The upcoming July inflation report has boosted investor confidence, raising hopes for potential interest rate reductions. Market participants are now looking ahead to gather more economic indicators that could shed light on the US economic landscape.
Amidst macroeconomic uncertainties and tariff challenges, it’s often beneficial for investors to scout for stocks with solid long-term growth opportunities that can enhance portfolio returns. Experts analyze a company’s financial health and growth forecasts to provide insights, and recommendations from top Wall Street analysts can guide you in selecting promising stocks.
Here are three stocks that have strong backing from leading professionals, as per Tipranks, which ranks analysts based on their previous performance.
The first stock on this week’s radar is the social media platform Pinterest (PIN). Recently, the company posted mixed results for the second quarter of 2025. While its revenue exceeded expectations, it fell short of what analysts were looking for. However, Pinterest’s forecast for third quarter revenue beat analyst projections.
BMO Capital Analyst Brian Pitts responded to the Q2 results by raising his Pinterest stock price forecast to $41, maintaining his buy rating, which he initiated at $40. Tipranks AI analysts rate Pinterest as “outperform” with a price target of $40.
Pitts pointed out that Pinterest reported positive revenue and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), showcasing effective execution especially in its retail and financial sectors. Still, a 25% decline in advertising prices, due to the company’s growing market share in new areas worldwide, has negatively impacted its Q2 performance.
Pitts believes Pinterest stands out as a “clear AI winner,” as users are benefiting from AI-enhanced search features and algorithm updates. Advertisers can leverage tools like Performance+Creative Preview to maximize their ad effectiveness.
“With AI driving improvements, we think it’s a solid advantage for Pinterest to enhance user experience and boost efficiency,” he commented.
Moreover, analysts highlighted that advertisers can gain valuable insights from Pinterest, especially since Gen-Z users constitute over half of its audience.
Pitts ranks 95th among more than 9,900 analysts tracked by Tipranks, with a successful rating in 72% of cases and an average return rate of 19.2%. More details on Pinterest’s statistics can be found on Tipranks.
CoreWeave
Next up is the AI cloud computing firm CoreWeave (CRWV), which reported strong revenues in the second quarter and provided optimistic guidelines for the third quarter. However, it did reveal higher-than-expected losses for AI infrastructure firms during the same period.
Following these results, Jeffreys analyst Brent Till reaffirmed his buy rating for CoreWeave’s stock and set a target price of $180. He noted a significant 86% increase in CoreWeave’s remaining performance obligations (RPOs) year-on-year, although he expressed some disappointment regarding the limited sequential growth of these obligations following a $4 billion agreement with OpenAI signed in May.
Nonetheless, Till remains hopeful as CoreWeave has secured a new expansion agreement with two major hyperscalers, reflecting a strong demand for high-performance computing paired with CoreWeave’s advanced capabilities.
Supporting Till’s bullish outlook is the company’s increasing capacity, having added 600 megawatts of contracted power, for a total of 2.2 gigawatts. Analysts are generally optimistic about the future acceleration of RPOs as AI demand continues to surpass the available supply.
Till ranks 317th out of over 9,900 analysts tracked by Tipranks, with a success rate of 61% and an average return of 12.3%. Further details about CoreWeave’s ownership structure can be found on Tipranks.
Starbucks
Lastly, let’s discuss the well-known coffee chain Starbucks (SBUX). Analyst Brent Till from Jeffreys recently upgraded Starbucks stock from hold to buy, with a new price target of $115, raised from $100.
Till remarked, “We are optimistic that the turnaround strategy led by new leadership will successfully transform Starbucks into a stronger company.”
Given the stock’s decline of 16% over the past six months, Till sees the risk/reward profile improving. He anticipates that the turnaround plan under Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol will boost comparable US sales in fiscal 2026. This initiative focuses on enhancing customer hospitality and service speed.
Moreover, Till expects to gain better clarity regarding Starbucks’ revenue outlook in the upcoming quarters as the effects of its turnaround efforts start to materialize. He specifically aims to see improvements in operating margins, targeting a return to the 17% levels observed in 2019, which would also provide more guidance on in-store labor investments.
Ultimately, Till is hopeful that Starbucks’ multiples will reflect improved financial performance due to the company’s transformation initiatives.
Till ranks 441st among the over 9,900 analysts tracked by Tipranks, achieving success in 61% of cases with an average return of 10.8%. Interestingly, Tipranks AI analysts appear less optimistic, offering a “neutral” rating for Starbucks at a price target of $99. Details on insider trading activities at Starbucks are also available on Tipranks.
