Overview

InvestingPro has launched an updated list of AI‑selected stocks for August 2026, continuing a track record that began with the AI model’s official launch in November 2023.

Performance Since Launch

The AI‑driven strategy has delivered a total return of 184.67% for members, which is 107.52% higher than the S&P 500 over the same period. These figures are based on real‑world price movements recorded from the launch date.

July Highlights

During July, the AI model issued timely calls that produced more than a dozen stocks with gains exceeding 20%. Notable single‑month performances included:

  • Everforth (NYSE:EFOR) +62.07%
  • PBF Energy (NYSE:PBF) +50.46%
  • Bausch Health (NYSE:BHC) +44.44%
  • Dorian LPG Ltd (NYSE:LPG) +37.97%
  • Tenet Healthcare (NYSE:THC) +33.25%
  • Kosmos Energy (NYSE:KOS) +32.51%

Longer‑Term Winners

Several stocks that were first selected earlier continue to generate strong upside, with cumulative returns since selection as follows:

  • Delek US Energy (NYSE:DK) +80.28%
  • Consensus Cloud Solutions (NASDAQGS:CCSI) +70.41%
  • Nucor (NYSE:NUE) +61.60%
  • Haemonetics (NYSE:HAE) +56.84%
  • Molina Healthcare (NYSE:MOH) +44.03%

Subscription Offer

InvestingPro is offering new members a limited‑time discount of up to 55% off the lowest 2026 price, positioning them to access the August AI‑picked list immediately.

AI Model Methodology

At the start of each month the AI refreshes its strategy with up to 20 stock picks. Selections are derived from more than 150 established financial models applied to over 15 years of global financial data. The model evaluates medium‑term growth potential, assigns equal weighting to each pick for performance tracking, and provides a rationale for every inclusion or removal.

Fortrea Holdings Case Study

Fortrea Holdings (NASDAQ:FTRE) illustrates the AI’s ability to capture early‑stage turnarounds. Flagged in October 2025 at $9.52, the stock posted:

  • 84.14% price return over three months and 26.76% over six months.
  • Q2 2025 earnings beat expectations with EPS $0.19 versus a $0.08 forecast and revenue $710.3 million, triggering a 20.27% price surge.
  • Operational improvements under new CEO Anshul Thakral, including $30 million net savings and 80 basis points margin expansion, leading management to raise full‑year guidance.
  • Shares trading at 38.21% of their 52‑week high, prompting analyst upgrades to $14 (Baird) and $9.50 (Jefferies).

By February 2026, the AI‑driven position generated a locked‑in profit of 76.6%.

Recent Volatility Alert

The AI flagged emerging concerns for Fortrea:

  • A recent monthly decline of ‑2.55% after a six‑month return of 207.88%.
  • Deteriorating fundamentals with negative operating income of ‑$67.4 million and a ‑31.69% return on assets.
  • Q3 earnings miss: EPS $0.12 versus the expected $0.48.

The model exited the position at $16.81, reallocating capital to higher‑conviction opportunities.

Subscription Call‑to‑Action

InvestingPro members can access the full August AI‑picked list via the provided links, while non‑members are encouraged to subscribe through the app or web portals to benefit from the discounted rate.

Disclaimers

  • Subscription prices are accurate at the time of publication and may vary by region.
  • Past performance does not guarantee future results.