10 Best Performing Large Cap Stocks to Buy According to Analysts

2. DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE:DD)

1-Year Performance: 17.54%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 58

Analyst Upside Potential: 22.29%

DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE:DD) specializes in creating and providing advanced materials and solutions across various industries. It operates through the Electronics & Industrial Solutions segment and the Water & Protection segment. The Electronic & Industrial Solutions segment deals with providing materials and solutions for making electronic components like semiconductors and integrated circuits. On the other hand, the water & protection segment creates products related to worker safety, water purification, and other industries. The company operates through some well-known brands including Nomex, Kevlar, Tyvek, FilmTec, Amberlite, and Styrofoam.

On February 13, Arun Viswanathan, analyst at RBC Capital maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a price target of $101. The company has been experiencing strong demand from its Electronics & Industrial segment. During the fiscal fourth quarter of 2024, DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (NYSE:DD) reported a 7% increase in sales, driven by strong demand for electronics and water solutions. Moreover, the Electronics & Industrial segment saw double-digit organic growth, while the Water & Protection grew 6% organically. The management also pointed towards their plan to spin off the Electronics business to create a leading pure-play electronics company. It is one of the best-performing large-cap stocks to buy according to analysts.