
“The combined power of Wix’s website builder platform with QuickBooks AI-powered financial management tools will help businesses be more productive with streamlined workflows and have access to data-driven insights that lead to better business decisions that drive overall growth.”
Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:INTU) is a California-based company that offers products and services, including financial management, payments and capital, and marketing solutions. Founded in 1983, the company operates in four segments: Global Business Solutions, Consumer, Credit Karma, and ProTax.
11. DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH)
DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH) is one of the Most Promising Stocks to Invest In Before They Take Off. On February 18, DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH) released its fiscal Q4 2025 earnings. The company grew its quarterly revenue by 37.66% year-over-year to $3.96 billion, but fell short of expectations by $31.03 million. The EPS of $1.27 also fell short of the Street’s consensus by $0.02.
Management noted fiscal 2025 to be a year of balanced growth and increased profitability driven by strong momentum in US restaurants, expansion in grocery and retail presence, international growth, and product innovation.
Notably, total orders during fiscal Q4 2025 grew by 32% year-over-year to $903 million. Moreover, the Marketplace Gross Order Value reached $29.7 billion, reflecting 39% year-over-year growth.
Looking ahead, DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH) plans to expand product selection and improve service quality in 2026. The company expects FQ1 2026 Marketplace GOV in the range of $31.0 billion – $31.8 billion, along with adjusted EBITDA in the range of $675 million – $775 million.
DoorDash Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH), together with its subsidiaries, operates a commerce platform that connects merchants, consumers, and independent contractors in the US and internationally.
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