These 6 High Quality Stocks Are Worth Buying Today

Joseph Carlson After Hours
Joseph Carlson After HoursMar 11, 2026

Why It Matters

These discounted, super‑investor‑backed stocks offer a rare chance to lock in long‑term compounding returns while the market remains fixated on short‑term turmoil.

Key Takeaways

  • Six high-quality stocks are deep‑drawn, offering buying opportunities.
  • FICO trades 50% below its 2023 peak despite strong moat.
  • Uber’s 25% pullback yields a cheap 22‑x PE and solid cash flow.
  • Intuit faces AI hype but retains resilient tax‑software moat.
  • Super‑investor ownership signals confidence amid macro‑driven sell‑offs today.

Summary

The Joseph Carlson show zeroed in on six high‑quality, compounding‑machine stocks that have been hammered by recent macro turbulence, arguing they now present attractive entry points. Carlson highlighted FICO, Uber, and Intuit among others, noting each has slipped sharply from recent highs while still being owned by renowned investors such as Chuck Ori, Dev Kantarasia, Bill Aman and Lindso Train.

FICO is down roughly 50% from its 2023 peak, yet its entrenched credit‑scoring language and pricing power keep its moat largely intact despite Vantage Score competition and softer 2025 guidance. Uber trades about 25% below its all‑time high, offering a 22‑times PE and 5‑6% free‑cash‑flow yield, with Bill Aman allocating 16% of his portfolio to the ride‑share giant. Intuit, down 30% YTD, faces AI‑disruption chatter but benefits from a sticky tax‑software franchise that most consumers prefer over DIY AI solutions.

Super‑investor conviction was a recurring theme: Dev Kantarasia devoted 30% of a $4.4 billion fund to FICO, Lindso Train holds nearly 10% of Intuit, and Eggerton Capital recently added Uber at a 2.38% stake. Carlson quoted Kantarasia’s deep‑dive on FICO’s moat and Aman’s bullish narrative that Uber will thrive despite autonomous‑vehicle hype, underscoring the credibility behind these picks.

The broader implication is clear: while headlines focus on wars, oil spikes, and labor market jitters, disciplined investors can capture outsized returns by buying high‑quality companies at discounted multiples. Ignoring macro noise and following capital‑allocation signals from seasoned investors may allow portfolios to benefit from the next compounding wave as these stocks rebound.

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