5 Top Stocks to Buy in October
As we enter the final three months of 2025, some investors may be looking for red-hot growth stocks with room to run. Whereas others may be searching for beaten-down stocks at compelling valuations to boost their passive income.
With the major indexes near record highs and just a handful of companies able to move the entire S 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), some investors may feel that there's little choice but to ride the wave. But there are plenty of opportunities if you know where to look.
Down between 11% and 66% from their 52-week highs, here's why these Fool.com contributors believe that PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP), Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET), Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX), and The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) stand out as top stocks to buy in October.
Source Fool.com
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. Stock
The stock is an absolute favorite of our community with 43 Buy predictions and no Sell predictions.
With a target price of 464 € there is a positive potential of 21.74% for Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. compared to the current price of 381.15 €.
