3 S&P 500 Stocks That Could Soar 49% or More in 2026, According to Wall Street

Core Viewpoint - Analysts predict significant rebounds for certain S&P 500 stocks, with potential gains of 49% or more by 2026, despite recent underperformance in the market [1]. Group 1: Charter Communications - Charter Communications provides broadband, cable TV, mobile, and voice services across 41 U.S. states, owning over 30 local TV news and digital networks [3]. - The stock has seen a decline of approximately 50% from its peak, with a current price of $206.60 and a market cap of $27 billion [4][5]. - Despite the downturn, analysts project a 49% upside in the next 12 months, with a low forward price-to-earnings ratio of 4.8 and $1.6 billion in free cash flow reported in the latest quarter [6][6]. Group 2: Oracle - Oracle has transitioned from a relational database platform to a leading provider of cloud applications and services [7]. - The stock has faced pressure due to concerns over debt for AI expansion and disappointing fiscal Q2 results, yet it remains up double digits year-to-date [8]. - The consensus price target suggests a potential increase of around 70%, with 30 out of 43 analysts rating it as a "buy" or "strong buy" [9][10]. Group 3: The Trade Desk - The Trade Desk operates a leading platform for digital ad buyers, but its stock has dropped over 65% in 2025 due to slowing growth and competitive pressures [11][12]. - The current price is $36.65, with a market cap of $18 billion, and analysts forecast a potential upside of around 67% in the next 12 months [13][14]. - The connected TV market is expected to drive growth, along with opportunities outside North America [14].