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Buy These 3 Top-Rated Warren Buffett Stocks Now![]() Warren Buffett was the only billionaire among the top 10 wealthiest people in the world to see his net worth actually rise in April 2025. This is likely not a surprise to investors as Buffett has a track record of doing well during bad times. Berkshire Hathaway has so far amassed a record $334 billion cash position while maintaining substantial stakes in select companies. Two-thirds of Berkshire’s stock holdings are concentrated in just five companies. Here are three to look into: Buffett Stock #1: Coca-Cola (KO)![]() Coca-Cola (KO) has remained one of Warren Buffett’s most iconic holdings for decades. If you’ve watched his most recent shareholder meeting, you’d likely notice two Coca-Cola bottles right in front of him. That’s pretty telling that he still believes this is a company that can weather the downturns. The company recently reported Q1 2025 results that beat earnings expectations and it maintained its full-year guidance despite headwinds that forced competitors like PepsiCo (PEP) to revise their outlooks downward. Wall Street analysts have a remarkably positive consensus on Coca-Cola’s prospects. According to the latest data, 21 analysts have a “Strong Buy” rating on KO stock, and the mean price target of $79.30 implies around 11% upside potential from here. The most optimistic analysts see the stock reaching as high as $86. Unlike its chief competitor PepsiCo, which recently lowered its full-year outlook due to tariff impacts, Coca-Cola has kept its 2025 guidance as is for 5%-6% organic revenue growth and 2%-3% earnings per share growth. CEO James Quincey said the tariff impact is “manageable” due to the company having a local presence in almost every major country. Buffett Stock #2: Bank of America (BAC)![]() Bank of America (BAC) is back in the spotlight. Despite market volatility and some headline-grabbing sales by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, BAC is still one of the Oracle of Omaha’s largest and most enduring investments. It’s true that Buffett has trimmed his BAC stake and has reduced Berkshire’s ownership from over 13% to below 9% in the past year. Some think that is due to caution about the banking sector or just to lock in profits after a 185%-plus gain on his original investment. Regardless, BAC remains one of Berkshire’s top five holdings. The bank just posted $7.4 billion in Q1 net income and continues to grow deposits and assets under management. Plus, Wall Street’s optimism for BAC is hard to ignore. Out of 23 analysts, 22 rate the stock a “Moderate Buy” or “Strong Buy,” with just one “Hold” rating. The mean price target of $48.93 implies 20% upside. Buffett Stock #3: Amazon (AMZN)![]() Amazon (AMZN) isn’t a huge holding of Warren Buffett, but it’s still worth looking at since this company has solid analyst ratings. Buffett is confident here, and he himself said he regrets not investing in Amazon sooner. Buffett holds 10 million shares of Amazon, which is worth around $2.2 billion and 0.82% of Berkshire’s stock portfolio. Again, this isn’t the biggest position, but the inclusion is significant due to his historical preference against tech stocks. The Wall Street consensus leans strongly towards “Strong Buy.” Out of 53 analysts, 46 have a “Strong Buy,” whereas five have a “Moderate Buy,” and only two have a “Hold” rating. The mean price target of $244.40 implies 31.5% upside. On the date of publication, Omor Ibne Ehsan did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here. |
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