Investors looking for long-term value often find the best opportunities in unloved or overlooked stocks. As we look toward 2026, these 10 contrarian picks offer compelling turnaround potential.
Even though some of them face near-term challenges, their strong fundamentals, industry positioning, and hidden catalysts could make them big winners in the year ahead.
Deep Value, Real Rebounds
Let’s start with the agrochemical stock FMC Company (NYSE:)which is down -73% this year, but has a fair value increase of +46.6% and a “FAIR” financial health score of 1.92. The contrarian thesis? Cost controls, new market strategies and a rebound in sales in Latin America could spark a recovery, although Wall Street remains skeptical.
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Caesar Entertainment (NASDAQ:) is a classic recovery play: -28.5% return this year, but a fair value increase of +47% and a health score of 2.18 (“FAIR”). Yes, the leverage is sky-high, but strong cash generation, cost controls and digital expansion position the casino giant for an eventual rally as consumer confidence stabilizes.
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More at Rivian Automobile (NASDAQ:)a struggling electric vehicle stock is making a comeback with a return of +34.5% since the start of the year and “GOOD” health (2.54). Robust revenue growth (+78.3% last quarter) and improved operational controls could surprise skeptics, especially if confidence in electric vehicles rebounds in 2026.
Familiar names, hidden angles
Clorox (NYSE:) is still near its 52-week low after a -38.5% drop, but with +15% upside potential and a “GOOD” health score of 2.59, there is room for optimism. The brand’s pricing power, innovation pipeline, and consistent dividend (currently yielding 4.97%) are underappreciated as the market punishes household essentials.
Source: InvestPro
Brown Forman (NYSE:)owner of iconic spirits brands such as Jack Daniel’s, was left out with a return of -20.4%, but its +20.9% rise and strong health score of 2.65 suggest the market is underestimating both the resilience and premiumization trends of spirits.
Source: InvestPro
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