8 Best Industrial Stocks to Buy in 2026

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6. FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ:FTAI)

Stock Upside Potential: 31.48%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 56

FTAI Aviation Ltd (NASDAQ:FTAI) is one of the best industrial stocks to buy in 2026. On March 24, Morgan Stanley reiterated an Overweight rating on FTAI Aviation Ltd (NASDAQ:FTAI) and raised the price target to $293 from $266.

The price target hike comes amid expectations that the company is positioned for robust growth driven by its Aerospace Products segment. The investment bank expects the company’s market share to increase to 25% from 10%, given the underlying growth. In addition, the research firm has touted the company’s improving cost efficiencies, attributed to scaled manufacturing and increased PMA utilization.

Additionally, FTAI Aviation is poised for growth as its CFM56 module factory increasingly offers airlines a lower-cost MRO alternative. Earlier in the year, it signed a multi-year agreement with CFM International to provide repair and support services for CFM56 engines. The company’s power business plans to produce 100 CFM56 aero-derivative turbines annually and could generate $1 billion in adjusted EBITDA at scale.

FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ:FTAI) is a leading provider of aviation leasing and maintenance services, specializing in CFM56 and V2500 engine aftermarket support. The company operates a “Module Factory” to repair and overhaul engines, and also leases aircraft and engines. Recently, it has expanded into powering AI data centers by converting used jet engines through its FTAI Power subsidiary.

While we acknowledge the potential of FTAI 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 FTAI and that has 100x upside potential, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

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