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#1 TLYS leads with +193% March 2026

TLYS (Tilly's, Inc.) is the best performing stock in March 2026. Following are SOC (+92%) and CURV (+73%). Top performing sectors: Consumer Cyclical (+60% avg, 2 in top 10), Industrials (+30% avg, 2 in top 10), Consumer Defensive (+29% avg, 1 in top 10).

Top Stock Gainers March 2026 - Monthly Performance Ranked

Discover the best stocks of March 2026 ranked by monthly performance. Find out which public companies delivered the highest returns this month, with market caps over $100 million on Nasdaq and NYSE.
2026

This ranking shows the best performing stocks during March 2026, calculated from the first to the last trading day of the month. Using split-adjusted data ensures accurate performance calculations.

Monthly performance rankings help identify short-term momentum and sector rotation patterns that may not be visible in longer timeframes. These rapid movers often present opportunities for traders and momentum investors.

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Data as of April 4, 2026 at 9:54 PM EDT

Rank
Symbol
Company Name
Mar Gain
Market Cap
Price
Country
Sector
1
193.48%
127.99 M
$ 4.2
United States
Consumer Cyclical
2
92.09%
2.26 B
$ 15.37
United States
Energy
3
72.82%
180.75 M
$ 1.82
United States
Consumer Cyclical
4
63.22%
2.13 B
$ 15.72
United States
Industrials
5
61.16%
2.17 B
$ 15.22
Luxembourg
Consumer Defensive
6
55.25%
990.03 M
$ 43.73
Australia
Energy
7
47.29%
9.36 B
$ 90.01
United States
Technology
8
45.47%
2.19 B
$ 16
United States
Industrials
9
45.45%
7.92 B
$ 12.43
South Africa
Basic Materials
10
39.18%
25.64 B
$ 79.6
United Kingdom
Basic Materials
11
37.94%
533.05 M
$ 15.91
United States
Industrials
12
36.11%
29.79 B
$ 41.4
United States
Basic Materials
13
35.94%
3.21 B
$ 64.89
United States
Energy
14
34.98%
3.18 B
$ 31.65
United States
Energy
15
32.97%
680.42 M
$ 25.32
United States
Basic Materials
16
32.25%
7.17 B
$ 64.06
United States
Basic Materials
17
32.21%
1.46 B
$ 9.18
United States
Basic Materials
18
31.73%
1.52 B
$ 12.15
United States
Energy
19
31.59%
104.05 B
$ 41.75
Norway
Energy
20
30.75%
18.62 B
$ 45.22
Argentina
Energy
21
30.02%
331.85 M
$ 6.51
United States
Consumer Cyclical
22
28.9%
7.30 B
$ 30.62
United States
Energy
23
28.37%
1.10 B
$ 11.25
United States
Industrials
24
28.15%
7.60 B
$ 71.62
Mexico
Energy
25
27.97%
1.11 B
$ 29.34
United States
Industrials
26
27.75%
15.93 B
$ 6.3
China
Consumer Cyclical
27
27.11%
1.50 B
$ 45.41
United States
Basic Materials
28
25.97%
4.36 B
$ 19.14
United States
Healthcare
29
25.38%
1.24 B
$ 17.09
United States
Energy
30
24.92%
2.00 B
$ 39.05
United States
Communication Services
31
24.79%
1.07 B
$ 14.91
United States
Basic Materials
32
24.49%
19.97 B
$ 129.97
United States
Basic Materials
33
24.27%
2.69 B
$ 209.31
United States
Basic Materials
34
23.26%
279.61 M
$ 23.32
United States
Consumer Defensive
35
23.1%
1.97 B
$ 38.43
United States
Communication Services
36
22.87%
32.48 B
$ 15.14
Colombia
Energy
37
22.55%
9.31 B
$ 502.41
United States
Consumer Cyclical
38
22.46%
3.23 B
$ 21.55
United States
Basic Materials
39
22.29%
8.02 B
$ 575.16
United States
Industrials
40
22.17%
2.66 B
$ 15.65
United States
Energy
41
21.69%
652.66 M
$ 6.26
United States
Energy
42
21.3%
2.04 B
$ 13.38
Canada
Energy
43
20.92%
5.33 B
$ 45.39
United States
Energy
44
20.82%
356.78 M
$ 6.34
Luxembourg
Basic Materials
45
20.39%
5.31 B
$ 104.25
United States
Energy
46
20.17%
780.42 M
$ 32.05
United States
Technology
47
19.9%
62.45 B
$ 62.97
United States
Energy
48
19.8%
132.50 B
$ 20.56
Brazil
Energy
49
19.62%
1.33 B
$ 126
United States
Basic Materials
50
19.58%
2.22 B
$ 17.75
United States
Basic Materials
51
19.53%
84.19 B
$ 57.1
Italy
Energy
52
19.08%
123.06 B
$ 47.12
United Kingdom
Energy
53
18.69%
1.04 B
$ 7.1
United States
Communication Services
54
18.51%
587.22 M
$ 43.8
United States
Basic Materials
55
18.47%
5.89 B
$ 41.08
United States
Energy
56
18%
1.53 B
$ 6.9
United States
Energy
57
17.69%
4.70 B
$ 61.47
United States
Financial Services
58
17.36%
172.12 M
$ 1.69
Taiwan
Technology
59
17%
3.25 B
$ 28.57
United States
Basic Materials
60
16.74%
7.82 B
$ 62.9
United States
Energy
61
16.68%
405.42 M
$ 14.71
United States
Technology
62
16.68%
2.73 B
$ 44.84
United States
Consumer Defensive
63
16.45%
5.47 B
$ 35.32
Argentina
Energy
64
16.43%
1.14 B
$ 30.81
United States
Industrials
65
16.41%
1.72 B
$ 23.99
United States
Technology
66
16.4%
5.19 B
$ 4.35
Colombia
Financial Services
67
16.38%
71.25 B
$ 241.73
United States
Energy
68
16.27%
9.93 B
$ 22.75
United States
Technology
69
15.95%
50.11 B
$ 26.56
Canada
Energy
70
15.94%
11.14 B
$ 60.72
United States
Energy
71
15.83%
1.73 B
$ 2.92
United States
Energy
72
15.8%
3.27 B
$ 4.25
Canada
Energy
73
15.79%
715.72 M
$ 10.62
United States
Basic Materials
74
14.97%
72.99 B
$ 244.09
United States
Energy
75
14.82%
5.01 B
$ 94.89
United States
Basic Materials
76
14.6%
5.20 B
$ 55.8
United States
Energy
77
14.48%
3.46 B
$ 25.05
United States
Financial Services
78
14.46%
732.89 M
$ 6.37
United States
Basic Materials
79
14.46%
1.70 B
$ 13.94
United States
Energy
80
14.46%
12.48 B
$ 40.45
United States
Energy
81
14.42%
753.29 M
$ 5.73
United States
Energy
82
14.42%
78.47 B
$ 65.9
Canada
Energy
83
14.11%
10.26 B
$ 64.65
United States
Consumer Defensive
84
13.99%
60.52 B
$ 281.16
United States
Energy
85
13.99%
74.51 B
$ 211.69
United States
Technology
86
13.8%
16.77 B
$ 59.18
United States
Energy
87
13.79%
2.46 B
$ 20.86
United States
Consumer Cyclical
88
13.73%
70.62 B
$ 176.21
United States
Energy
89
13.67%
468.65 M
$ 3.15
United States
Energy
90
13.6%
1.49 B
$ 13.04
United States
Basic Materials
91
13.46%
17.95 B
$ 21.18
United States
Energy
92
12.93%
3.53 B
$ 26.05
United States
Financial Services
93
12.84%
2.98 B
$ 13.41
Cayman Islands
Financial Services
94
12.77%
4.89 B
$ 89.25
Argentina
Industrials
95
12.53%
6.01 B
$ 67.72
United States
Energy
96
12.41%
4.41 B
$ 13.44
United States
Energy
97
12.37%
76.53 B
$ 142.64
United States
Energy
98
12.36%
700.76 M
$ 4.05
Cayman Islands
Technology
99
12.25%
106.10 M
$ 7.77
United States
Industrials
100
12.22%
198.16 B
$ 92.39
France
Energy
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q What is the best stock of March 2026?
A

