Jim Cramer backs Sprouts Farmers Market, Taiwan Semi and NetApp in latest stock picks
Jim Cramer is highlighting a fresh set of equity calls as part of CNBC's rapid-fire "Lightning Round" segment on "Mad Money." His latest comments favor Sprouts Farmers Market, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and NetApp, while he prefers Eli Lilly over Novo Nordisk.
Highlights
- Jim Cramer sees Sprouts Farmers Market as undervalued after recent declines and calls the stock a winner.
- Cramer reiterates a positive outlook on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and recommends holding NetApp, citing strong company positions.
- He views Kimberly-Clark as a buy around the $90 level and calls its combination with Kenvue unstoppable, highlighting defensive sector preference.
Lightning Round stock calls
As reported by CNBC, Cramer says Sprouts Farmers Market has fallen enough to look inexpensive and calls the stock a winner. He also gives a positive view on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, saying he likes the chipmaker and describing it as a great company despite his preference for Nvidia.On Novo Nordisk, Cramer says he wants to stay with Eli Lilly instead. For NetApp, he tells viewers to hold the stock, adding that the company remains in a strong position and that he likes the name very much.
Consumer and healthcare investing view
Cramer also discusses Kenvue in the context of Kimberly-Clark, saying Kimberly-Clark is a buy and that he plans to purchase more. He says the investment has become a bond play, but adds that he sees the combination with Kenvue as unstoppable.He further says he is willing to stand by buying Kimberly-Clark in the $90 range, arguing that he is unlikely to regret that decision a few years from now. The remarks underscore continued investor focus on defensive consumer names and large-cap healthcare stocks as portfolio stability remains a priority.
Our earlier article on options-based income strategies explained how covered calls and cash-secured puts are being used to generate premium income after a volatile September for both stocks and bonds. It also highlighted the key trade-offs—assignment risk, opportunity costs, and added complexity—emphasizing that these tactics are meant to supplement core holdings rather than replace them.