Why These 3 Forever Stocks Belong on Your Watchlist

Morningstar, Inc.
Morningstar, Inc.Apr 28, 2026

Why It Matters

These companies offer enduring competitive advantages, but buying them now would sacrifice margin of safety; tracking them ensures investors can capture long‑term upside when valuations normalize.

Key Takeaways

  • ExxonMobil targets $25B earnings growth by 2030 despite higher spending.
  • Johnson & Johnson’s drug pipeline offsets patent expirations, boosting future growth.
  • Walmart’s cost advantage and digital expansion sustain long‑term competitive moat.
  • All three stocks are overvalued relative to Morningstar fair‑value estimates.
  • Investors should watch, not buy, these “forever” stocks until prices improve.

Summary

The video spotlights three "forever" stocks—ExxonMobil, Johnson & Johnson, and Walmart—recommended for a watch list rather than immediate purchase. Morningstar’s chief US market strategist Dave Sekera highlights each company’s durable economic moat and long‑term growth potential, while noting current valuations exceed his fair‑value estimates.

ExxonMobil is projected to generate $25 billion in earnings growth by 2030, supported by increased capital spending and a differentiated integrated portfolio. Johnson & Johnson boasts a wide moat from its drug IP and device switching costs, with new product launches offsetting upcoming patent cliffs. Walmart leverages its scale, cost structure, and a 32% online grocery share to maintain a competitive edge despite Amazon pressure.

Morningstar values Exxon at $156, J&J at $190, and Walmart at $62 per share—prices the market currently trades well above. The analyst emphasizes Exxon’s “highest quality integrated firm” label, J&J’s “widest economic moat” in healthcare, and Walmart’s “structural advantages” in supply chain and data.

Given the overvaluation, investors are urged to keep these stocks on a watch list, monitoring price corrections before committing capital, while recognizing their long‑term relevance for diversified portfolios.

Original Description

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These companies have proved to be good stocks to buy and hold for the long term.
Watch The Morning Filter: 5 Long-Term Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for Decades https://www.youtube.com/live/BPHpgQ8l-74?si=1k2qtlXD0jjvmscY
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:49 ExxonMobil XOM
00:01:32 Johnson & Johnson JNJ
00:02:13 Walmart WMT
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