3 Surprising Stocks to Buy During Q4 2025

Core Insights - Morning Star emphasizes the importance of companies with economic moats for long-term investment success, but also acknowledges that companies without moats can be attractive investments when priced with a significant margin of safety [1][2] Company Summaries - Caesar's Entertainment: This company is expected to capture a high single-digit revenue share of the $72 billion domestic commercial casino gaming market despite potential near-term challenges from tariff policies affecting travel and gaming demand. Concerns about high financing costs and elevated debt levels exist, but management has a history of generating cash flows to manage debt [3][4] - Maricold Realty Trust: The operator of temperature-controlled warehouses has seen its share price decline due to falling occupancy rates and rent pressures. However, there are signs that speculative supply growth will decrease in the coming years, which may support a recovery in occupancy. The stock is trading at a significant discount to its $27 fair value estimate, making it an attractive option for long-term investors [4][5] - Fresh Pet: Despite facing near-term challenges such as slower dog adoption rates and cautious consumer spending, Fresh Pet is well-positioned for growth due to its unique fresh distribution model and expanding store footprint. Innovations in bag production are enhancing product quality while reducing costs, which is expected to boost profitability and sales growth. The stock is currently trading at a deep discount to its $15 fair value estimate [6][7]