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Zacks' October growth stock picks are up 31% after 6 months, beating the S&P 500 by 27 points
Source article by Zacks Equity Research, Zacks Investment Research
Updated April 27, 2026
6 Months Later — Apr 27, 2026
How are Zacks Investment Research's October 2024 growth stock picks performing?
All three growth stocks recommended by Zacks Investment Research on October 29th have outperformed the S&P 500 through the six-month mark. The average return across the picks stands at +31.3%, compared to the broader market's +4.1% gain over the same period.
Lam Research (LRCX) led the group with a +66.7% return, driving much of the portfolio's outperformance. The remaining two picks also posted positive returns above the index's baseline.
Zacks published this trio as part of its regular coverage identifying companies with strong earnings growth potential. The 27-percentage-point spread over the S&P 500 reflects sustained relative strength across all three names through late April.
3 Months Later — Jan 27, 2026
How are Zacks Investment Research's October 2025 growth stock picks performing?
All three stocks Zacks Investment Research recommended in late October have outperformed the market through the first quarter. The group is up an average of 39.5% versus the S&P 500's 1.2% gain over the same stretch.
Lam Research (LRCX) leads the trio with a 53.2% return. The semiconductor equipment maker is driving roughly a third of the portfolio's total gain.
Zacks published the picks on October 29, 2025, under the headline "Best Growth Stocks to Buy for Oct. 29th." Three months in, the call is working — each name sits ahead of the benchmark, and the spread between the average pick and the index now exceeds 38 percentage points.
3 Days Later — Oct 31, 2025
How are Zacks Investment Research's October 29th growth stock picks performing?
All three growth stocks from Zacks Investment Research's October 29th picks are outperforming the S&P 500 after three trading days. The average return sits at +3.5%, while the S&P 500 declined 0.7% over the same period — a 4.2-point spread in favor of the picks.
Fox Corporation (FOX) is leading the group with a +7.1% gain since publication. The other two picks are also positive, though their individual returns are smaller. Every pick in this set is currently ahead of the broader market.
This is a three-day snapshot, and early momentum can shift quickly. The tracking period is too short to draw conclusions about long-term accuracy, but the initial numbers favor Zacks' selections. FinIQ continues monitoring these picks against the market as the timeline extends.
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