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Friday's Bonus Story History Says These are 3 Stocks to Buy for DecemberWritten by Chris Markoch. Published 11/26/2025. 
Key Points - Historical trends show RTX, Unilever, and Southern Company consistently outperform the market in December, offering reliable seasonal upside.
- Each stock trades below analyst price targets, giving investors a mix of value, dividend income, and strong year-end momentum potential.
- With long track records of positive December returns, these three names may outperform the S&P 500’s typical 1.5% gain for the month.
A popular holiday song touts December as "the most wonderful time of the year." This is especially true for investors: over the last 20 years, the S&P 500 has risen in December 75% of the time, with an average gain of 1.5% in those years. One reason is that fund managers often use December to rotate into top-performing stocks and polish their year-end performance numbers. Black Friday Deal: Trade with AI for Just $1
Get 12 months of The Tim Sykes Letter + 30 days of XGPT access. [Claim My $1 Deal] While some investors prefer to buy the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSEARCA: SPY) and call it a year, certain individual stocks have historically delivered December returns above the index average. This article highlights three stocks with a track record of December outperformance. RTX: A High-Yield Dividend Stock With December Upside RTX (NYSE: RTX) is a conglomerate formed from the merger of Raytheon Technologies and United Technologies. The company is a leader in the defense and commercial aerospace sectors. RTX stock is up 49% in 2025, but it has fallen about 3% since delivering its third-quarter earnings report. In that report, the company said it continues to face tariff-related costs that will pressure margins and cash conversion, which was likely the cause of the pullback. RTX still offers a reliable dividend, with an annual payout of $2.72 per share. Historically, RTX has risen in December 22 of the past 27 years, with an average return of 3.99% overall and 5.67% in years it gained. The stock has a current consensus price target of $180.44—a 4.2% premium to today's price—which may lead some investors to expect another strong December. Unilever: A Consumer Staple Stock With Staying Power Consumer staples stocks have lagged as many low- and middle-income consumers navigate sticky inflation and an uncertain labor outlook. Still, Unilever PLC (NYSE: UL) has shown resilience; as of the close on Nov. 24, 2025, UL was up 5.15% year to date. There are several reasons to consider UL this December. It is trading about 22% below the analyst consensus target of $73 and appears attractively valued at roughly 18 times forward earnings. Analysts also forecast about 6.7% earnings growth over the next 12 months. That estimate could rise after the company completes the spin-off of Magnum Ice Cream in early December. UL has moved higher in December in 19 of the past 25 years. The average return across all years is 4.16%, and 4.66% in the 19 years it gained. Southern Company: A Utility Player That Can Recharge a Portfolio Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a utility with a diversified energy mix that includes natural gas, nuclear, coal and growing renewable sources such as solar and wind. In its most recent earnings report, the company noted a 17% year-over-year increase in data center usage, suggesting it is picking up demand tied to AI and related infrastructure growth. SO currently trades about 11% below its consensus price target of $99.03. At about 20 times forward earnings, Southern Company is trading below its historic average. The company is also a dividend aristocrat, having increased its dividend for 25 consecutive years. December has historically been strong for Southern Company: the stock posted gains in 23 of the last 27 years (85%), with an average return of 3.54% overall and 4.47% in up years. Whether you favor dividend income, defensive consumer staples, or a utility with steady cash flows, these three stocks have shown a pattern of December strength. As always, consider your time horizon and risk tolerance, and do your own research before making any investment decisions.
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