In this article, we will look at the 15 Most Promising Stocks to Buy Right Now.
Promising quality growth stocks are getting more attention as investors look for companies where growth expectations are still backed by earnings momentum, not just market excitement. For this list, the focus is on stocks forecasted to grow earnings by at least 30% annually over the next five years and carrying Buy ratings from analysts, helping narrow the market to names where Wall Street still sees room for meaningful earnings expansion.
BlackRock says “earnings are broadening beyond a highly concentrated group of mega-cap technology names tied to AI,” giving investors “greater choice for sourcing growth.” Capital Group makes a similar point, saying markets are shifting toward “a more balanced one with a broadening opportunity set,” where “active stock selection, supported by deep research,” has become more important. The firm also notes that leading AI-related companies are supported by “solid earnings growth” and “strong free cash flow.” T. Rowe Price adds that “long-term growth prospects remain compelling,” but investors should focus on “execution, financial resilience, and clear paths to monetization.”
Against this backdrop, the most promising stocks deserve a closer look. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the 15 Most Promising Stocks to Buy Right Now.
Our Methodology
We used the Finviz screener to identify promising stocks that are forecasted to grow their earnings by over 30% annually in the next 5 years and carry a Buy or better rating from analysts. 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. Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX)
On May 27, 2026, Mizuho raised the firm’s price target on Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) to $380 from $330 and maintained an Outperform rating on the shares. Mizuho raised its wafer fab equipment spending estimate for 2026 to $153B from $142B and for 2027 to $190B from $163B. The firm said current earnings estimates for Lam Research, Applied Materials, and MKS are underestimated, citing NAND node transitions, TSMC spending, and strength in DRAM and high bandwidth memory pricing.
On May 18, 2026, Morgan Stanley upgraded Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) to Overweight from Equal Weight with a price target of $331, up from $293. Morgan Stanley said DRAM wafer fab equipment revisions have narrowed and that it is now more positive on NAND wafer fab equipment revisions. The firm cited confidence in Lam’s 2027 share gains for the upgrade and paired the move with a downgrade of Applied Materials (AMAT).
Earlier in May, B. Riley raised the firm’s price target on Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) to $385 from $350 and maintained a Buy rating on the shares. B. Riley said AI investment is accelerating faster than expected, with demand from hyperscalers and neo-cloud providers driving higher 2026-2028 capital expenditure estimates. The firm also cited tightening supply-demand fundamentals, strong semiconductor EPS revisions, and elevated sector valuations.
Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX) designs, manufactures, markets, refurbishes, and services semiconductor processing equipment used in integrated circuit fabrication across the United States, China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Southeast Asia, and Europe.
14. Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ)
On May 29, 2026, Morgan Stanley analyst James Faucette raised the firm’s price target on Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) to $98 from $96 and maintained an Overweight rating on the shares. Faucette cited Morgan Stanley’s proprietary AlphaWise survey of about 274 small and medium-sized businesses, which showed momentum for Block, Shopify (SHOP), and Stripe.
On May 27, 2026, Truist raised the firm’s price target on Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) to $82 from $81 and maintained a Buy rating on the shares as part of a broader note on payments names. Truist said management was prudent in setting guidance and continues to believe Block can be a good beat-and-raise story throughout the year.
On May 26, Magnolia Soap & Bath Co. selected Block’s Square as its unified commerce platform for more than 50 locations across 17 states, as the brand invests in scalable infrastructure to support franchisees, maintain brand consistency, and support its in-store experience.
Block, Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) builds ecosystems focused on commerce and financial products and services in the United States and internationally.
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