We recently released a list According to billionaires, 10 best new stocks can be purchased. In this article, we will explore Maplebear Inc. (NASDAQ:CART) compared to other best new stocks, according to the billionaire.
International IPO activities in the first quarter of 2025 are characterized by geopolitical shifts and serious uncertainty arising from changing tariff policies around the world. According to EY Global's April 10, 2025 report, the global IPO market remained stable in terms of quantity, but value grew by 20%. There were 291 IPOs in the first quarter of 2025, with a total value of US$29.3 billion. It is worth noting that the United States is the key player as it released its third Q1 performance, with a total of 59 lists. On the other hand, the Asia-Pacific market also showed signs of recovery, while the European Elderly region remained stable year-on-year.
The current global macroeconomic environment brings challenges and opportunities to global IPOs. For example, tariff policies and ongoing trade wars have raised inflation expectations and created uncertainty about monetary policy. On the other hand, geopolitical tensions have led to increased global budget spending, resulting in a surge in investment from the Department of Aerospace and Defense. EY Global's report expects a surge in IPO activity in the segment. In addition, the disruptive trends in artificial intelligence allow IPO candidates to use the technology to enhance their market strategies and products. According to the report, AI technology has begun to become an integral part of companies that operate in the financial, health and life sciences industries.
Although the number of IPOs in the U.S. market has increased by 51% compared to 2024, the future seems uncertain. George Chan, head of EY Global IPO, stressed that the growth in IPO activity in the first quarter is amid the optimistic market outlook at the beginning of the year. However, many companies planning to plan their IPOs in the first or second quarter of this year have delayed their public offerings until later or 2026. Chan suggests that it is important for investors to find companies with unshakable fundamentals, agility and adaptability to make the market uncertain.
To curate the 10 best new stock lists based on billionaires, we used Finviz Stock Filter and Insider Monkey’s Q4 2024 Billionaire Database. Using filters, we summarize a list of companies that have been published in the past two years. After sorting the list by market value, we rank each stock in the order of rising number of billionaires investors. We also added hedge fund sentiment around each stock. Please note that the data was recorded on April 25, 2025. Also, note that if two or more stocks have an equal number of billionaire investors, we use market cap as a hitter.
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A wide aisle grocery store with natural and organic groceries and dietary supplements.
Market value: US$10.936 billion
Number of hedge fund holders: 60
Number of billionaires: 10
Total value held by billionaires: $1,399,964,769
Maplebear Inc. (NASDAQ:CART) is a grocery technology company that operates a platform that connects consumers to grocery stores and retailers. It also offers delivery and pickup services, enabling customers to order from 100,000 stores in the United States and Canada. The company operates through several businesses including online grocery markets, retailer partnerships, advertising solutions, Instacart Health and other services.
On April 11, Andrew Boone of JMP Securities reiterated his buy rating on the stock, with a target price of $55. The company has been using AI to enhance its platform. On March 20, Maplebear Inc. (NASDAQ:CART) announced a new set of AI-driven automation tools called Universal Apaintss. This tool helps advertisers create and manage high-performance campaigns on their platform. Earlier on March 18, the company announced the launch of AI-powered smart store technology, which allows customers to personalize the app and help make informed choices.
Additionally, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, Maplebear Inc. (NASDAQ:CART) increased 11% and 10% respectively. The company's revenue rose 11% year-on-year to $3.3 billion. It is worth noting that management notes that investing in new growth areas such as restaurant delivery and Cape Town is expected to expand its market position. According to the billionaire, it is one of the best new shares to buy.
Overall, the shopping cart Ranked eighth According to billionaires, among the best new stocks we buy. While we acknowledge the potential of shopping carts, our belief is that AI stocks have higher returns and do so in a shorter time frame. AI stocks have risen since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks have lost about 25%. If you are looking for more promising AI stocks than shopping carts, but their earnings are trading at less than 5 times the price, check out our report Cheapest AI stocks.
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