In this article, we will take a detailed look at the 10 Jim Cramer Stocks to Buy and Sell Now.
Jim Cramer in a latest program on CNBC talked about President Donald Trump’s attack on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and said he was expecting this to happen “weeks ago.” Cramer said that he “likes” Powell and thinks the central bank chief is now in a difficult situation. Cramer thinks it’d be “illegal” for Trump to fire Powell.
“The Federal Reserve never cuts rates when inflation’s out of control, which it very well could be once the tariffs are all in. I think the Fed chief wants to find out if that’s going to happen. I like Powell, you know that. I think he’s generally done a good job, a good public servant. Unfortunately, right now, he’s stuck between a rock and a hard place. Now, history says he should be doing exactly what he’s doing, but history is now in the eye of the beholder, and there’s only one beholder in this whole country, and it ain’t J. Powell.”
Cramer said that tariffs will result in higher prices, and that will in turn make the central bank’s job difficult because it cannot cut rates when prices are going up.
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For this article, we picked 10 stocks Cramer was talking about in his recent programs. With each stock, we have mentioned the number of hedge fund investors. Why are we interested in the stocks that hedge funds pile into? The reason is simple: our research has shown that we can outperform the market by imitating the top stock picks of the best hedge funds. Our quarterly newsletter’s strategy selects 14 small-cap and large-cap stocks every quarter and has returned 373.4% since May 2014, beating its benchmark by 218 percentage points (see more details here).
10. Realty Income Corp (NYSE:O)
Number of Hedge Funds Investors: 23
Jim Cramer was recently asked about Gladstone Land. He instead recommended investors buy Realty Income Corp (NYSE:O).
“I’m going to see your Gladstone land and raise you with Realty Income, which also has a monthly dividend and I feel much better about it.”
Parnassus Core Equity Fund stated the following regarding Realty Income Corporation (NYSE:O) in its Q3 2024 investor letter:
“Realty Income Corporation (NYSE:O) is poised to benefit from lower interest rates. Because its commercial tenants are mostly on 10-year leases, the stock’s steady dividend stream is attractive in the current environment of slow deceleration in the economy with rates coming down. In this favorable backdrop, the company also continues to execute well.”
9. General Mills Inc (NYSE:GIS)
Number of Hedge Funds Investors: 30
Jim Cramer recently commented on the latest results of General Mills Inc (NYSE:GIS) and expressed concerns over the company seeing a slowdown in the snacking foods category.
“This is just this up ends the whole food group now General Mills. We used to call it Generous Mills, why? Because it delivered and delivered and delivered and gave you great dividend growth. Generous Mills is not as generous as it used to be. The snacking category, which had been the savior of a lot of these food food groups, don’t slow down. David, inventory headwinds, what does that say for everybody from Walmart to Kroger? There is excess inventory in the system from the food segment, which brings me to glp-1s. It brings me to this existential issue: is the next generation snacking, is it eating so-called bad foods less because their body is their Temple? Uh, David, this is going to shock the whole group, and I would be very careful.”
8. Snap Inc (NYSE:SNAP)
Number of Hedge Funds Investors: 34
When asked about Snap Inc (NYSE:SNAP) during a latest program on CNBC, Jim Cramer mentioned a few issues and gave an idea to the company:
“They did too much stock-based compensation. They didn’t get the balance sheet right. They still, I mean, there’s possibility they make some money. I got an idea for them. New CEO, by the way, there’s no crime in that.”
RiverPark Large Growth Fund stated the following regarding Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP) in its Q3 2024 investor letter:
“Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP): SNAP was a top detractor in the third quarter following a second quarter earnings report that fell short of high expectations. While the company reported strong Daily Active User (DAU) growth (432 million +10% year-over-year) and time spent watching content on the app (+25% year-over-year), revenue of $1.24 billion was below the midpoint of the company’s guidance and slightly below investor expectations. Management pointed to weakness in their Brand Advertising vertical, specifically highlighting demand for retail, technology, and entertainment advertising for slowing through the quarter. SNAP did exceed EBITDA expectations by $15 million due to better operating leverage, but guided third quarter EBITDA below expectations as the company plans to make some targeted investments around AI infrastructure.
We believe that improvements in SNAP’s ad platform and continued growth in DAU should lead to continued acceleration in revenue growth over the next several quarters and years. With 2023 revenue of $4.6 billion (as compared with Meta’s $134 billion), we believe SNAP has a long runway for both revenue growth and expanded profitability.”
7. Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ:STLD)
Number of Hedge Funds Investors: 38
Jim Cramer in a latest program on CNBC said that Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ:STLD) will be helped by President Trump’s tariffs and recommended investors to buy the stock.
“I think Steel Dynamics is going to be a winner under President Trump’s tariffs against the companies that are subsidized by the Japanese and the Chinese, and I totally support them on this. And I think you should buy, buy, buy Steel Dynamics.”
6. Louisiana-Pacific Corp (NYSE:LPX)
Number of Hedge Funds Investors: 39
A caller recently asked Jim Cramer about the building materials company Louisiana-Pacific Corp (NYSE:LPX). Cramer recommended that the investor buy the stock.
“I think you should buy it here… could go higher. President’s probably going to announce tariffs against Canada for I know for lumber and LPX is going to go right up to $120.”
SouthernSun Small Cap Strategy stated the following regarding Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (NYSE:LPX) in its Q3 2024 investor letter:
“Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (NYSE:LPX) was the top contributor in the Small Cap strategy in the third quarter. LPX is a market leader in the manufacturing of engineered wood siding and oriented strand board (OSB). The company’s siding products have been on a secular growth trend, taking share from other forms of siding in recent years due to a superior value proposition tied to factors such as aesthetics, ease of use, and quality. During the second quarter, LPX siding sales performed strongly and management increased 2024 segment guidance. Market data suggests the company is gaining share from vinyl and other siding products in the new builder, repair and remodel, and retail channels, and has a long-term opportunity to continue this trend. The company’s OSB assets and leading market position remain an important component of the company’s long-term value. The largest use for OSB is sheathing for residential new construction, and thus demand for OSB is correlated with housing starts. OSB prices are largely dependent on supply and demand dynamics within the industry. During the second quarter, prices were relatively strong, which combined with strong operating performance by the company, led to strong profits. Management expects lower prices and thus lower OSB profits in the third quarter. Overall, we believe recent performance underscores the quality of the company’s assets and management’s skill, and we continue to expect satisfactory long-term results as shareholders.”
5. Deckers Outdoor Corp (NYSE:DECK)
Number of Hedge Funds Investors: 61
Jim Cramer was recently asked about Deckers Outdoor Corp (NYSE:DECK) in a latest program on CNBC. Here is what he said:
“I’m split..I think the last quarter..was quite bad. Some people say it was a problem with how much inventory they had. I think you buy Deckers under 120, I like it. Next buy 100, get a good basis.”
FPA Queens Road Small Cap Value Fund stated the following regarding Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NYSE:DECK) in its Q4 2024 investor letter:
“Deckers Outdoor Corporation (NYSE:DECK) is a footwear and apparel company that owns the UGG, Hoka, Teva, Sanuk, and Koolaburra brands. Management has done a terrific job growing and extending the UGG franchise and developing Hoka running shoes. We first bought a small position in Deckers in 2015 and 2016 when the company was struggling with supply chain issues. The stock is up more than ten times since then because of excellent operating performance. We have trimmed all the way up. In 2024, the company’s market cap exceeded $20 billion and we trimmed even more substantially. Deckers trades at over thirty times forward earnings (as of Dec. 31, 2024) and we continue to trim.”
