Although quarterly results of large companies often have a significant impact on stock markets, a one-off result is not a decisive factor for long-term investment. Top Wall Street analysts focus on the bigger picture - how a company handles short-term fluctuations and maintains steady growth over the long term.

According to TipRanks, a portal that tracks the performance of individual analysts, these three stocks are among the most popular. Learn about the companies' investment potential:

Fiserv $FI

The first stock that analysts recommend is Fiserv (FI), a technology company focused on financial services. In the third quarter, Fiserv reported a 17% year-over-year increase in adjusted earnings per share, thanks to a 15% increase in organic sales. Analyst Ivan Feinseth of Tigress Financial raised the price target to $244 per share and maintained a "buy" recommendation. Feinseth believes Fiserv will benefit from the growing shift to digital payments and demand for digital transactions.

Key growth drivers for Fiserv include a broad range of financial solutions and strong customer relationships. The company is successfully expanding its clientele and gaining market share through a scalable platform for distributing financial products and innovative strategies such as expanding its Clover portfolio, supporting instant payments and penetrating new segments and markets.

Feinseth ranks among the top analysts, with a profitability rating of 62% for its recommendations, yielding an average return of 13.8%.

Boot Barn $BOOT

The next company on the list is Boot Barn (BOOT), a retailer of western-style footwear, apparel and accessories. The company beat expectations in the second quarter of fiscal 2025 and improved its full-year outlook. Despite the positive results, the stock saw a decline after announcing the departure of CEO Jim Conroy, who is moving to Ross Stores.

Analyst Jonathan Komp of Baird responded by raising his recommendation to "buy" with a price target of $167. Komp judges the market to be overreacting to the change in leadership and points out that Boot Barn continues to show strong growth and plans to open 60 new stores, strengthening their position. He expects the company to maintain revenue growth of more than 15% annually, making it a compelling investment for long-term investors.

Chipotle Mexican Grill $CMG

The last company mentioned is the well-known restaurant chain Chipotle (CMG). This company beat adjusted earnings estimates in the third quarter, but fell short of revenue expectations. Despite a 3.3% increase in customers, the company was impacted by a tougher business environment.

Still, analyst Chris O'Cull of Stifel reiterated a "buy" recommendation with a price target of $70. He highlighted comparable sales growth of 6%, in line with average analyst estimates. He expects fourth-quarter results to be boosted by new menu items such as smoked beef brisket, which are attracting new customers and boosting spending by regulars.

O'Cull also pointed to improvements in the company's operating procedures that should allow it to serve customers faster and increase efficiency. He anticipates that through investments in technology and new equipment, Chipotle will be able to speed up the service process to more than 30 meals per 15 minutes, a level it is striving to achieve.

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CNBC Source.