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.
8. ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW)
5-Year Revenue CAGR: 22.77%
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 115
ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:NOW) a strong Q3 performance to reinforce the bullish case for its enterprise AI and workflow automation business. On October 28, 2026, the company reported subscription revenue of $3.99 billion, up 21% year-over-year. Total revenue rose 20.5% to $4.11 billion. Current remaining performance obligations (cRPO) reached $13.65 billion, rising 20.5%, indicating continued demand for the company’s subscription offerings. What reflects stronger momentum in AI adoption is that management also raised its full-year 2026 subscription revenue and free cash flow margin outlook and increased its 2026 AI annual contract value target to $1.7 billion.
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The growth opportunity received additional support on November 5, when ServiceNow, Inc. and LTM announced an expanded partnership to accelerate enterprise-wide agentic AI adoption. LTM has already deployed 1,500 ServiceNow AI agents across its operations and the companies plan to leverage their relationship with more than 700 shared customers. This agreement could help strengthen ServiceNow, Inc.’s ability to convert AI demand into broader commercial adoption.
However, investors may also want to monitor the company’s forward commitments. ServiceNow, Inc.’s Q4 guidance points to cRPO growth of 18.5%, below the 20.5% reported in Q3. This moderation, especially if it persists, could raise questions about the pace of future growth.
7. Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE)
5-Year Revenue CAGR: 34.22%
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 116
Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:BE) is strengthening its position in the growing market for AI data center power. However, the timing of large-scale deployments remains a key factor for investors to consider.
On November 5, 2026, NTT DATA announced an agreement with Bloom Energy Corporation to deploy 900 megawatts (MW) of onsite power across multiple data center projects globally. Under the agreement, NTT Global Data Centers will use Bloom Energy Corporation’s fuel cell technology as a primary power source. Initial shipments are expected to begin in 2027. The collaboration is designed to expand across NTT DATA’s global data center portfolio and potentially reach gigawatt scale. This represents a significant growth opportunity for Bloom Energy Corporation, especially as data center operators seek reliable power solutions amid expanding AI infrastructure requirements. You can also take a look at our analysis of why investors should pay attention to Bloom’s building momentum.
The announcement comes after Bloom Energy Corporation reported solid financial results for the third quarter of 2026. The company reached revenue of $1.24 billion, up 138.1% year-over-year, while gross margin increased to 33.8% from 29.2%. The company also lifted its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to a range of $4.4 billion to $4.6 billion, representing 122% year-over-year growth at the midpoint. This strengthens the bullish case by showing that growing demand is translating into substantial revenue growth and improvements in profitability for the company.
However, it is worth noting that the NTT agreement’s initial shipments are not expected until 2027. This means that the opportunity still depends on successful execution and future deployments.
6. Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER)
5-Year Revenue CAGR: 30.66%
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 151
On November 4, Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) reported its Q3 2026 results and delivered continued growth in trips, bookings, and profitability. However, its mobility business is facing growing operational challenges.
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The company delivered its fifth consecutive quarter of 20%+ Gross Bookings growth, with Gross Bookings reaching $59.8 billion, trips grew 16% to $4.1 billion. Revenue increased 10% to $14.8 billion while adjusted EBITDA jumped 31% to $3.0 billion. Non-GAAP EPS reached $0.88, up 35% year-over-year. These results show that Uber Technologies, Inc. continues to benefit from stronger consumer engagement while translating platform growth into improved profitability.
However, the outlook highlights some headwinds. According to Reuters, higher fuel costs, driver shortages, and the Middle East conflict weighed on mobility growth. Uber Technologies, Inc. said that the conflict alone reduced Q3 Mobility Gross Bookings growth by 75 basis points. The company assumes a hit of 100 basis points in Q4 as escalations coincide with the busy holiday travel season.
Moreover, Uber Technologies, Inc.’s Q4 Non-GAAP EPS guidance of $0.95 to $0.99, which represents growth of 34% to 39%, fell short of analysts’ $1.06 estimate, according to data compiled by LSEG. This raises concerns about near-term earnings momentum and the costs of maintaining driver supply. However, management expects Q4 Gross Bookings growth of 18% to 22%, which points to continued platform expansion despite these pressures.
5. Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY)
5-Year Revenue CAGR: 25.51%
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 152
Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) delivered another strong quarter and reinforced its position in the fast growing diabetes and obesity treatment markets. On October 29, the company reported its Q3 financial results, reporting revenue of $24.4 billion, up 39% year-over-year. This growth was primarily driven by Mounjaro and Zepbound. Mounjaro revenue jumped 65% to reach $10.7 billion, while Zepbound sales surged 49% to reach $5.4 billion.
The company also lifted its full-year 2026 revenue guidance from $85 to $87 billion to $91 to $92 billion, which provides further support for the bullish thesis as it continues to benefit from demand for its leading weight-management and diabetes treatments.
However, investors may also want to take into account the pricing pressures underlying this growth. US revenue increased 34%, but realized prices fell 7%. International while international realized prices also declined 29%, mainly reflecting Mounjaro’s inclusion on China’s National Reimbursement Drug List. With revenue continuing to surge despite declining realized prices, the bigger question is whether Eli Lilly and Company can sustain its growth through higher sales volumes, as explored in our analysis of how the company grew revenue while prices fell.
Furthermore, quarterly revenue included approximately $900 million in benefits, primarily from $410 million of Jardiance milestones, with no further such milestones remaining. Eli Lilly and Company said that acquired in-process research and development (IPR&D) charges of $4.57 per share also weighed on reported earnings.
On the positive side, the company reported positive Phase 3 results for retatrutide against Ozempic 2 mg, potentially strengthening its future competitive position. While this supports the overall growth outlook, pricing pressure, earnings quality, and continued dependence on its obesity and diabetes franchises remain important factors that investors should also consider.
4. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD)
5-Year Revenue CAGR: 25.06%
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 164
On November 3, Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD) reported record Q3 2026 revenue of $13.4 billion, up 45% year-over-year. The strongest contributor was its Data Center segment, where revenue increased 97% to reach $8.5 billion, driven by demand for EPYC processors and the launch of Instinct MI450 Series GPUs.
This solid performance reinforces Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.’s bullish investment thesis as it gains traction in AI infrastructure. The company also disclosed that Anthropic, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure are running models and workloads on the first AMD Helios rackscale solutions, highlighting growing adoption among major AI customers.
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However, investors should note that growth remains uneven across the business. Client and Gaming revenue fell 8% year-over-year to $3.7 billion and gaming revenue declined 40% to $773 million. Nevertheless, management expects Q4 revenue of approximately $17 billion, which would represent year-over-year growth of approximately 66% and a sequential increase of approximately 27%.
Reuters also reported that Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. expects revenue growth exceeding 80% in 2027, which is higher than the 77% growth analysts estimate, as per LSEG data. This suggests that management sees substantial room for further growth. The main question for investors may be whether Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. can sustain the momentum in its data center segment while improving performance across its weaker segments.
3. Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO)
5-Year Revenue CAGR: 27.44%
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 170
Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) has become a major beneficiary of growing AI infrastructure spending, although the company’s financial exposure to large AI customers warrants a more careful look.
On October 26, Reuters reported that Bank of America, Blackstone, Citi, and Morgan Stanley will provide $63 billion in financing to buy Broadcom Inc.’s AI chips and networking gear for Anthropic.
Deliveries are expected to begin in 2027 under a previously announced strategic computing capacity agreement. The transaction represents a significant potential source of demand for Broadcom Inc.’s AI semiconductor business, supporting the bullish thesis that its custom-chip and networking opportunities could extend well beyond current deployments. For a closer look at whether AVGO’s revenue growth is sustainable or becoming increasingly dependent on AI spending, read our analysis.
However, the financing structure also presents some risks. The company is providing “residual value support” to lenders, which exposes it to potential losses if the underlying equipment declines in value. Moody’s, which sees Broadcom Inc. as one of the strongest large tech companies, also cautioned that the risks would grow if multiple transactions were undertaken over a short period to meet the large funding requirements of frontier AI labs.
