In this article, we will look at the 7 Most Profitable NYSE Stocks to Invest In.
On March 26, Stephanie Link, Hightower chief investment strategist, appeared on CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ to talk about the latest market trends, where investors can find opportunities, and the effects of the Iran war. Talking about how the DOW is only around 8% down below its all-time high as of yesterday’s close, she said that the situation is remarkable to her. Considering all the events we have seen year to date, including the situation in Venezuela, the SCOTUS reversing tariffs, AI-related dislocations, private credit issues, and a war, it is only down 3.5%, and the Equal Weight is flat for the year. These trends are encouraging for Link, who believes this is because the economy has held up.
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She further said that even with oil where it is right now, we are just back at 2022/2023 levels, and back then, it wasn’t demand destruction. The timing, according to her, is very important here. If we can escape these circumstances in a shorter period of time, we can escape a lot of damage. However, she believes that if this goes on for the long term, we might slog around, but it is important to take advantage of the dislocations. Investors should thus take advantage of the market dislocation, according to Link.
With these market trends in view, let’s look at the most profitable NYSE stocks to invest in.
Our Methodology
We used stock screeners to make a list of profitable NYSE stocks with the highest TTM net income and net income margins. We then picked 7 stocks with the highest number of hedge fund holders, as of Q3 2025. We sourced the hedge fund sentiment data from Insider Monkey’s database. The list is sorted in ascending order of hedge fund holders.
Note: All data was recorded on March 26.
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7 Most Profitable NYSE Stocks to Invest In
7. Venture Global, Inc. (NYSE:VG)
Venture Global, Inc. (NYSE:VG) is one of the most profitable NYSE stocks to invest in. Wells Fargo lifted the price target on Venture Global, Inc. (NYSE:VG) to $14 from $10 on March 25, reiterating an Equal Weight rating on the shares and telling investors that the Iran war is likely to create a “structural shift” in global energy markets, including midstream. Wells boosted price targets across the midstream energy group.
The firm further told investors in a research note that the war will increase demand for U.S. energy, and that it anticipates Permian gas and natural gas liquids supply to accelerate in order to meet this growing demand. Wells boosted price targets across the midstream energy group.
In another development, Morgan Stanley double upgraded Venture Global, Inc. (NYSE:VG) to Overweight from Underweight on March 23, raising the price target on the stock to $22 from $8. The upgrade came after the damage to Qatar’s liquified natural gas plant in Ras Laffan, with expansion delays at Ras Laffan creating a large LNG shortfall this year and mitigating oversupply risk in 2027 and 2028.
Venture Global, Inc. (NYSE:VG) is involved in the construction and development of liquefied natural gas production. The company’s projects include Calcasieu, Plaquemines, CP2, CP3, and Delta projects.
6. Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS)
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS) is one of the most profitable NYSE stocks to invest in. Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS) received several rating updates following its fiscal Q4 results. Telsey Advisory cut the price target on Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS) to $240 from $245 on March 13, maintaining an Outperform rating on the shares and telling investors that it is encouraged by better-than-expected Q4 results, with sales at Dick’s and Foot Locker beating expectations.
The firm also stated that although the FY26 EPS guidance came in below expectations, it noted a smaller sales decline at Foot Locker and progress on cleaning inventory. It believes results from the Fast Break initiative will provide greater confidence in Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc.’s (NYSE:DKS) ability to turn around the Foot Locker business within the next few years. The same day, Truist also cut the price target on Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS) to $252 from $275, maintaining a Buy rating on the shares after its Q4 results.
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. (NYSE:DKS) is an omnichannel sports goods retailer that serves outdoor and fitness enthusiasts and athletes. It operates more than 850 Golf Galaxy, DICK’s Sporting Goods, Public Lands, Going Going Gone!, Moosejaw, and Warehouse Sale stores. The company carries an elaborate array of national brands, including Columbia, Adidas, Brooks, Carhartt, Hoka, Jordan, Nike, New Balance, and more. The company also operates Dick’s House of Sport, Golf Galaxy Performance Center, and GameChanger.
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