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2026 stock picks and strategies

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Feb 20, 2026 · 01:51

I’m looking to collect under the radar picks and stocks that have given your portfolio meaningful boosts. Mainly interested in companies that are fundamentally strong, possibly under the radar (not a necessity), have upside in both the short and long term, and aren’t fully priced in yet.

Here are my current picks:

1. HWM

I’ve been invested for about a year. Probably the second stock I bought when I made this portfolio, and it’s never disappointed. They engineer advanced components for aerospace and industrial markets. Earnings reactions are usually strong, driven by high demand, pricing power, and margin expansion. With aerospace recovery and defense tailwinds, I think they still have a long runway ahead.

2. COHR

Lasers, photonics, and optical components used in data centers, semiconductors, industrial manufacturing, and more. This is my most recent position and I’m currently up about 8%. I entered after a pullback and like the risk/reward here. I think they’re positioned well for multi-year growth driven by AI infrastructure, optical interconnect demand, and a recovery in semiconductor capex.

3. PWR

Power grid and energy infrastructure. I originally bought my first share around 1–2 months ago and I’m up roughly 26%. Massive demand from AI data centers means major grid expansion and infrastructure upgrades, which translates into a strong project pipeline. I see a long runway for multi-year gains here.

What I’m looking for in the replies: actual productive discussion, fundamental reasoning, and people who recognize opportunity. Not interested in meme or hype stocks.

Lets talk everyone