Meet the Newest Stock in the S&P 500. It Soared 424% Since Its 2024 IPO, and It's a Buy Right Now, According to Wall Street
Reddit has been added to the S&P 500 Index, joining as one of just 14 companies to achieve this milestone in 2026. Since its mid-2024 IPO, Reddit stock has surged 424%. The company reported strong Q2 results with 61% year-over-year revenue growth to $805 million and 178% EPS growth. Wall Street analysts remain bullish, with 21 of 33 analysts maintaining buy ratings and an average price target of $215, suggesting 21% upside potential. Despite trading at 40x current earnings, the stock's forward valuation of 23x earnings and human-powered content advantage in an AI-dominated market make it attractive to investors.