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Forbes' August 2025 growth stock picks trail the S&P 500 by 6 points after one year
Source article by Catherine Brock, Forbes
Updated July 31, 2026
1 Year Later — Jul 31, 2026
How did Forbes' best growth stocks for August 2025 perform after one year?
Forbes' six growth stock picks from August 2025 returned 14.3% over the past year, underperforming the S&P 500's 20.2% gain by roughly 6 percentage points. Only two of the six recommendations beat the market during that span.
One standout drove much of the portfolio's return: HWM surged 53.2%, more than doubling the benchmark's performance. The remaining five picks delivered mixed results, with four trailing the index enough to pull the overall average below market.
The picks appeared in a Forbes article by Catherine Brock titled "6 Best Growth Stocks To Buy For August 2025." At the one-year mark, the portfolio captured about 70% of the market's total return, with half the picks lagging and one significant winner offsetting weaker performers.
6 Months Later — Jan 29, 2026
How are Forbes' best growth stocks for August 2025 performing?
Forbes' six growth stock picks from August 2025 have returned an average of 1.5% over six months, underperforming the S&P 500's 11.6% gain by 10.1 percentage points. Only two of the six picks are beating the market.
HWM leads the list with a 13.4% gain, the sole pick delivering double-digit returns. The other five picks are dragging down the overall average, leaving the group well behind the broader index.
Catherine Brock authored the original Forbes article. At the halfway mark, these picks are struggling to justify their "best growth stocks" label against a steadily rising market.
3 Months Later — Oct 31, 2025
How are Forbes' August 2025 growth stock picks performing?
Forbes' six growth stocks recommended in August 2025 have returned an average of 5.4% over three months, lagging the S&P 500's 9.7% gain by 4.3 percentage points.
NVDA stands out with a 16.6% return, driving much of the portfolio's gains. Three of the six picks are beating the market, while the remaining three trail behind.
The article, titled "6 Best Growth Stocks To Buy For August 2025" and published August 2nd, featured Catherine Brock's selections. At this milestone, the set underperforms the benchmark despite one strong outlier.
3 Days Later — Aug 5, 2025
How are Forbes' August 2025 growth stock picks performing?
Forbes' six growth stock picks for August are up 0.1% on average after three days, trailing the S&P 500's 1.0% gain over the same period.
Two of the six picks are currently outperforming the broader market. NVDA leads with a 2.6% gain, while the remaining four picks are either flat or in negative territory relative to the index.
Three days represents an extremely short tracking window. Early movements often reflect general market noise rather than the fundamental growth thesis Catherine Brock outlined in the original Forbes piece. Returns at this stage carry limited signal about longer-term performance.
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