A data-driven ranking of the top value stocks near 52-week lows for 2026, based on live market data, fundamentals, and a four-factor quant model. Updated weekly. Not investment advice — research aid only.
Stocks trading near their 52-week lows are often where contrarian value emerges — but they're also where value traps hide. This list screens large- and mid-cap names within 20% of their 52-week low, then ranks them by our quality-adjusted value score so the names that make the cut have both depressed price AND sound fundamentals (high ROE, manageable debt, real earnings). It's the opposite of momentum: you're paying less per dollar of business performance because the market temporarily lost confidence.
The current #1 pick on this list is VZ (Verizon Communications Inc.), with a quant score of 53/100, 6.67% dividend yield, and $170.68B market cap. Below, you'll find the full top 10 ranking, individual analysis on the top 5, our methodology, and answers to common questions about value stocks near 52-week lows.
Top 10 Value Stocks Near 52-Week Lows — Ranked
| Rank | Stock | Price | Market Cap | P/E | Yield | Quant Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
VZ
Verizon Communications Inc.
|
$40.48 | $170.68B | 0.00 | 6.67% | 53 |
| #2 |
T
AT&T Inc.
|
$23.52 | $166.75B | 0.00 | 4.59% | 51 |
| #3 |
SBUX
Starbucks Corporation
|
$84.57 | $96.16B | 0.00 | 2.84% | 41 |
| #4 |
NKE
NIKE, Inc.
|
$60.20 | $88.99B | 0.00 | 2.56% | 38 |
| #5 |
V
Visa Inc.
|
$355.17 | $689.18B | 0.00 | 0.70% | 58 |
| #6 |
KO
The Coca-Cola Company
|
$69.87 | $300.70B | 0.00 | 2.92% | 60 |
| #7 |
PEP
PepsiCo, Inc.
|
$143.74 | $196.55B | 0.00 | 3.89% | 51 |
| #8 |
NFLX
Netflix, Inc.
|
$93.64 | $396.70B | 0.00 | 0.00% | 40 |
| #9 |
COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation
|
$871.86 | $387.03B | 0.00 | 0.52% | 35 |
| #10 |
ADBE
Adobe Inc.
|
$352.98 | $147.76B | 0.00 | 0.00% | 41 |
Top 5 Value Stocks Near 52-Week Lows — In Depth
#1. Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
Verizon Communications Inc., through its subsidiaries, offers communications, technology, information, and entertainment products and services to consumers, businesses, and governmental entities worldwide. Its Consumer segment provides postpaid and prepaid service plans; internet access on notebook computers and tablets; wireless equipment, including smartphones and other handsets; and wireless-en…
#2. AT&T Inc. (T)
AT&T Inc. provides telecommunications, media, and technology services worldwide. Its Communications segment offers wireless voice and data communications services; and sells handsets, wireless data cards, wireless computing devices, and carrying cases and hands-free devices through its own company-owned stores, agents, and third-party retail stores. It also provides data, voice, security, cloud so…
#3. Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)
Starbucks Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a roaster, marketer, and retailer of specialty coffee worldwide. The company operates through three segments: North America, International, and Channel Development. Its stores offer coffee and tea beverages, roasted whole beans and ground coffees, single serve products, and ready-to-drink beverages; and various food products, such …
#4. NIKE, Inc. (NKE)
NIKE, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, markets, and sells men's, women's, and kids athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories worldwide. The company provides athletic and casual footwear, apparel, and accessories under the Jumpman trademark; and casual sneakers, apparel, and accessories under the Converse, Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, Star Chevron, and Jack…
#5. Visa Inc. (V)
Visa Inc. operates as a payments technology company worldwide. The company facilitates digital payments among consumers, merchants, financial institutions, businesses, strategic partners, and government entities. It operates VisaNet, a transaction processing network that enables authorization, clearing, and settlement of payment transactions. In addition, the company offers card products, platform…
How We Picked This List
This ranking is data-driven, not opinion-driven. Each stock was scored using:
- Primary ranking: value factor score — combines P/E, P/B, and earnings yield
- Universe: Mid- and large-cap US-listed stocks meeting minimum size and price thresholds
- Market cap floor: $5B minimum
- Distance from 52-week low: within 20% of low (currently beaten down)
- Quant score: Our factor composite (0–100) is shown alongside the primary ranking — use it as a sanity check on quality
All metrics pull from live market data and refresh weekly. We deliberately keep editorial influence to a minimum here — the list is what the numbers say.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Disclaimer: This list is generated from live market data and our quantitative factor model for informational and educational purposes only. It is not investment advice, a recommendation to buy or sell any security, or a substitute for analysis by a licensed financial advisor. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always read the most recent 10-K and consult a qualified professional before making investment decisions.