7 Stocks to Buy Now‼️ October 2025

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Key Concepts

Stock Selection Methodology: Emphasis on detailed financial analysis, projections, and understanding the "math behind it" rather than speculative trading.
Long-Term Investing: Focus on identifying companies with sustainable growth potential over 3-5 years and beyond.
Financial Metrics: Key indicators analyzed include revenue growth, gross margins, net margins, earnings per share (EPS), shareholder equity, cash on balance sheet, operating income, and price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios.
CEO and Management Quality: Importance of trusting leadership with a proven track record.
Market Cap: Consideration of company size and its implications for growth potential.
Competitive Moats: Identifying businesses with strong brand recognition and difficult-to-replicate advantages.
Valuation: Assessing whether a stock is trading at a reasonable or undervalued price relative to its growth prospects.
AI Integration: Recognizing AI as a significant future growth driver for companies.
Share Buybacks: Analyzing the impact of companies reducing their outstanding shares on EPS.
Turnarounds: Identifying companies undergoing significant positive operational shifts.

Seven Stocks for October 2025

The presenter outlines seven stocks he is currently buying, emphasizing his rigorous analytical process and the underlying financial rationale for each selection. The core philosophy is to invest in companies with strong fundamentals, clear growth trajectories, and attractive valuations, rather than chasing short-term market noise.

1. The Honest Company (HNST)

Business Model: Sells diapers, wipes, lotions, soaps, and skincare products. Described as a "boring business" with the potential for "not boring stock market returns."
Financial Performance & Projections:
- Stock Performance: Only up 1% in the past year, which the presenter believes does not reflect the business reality.
- Revenue Growth: Clear trajectory of growth expected to continue.
- Margins: Gross margins have improved from the mid-20s to over 40%. Net margins have transitioned from negative to positive.
- Profitability: The company has moved from significant losses to profitability and is expected to remain profitable.
- Shareholder Equity: Has "exploded to the upside."
- Balance Sheet: Holds over $70 million in cash with a market cap of around $400 million.
Leadership: CEO Carla Vernon is praised for her effective management, with all key financial metrics showing improvement since she took over.
Future Outlook: Projected to reach a $1-2 billion market cap before the 2030s, suggesting a potential 3x or more return over the next four years. The presenter notes that a potential "bid" for small-cap stocks could further fuel Honest's growth.

2. Salesforce (CRM)

Business Model: A leading customer relationship management (CRM) software provider.
Financial Performance & Projections:
- Stock Performance: Down 5% over the past 5 years, but the presenter argues the next 5 years will differ significantly.
- Revenue Growth: Consistent double-digit revenue growth, projected to reach over $41 billion in the current fiscal year and $45 billion next year.
- Margins: Gross margins have accelerated from the low 70s to nearly 80%. Net margins are around 20% and are projected to approach 30% over the next 5 years.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): Expected to see significant acceleration due to revenue growth, faster profit growth, and substantial share buybacks.
- Operating Income: "Very, very nice" and expected to continue accelerating.
- Share Count: Actively reducing shares outstanding, a positive sign for EPS growth.
- Balance Sheet: Holds significant cash and marketable securities.
Key Growth Driver: Agent Force: This AI-powered agent technology is positioned as the major sales opportunity over the next 36 months. The strategy is to embed it within the existing customer base to demonstrate value, with significant monetization expected later.
Leadership: CEO Marc Benioff is highlighted as a "goat CEO" with a strong track record, instilling trust in the company's long-term direction.
Valuation: The stock's valuation is now considered "very reasonable" on a forward P/E basis.

3. Adobe (ADBE)

Business Model: Provides a suite of software products for creative professionals, marketers, and businesses, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat.
Financial Performance & Projections:
- Stock Performance: Down 30% over the past 5 years, but expected to offer significant reward potential going forward.
- Revenue Growth: Consistent double-digit revenue growth, projected to reach $23.6 billion in the current fiscal year and $25.8 billion next year. Described as a "masterpiece of revenue growth."
- Margins: Exceptional gross margins around 90% and net margins around 30%.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): Climbing and expected to accelerate due to strong operating income growth and aggressive share buybacks.
- Operating Income: At all-time highs on a trailing 12-month basis and continuing to grow.
- Share Count: Demonstrates a significant reduction in shares outstanding, enhancing EPS growth.
Valuation & Projections:
- Base Case: 8% annual revenue growth and 10% annual net income growth over the next four years, with a 23-28 P/E ratio, leading to a 15-20% compound annual growth rate (CAGR).
- Valuation: Current P/E ratios are at historic lows, making it an attractive investment.
Leadership: CEO Shantanu Narayen, in charge since 2007, is praised for navigating the company through the financial crisis and successfully transitioning to a subscription-based, cloud-centric model. He is expected to lead the company effectively into the AI era.
Competitive Advantage: Adobe's product suite is deeply integrated into professional workflows, making it difficult for competitors to displace. The company's continuous innovation through its R&D investment is a key differentiator.

