Warren Buffett optimistic on U.S. stocks

Warren Buffett has guided Berkshire Hathaway through U.S. stock market investing for 59 years. He continues to believe in the future of American companies and their stock performance. The United States has gone through ups and downs, from soaring economies to recessions, from times of peace to wars. Through thick and thin, Buffett has remained a supporter of his country and U.S. companies. In 2008, with the financial crisis raging, he wrote an op-ed saying the financial world was “a mess” and the general economy wasn’t looking much better. During those troubled times, Buffett was buying U.S. stocks. “Bad news is an investor’s best friend,” he wrote. “It lets you buy a slice of America’s future at a marked-down price.” Fast-forward to 2025, and Buffett’s message and strategy haven’t changed. At Berkshire Hathaway’s recent annual shareholder meeting, he said he felt lucky to have been born in the U.S. His words suggest that, because the U.S. constantly has changed, evolved, and been resilient, there’s reason to be optimistic about the future. With this Buffett wisdom in mind, here are some top American companies worth investing in right now: Coca-Cola is a Buffett favorite. He likes this company for its strong brand, global presence, and commitment to dividend growth.

Buffett’s enduring faith in America

Coca-Cola’s flagship market is North America, which brought in nearly 40% of total revenue last year. Palantir Technologies prides itself on its work with the U.S. government. Recently, its commercial business has exploded higher. The U.S. remains its biggest business, representing 71% of total revenue in the recent quarter. Vertex Pharmaceuticals is the global leader in cystic fibrosis treatment. It makes most of its revenue in the U.S. Vertex has proven its ability to innovate, produce game-changing drugs, and generate growth. Chewy sells everything your pet may need. Though it expanded into Canada, it makes most of its revenue in the U.S. Chewy has steadily increased revenue and profit, and it has developed a loyal customer base. American Express issues credit cards around the world, but the U.S. remains its biggest market. U.S. customers made up 67% of American Express’s total worldwide network volume in 2024. The company has a large base of affluent customers who are less sensitive to tough economies.