Best Value Stocks this August 2026

Campbell Soup Company stands out as a highly regarded undervalued stock for long-term investors, recognized among Morningstar's best value stocks for 2026. With a substantial dividend yield of 6.69% and a median 12-month price target of $20.00, it offers potential for reliable income despite recent performance challenges, including a 1-year return of -31.45% and a 5-year return of -50.55%. Analysts maintain a mixed outlook, with ratings ranging from Hold to Sell, reflecting caution while emphasizing the company’s financial resilience.

Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. stands out as a highly rated value stock, featured among the top picks by Morningstar for 2026. With a market capitalization of $17.18 billion, the company offers an attractive earnings yield of 9.6%, significantly outperforming the industry average of 2.6%. While the 1-year return is down by 3.14% and the 5-year return has seen a decline of 41.15%, analysts maintain a positive outlook, setting a median price target of $92.00, with some projecting potential highs up to $135.57.

Zimmer Biomet, with a market capitalization of $17.18 billion, has an earnings yield of 9.6%, significantly higher than the industry's 2.6%. The company has consistently beaten earnings expectations over the past four quarters.

Analysts project a 1-year price target for ZBH averaging $100.85, with a low of $83.83 and a high of $135.57.

Featured among Morningstar's top value stocks for February 2026, The Clorox Company presents an intriguing opportunity for investors. Despite a challenging year with a 1-year return of -23.96% and a 5-year decline of -47.08%, it offers a robust dividend yield of 5.12%, signaling its commitment to return value to shareholders. Analysts maintain a cautious outlook with a median price target of $97.50, reflecting potential upside while acknowledging the current underperformance in the market.

Despite recent inflationary challenges, Clorox is expected to deliver strong returns over the next two decades, with an average return on invested capital of 35% annually, significantly exceeding the estimated cost of capital of 7%.

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is recognized as a top-rated undervalued stock and a reliable U.S. dividend payer, making it an attractive option for investors seeking consistent income. With a current dividend yield of 2.94%, ADP has shown a 1-year return of -17.28% but boasts impressive 5-year returns of 22.11%. Analysts maintain a median 12-month price target of $260, indicating potential upside, while the stock currently trades above its 200-day moving average, suggesting stability amidst recent fluctuations.

ADP has a consensus rating of Hold from 11 analysts, with 18% recommending a Strong Buy, 9% a Buy, 55% a Hold, and 18% advising to Sell.

ADP is currently trading near the midpoint of its 52-week range and above its 200-day moving average, with a recent price drop of $0.24 to $242.88.

The all-time high closing price for ADP stock was $316.39 on June 6, 2025.

ADP stock has declined over 22% in 2026 due to weaker-than-expected job reports and disappointing revenue guidance, alongside broader investor concerns.