Zacks Highlights 3 Stocks for Investor Wish Lists

Caterpillar, Eli Lilly, and Comfort Systems USA are stocks that have seen big gains but could be buying opportunities on pullbacks.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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This Zacks Market Edge podcast episode discusses three stocks that investors may want to add to their 'wish lists' - Caterpillar, Eli Lilly, and Comfort Systems USA. These companies have seen their stock prices surge in recent years, but a market pullback could present buying opportunities for investors who missed out on the earlier gains.

Why it matters

The stocks highlighted are from diverse industries - construction/mining equipment, pharmaceuticals, and building systems - but they share the common trait of strong recent performance that may have priced them out of reach for some investors. Having a 'wish list' of stocks to buy on a market dip can help investors take advantage of volatility and find second chances at owning high-quality companies.

The details

Caterpillar, the construction and mining equipment maker, has seen its stock rise 220% over the past 5 years, but has pulled back 5.7% in the last week. Eli Lilly, the pharmaceutical company, is up 375% in 5 years but has dipped 9% year-to-date. Comfort Systems USA, a building systems provider, has surged 1,829% in 5 years but fallen 5.8% in the last 5 days. All three companies are expected to see strong earnings growth in 2026 and 2027, but their valuations are now quite high with forward P/E ratios over 30.

  • Caterpillar shares have pulled back 5.7% off their recent 5-year highs in the last week.
  • Eli Lilly shares are down 9% year-to-date.
  • Comfort Systems USA stock has fallen 5.8% in the last 5 days.

The players

Caterpillar Inc.

A manufacturer of construction and mining equipment.

Eli Lilly and Co.

A pharmaceutical company known for its GLP-1 drug portfolio.

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.

A provider of building and mechanical systems services.

Tracey Ryniec

The host and stock strategist for the Zacks Market Edge podcast.

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What they’re saying

“Surely there have been stocks that investors have thought had galloped away from them in the last year. These stocks were hitting new all-time highs. Unfortunately, they had missed out.”

— Tracey Ryniec, Host and Stock Strategist (Zacks Market Edge Podcast)

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The takeaway

Having a 'wish list' of high-quality stocks that have seen big run-ups can help investors take advantage of market volatility and find second chances to own companies with strong growth prospects, even if their valuations have become stretched.