Benzinga values the engagement and interaction from our users. Such exchanges cultivate a sense of community, trust, and offer a dialogue that’s unique to our corner of the finance industry. To that end, last week, we posed a question on Twitter — now known as “X” — asking our community, “What’s one company that you will always invest in?”
Here’s a look at the companies where Benzinga users have placed their bets and intend to continue investing.
- Microsoft Corporation MSFT
Several respondents showed faith in the Redmond,Virginia-based tech giant, whose shares are on a tear this year, with most analysts saying the stock has more room to run.
For the uninitiated, Microsoft this year invested $10 billion in OpenAI for a 49% stake, and is currently waiting for the cloud of regulatory scrutiny to dissipate, so it can complete its acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc ATVI.
Top analysts have a price target of between $385 and $425 on the stock.
- Apple Inc AAPL
Apple emerged as a recurring favorite among our responders. Its dominant market position, underscored by crossing the $3 trillion market cap mark this year, not to mention its recent push into artificial intelligence, and augmented reality, make it a sound investment for many.
Top analysts have a price target of between $200 and $240 on the stock.
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- Coinbase Global Inc COIN
The only cryptocurrency-focused company on the list, Coinbase, has seen its shares drop nearly 71% lower from its IPO price back in 2021.
But, the stock is up nearly 200% year-to-date as investors piled back into shares over excitement of a potential listing of the first Bitcoin BTC/USD ETF filed by market maker BlackRock Inc BLK.
Top analysts want to see the stock going as high as $145.
- Costco Wholesale Corporation COST
Costco, a member-based warehouse retailer, is a favorite for its consistent growth, strong member loyalty, and its enduring $1.50 hot dog and soda combo.
Telsey Advisory Group, a retail analyst firm, sees Costco shares climbing to $575.
- Visa Inc V
Visa, a key player in the global payments industry, has a track record of steady revenue growth. It has beat on top and bottom lines over the last four-quarters, and analysts expect the company to issue an EPS of $2.12 on revenues of $8.06 billion when it reports earnings on Tuesday.
Top analysts anticipate shares of Visa heading as high as $287.
- Ford Motor Company F
Ford, under its transformation towards electric vehicles, is capturing investors’ attention with its notable progress in the Mustang Mach-E and the F-150 Lightning models.
Ford’s aggressive push into EVs represents a growth opportunity, with analysts projecting the share price could reach up to $17.
- Walmart Inc WMT
A blue-chip brand, Walmart consistently shows resilience in the ever-changing retail landscape. Its omnichannel strategy and expansion into e-commerce with Walmart+ have helped maintain growth.
Analysts want to see the stock go as high as $182 per share.
Which stock was most frequently mentioned by Benzinga users? Microsoft took the lead with three mentions, closely followed by Apple, which was mentioned twice.
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