TLYS (Tilly's, Inc.) was the best performing stock in March 2026 with a gain of 193%. Top performers this month include TLYS, SOC, CURV.

Q What stocks gained the most in March 2026?
A

The biggest gainers in March 2026 were: TLYS (+193%), SOC (+92%), CURV (+73%), BW (+63%), AGRO (+61%). These monthly rankings show which stocks had the strongest short-term momentum.

Q Which sectors performed best in March 2026?
A

The top performing sectors in March 2026 included Consumer Cyclical, Energy, Industrials, based on the stocks with highest monthly gains. TLYS led the Consumer Cyclical sector.

Q How is monthly stock performance calculated?
A

Monthly stock performance is calculated by comparing the closing price on the last trading day of the month to the opening price on the first trading day. Split-adjusted prices ensure accuracy.

Understanding Monthly Stock Performance

Monthly performance rankings reveal short-term momentum patterns and help identify stocks experiencing rapid price movements:

  • Momentum Trading: Stocks showing strong monthly performance often continue their trend into subsequent months, making this data valuable for momentum-based strategies.
  • Sector Rotation: Monthly rankings can reveal which sectors are gaining favor with investors, signaling potential rotation opportunities.
  • Event-Driven Moves: Earnings releases, product launches, and regulatory approvals often create significant monthly price movements.

Using Monthly Data Effectively

  • Combine Timeframes: Compare monthly gainers with 52-week and YTD performance to identify stocks with both short and long-term momentum.
  • Research the Catalyst: Investigate why top monthly performers moved significantly - understanding the cause helps assess sustainability.
  • Watch for Reversals: Extreme monthly gains sometimes precede corrections, so consider risk management when chasing recent performers.

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