Top 5 Best Stocks to Buy Now: Apr 2025

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Everyone wants a hack to find the best stocks to buy right now.

Hate to burst your bubble, but there isn’t one. At the end of the day, you’re the one who has to live with your investment decisions — so it’s in your best interest to do your own due diligence.

That said, plenty of trusted pros do have opinions on the top stocks to buy now — and you can use that information to make more informed choices.

Here are some of the best stocks to buy now…

At-a-Glance: The Best Stocks to Buy Now *

1. Atlassian (NASDAQ: TEAM)
2. Super Group (NYSE: SGHC)
3. Chewy (NYSE: CHWY)
4. TaskUs (NASDAQ: TASK)
5. Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META)

* Your investments are solely your responsibility. Your capital is at risk.

Top Stocks to Buy Now: Before You Trade

As I said earlier, there’s no shortcut to stock market success. You’re responsible for your own trades, so it’s worth taking the time to “build a case” for every trade.

As such, here are a few best practices that every investor should keep in mind before trading:

Consider the Market

When it comes to investing, market conditions matter. A lot. For instance, is the market in a sharp downtrend? It might not be the time to enter a new position. In general, the best time to invest is when the market is in a definite and confirmed uptrend.

Have a Plan in Place

Before you take a position in a stock, take a little pause and consider your objectives. First, why do you think it’s a good idea to take a position? Second, do you want to put a cap on potential losses — and if so, what’s your “sell” price?

Research the Stock

Never trade without doing a little research first. We’re talking a deep dive into the company’s fundamentals, a hard look at the stock chart, and more. Here are some of our favorite resources (which just so happen to be the same ones used to research this post):

WallStreetZen: I curated this list using two WallStreetZen tools:

Zen Ratings: This is our proprietary system of identifying potentially market-beating stocks, and it’s available on the page of each ticker on WallStreetZen. Zen Ratings is a little different from other metrics. It evaluates 115 factors that drive stock growth, and distills them into an easily digestible letter grade for each stock.

Not only can you see a stock’s overall grade, but you can see how it scores in a variety of different areas, such as value, financials, safety, and so on. Stocks with an A rating (Strong Buy) have produced an average annual return of +32.52% since 2003 — so it’s definitely something to check out before you buy a stock. Currently, all of the stocks on this list have an A or B rating.

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For instance, below you’ll see the Top Analyst entry for one of today’s picks: NVDA. You can easily see the analyst’s track record, plus the “why” behind their rating.

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April 2025: Top Stocks to Buy Now (and Why)

There are too many stocks to keep track of on your own. You need a system, and you need recommendations. For the system, WallStreetZen has you covered. For the recommendations, why not start with these five?

They’re all recommended by top analysts and have compelling reasons to add them to your portfolio, as we’ll soon explore.

5 Stocks to Watch: Week of 4/28/2025

1. Atlassian (NASDAQ: TEAM)

Atlassian builds the tools that keep modern teams moving — and its growing popularity means the stock has growth potential. With millions of users worldwide and a customer base ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies, Atlassian has become a backbone for software development, IT operations, and enterprise productivity. 

Zen Rating: B (Buy) — see full analysis >

Recent Price: $228.51  — get current quote >

Max 1-year forecast: $380.00 

Why we’re watching:

• Atlassian stock enjoys broad support from Wall Street equity researchers, with 10 Strong Buy ratings, 6 Buy ratings, and 4 Hold ratings. See the ratings
• The average 12-month price forecast for TEAM shares stands at $306.55 — a figure that, if met, would correspond to a 51.2% surge from current prices
• Forecasts remain high despite tariff risk. For instance, Morgan Stanley’s Keith Weiss (a top 2% rated analyst) recently reduced their 1-year price target on the stock — yet at the same time reiterated a Strong Buy rating.
• Based on their analysis of tariff risk uncertainty and what has already been priced into the stock, the analyst said they modified their risk/reward models for several names in their portfolio.
• Atlassian shares have an overall Zen Rating of B, and currently ranks in the 88th percentile of stocks we track. 
• Looking at the Component Grades that shape that overall rating, TEAM stock ranks in the top 5%, top 6%, and top 7% in terms of Growth, Sentiment, and Financials, respectively. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here >)

