15 Stocks with Buy Ratings that Hedge Funds Love

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1. Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR)

No. of Hedge Funds: 101

Value of the hedge funds: $7.06 billion

Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR) is a diversified global science and technology innovator based in Washington. The company operates across life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology. Its portfolio includes a range of brands like Cytiva, Beckman Coulter, and Leica Biosystems. Its client base covers hospitals, labs, and research institutions. The company’s business model is anchored in the Danaher Business System for operational excellence. Through aggressive M&A and specialization in precision instruments and high-growth health diagnostics segments, the company thrives against competitors like Thermo Fisher.

Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR) continues to earn hedge fund trust, with 101 having invested $7.06 billion, as per the Insider Monkey database. In 2024, the company beat the revenue estimates by 1.6%, reaching $6.54 billion. The high performance is attributed to the growth in the bioprocessing and Life Sciences instruments businesses of the company. Danaher Corporation also strengthened its competitive position for 2025 by deploying $7 billion in strategic acquisitions and share repurchases. Launching several innovative technologies, like the Sefia cell therapy manufacturing platform and the DxI 9000 immunoassay analyzer, has enhanced the company’s product portfolio, leading the company to anticipate a 3% growth in revenue in 2025.

Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR) has had a 9.03% EPS growth over five years, which indicates its strong commitment to creating shareholder value. A Strong Buy rating from analysts signals high positive expectations for the company within the life sciences and global healthcare sectors.

Overall, Danaher Corporation (NYSE:DHR) ranks first on our list of 15 stocks with Buy ratings that hedge funds love. While we acknowledge the potential for DHR as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than DHR but trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.

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