The risk is not merely theoretical. Broadcom Inc. believes that its five largest end customers accounted for approximately 50% of revenue for the three fiscal quarters ended August 2, 2026, up from 40% in the comparable prior-year period. This concentration makes the company increasingly sensitive to the spending decisions and financial health of a relatively small group of AI customers. The company also acknowledges the risk that customers might reduce or delay orders because of funding constraints or changes in AI infrastructure spending.
2. Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU)
5-Year Revenue CAGR: 36.89%
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 184
Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ:MU) is seeing strong growth across its memory and storage business thanks to growing AI infrastructure demand. The company’s latest results strengthen its long-term growth story.
In its fiscal Q4 2026 results, reported on September 30, Micron Technology, Inc. saw revenue, gross margin, and EPS each exceeding the high end of its guidance. The company posted revenue of $54.23 billion, up 379% from $11.32 billion a year earlier. Adjusted gross margin was 87% in the fiscal fourth quarter, up from 46% a year earlier. Despite exceptionally strong margins, MU is trading at a low earnings multiple.
Full-year revenue reached $133.19 billion, up 256% from $37.38 billion in fiscal 2025. Data center revenue was up fourfold. The company’s revenue growth was broad-based, with all four business units recording higher sales year-over-year.
The bullish outlook also gets support from Micron Technology, Inc.’s guidance for fiscal Q1 2027. Management projects revenue of $61.5 billion, indicating continued momentum. The company said it is on track to deliver the fifth consecutive year of record market share in data center SSD in calendar 2026.
However, investors may need to keep in mind the cyclical nature of the memory industry. Micron Technology, Inc. also acknowledges that increased production capacity across the industry could create oversupply and put pressure on memory prices and margins. The company also faces intense competition from Samsung, SK Hynix, Sandisk, and other manufacturers, who may use aggressive pricing to obtain market share.
As a result, while AI-driven demand and strong customer commitments support Micron Technology, Inc.’s long-term growth prospects, sustaining its recent revenue growth could very well depend on pricing conditions and its ability to maintain technological competitiveness.
1. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA)
5-Year Revenue CAGR: 69.12%
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 285
NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is experiencing strong benefits from demand for AI infrastructure. The company’s latest financial results highlighted the scale of its growth opportunities.
For the second quarter of fiscal 2027, ended July 26, 2026, NVIDIA Corporation reported revenue of $96.2 billion, up 106% year-over-year. Data Center revenue jumped 117% to reach $89 billion. This shows that the company continues to benefit from continued investment in AI infrastructure. Beyond data centers, NVDA is also looking to expand its autonomous driving ambitions, adding another potential growth driver.
NVIDIA Corporation also forecast third-quarter revenue of $108 billion, plus or minus 2%, indicating that management expects demand to remain strong. Recent developments support the long-term growth outlook. On October 27, NVIDIA Corporation announced an expanded collaboration with Meta, which plans to expand its NVIDIA Vera Rubin and Vera CPU deployment to support its AI infrastructure. Earlier, on October 21, the company also announced agreements with supply chain partners to expand global manufacturing capacity, including substrate agreements with IBIDEN, Samsung Electro-Mechanics, and Unimicron Technology Corporation to drive a 2.5x increase in capacity over the next three years. Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of the company, noted that “Demand is extraordinary. Capacity is the constraint.”
However, investors should note that supply limitations and rising component costs could present some risks. During its latest earnings call, management indicated that memory costs had increased significantly. The magnitude of the price increase exceeded the management’s prior expectations and is headed to be even higher into next year. As a result, NVIDIA Corporation expects GAAP and non-GAAP gross margins to be 74%, plus or minus 50 basis points, in Q3 before declining to between 71% and 72% in Q4. Additionally, the company has highlighted restrictions affecting its ability to sell chips in China. NVIDIA Corporation has also entered into substantial long-term supply and infrastructure commitments. These factors could impact profitability and expose the company to execution risks as it expands production.
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