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5. DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 108
5-Year Average Revenue Growth: 54.7%
On May 8, Susquehanna lowered its price recommendation on DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH) to $225 from $250. It reiterated a Positive rating on the shares. The firm updated its model after what it described as better-than-feared Q1 results.
On May 11, Rothschild & Co Redburn raised its price target on DASH to $350 from $300 and kept a Buy rating on the stock. The analyst said the company’s growth over the next decade is expected to come more from deeper penetration within its existing U.S. restaurant base rather than expansion into new verticals. In a research note to investors, the firm said DoorDash’s move into in-store restaurant technology “unlocks a total addressable market twice the size of retail, with structurally higher margins and a wider moat.”
Rothschild also expects DoorDash to roll out its in-store restaurant technology across the US in 2026. The firm believes the business could eventually generate profit dollars worth three times the company’s entire projected 2025 contribution profit.
DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH) provides services designed to reduce friction in local commerce and help merchants connect with consumers in their communities. Its main offerings include the DoorDash Marketplace and Wolt Marketplace, together referred to as the Marketplaces, as well as its Commerce Platform.
4. Boston Scientific Corporation (NASDAQ:BSX)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 110
5-Year Average Revenue Growth: 13.52%
On May 19, Baird lowered its price recommendation on Boston Scientific Corporation (NASDAQ:BSX) to $75 from $78. It reiterated an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm updated its model after Boston Scientific re-entered the TAVR market through its stake in MiRus. Baird said the move is expected to provide modest accretion.
On May 18, BofA lowered its price goal on BSX to $68 from $105 and kept a Buy rating on the stock. The change followed meetings with 34 medtech companies in Las Vegas last week. The analyst said the firm updated several price targets to reflect what it called “the new reality of medtech valuations” amid a slower product cycle environment, concerns around the ACA and healthcare utilization, rising inflation after the war, and investor focus shifting toward “data centers over healthcare.”
Also on May 18, Boston Scientific announced a $2 billion accelerated share repurchase agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank as part of its existing $5 billion buyback program. The company said it will initially receive around 30.4 million shares based on the May 15, 2026, closing stock price of $52.68. The final number of shares will depend on the stock’s average trading price during the term of the agreement.
Boston Scientific expects the ASR program to be completed by June 30, 2026. After the transaction, the company will still have $3 billion remaining under its share repurchase authorization. Management also said the buyback is expected to contribute about $0.02 to adjusted earnings per share for full-year 2026.
Boston Scientific Corporation (NASDAQ:BSX) develops, manufactures, and markets medical devices used across a range of interventional medical specialties. Its MedSurg segment includes Endoscopy, Urology, and Neuromodulation.
3. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 132
5-Year Average Revenue Growth: 32.68%
On May 19, Evercore ISI raised its price recommendation on Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) to $579 from $358. It reiterated an Outperform rating on the shares. After completing a round of Q1 AI channel checks, the firm said one of the biggest themes it heard was that AI workloads are expected to shift from a training-focused market toward an inference-led market by the end of 2026. The firm also noted that the transition is putting greater focus on cost-per-token, return on investment, and total cost of ownership. According to Evercore, that trend is increasing hyperscaler interest in internally developed ASICs and alternative accelerators.
On May 18, Citi raised its price goal on AMD to $460 from $358. It maintained a Neutral rating on the stock. Citi introduced a new CPU total addressable market model that includes general-purpose CPUs, AI head nodes, and agentic CPU applications. The firm now expects the market to grow 35% annually and reach $132 billion by 2030, driven in part by projected 185% annual growth in agentic CPUs. Citi said the higher price target reflects updates to its model.
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) is a global semiconductor company focused on high-performance computing and artificial intelligence. Its business segments include Data Center, Client and Gaming, and Embedded.
2. Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 202
5-Year Average Revenue Growth: 21.42%
On May 18, UBS analyst Timothy Arcuri raised the firm’s price recommendation on Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) to $490 from $475. It reiterated a Buy rating on the shares. The firm updated its model ahead of Broadcom’s Q2 earnings report.
On May 15, TD Cowen raised its price objective on AVGO to $500 from $405 and kept a Buy rating on the stock as part of an off-cycle preview for compute semiconductor earnings. The analyst said AI capital spending continues to move higher as investors look for the next “bottleneck” tied to infrastructure buildouts. According to TD Cowen, that trend has created a “bifurcation within the infrastructure trade,” with larger accelerator companies lagging while optical companies move higher on expectations of future shortages. TD Cowen also raised its estimates, citing continued momentum across the sector. The firm now expects data center silicon spending to reach $1.3 trillion by 2030, up from its earlier estimate of $1.2 trillion.
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) is a global technology company that designs, develops, and supplies semiconductors, enterprise software, and security solutions. The company operates through two business segments: semiconductor solutions and infrastructure software.
1. Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 256
5-Year Average Revenue Growth: 19.38%
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is preparing for a major restructuring and round of layoffs scheduled for May 20, according to an internal document reviewed by Reuters. The company plans to reduce about 10% of its workforce in the initial phase, with additional job cuts expected later in 2026 as Meta shifts more resources toward artificial intelligence initiatives.
As part of the restructuring, Meta plans to move roughly 7,000 employees into AI-focused teams while also flattening management layers to create smaller and faster-moving groups. The company is eliminating thousands of managerial roles and closing around 6,000 open positions as part of the broader overhaul.
Reuters reported that Meta is placing greater focus on projects tied to autonomous AI agents and automation tools. Employees have reportedly pushed back against some of the changes, especially the use of mouse-tracking software intended to help train AI systems.
More than 1,000 workers are said to have signed a petition criticizing both the technology and management’s handling of the restructuring process.
Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) develops technologies focused on human connection through artificial intelligence and immersive platforms. Its products allow people to connect and share using mobile devices, personal computers, virtual reality and mixed reality headsets, augmented reality technologies, and wearables.
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