CNBC's analyst picks are up 0.5% after 3 days, edging the S&P 500 by half a point

3 Days Later — Aug 12, 2026

How are CNBC's top analyst picks performing after 3 days?

CNBC's three analyst picks from August 9th are up an average of 0.5% after three days, marginally ahead of the S&P 500's 0.1% decline over the same span. One of the three stocks is currently outperforming the benchmark.

Lam Research (LRCX) is the clear standout, posting a 4.7% gain since the article's publication. The other two picks are lagging, bringing the average return down to 0.5%.

It's still very early—three trading days offer limited signal. Analyst picks typically need weeks or months to show whether the thesis holds. For now, CNBC's selections are narrowly ahead, driven almost entirely by one strong performer.