No one likes to see the stock market decline, but there is one good point in such situations: High-quality stocks are sold. You can get into the best long-term players at reasonable — and cheap — prices. And if you hold on to these stocks, you can see the value of your investment improve significantly.
Three exciting companies involved in the consumer goods and technology space are offering you this opportunity right now. If you have $1,000 (or less), they make a smart buy right now, while they’re on sale.
Will AI create the world’s first trillionaire? Our team recently released a report on one little-known company, called “Indispensable Monopoly” that provides essential technology needed by both Nvidia and Intel. Continue »
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is a leader in e-commerce, and its sales of both groceries and essentials make it a company that can generate growth in any marketplace. Its Prime program is another one, as customers may spend as much money as possible on Amazon to cover the membership fee.
Meanwhile, the company’s cloud unit and major revenue driver, Amazon Web Services (AWS), is benefiting from the artificial intelligence (AI) boom. AWS recently hit $142 billion in revenue as customers rush in with AI products and services.
So an investment in Amazon gives you the security of a well-established company and the potential for AI growth. And at 27x forward earnings ratios, it looks pretty cheap.
Chewy (NYSE: CHWY) may be your pet’s best friend — that’s because this e-commerce company offers them food, toys, and more. It also turned out to be pet parents’ best friend, as we can see from their loyalty to the company: More than 80% of sales are made by Autoship, a service that automatically reorders and ships products to customers. So customers keep coming back to Chewy.
The company has been profitable in recent years and continues to grow its revenue. And Chewy has been growing steadily — for example, opening veterinary clinics. This provides an additional source of income.
Today, Chewy’s price is right, as it trades at 16x forward earnings multiples.
an apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) is the smartphone leader, with the iPhone leading the world in smartphone sales last year. This product and other popular Apple devices, such as the iPad and Mac, have helped the company to increase its earnings over time. And Apple’s focus on innovation has kept fans loyal — and eagerly awaiting the next update.
This has created a strong moat, or competitive advantage, making Apple a company you can count on for stability and growth. On top of this, the company’s portfolio of active devices is generating revenue for the service — and it has reached records in recent times.
All of this makes Apple, trading at 30x forward earnings estimates, the best tech stock to buy while on sale.
Before buying stock on Amazon, consider the following:
I The Motley Fool Stock Advisor a team of analysts has just identified what they believe to be 10 best stocks for investors to buy now… and Amazon was not one of them. The 10 stocks that made the cut could produce huge gains in the coming years.
Think about when Netflix made this list on December 17, 2004… if you invested $1,000 during our recommendation, you will have $508,607!* Whenever Nvidia made this list on April 15, 2005… if you invested $1,000 during our recommendation, you will have $1,122,746!*
Now, it’s worth noting Stock Advisor’s the average total return is 933% – outperformed the market by 188% for the S&P 500. Don’t miss the latest top 10 list, available via Stock Advisorand join an investment community built by individual investors for individual investors.
See 10 stocks »
*The Stock Advisor returns as of March 13, 2026.
Adria Cimino has positions in Amazon. The Motley Fool has positions and recommends Amazon, Apple, and Chewy and is short Apple shares. The Motley Fool has a policy of disclosure.
Got $1,000? 3 Stocks to Buy Now While They’re on Sale was originally published by The Motley Fool
