Mega Cap companies are those with a market capitalization of $200 billion or more. Most of these companies boast well-established business models, strong brand power, and global operations. Due to their sheer size, mega cap companies offer relatively higher protection from broader market fluctuations and are considered safe bets during uncertain macroeconomic times.
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A mega cap company usually offers regular dividend payments and has the potential to generate notable capital gains. Investors can help secure their portfolio returns by investing at least a portion of their funds into mega cap stocks.
Leveraging TipRanks’ Stock Screener, we have identified three mega cap stocks with Strong Buy consensus ratings from analysts. Furthermore, each stock boasts an Outperform Smart Score (i.e., 8, 9, or 10) on TipRanks, indicating they are highly likely to outperform market expectations. The Smart Score evaluates eight factors to gauge a stock’s potential to outperform the broader market.
Here Are this Week’s Stocks:
Amazon (AMZN) – Amazon.com is among the world’s largest e-commerce retailers and operates a robust cloud computing platform, Amazon Web Services (AWS). AMZN stock does not pay any dividends but carries a Smart Score of ‘Perfect 10!’ Over the last three months, 45 analysts covering AMZN stock have rated it a Buy, while one has rated it a Hold. Together, their 12-month average Amazon price target indicates an upside of 19%. Year-to-date, AMZN stock has gained 1.2%.
The Walt Disney Company (DIS) – Walt Disney is an American mass media and entertainment giant. DIS stock offers a dividend yield of 0.85% and holds a Smart Score of ‘Perfect 10!’ Over the past three months, 17 Wall Street analysts covering DIS stock rated it a Buy, while three analysts assigned a Hold rating. Together, their 12-month average Walt Disney price target indicates an upside of nearly 18%. Year-to-date, DIS stock has gained 4.8%.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) – Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing is one of the world’s largest chip contract manufacturers. TSM plays a vital role in the global artificial intelligence (AI) market. TSM carries an above-industry-average dividend yield of 1.18% and holds a Smart Score of ‘Perfect 10!’ Over the last three months, six analysts covering TSM stock have rated it a Buy, while one has rated it a Hold. Combined, their 12-month average Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing price target indicates an upside of 17.7%. Year-to-date, TSM stock has gained 15.8%.
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