5 Best Stocks to Buy and Hold For the Next 5 Years

In this piece we will look at the 5 Best Stocks to Buy and Hold For the Next 5 Years. Please visit 10 Best Stocks to Buy and Hold For the Next 5 Years if you’d like to see an extended list and how we came up with the list of Best Stocks to Buy and Hold For the Next 5 Years.

5. Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 256

​On April 20, Bank of America Securities reiterated a Buy rating on Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) but lowered the price target from $885 to $820. The Street in general has a bullish opinion on the stock. At the time of this writing, 90% of the 73 analysts covering the stock had a Buy rating on the stock, with the 12-month average price target suggesting more than 28.9% upside from the current level. Analysts expect the company to grow its EPS by 19% over the next 5 years, making Meta one of the Best Stocks to Buy and Hold For the Next 5 Years.

​Bank of America Securities noted that checks indicate that first-quarter advertisement spending aligns with advertiser expectations and does not show any major pullbacks due to the Middle East conflict. The firm projects stronger Q1 results as compared to the consensus. BofA estimates revenue at $56.0 billion, versus Street’s expectation of $55.4 billion and EPS at $7.44, versus $6.64.

​The firm also highlighted that the adjustment reflects a valuation recalibration ahead of Q1 earnings, not fundamental concerns. Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is expected to release results on April 29, 2026.

​Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) develops products that help people connect with their friends and family. The company operates through Reality Labs (RL) and Family of Apps (FoA). It operates major apps such as Instagram, Messenger, Facebook, Meta AI, Threads, and WhatsApp.