Bank of America says Nvidia and these stocks are its top picks for 2026
Bank of America named its favorite stocks to buy in 2026

TL;DR
- Bank of America has named Nvidia, UBS, Estee Lauder, Bruker, and Ametek as key stocks to watch for growth leading into 2026.
- Bruker is expected to benefit from an anticipated 2026 recovery, with fading headwinds in key end markets.
- Estee Lauder is positioned for a strong 2026, particularly in its overseas business, and is being leveraged to improving beauty demand.
- UBS is highlighted for its strong growth potential in wealth and capital markets, with faster EPS growth than other global banks.
- Ametek's organic orders are rising after a period of destocking by equipment customers, showing the fastest growth since 3Q22.
- Nvidia is forecasted for solid year-over-year growth in AI semiconductors, driven by data center utilization, tight supply, and enterprise adoption.