13 Best Manufacturing Stocks to Buy Right Now

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1. Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 81

Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) tops our list for being one of the best manufacturing stocks. It is a global leader in electrical, electronic, and fiber optic connectors, serving industries from aerospace and automotive to data centers and telecommunications.

The company reported a strong Q2 2025, with sales up 57% to $5.65 billion, including 41% organic growth. GAAP diluted EPS hit $0.86, a 110% increase, while Adjusted EPS rose 84% to $0.81. Q3 guidance anticipates $5.4–5.5 billion in sales and $0.77–0.79 in adjusted EPS, reflecting continued momentum.

Growth is bolstered by strategic acquisitions. In 2025, the business acquired Narda-MITEQ and plans to buy CommScope’s Connectivity and Cable Solutions segment for $10.5 billion and Trexon for $1 billion. These moves expand its reach in IT, communications, industrial infrastructure, and high-reliability interconnect markets, enhancing future revenue and earnings.

Rising demand from AI-driven data centers further fuels growth, with the AI portfolio generating an estimated $1.15 billion in Q2. APH’s high-speed, low-latency interconnect systems make it a key supplier for AI applications.

The stock hit a 52-week high above $120 in September 2025, returning 88.5% over the past year. With 21 consecutive years of dividend growth at $0.165 per share, Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) appeals to both growth and income investors, cementing its strong position in technology and industrial sectors.

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