Wall Street Experts Highlight Three Stocks for Long-Term Growth

Amid a backdrop of stock market volatility, elevated oil prices, and ongoing geopolitical tensions, forward-looking investors are increasingly prioritizing long-term growth potential over short-term fluctuations. According to TipRanks, a platform that evaluates analyst performance, several prominent Wall Street experts have identified three equities with significant upside prospects.

Oracle (ORCL) stands out as a primary recommendation from Guggenheim analyst John DiFucci, who has reaffirmed a buy rating with a price target of $400. Following the company’s strong first-quarter results for fiscal 2027, which were bolstered by robust cloud infrastructure revenue, DiFucci described Oracle as a “decade stock.” He cited massive opportunities in AI training and inferencing, alongside continued growth in traditional public cloud and AI-enabled database applications, as key drivers for future revenue and profit acceleration.

While Oracle reported delivering 850 megawatts of data center capacity in the quarter, leadership cautioned that Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) revenue is more dependent on the timing of capacity activation than the raw capacity numbers. DiFucci anticipates IaaS growth to remain vigorous, projecting full-year growth to exceed the 120% constant currency rate seen in Q1. Additionally, he addressed concerns regarding customer concentration, noting that OpenAI’s share of remaining performance obligations has decreased from 80% to approximately 50%, with further diversification expected as new contracts are signed.

In the aerospace sector, Rocket Lab (RKLB) received a buy rating from Raymond James analyst Brian Gesuale, who set an $80 price target. Gesuale highlighted the company’s comprehensive vertical integration, spanning launch services, spacecraft manufacturing, components, payloads, and optical communications. With the Neutron vehicle and the Iridium acquisition slated for completion in 2027, Rocket Lab is positioned to become the only space company with positive free cash flow.

The Iridium deal is expected to add a constellation valued at over $3 billion, global L-band spectrum rights, and approximately $500 million in EBITDA, along with $300 million in free cash flow. Gesuale pointed to strong revenue and backlog growth, alongside progress toward profitability in fiscal years 2027 and 2028, as critical factors supporting his bullish outlook.

Meta Platforms (META) also drew attention from analysts, with the stock showing positive momentum. As one of the three favored by top pros, Meta continues to navigate the complex landscape of tech innovation and regulatory scrutiny, maintaining its position as a focal point for investors seeking exposure to the social media and digital advertising giants’ long-term trajectory.