2024 was a dynamic year for the U.S. stock market, with the S&P 500 Index achieving over 20% growth for the second consecutive year. Factors like inflation, interest rates, geopolitical tensions, the U.S. presidential elections, and the rise of generative AI influenced market trends.

Leveraging TipRanks’ Experts Center Tool, here are the top 10 U.S. analysts, ranked by success rate, average return, and recommendation impact from October 2023 to September 2024.

1. Gerard Cassidy – RBC Capital

  • Success Rate: 88%

  • Average Return: 11.5%

  • Top Recommendation: Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB), delivering a 38.6% return (Oct. 19, 2023 – Jan. 19, 2024).

2. Chris Kotowski – Oppenheimer

  • Success Rate: 88%

  • Average Return: 14%

  • Top Recommendation: Carlyle Group (CG), with a 38.8% return (Aug. 6, 2024 – Nov. 6, 2024).

3. Ebrahim Poonawala – Bank of America Securities

  • Success Rate: 82%

  • Average Return: 10.2%

  • Top Recommendation: Western Alliance Bancorporation (WAL), yielding a 55.1% return (Oct. 20, 2023 – Jan. 20, 2024).

4. Mark Palmer – Benchmark Co.

  • Success Rate: 75%

  • Average Return: 23.3%

  • Top Recommendation: Bitdeer Technologies Group (BTDR), generating a 212.4% return (Sept. 25, 2024 – Dec. 25, 2024).

5. Mark Mahaney – Evercore ISI

  • Success Rate: 80%

  • Average Return: 14%

  • Top Recommendation: Meta Platforms (META), producing a 27.5% return (July 29, 2024 – Oct. 29, 2024).

6. Brent Thielman – D.A. Davidson

  • Success Rate: 79%

  • Average Return: 13.3%

  • Top Recommendation: Bowman Consulting Group (BWMN), delivering a 24.4% return (Nov. 8, 2023 – Feb. 8, 2024).

7. Christopher Allen – Citi

  • Success Rate: 85%

  • Average Return: 13.8%

  • Top Recommendation: Apollo Global Management (APO), achieving a 64.8% return (Sept. 11, 2024 – Dec. 11, 2024).

8. Daniel Fannon – Jefferies

  • Success Rate: 85%

  • Average Return: 11.1%

  • Top Recommendation: Blackstone Group (BX), returning 36.8% (Aug. 13, 2024 – Nov. 13, 2024).

9. Mike Mayo – Wells Fargo

  • Success Rate: 80%

  • Average Return: 8.2%

  • Top Recommendation: Fifth Third Bancorp (FITB), generating a 38.6% return (Oct. 19, 2023 – Jan. 19, 2024).

10. Michael Grondahl – Northland Securities

  • Success Rate: 70%

  • Average Return: 23.4%

  • Top Recommendation: Stryve Foods (SNAX), producing a remarkable 305.1% return (May 15, 2024 – Aug. 15, 2024).

Conclusion

Despite challenges like inflation and geopolitical risks, these analysts outperformed their peers with exceptional stock picks.

Following such experts can help investors maximize returns and navigate market complexities with confidence.