In this article, we will look at the 15 Best NASDAQ 100 Stocks to Buy Other Than SpaceX.
SpaceX may be taking up more of the growth-stock conversation, but the NASDAQ-100 remains one of the main public-market baskets for investors looking at large-cap innovation. The index has other visible links to AI, cloud, semiconductors, cybersecurity, consumer platforms, and earnings growth.
Invesco says the Nasdaq 100 has “higher exposure to firms developing or enabling innovation,” including companies tied to “semiconductor design, cloud architecture, entertainment technologies, e-commerce platforms, and cybersecurity solutions.” Meanwhile, BlackRock’s iShares team says the “US technology sector is reasserting its dominance,” supported by “resilient earnings,” “renewed investor inflows,” and AI tailwinds. Fidelity is saying “Tech is still king” and that the sector continues to show “some of the strongest earnings-growth potential.” In summary, the NASDAQ-100 remains closely tied to the parts of the market where earnings expectations and AI-related spending are still doing a lot of the work.
Against this backdrop, the best NASDAQ-100 stocks to buy other than SpaceX are the companies where growth, margins, product relevance, and investor attention still line up. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the 15 Best NASDAQ 100 Stocks to Buy Other Than SpaceX.
Our Methodology
We used the Finviz screener to identify NASDAQ 100 stocks other than SpaceX that carry a consensus “Buy” or better rating. We then 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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15. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)
On July 7, 2026, UBS analyst David Vogt said the firm’s analysis of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) App Store data from Sensor Tower suggests June 2026 quarter growth of approximately 3%, with U.S. revenue declining about 6%. Vogt said easier year-over-year comparisons beginning in the September 2026 quarter could support an improvement in growth trends. UBS has a Neutral rating and $296 price target on Apple.
On July 8, Apple announced a new multiyear commitment with Broadcom (AVGO) to design and produce custom silicon components and wireless connectivity technologies for a wide range of Apple products. The agreement is expected to exceed $30B and lead to the production of more than 15 billion U.S.-made chips. Apple said the deal will also support hundreds of American jobs and allow Broadcom to expand and modernize its manufacturing facilities in Fort Collins, Colorado, with a $1.5B capital expenditure investment.
On July 6, Jefferies analyst Edison Lee said China’s internet platforms have driven post-618 discounting on iPhone 17 Pro/Pro Max models since Apple raised Mac and iPad prices. Lee said the discounting, along with shorter-lived promotions from Suning and WeChat channels, contributed to roughly 20% volume growth over the recent fortnight. Jefferies said Apple may be a net beneficiary in the near term, though demand strength appears partly supported by elevated trade-in values that may be difficult to sustain. Jefferies has a Hold rating and $299.88 price target on Apple.
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.
14. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)
On July 7, 2026, BofA raised the firm’s price target on Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) to $165 from $145 and kept a Buy rating on the shares. BofA cited Nielsen point-of-sale data showing domestic SN product sell-through accelerated in late June, helped by the timing of Amazon Prime Day and upward revisions to prior weeks. The firm said Q2 trends moved above prior estimates, supporting the higher target on stronger sales momentum.
On July 8, TD Cowen analyst John Blackledge lowered the firm’s price target on Amazon.com to $340 from $350 and kept a Buy rating on the shares. Blackledge forecast Q2 revenue of $200.1B, 2% ahead of consensus, driven by accelerating AWS growth. Blackledge also expects operating income to be about 10% above consensus, driven by AWS and expanding North American margins.
On July 7, Bloomberg reported that Amazon is seeking to raise at least $25B through a U.S. dollar bond sale to fund investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The offering size could increase depending on investor demand. The company is selling the debt in as many as eight tranches, ranging from three to 40 years, with Barclays (BCS), Goldman (GS), JPMorgan (JPM), and Morgan Stanley (MS) managing the offering.
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) engages in the retail sale of consumer products, advertising, and subscription services through online and physical stores in North America and internationally.