2. Super Group (NYSE: SGHC)

The super group consisting of online sports betting brands Betway and Spin (get it?) is currently trading at a very attractive valuation — and Wall Street is projecting a significant upside in the next 12 months. SGHC depends on an asset-light, tech-driven model, and with a recent move to concentrate on core operations in the United States, there’s hope that the business can continue to scale in a cost-effective manner.

Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis >

Recent Price: $7.96 — get current quote >

Max 1-year forecast: $12.00 

Why we’re watching:

• Super Group is currently the top-rated stock in the entire Gambling industry. (Read more about how to find the best stocks in the best industries.)
• A consensus Strong Buy among Wall Street analysts, Super Group stock has 3 Strong Buy ratings and 2 Hold ratings. See the ratings
• The average 12-month price forecast for SGHC shares currently sits at $10.80, which implies a 41.36% upside.
• Looking closer at analyst coverage, on April 16, Benchmark’s Mike Hickey (a top 3% rated analyst) reiterated a Strong Buy rating and the Street-high $12 price target.  
• The company’s last earnings call saw a massive 283.33% increase in earnings per share (EPS) on a year-over-year (YoY) basis, and it will hold its next earnings call after market close on May 8.
• SGHC stock has a Zen Rating of A, and ranks in the top 5% of equities tracked by our proprietary quant rating system.
• Super Group stock has three notable strengths — it ranks in the top 7% in terms of Momentum, the top 10% in terms of Growth, and the top 19% in Value. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here >)

3. Chewy (NYSE: CHWY)

“Like Amazon for pets” is how people describe this company — that said, why might you want CHWY? In the last 365 days, the stock’s price has soared by 113.06%, and although it is exposed to some tariff risks, the company is quite well-positioned, financially speaking, to weather any emerging challenges.

Zen Rating: B (Buy) — see full analysis >

Recent Price: $36.72 — get current quote >

Max 1-year forecast: $47.00 

Why we’re watching:

• Chewy enjoys broad, bullish coverage from equity researchers. The stock currently has 14 ratings — 7 Strong Buys, 6 Buys, and 1 Hold. See the ratings
• For example, Doug Anmuth of JP Morgan (a top 1% rated analyst) doubled down on a Strong Buy rating on April 8, but cut his price target from $40 to $36.
• According to JP Morgan’s survey of economists, there is a 60% likelihood of a recession in 2025 and a fall in real U.S. GDP in 2H 2025, Anmuth told readers. Names associated with digital advertising, online travel, and e-commerce are the most vulnerable, the analyst said. 
• Nicholas Jones of JMP Securities (also a top 1% rated analyst) reiterated a Buy rating on April 14 and slashed his price target from $40 to $39.
• In an e-commerce sector note, Jones contextualized their price target cut on Chewy by saying that names in the group will be impacted to varying degrees by the recent tariff announcements and removal of the de minimis exception for goods from China and Hong Kong.
• Citizens JMP also sees Chewy as well-positioned because consumables and healthcare are a large percentage of its revenue, the analyst said.
• CHWY stock carries an overall Zen Rating of B, and currently ranks in the top 12% of equities.
• Chewy Shares rank highly in terms of Financials and Sentiment — in the top 8% and top 15%, to be exact. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here >)

4. TaskUs (NASDAQ: TASK)

TaskUs is a neat behind-the-scenes play that offers a convenient way to gain indirect exposure to high-flying tech companies in the social media, e-commerce, gaming, and fintech sectors. The company is a business process outsourcing (BPO) firm that handles operations such as customer experience and customer support — and ranks quite highly in what is a dynamic, competitive sector.

