2026 Investment Opportunities: Three Stocks to Consider
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 13 2026
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Market High Opportunities: Despite the stock market nearing all-time highs, the analyst team has identified investment opportunities, particularly at the start of 2026, suggesting investors focus on potential stocks for capital appreciation.
- Recommended Stocks: The three stocks recommended by analysts are believed to be on the verge of rising, and investors can access these 'Double Down' stock recommendations by joining Stock Advisor to seize potential investment opportunities.
- Investment Amount Suggestion: In the current market environment, investors are advised to consider investing $1,000 to achieve better returns amid upcoming market fluctuations, especially during the investment window at the beginning of 2026.
- Analyst Insights: Matt Frankel, CFP notes that while he does not hold any of the recommended stocks, The Motley Fool maintains a positive outlook on Etsy, Trex, and Unity Software, indicating these companies' growth potential in the future.
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Analyst Views on ETSY
Wall Street analysts forecast ETSY stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ETSY is 67.71 USD with a low forecast of 52.00 USD and a high forecast of 80.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
26 Analyst Rating
6 Buy
18 Hold
2 Sell
Hold
Current: 54.950
Low
52.00
Averages
67.71
High
80.00
Current: 54.950
Low
52.00
Averages
67.71
High
80.00
About ETSY
Etsy, Inc. operates two-sided online marketplaces that connect buyers and sellers around the world. The Company's primary marketplace, Etsy.com, is the global destination for goods made by independent sellers. In addition to its core Etsy marketplace, its House of Brand consists of Depop Limited (Depop), which is its fashion resale marketplace. Each marketplace primarily operates independently, while benefiting from shared expertise in product development, marketing, technology, and customer support. The Company's top six retail categories on the Etsy marketplace include homewares and home furnishings, jewelry and personal accessories, apparel, craft supplies, paper and party supplies, and toys and games.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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