On Thursday, August 7, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.51% to give back some gains and close lower. The S&P 500 also experienced a small decline of 0.08%. However, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite went up 0.35%.
During the session, the major averages experienced sharp swings. At its high, the Dow was up over 300 points, and at its low, it was off more than 390 points.
At the same time, a deadline for trade deals set by President Trump came into effect. Imports from nearly 200 countries now have new tariffs ranging from 10% to 50%. According to the Yale Budget Lab, the overall average effective tariff rate is projected to increase to 18.6%, the highest since 1933.
At first, stocks went up on Thursday after Trump announced on Wednesday that he would put a 100% tariff on imported semiconductor chips. However, Trump said this would not apply to companies that are building in the United States or have committed to building in the United States.
The major averages are still having a good week so far as of Thursday’s close. The S&P 500 is up 1.6%, the Dow is up 0.9%, and the Nasdaq Composite has gained 2.9%.
With this background in mind, let’s take a look at the 14 best aggressive growth stocks to buy according to analysts.
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Our Methodology
To compile our list of the 14 best aggressive growth stocks to buy according to analysts, we used the Finviz stock screener. We sorted our results based on market capitalization and compiled a list of over 40 stocks with a year-over-year revenue growth rate exceeding 35%. To ensure the reliability of our findings, we also consulted Seeking Alpha to confirm the year-over-year revenue growth rate for each company.
Next, we focused on the top 14 stocks that analysts believe have the most potential for growth. We ranked the 14 best aggressive growth stocks to buy based on their average price target upside potential according to analysts as of August 5, 2025.
Additionally, we mentioned the hedge fund sentiment surrounding each stock, which was taken from Insider Monkey’s Q1 2025 database of 1,000 elite hedge funds.
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14 Best Aggressive Growth Stocks to Buy According to Analysts
14. Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN)
Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth: 49.18%
Average Price Target Upside Potential According to Analysts: 20.98%
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 66
Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) is one of the best aggressive growth stocks to buy according to analysts. On July 21, Cantor Fitzgerald increased its price target for Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) from $292 to $500 and kept an Overweight rating.
This increase in price target reflects Cantor Fitzgerald’s updated earnings estimates for Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN). The firm now projects EPS of $10.76 for 2026, up from the previous estimate of $8.36.
Cantor Fitzgerald gave three main reasons for its more positive outlook. These include expectations for transaction revenue to decline less than previously forecasted, higher stablecoin revenue, and growth in blockchain revenue rewards because of recent increases in proof-of-stake digital assets.
The firm pointed out that Coinbase Global, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:COIN) stock has started to reflect the stablecoin opportunity, but it does not yet account for the potential of Base, the company’s layer 2 blockchain. Cantor Fitzgerald also highlighted the company’s announcement of a comprehensive cryptocurrency “superapp” with features like payments, social features, chat, apps, and trading.
Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) is an American company that operates a platform for buying, selling, transferring, trading, staking, and storing cryptocurrency assets.
13. MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI)
Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth: 37.68%
Average Price Target Upside Potential According to Analysts: 21.99%
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 108
MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) is one of the best aggressive growth stocks to buy according to analysts. On August 5, Benchmark kept its Buy rating on MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) with a $2,875 price target after the company reported mixed Q2 2025 results.
The company showed strong growth in key areas like gross merchandise volume (GMV), total payment volume (TPV), and revenue in both its commerce and fintech segments. However, MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) fell short of expectations on profitability metrics.
The lower profits were attributed to higher marketing spending and the impact of a lower free shipping threshold in Brazil, which put pressure on margins during the quarter.
Benchmark expects MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) to keep growing. This growth is expected to be fueled by deeper penetration in low-value categories in Brazil and continued strong performance in Mexico and Argentina. The firm also noted that the fintech side of the business is gaining momentum. The launch of a credit card in Argentina is expected to build on recent gains.
The firm also identified several tailwinds for MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI). These include increased advertising revenue supported by the company’s partnership with Google, improving net income margin after losses, and operating leverage. Because of these factors, Benchmark increased its revenue forecasts for the company for fiscal years 2025 and 2026.
MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) is the leading e-commerce and financial technology company in Latin America. The company has a presence in 18 countries.
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