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Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley has unveiled its annual Vintage Values 2026 list, naming 16 mid- to large-cap companies it expects to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns over the next 12 months.
“[This is] our 16th annual iteration in the series,” analysts wrote, adding that the Stock Selection Committee (SSC) combined “fundamental and quantitative analyses to identify our top ideas.”
The bank explained that the process began with more than 50 names submitted by Morgan Stanley’s North America analysts, narrowed down through evaluation of “macro exposure, industry positioning, valuation, and, crucially, the risk-reward profile.”
The final list includes Amazon.com, NextEra Energy, Boston Scientific, Palo Alto Networks, Eaton, RTX Corp., EQT Corp., S&P Global, KKR & Co., Tenet Healthcare, McKesson, Visa, Meta Platforms, Walmart, Microsoft, and Western Digital.
Morgan Stanley highlighted the integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) analysis, noting that its Global Sustainability Research team “worked with the SSC to integrate ESG analysis into the selection process.”
The firm also considered sector weighting and style recommendations from its U.S. equity strategy team.
Performance from last year’s basket adds weight to the call. “Our Vintage Values 2025 list produced a 35.57% return over the period from September 10, 2024 to September 9, 2025, outperforming the S&P 500 by 1,582 basis points,” the note said.
The inclusion of technology giants such as Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta alongside healthcare names like Boston Scientific and McKesson reflects what Morgan Stanley sees as a balanced portfolio positioned for 2026.
Analysts stressed that the stocks were selected for a “one-year buy-and-hold investment horizon” and carry what the firm views as the most attractive risk-reward setups.