5 Cheap Rising Stocks to Buy Now

3. The Baldwin Insurance Group Inc. (NASDAQ:BWIN)

Forward P/E: 10.24

1-Month Performance: 30.60%

Upside Potential: 49.90%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 18

The Baldwin Insurance Group Inc. (NASDAQ:BWIN) is one of the cheap rising stocks to buy now. On February 27, Raymond James upgraded The Baldwin Insurance Group Inc. (NASDAQ:BWIN) to a strong Buy from Outperform and raised the price target to $30 from $20.

The upgrade came against the backdrop of strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results that showed significant progress in the Baldwin Insurance Group. The company delivered its sixth consecutive year of top industry organic growth, expanded margins, and robust growth in adjusted diluted earnings per share.

Full-year revenue was up 8% year over year to $1.5 billion, driven by a 7% growth in organic revenue. Adjusted EBITDA grew 9% to $341.5 million as adjusted EPS grew 11% to $1.67. The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.31 in the fourth quarter, better than the $0.28 a share that Raymond James expected. Revenue in the quarter grew 5%, driven by 3% organic growth.

In addition to the strong fourth quarter and full year results, Baldwin Insurance Group approved the repurchase of up to $250 million in outstanding shares over the next 12 months.

The Baldwin Insurance Group Inc. (NASDAQ:BWIN) is an independent advisory firm providing insurance, risk management, employee benefits, and wealth management solutions to clients nationwide. It offers tailored commercial and personal insurance, with specialized expertise across industries such as construction, hospitality, aviation, and healthcare.