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While seemingly everyone loves talking up environmental, social and governance ( ESG ) initiatives, ESG stocks to buy present a challenge. It’s difficult to get over the reputation that doing good for others will invariably lead to a lack of profitability. However, with younger generations increasingly focused on sustainability and other social concerns, not doing right may start imposing consequences.

With the internet and social media, people are making more informed decisions about their purchases. Therefore, doing right may eventually be a prerequisite to success. Given the shifting mores, below are three ESG stocks to buy (or at least strongly consider).



Applied Materials (AMAT) Based in Santa Clara, California, Applied Materials (NASDAQ: AMAT ) falls under the semiconductor equipment and materials category. Per its public profile , the company engages in the provision of manufacturing equipment, services and software to the semiconductor, display and related industries. Analysts rate shares a consensus moderate buy with a $234.

91 price target, implying about 11% upside potential. What makes Applied one of the ESG stocks to buy is the underlying efforts toward sustainability . In particular, the company is focused on environmental impacts, both within its organization as well as its partners (suppliers and customers).

Applied is a consistent performer, making it attractive. In the past four quarters, its average positive earnings surprise came out to 8.15%.

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