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10 Best US Stocks to Invest In for Long Term

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In this article, we will be looking at the 10 best American stocks to invest in for long term.

Recent economic and corporate developments have highlighted the importance of identifying businesses with durable growth opportunities. According to the US Bureau of Economic Analysis, the real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 3.4% in the third quarter of 2026, accelerating from 2.2% in the previous quarter.

Investment and consumer spending were the main contributors to the increase. At the same time, recent corporate earnings have highlighted continued demand for cloud computing and AI infrastructure, which is creating more growth opportunities across different industries. Readers looking for opportunities in the AI space can also explore our list of the Best Performing AI Stocks of 2026.

In an investor letter dated November 2, 2026, Pershing Square founder Bill Ackman has argued that investors may be underappreciating the future revenue and earnings potential of hyperscalers.

Ackman believes hyperscalers’ revenue growth could beat analyst expectations over the next several years. He also noted that investors are focusing too much on current capital expenditure without adequately accounting for the revenue and earnings these investments could generate.

However, investors should also be mindful of potential downside risks and may want to stay away from overblown stocks. See: Analysts Just Sounded the Alarm on These 10 Overhyped Stocks.

Now, let’s take a look at the 10 Best American Stocks to Invest In for Long Term.

Our Methodology

To compile our list of the 10 best US stocks to invest in for long term, we looked for US companies with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in revenue exceeding 20% over the past 5 years. Next, we focused on the top 10 stocks most favored by institutional investors. Data for the hedge fund sentiment surrounding each stock was taken from Insider Monkey’s Q2 2026 database of 1006 elite hedge funds. Finally, the 10 best US stocks to invest in for long term were ranked in ascending order based on the number of hedge funds holding stakes in them at the end of the second quarter.

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10 Best US Stocks to Invest In for Long Term

10. DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH)

5-Year Revenue CAGR: 30.21%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 107

On October 29, DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ:DASH) reported strong Q3 2026 results while announcing a proposed $17 billion acquisition of Instacart. This acquisition could significantly expand its position in online grocery and local commerce.

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In Q3 2026, revenue increased 34% year-over-year to $4.62 billion, while total orders rose 28% to 993 million. Net income attributable to common stockholders jumped 91% to reach $466 million and adjusted EBITDA climbed 41% to reach $1.06 billion. Importantly, the company said that excluding the contribution from Deliveroo, revenue and total orders still grew 23% and 17%, respectively. This shows continued underlying business expansion.

The Instacart acquisition presents another potential opportunity for growth as it would combine DoorDash, Inc.’s delivery network with Instacart’s grocery technology and relationships with nearly 100,000 stores. However, the approximately $17 billion transaction could introduce some financial and execution risks. The deal also requires shareholder and regulatory approvals and is not expected to close until late 2027 or the first half of 2028.

9. Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH)

5-Year Revenue CAGR: 26.32%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 112

On October 28, Amphenol Corporation (NYSE:APH) reported record Q3 2026 results, highlighting continued strength in demand for its interconnect products, particularly in the IT datacom market. Sales increased 65% year over year to reach $10.2 billion, with organic growth of 37%. Orders reached a record $12.2 billion, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.19. Adjusted diluted EPS jumped 74% to reach $0.80. Adjusted operating margin also improved to 29.7%, supported by strong operating performance across its businesses.

Even as the company continues benefiting from demand for data center infrastructure, investors also have reasons to carefully look at execution and profitability risks. For the first nine months of 2026, Amphenol Corporation recorded $389 million in tax-related accruals, including additional tax obligations related to China. The company raised its adjusted effective tax rate to 27%

Meanwhile, the company expects to close the acquisitions of both AdvancedPCB and Humanetics Sensors in the fourth quarter of 2026 and the acquisition of Dexgreen is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027. The combined purchase price for these acquisitions is around $1.6 billion. The company said these acquisitions will be financed through cash and debt, which creates additional integration considerations. Although Amphenol Corporation expects full-year 2026 sales of $36.9 billion to $37.1 billion, the sustainability of growth and successful integration of acquisitions will remain important to the investment thesis.

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