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6 MONTHS UPDATE
Zacks Investment Research's November picks are up 78% after 6 months, driven by one massive winner
Source article by Zacks Equity Research, Zacks Investment Research
Updated May 20, 2026
6 Months Later — May 20, 2026
How are Zacks Investment Research's November 2025 stock picks performing after 6 months?
Zacks Investment Research's November picks have returned 78.3% on average after six months, crushing the S&P 500's 13.6% gain over the same stretch.
One stock is doing nearly all the heavy lifting. Micron Technology (MU) surged 263.5% since the recommendations went live, while the other two picks lagged well behind both the portfolio average and the broader market. Only that single outperformer managed to beat the S&P 500.
The result is a portfolio whose headline number looks strong but whose breadth tells a different story. Strip out the top performer and the remaining picks would trail the index by a wide margin, underscoring how concentrated this six-month gain really is.
3 Months Later — Feb 19, 2026
How are Zacks Investment Research's November 2025 growth stock picks performing?
One breakout stock is carrying most of the gain here. Zacks Investment Research's three growth picks from late November are up an average of 20.4% after three months — well ahead of the S&P 500's 4.9% return over the same stretch. That 15.5-point lead looks strong on the surface, but the portfolio's performance is heavily concentrated in a single name.
Micron Technology (MU) delivered a 107.3% return, more than doubling in value. The other two picks posted losses, which means only one of the three is beating the market at this checkpoint. Strip out MU, and the average return falls sharply.
Zacks publishes regular "best stocks to buy" lists targeting growth opportunities. This update reflects the firm's November 21st edition, tracked by FinIQ from publication through the three-month mark. The headline number is real, but the underlying portfolio shows uneven results — strength in semiconductors offset by weakness elsewhere.
3 Days Later — Nov 24, 2025
How are Zacks Investment Research's November 21st growth stock picks performing?
All three stocks in Zacks Investment Research's November 21st growth list are outperforming the S&P 500 after three days. The portfolio is up 15.7% on average, compared to a 2.5% gain for the broader index over the same period.
SKIL is the strongest performer so far, gaining 25.4% since the publication date. The other two picks are also in positive territory, though trailing SKIL's return.
Three days is an extremely short tracking window. These numbers reflect immediate market movements following the publication, not a meaningful test of long-term stock-picking skill. Early gains can reverse quickly.
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