Top 5 US Stocks Wall Street Analysts Love in 2025
To narrow down our list, we focused on the top 50 S&P 500 companies by market capitalization, as compiled by State Street Global Advisors. Our rationale? Larger companies tend to have more comprehensive analyst coverage, making their ratings more reliable and credible.
For context, the smallest stock included, Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), has a market capitalization of $187 billion. We also acknowledge that today’s market often prioritizes growth potential over profitability (e.g., Palantir (PLTR) with a forward PE of 227), so high analyst sentiment can reflect future promise, not just past performance.
Methodology: How We Ranked the Top 5 US Stocks
We used Seeking Alpha’s analyst consensus scores, which convert ratings into numeric values:
- Strong Sell = 1
- Sell = 2
- Hold = 3
- Buy = 4
- Strong Buy = 5
We averaged these scores, with anything above 4.5 considered Strong Buy territory. In our visual charts (not shown here), scores above 4.5 are represented in dark green, while those slightly below are shown in light green.
The Top 5 Wall Street Favorite Stocks
#5: Walmart (WMT) – Score: 4.53
Walmart has consistently enjoyed positive analyst sentiment, but things shifted into overdrive after March 6, 2025, when the score rose above 4.5.
Why? Perhaps it’s because WMT stock has doubled (+100%) since 2024, proving that even traditional “old economy” players can thrive in the AI-driven market era.
#4: Microsoft (MSFT) – Score: 4.55
Analysts have long admired Microsoft, and that hasn’t changed. While its stock performance has been solid but not spectacular, the unwavering analyst support suggests MSFT remains a reliable long-term bet.
#3: Nvidia (NVDA) – Score: 4.57
Nvidia became the stock to own in the second half of 2023, and the numbers back it up: its stock has skyrocketed over 200% since then.
With analyst scores consistently near the top, NVDA continues to dominate in AI and data infrastructure, making it a clear darling on Wall Street.
#2: Broadcom (AVGO) – Score: 4.62
AVGO might not be as flashy as NVDA, but it’s one of the most liked stocks on Wall Street. The stock is up 100% over the last 18 months, reflecting solid performance and strong analyst conviction.
#1: Amazon (AMZN) – Score: 4.64
And the crown goes to… Amazon.
Despite not delivering the kind of explosive gains seen in tech peers, AMZN has returned nearly 50% in the past 18 months. Analysts remain deeply bullish, which explains why short sellers often regret betting against it.
Final Thoughts: Let’s Name This Portfolio
With Walmart, Amazon, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Broadcom in the mix, it’s time for the ultimate acronym!
How about:
- WAMAN – Rolls off the tongue and hints at strength.
- MANWA – Slightly smoother sounding, with “MAN” up front.
What would you call it?
Takeaway
If you’re looking to align your portfolio with Top 5 US stocks most loved by Wall Street analysts, these five names AMZN, AVGO, NVDA, MSFT, and WMT currently sit at the top of the conviction list. Whether you’re building your own “MANWA” portfolio or simply tracking where institutional confidence is concentrated, these companies are shaping the narrative heading into 2025.