3 Top Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

Investors seeking long-term holdings should focus on businesses with entrenched market positions. Waste Management (WM), Intuitive Surgical (ISRG), and Marriott International (MAR) exemplify this approach, combining scale advantages with recurring revenue streams.

Waste Management's Q2 revenue surged 19% year-over-year to $6.4 billion, demonstrating the resilience of its Core waste disposal operations. The company's pricing power and recent acquisitions continue to drive growth, with legacy operations still showing 7.1% organic revenue increase.

These companies share fundamental strengths: essential services, scalable operations, and improving economics as they expand. While no investment is without risk, their business models offer compelling foundations for patient portfolios.