3 Beaten-Down Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

2026-06-02 04:35:00 ET

Many investors may hesitate to invest in healthcare stocks right now, given that the sector has lagged broader markets in recent years. However, there are plenty of excellent healthcare companies that could be long-term winners, at least for those willing to be patient and hold their shares through thick and thin. Three stocks to consider along those lines are Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG) , HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA) , and Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT) . Though these companies have not performed well this year, they remain strong buy-and-forget options. Let me explain.

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Intuitive Surgical's shares are down 25% this year amid a challenging macro environment. Steep tariffs are affecting the company's financial results, and many investors fear that things will get even worse over the medium term. However, Intuitive Surgical's financial results remain strong. Revenue, earnings, and procedures performed with its famous da Vinci surgical system all grew at a healthy clip during the first quarter. Importantly, Intuitive Surgical continues to grow its installed base, with the latest version of its da Vinci system making significant headway.

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