Zen Rating: A (Strong Buy) — see full analysis >

Recent Price: $13.53 — get current quote >

Max 1-year forecast: $22.00  

Why we’re watching:

• Moreover, TASK is the 3rd highest rated stock in the Information Technology Service sector.
• TASK stock currently has 2 Strong Buy ratings, 1 Buy rating, and 1 Hold rating — with not a single Sell or Strong Sell. See the ratings
• The average price target for TaskUs shares is $20.25 — a figure that implies a hefty 56.25% upside
• James Faucette of Morgan Stanley (a top 11% rated analyst) upgraded the stock to a Strong Buy at the tail end of last year. At present, Faucette maintains a $21 price target.
• In a note shared with investors, the analyst cited exposure to Meta Platforms and OpenAI as a key reason as to why the company will be an “underappreciated beneficiary of AI investment”.
• TaskUs stock carries an overall Zen Rating of A, and actually ranks in the top 1% of the more than 4,600 equities that our system keeps track of.
• So, why has our system given TaskUs shares such a high rating? For one, it ranks in the top 5% of equities in terms of its Safety Component Grade rating — but it also ranks in the top 7% and top 10% in value and Financials, respectively. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here >)

5. Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META)

Meta Platforms is more than just Facebook — it’s also the parent company of Instagram, and WhatsApp, plus an AI and VR innovator. Bottom line? Meta keeps redefining the digital landscape, and with strong ad revenue and bold bets on the future, it’s well worth watching.

Zen Rating: B (Buy) — see full analysis >

Recent Price: $543.36 — get current quote >

Max 1-year forecast: $935.00 

Why we’re watching:

• It comes as little surprise that plenty of Wall Street analysts keep their eye on Meta. The stock currently has 37 ratings — 23 are Strong Buys, 12 are Buys, and 2 are Holds — no Sell or Strong Sell ratings are currently being issued. See the ratings
• Morgan Stanley researcher Brian Nowak (a top 4% rated analyst) recently reiterated a Strong Buy rating, while cutting his price target from $660 to $615. 
• Nowak reported that a deep dive into their Technology (Internet) sector coverage area catalyzed their price target cut on Meta Platforms.
• Considering the expected macro and tariff consequences on e-commerce and digital ads names, they said they cut their estimates “across the board” for their North American portfolio.
• Truist Securities analyst Youssef Squali (a top 3% rated analyst) also doubled down on a Strong Buy rating, while cutting his 12-month price forecast from $770 to $700.
• Citing the negative effects of tariffs, especially on direct-to-consumer imports from China, and a weakening American consumer market, the analyst reduced their growth projections on Meta Platforms.
• Nonetheless, the analyst noted that the company’s advertising spending is outpacing the industry average because of its AI initiatives, which improve both user and advertiser ranking and recommendation results.
• META shares currently have an overall Zen Rating of B. Stocks of this caliber have, historically, provided an average annual return of 19.88%. Meta Platforms stock currently ranks in the top 11% of equities on the whole.
• It won’t exactly come as a shock that the tech giant’s impressive balance sheet is a major advantage. In terms of Financials, META ranks in the 99th percentile of stocks. (See all 7 Zen Component Grades here >)

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Best Stocks to Buy Now: The Final Word

There are literally thousands of stocks out there. What are the best stocks to buy now?

The truth is that there are no guarantees in the stock market. The market is constantly changing, as are the factors that play into stock prices.

That said, this list includes a ton of great watches we discovered on WallStreetZenPremium. Each of these picks has something (or several things) going for them in the near to long-term, so consider keeping them on watch.

But remember — you alone are responsible for your investment decisions. So be sure to do your own research before you buy any stock.

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Jessie Moore

Editor

Jessie Moore has been writing professionally for nearly two decades; for the past seven years, she's focused on writing, ghostwriting, and editing in the finance space. She is a Today Show and Publisher's Weekly-featured author who has written or ghostwritten 10+ books on a wide variety of topics, ranging from day trading to unicorns to plant care.