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Amazon Just Joined Goldman Sachs’ Conviction List: 5 New Top Stock Picks With Massive Upside

Goldman Sachs updated its Conviction List for October, adding five stocks and removing five. Amazon (AMZN) was added with a $375 target, a 51% upside. Other additions include Burlington Stores (BURL), Huntington Ingalls (HII), Johnson Controls (JCI), and another company. Removals include Air Products (APD), ConocoPhillips (COP), Golar LNG (GLNG), Loar (LOAR), and Tyson Foods (TSN).

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Published Oct 2, 2026, 12:15 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$AMZNBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

The new additions provide fresh analyst endorsement and specific price targets, creating actionable buy signals for traders.

02

Market read

The list updates introduce new bullish theses on four U.S.-listed companies, offering clear trade ideas.

03

What to watch

Potential supply‑chain constraints and macro‑economic headwinds could temper upside.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: today

Background

Goldman Sachs' Conviction List is a curated set of stocks the firm believes will outperform, updated monthly.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$AMZNBullishHigh confidence
Context

Goldman Sachs added Amazon to its Conviction List with a $375 target price, indicating strong upside potential.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as investors price in the 51% upside target.

Evidence & confidence

Goldman's conviction and a specific price target provide a clear catalyst for buying pressure.

$BURLBullishHigh confidence
Context

Goldman Sachs added Burlington Stores to its Conviction List with a $382 target price, suggesting a 43% upside.

Expected impact

potential buying interest driving the stock higher.

Evidence & confidence

The target price and growth narrative give traders a concrete entry point.

$HIIBullishHigh confidence
Context

Goldman Sachs added Huntington Ingalls Industries to its Conviction List with a $439 target price, implying a 64% gain.

Expected impact

upward pressure as investors react to the large upside potential.

Evidence & confidence

The specific target and sector tailwinds create a clear trade catalyst.

$JCIBullishHigh confidence
Context

Goldman Sachs added Johnson Controls International to its Conviction List, highlighting a transformation and growth story.

Expected impact

likely modest upside as the market absorbs the growth outlook.

Evidence & confidence

The detailed transformation thesis provides a tangible reason for price appreciation.

Market effects

The additions highlight strong conviction in AI, e‑commerce, defense, and industrial automation sectors.

U.S. equities may see a modest lift in related sector ETFs.

Reinforces global investor focus on technology and defense themes.

Counterpoint

Some investors may view the high target prices as overly optimistic given valuation levels.

Key entities

  • Goldman Sachs

    Research firm publishing the Conviction List.

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