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10 Boring But Profitable Stocks to Buy and Own Forever

Thomas Richmond
Thomas Richmond4 minute read
Reviewed by: Sahil Khetpal
Last updated Jul 25, 2025
10 Boring But Profitable Stocks to Buy and Own Forever

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Some of the best-performing investments aren’t flashy tech startups or speculative bets. They’re quiet, consistent businesses that generate strong cash flow year after year.

These companies often operate in unglamorous industries, but their durability, pricing power, and steady demand make them ideal long-term holdings.

In this article, we highlight 10 boring but highly profitable stocks that investors can buy and feel comfortable owning for decades.

Company Name (Ticker)Analyst UpsideP/E Ratio
Dollar General (DG)7%18.1
HEICO Corporation (HEI)0%66.2
Home Depot (HD)12%24.4
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)3%15.6
Kroger (KR)4%14.7
NVR (NVR)4%17.8
Philip Morris (PM)14%20.0
Ross Stores (ROST)11%21.5
United Parcel Service (UPS)11%14.5
Walmart (WMT)13%36.3

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Here are 3 of our favorite stocks from this list that analysts also think are undervalued today:

United Parcel Service (UPS)

UPS Valuation Model
UPS’s Price Target (TIKR)

UPS is undergoing its largest network overhaul ever. In the past few months, the company has announced plans to cut 20,000 jobs and close over 70 facilities, including offering buyouts to Teamsters-represented drivers, in a bid to streamline operations amid lower-margin Amazon volume and broader tariff impacts.

Earnings rose 3.3% in Q1 thanks to cost savings and network efficiency. UPS is steering toward a leaner, more automated structure to boost profitability.

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The Home Depot (HD)

Home Depot Valuation Model
Home Depot’s Price Target (TIKR)

Home Depot recently completed a $5.5 billion deal to acquire GMS Inc., a large distributor of building materials like drywall, insulation, and ceiling systems. GMS mainly serves professional contractors, so this deal is part of Home Depot’s effort to better serve the professional market, including builders, remodelers, and other tradespeople.

The acquisition expands the reach of SRS Distribution, which is Home Depot’s supply network focused on specialty building products such as roofing, landscaping, and pool materials. With GMS added in, SRS now operates more than 1,200 locations and runs a fleet of over 8,000 trucks.

This move gives Home Depot better scale, faster delivery capabilities, and a wider product selection for professional customers. It also helps the company compete more directly with other large suppliers in the construction and renovation space.

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Walmart (WMT)

Walmart Valuation Model
Walmart’s Price Target (TIKR)

Walmart is stepping up its store expansion with eight new locations and a Sam’s Club slated for this year, marking its first new Supercenter in four years.

In logistics, it’s scaling its Wing drone delivery pilot to 100 additional sites, enhancing last-mile convenience.

E-commerce is continuing strong, with digital sales climbing roughly 21–22% in Q2. The company also reaffirmed its full-year earnings guidance.

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Please note that the articles on TIKR are not intended to serve as investment or financial advice from TIKR or our content team, nor are they recommendations to buy or sell any stocks. We create our content based on TIKR Terminal’s investment data and analysts’ estimates. Our analysis might not include recent company news or important updates. TIKR has no position in any stocks mentioned. Thank you for reading, and happy investing!

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