13 Best Russell 2000 Stocks to Buy Right Now

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​4. Guardant Health, Inc. (NASDAQ:GH)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 50

​Guardant Health, Inc. (NASDAQ:GH) is one of the Best Russell 2000 Stocks to Buy Right Now. Wall Street has a positive opinion on Guardant Health, Inc. (NASDAQ:GH). Recently, on January 19, Guardant Health, Inc. (NASDAQ:GH) announced a multi-year partnership with Merck. The collaboration aims to support Merck’s oncology drug development and sales efforts through Guardant’s new Infinity Smart platform. As a result of this partnership, the Infinity Smart platform will be integrated into Merck’s clinical trials and future drug launches.

​Earlier, on January 13, David Westenberg from Piper Sandler reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a price target of $120. Earlier on January 9, Daniel Arias from Stifel Nicolaus also reiterated a Buy rating on the stock and raised the price target from $100 to $120.

Analysts at Stifel Nicolaus noted that the improved outlook is based on the assumption that the upcoming publication and reimbursement catalysts will keep the stock on the previous year’s growth trajectory. The stock has gained more than 148% over the past 12-months. The analyst noted that the company has demonstrated strength in core and emerging tests in its oncology portfolio. The firm expects significant upside driven by screening volumes, positioning the stock favorably for 2026.

​Guardant Health, Inc. (NASDAQ:GH) is a precision oncology company that develops advanced blood- and tissue-based tests, real-world data, and AI analytics to detect, monitor, and treat cancer across all stages.

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