5 Best Non-Tech Stocks to Buy According to Analysts

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1. PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PDD)

Analyst Upside: 54.02%

PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PDD) is one of the best non-tech stocks to buy according to analysts. PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PDD) received a rating update from BNP Paribas on June 15. The firm initiated coverage of the stock with an Underperform rating and set a price target of $89.

The same day, BofA cut the price target on PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PDD) to $113 from $140 and maintained a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm told investors that it lowered its 2026-27 revenue forecasts by 6% and adjusted its net profit view by 21%-22% to take into account the increased ecosystem investments, which include commission rebates, merchant traffic support, and platform-funded coupons booked as contra revenue.

PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PDD) also received a rating update from Barclays on May 28. The firm downgraded the stock to Equal Weight from Overweight, bringing the price target on the stock down to $89 from $165. The firm told investors in a research note that PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PDD) reported its lowest non-GAAP net margin in five years in fiscal Q1.

PDD Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PDD) is a Chinese multinational online commerce group and retailer that owns and operates a range of diverse businesses. It also has a strong logistics, sourcing, and fulfillment capabilities network that supports its operations. The company owns Pinduoduo, a popular online commerce platform in China, and also runs the fast-growing e-commerce marketplace Temu.

While we acknowledge the potential of PDD to grow, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than PDD and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

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