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I Ranked 7 Beaten-Down Stocks — Only 2 Are Buys

Aug 28, 2026

The creator ranks seven beaten-down stocks, with only two identified as buys. The analysis focuses on the reasons for stock declines, the growth priced into current valuations, and dividend sustainability. Waste Management (WM) is discussed as the seventh-ranked stock, noted for its strong business but considered a poor purchase at its current price despite analyst targets suggesting upside.

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DISBullishHigh ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

Disney is ranked as the number one opportunity with a strong buy rating due to its valuation, expected earnings recovery, and low embedded expectations, trading at a significant discount to its historical average multiples.

HDBullishMedium ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

Home Depot is a cautious buy, trading at a discount to its 52-week high, with a safe dividend and cyclical weakness presenting an opportunity for recovery upside.

NKENeutralMedium ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

Nike is trading at decade lows, down 51% over the last year, and while cheaper than its 5-year history, concerns about growth, China, and cash flow durability make it a hold, not a buy.

PEPNeutralMedium ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

PepsiCo shares are trading near 52-week lows with a forward P/E at a 5-year low and a yield above its 5-year average, appearing historically cheap but facing headwinds from weak volume growth.

PGNeutralLow ConvictionSignal-backedSecondary

Proctor & Gamble is a defensive blue-chip trading near 52-week lows, but its weak growth profile and recent earnings miss, coupled with a forward P/E around its 5-year low, make it a hold.

MCDNeutralMedium ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

McDonald's is a hold, as despite being down 15% year-to-date and trading near 52-week lows, the current price still requires significant future growth and leaves little room for error.

WMNeutralLow ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

Waste Management is ranked seventh due to its strong business fundamentals but considered a poor purchase at its current price, despite analyst targets suggesting potential upside.

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DIS
buy opened Aug 28, 2026
-0.38%