4. Nike (NKE)

Business Model: A global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment.
Financial Performance & Projections:
- Stock Performance: Down 43% over the past 5 years, presenting a "deal of a generation."
- Brand Value: Recognized as one of the most valuable global brands, with instant recognition worldwide.
- Historical Opportunities: The current situation is compared to previous "generational buying opportunities" in 1984, 1993, and 2009.
- Turnaround: Under new leadership (Elliot Hill), Nike has shown a significant turnaround.
  - Revenue Beats: Consecutive beats on revenue estimates, including a remarkable $730 million beat in the latest quarter, exceeding expectations for revenue growth when a decline was anticipated.
  - EPS Beats: Also beating EPS estimates by a significant margin (22).
  - Nike Running Growth: The Nike running division, previously struggling, grew over 20% in the latest quarter.
  - Converse Turnaround: New leadership and aggressive actions are being taken to improve the Converse business.
  - Retail Strategy: Re-establishing presence in premium retail environments and launching a brand store on Amazon, which is performing better than anticipated.
Leadership:
- Phil Knight: Praised as a visionary founder who reinvested heavily in athletes and sports leagues, creating an unassailable competitive moat.
- John Donahoe (Former CEO): Criticized for a "horrible job," particularly for pushing too hard on direct-to-consumer (DTC) at the expense of retail partnerships.
- Elliot Hill (Current CEO): Hailed as the "fixer," an "OG" who knows the business inside out, having worked at Nike since the 1980s. His deep understanding of customer needs (e.g., cushioning, stability, energy return in running shoes) and operational execution are key to the turnaround.
Future Outlook: Projected to return to its former glory, with the stock potentially reaching $150-$200 within 24-36 months. Revenue and profitability are expected to grow significantly.

5. PayPal (PYPL)

Business Model: A leading digital payments platform, including PayPal, Venmo, and backend payment processing services.
Financial Performance & Projections:
- Stock Performance: Described as "dead money" since the summer of 2022.
- Revenue Growth Trend: A critical point is the recent reversal of decelerating year-over-year revenue growth. After a period of decline (e.g., 1.2% in Q1 2025), the latest quarter showed 5.1% growth, indicating a potential bottom and acceleration. Confirmation in the next quarter is awaited.
- Valuation: Trading at a forward P/E of 13, significantly below the market average (18-26), suggesting the market is pricing it for "no growth."
- Comparison to Peers: PayPal's P/E (13) is much lower than Visa (31) and American Express (21), indicating it's a "disrespected stock."
- EPS Growth: Expected to achieve double-digit EPS growth through 2030, driven by mid-to-high single-digit revenue growth (5-9%) and aggressive share buybacks.
Leadership: CEO Alex Chriss, formerly of Intuit, is expected to drive innovation. While 2024 saw behind-the-scenes work, 2025 is showing tangible results.
Key Initiatives & Partnerships:
- Numerous recent announcements highlight innovation and partnerships: Venmo debit card with Penn State, buy now pay later receivables, Google partnership, peer-to-peer payment reimagining, early access to Perplexity's browser, crypto payment integration, PayPal World platform, and a digital payments initiative with DP World in Dubai for cross-border trade.
- Increased visibility of PayPal and Venmo as payment options at merchants like Domino's.
Future Outlook: The path to $130 (a double from current levels) is considered "easy" with high single-digit revenue growth. Double-digit revenue growth could lead to $200, and a return to historical glory (stock was $300) is possible with sustained innovation and growth.

6. Amazon (AMZN)

Business Model: A diversified company with three major pillars: e-commerce, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and advertising.
Financial Performance & Projections:
- Position: A significant holding for the presenter, considered a "big dog stock."
- Growth: Described as "double-digit growing company on autopilot" due to the strength of its core businesses.
- Margins: Gross margins have increased from the low 40s to over 50%. Net margins are around 10% and are expected to reach closer to 20% long-term.
- EPS: Strong current performance and positive future projections.
- Operating Cash Flow: $121 billion on a trailing 12-month basis, with double-digit growth.
- Operating Income: $76 billion in the past 12 months, representing 40% year-over-year growth.
- Shareholder Equity: Over $300 billion and growing.
Valuation & Scenarios:
- Base Case (2026-2029): 12% annual revenue growth, 18% annual net income growth, leading to 12% net income margins. A 33-38 P/E ratio suggests a 19-23% CAGR.
- Bull Case: 14% annual revenue growth, 20% annual net income growth, resulting in a stock price between $500-$560 and a 22-26% CAGR.
- Bare Case: Even with a conservative 10% revenue growth and 15% net income growth, the P/E of 30-35 yields a 13-17% CAGR. The presenter emphasizes that a bare case still delivering double-digit CAGR makes Amazon a "must-buy."
Key Drivers: Continued scaling of AWS, lean operations under CEO Andy Jassy, and substantial growth in the highly profitable advertising business.

7. Cheesecake Factory (CAKE)

Business Model: Operates the Cheesecake Factory restaurant concept, along with other concepts like North Italia and Flower Child, with significant expansion plans.
Financial Performance & Projections:
- Position: A stock the presenter has been buying since 2023, described as a "perfect combo" of 10 years of growth, value, and dividend payment.
- Growth Concepts: North Italia and Flower Child are slated for significant expansion across the US over the next decade, with other concepts in testing.
- Valuation & Scenarios:
  - Bare Case: 5% annual revenue growth (considered poor given expansion plans and inflation), no net income growth, and 5% net income margins. This scenario still projects a 9-16% CAGR and a stock price between $78-$99.
  - Base Case: 7% annual revenue growth, 9% annual net income growth, with net income margins around 5%. A 25-30 P/E ratio suggests a stock price between $125-$150 and a low-to-high 20s CAGR.
  - Bull Case: 9% annual revenue growth, 11% annual net income growth, with net income margins around 5%. A 28-33 P/E ratio suggests a 28-34% CAGR.
Dividend: The company is a dividend payer, providing additional returns.
Future Outlook: Despite being "sick of talking about it," the presenter continues to buy CAKE stock due to its consistent profitability and strong growth prospects over the next 5-10 years.

Conclusion

The presenter concludes by reiterating the importance of thorough analysis and understanding the financial underpinnings of investment decisions. He encourages viewers to utilize his platform, thousandx.com, for their own research and to consider joining his private stock group for more in-depth learning and community access. The video emphasizes that even in a market with short-term volatility, significant long-term opportunities exist for disciplined investors.