Our AI Picked These Stocks in May - They're Up an Average of 99% Since Then
By AltIndex Research · 5 min read · October 15, 7:33 pm
Back in May, our system identified 48 stocks with an AI Score above 65, signaling strong buy potential. The AI Score blends alternative data - such as web traffic, app downloads, employee sentiment, job postings, and social media growth - with traditional financial metrics to detect companies showing healthy business momentum.
Fast forward five months, and the results speak for themselves: these 48 stocks have risen an average of 99%, far outperforming the broader market. Even more telling, 84% of them gained in price, while only 16% experienced declines. For long-term investors and data-driven traders alike, this shows the strength of combining alternative data with fundamental analysis.
The Top Performers
Among the standouts, several stocks delivered staggering returns:
- Iren Limited (IREN) – AI Score 68 in May
Iren, a sustainable infrastructure and clean energy company, was identified early by our AI as showing strong operational growth and rising digital signals. Since then, the stock has skyrocketed 1,038%, fueled by increased attention from retail investors and rising demand in the energy transition sector. - Horizon Aircraft (HOVR) – AI Score 71 in May
Horizon Aircraft, an innovator in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) technology, had one of the highest AI Scores in May, signaling optimism around its technological roadmap. Over the past five months, its stock price has surged 666%, driven by growing investor excitement in advanced air mobility and strategic partnerships. - D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) – AI Score 66 in May
D-Wave has been a pioneer in commercial quantum computing, and alternative data around web traffic and social media discussions showed rising interest even before the rally began. Since May, the stock is up 523%, as the AI sector continues to capture investor enthusiasm. - Nebius (NBIS) – AI Score 66 in May
Nebius, a cloud infrastructure and AI platform, demonstrated early signs of business acceleration through increased hiring and web activity. The result? A 463% price increase since May. - CoreWeave (CRWV) – AI Score 66 in May
CoreWeave, another AI infrastructure play, showed strong job posting and digital growth signals. The stock has gained 224% in just five months, reflecting the ongoing AI hardware boom.
Even more established names like Quanta Services (PWR) and Nova (NVMI) - both holding an AI Score of 77, the highest in May - have delivered +47.5% and +60.07% gains respectively, reinforcing the reliability of the score across industries.
Where We Got It Wrong
Of course, no model is perfect. Two large-cap names that appeared in May’s top list - Atlassian (TEAM) and Novo Nordisk (NVO) - have seen double-digit declines since then.
- Atlassian is down 31%, affected by slower software spending and competitive headwinds in enterprise collaboration tools.
- Novo Nordisk is down 13%, despite strong fundamentals, as weight-loss drug hype shifted toward newer entrants.
Still, when 84% of the AI’s top picks are up, the trend is clear: alternative data can be a leading indicator of future performance, and combining it with financial health metrics creates a remarkably accurate signal.
Why Monitoring Top AI Stocks Matters
The biggest advantage of our model is the vast amount of data it analyzes. Besides fundamental data and technical analysis, alternative data is often called a leading indication and often reveals subtle shifts in a company’s business long before earnings reports or analyst upgrades. For example:
- Rising web traffic can signal growing customer interest.
- Increasing job postings may point to business expansion.
- Positive employee sentiment can suggest internal confidence.
- Boosts in social media mentions often correlate with retail investor momentum.
By tracking and weighing these trends daily, the AI Score highlights companies showing early, authentic business strength. Investors who act on these signals gain an informational edge—seeing the buildup of momentum before it becomes visible to the wider market.
The Bottom Line
A five-month average return of +99% across 48 stocks isn’t just luck - it’s validation. AltIndex’s AI Score continues to demonstrate that data-driven investing, powered by alternative data and fundamental analysis, can uncover opportunities earlier and with greater precision than traditional research alone.
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Complete List of Top AI Stocks from May
The table below shows all 48 stocks that had an AI Score above 65 in May 2025, along with their respective 5-month price changes.
Disclaimer: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The information provided is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial or investment advice. All investments involve risk, and you should conduct your own research or consult a qualified professional before making any investment decisions.
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