STOCK TITAN
MARKET LEADERS
#1 PIII leads with +351% May 2026

PIII (P3 Health Partners Inc.) is the best performing stock in May 2026. Following are HYLN (+194%) and AGL (+192%). Top performing sectors: Communication Services (+157% avg, 1 in top 10), Utilities (+105% avg, 1 in top 10), Consumer Cyclical (+92% avg, 1 in top 10).

Top Stock Gainers May 2026 - Monthly Performance Ranked

Track the top performing stocks of May 2026 ranked by monthly price gain. See which stock gainers delivered the highest gains this month, with market caps over $100 million on Nasdaq and NYSE.
2026

This ranking shows the top performing stocks and biggest stock gainers during May 2026, calculated from the first to the last trading day of the month. It shows which stocks are going up this month, with split-adjusted data used for consistent performance calculations.

Monthly performance rankings can reveal price strength, sustained momentum, sector rotation, and event-driven moves that are not visible in one-day movers lists. The table is informational only and does not recommend any stock to buy, sell, or hold.

May 2026 Stock Market Momentum

This page answers a current-month trend question with data: which NYSE and NASDAQ stocks have shown the strongest price gains so far in May 2026. The ranking is based on observed market performance, not analyst ratings, price targets, or investment recommendations.

Use the list to research momentum, market breadth, sector strength, and catalysts behind large moves. Before acting on any stock, review the company's news, SEC filings, liquidity, volatility, and your own risk constraints.

Looking for a specific Symbol?

Data as of May 26, 2026 at 4:14 AM EDT

Rank
Symbol
Company Name
May Gain
Market Cap
Price
Country
Sector
1
350.51%
2.68 B
$ 13.2
United States
Healthcare
2
193.63%
1.07 B
$ 5.99
United States
Consumer Cyclical
3
192.06%
1.44 B
$ 86.39
United States
Healthcare
4
156.92%
905.67 M
$ 9.84
United States
Communication Services
5
145.85%
127.71 M
$ 5.04
United States
Technology
6
134.46%
1.03 B
$ 4.15
United States
Technology
7
126.58%
135.40 M
$ 0.861
United States
Utilities
8
124.8%
105.79 M
$ 2.81
United States
Technology
9
116.9%
3.12 B
$ 95.48
United States
Technology
10
113.21%
281.65 M
$ 3.39
United States
Technology
11
111.17%
717.97 M
$ 7.94
United States
Utilities
12
102.81%
121.63 M
$ 1.43
United States
Consumer Defensive
13
99.59%
2.52 B
$ 14.59
Canada
Technology
14
96.4%
405.43 M
$ 4.91
United States
Healthcare
15
91.99%
2.01 B
$ 66.64
United States
Financial Services
16
90.13%
3.38 B
$ 69.89
United States
Technology
17
89.29%
384.18 M
$ 2.65
United States
Healthcare
18
89.16%
8.44 B
$ 64.03
United States
Technology
19
88.91%
1.51 B
$ 113.76
United States
Technology
20
87.9%
1.32 B
$ 25.01
United States
Industrials
21
87.26%
3.48 B
$ 17.49
United States
Industrials
22
85.85%
222.73 M
$ 3.94
United States
Technology
23
81.32%
1.17 B
$ 30.19
United States
Technology
24
80.99%
427.43 M
$ 5.14
United States
Technology
25
77.77%
441.63 M
$ 17.83
United States
Technology
26
77.2%
304.27 M
$ 13.68
United States
Technology
27
76.29%
3.96 B
$ 21.49
United States
Utilities
28
73.45%
1.54 B
$ 56.37
United States
Financial Services
29
72.36%
460.31 M
$ 7.67
United States
Technology
30
72.26%
78.59 B
$ 135.76
United States
Industrials
31
72.01%
213.25 M
$ 4.61
United States
Technology
32
70.92%
3.67 B
$ 21.04
Taiwan
Technology
33
70.69%
687.21 M
$ 23.06
United States
Technology
34
70.33%
2.80 B
$ 53.21
United States
Technology
35
70.31%
418.25 M
$ 19.5
China
Industrials
36
70.3%
102.66 M
$ 3.44
Hong Kong
Consumer Cyclical
37
67.82%
2.65 B
$ 44.64
United States
Industrials
38
67.62%
6.93 B
$ 29.25
United States
Technology
39
67.49%
1.03 B
$ 4.07
United States
Financial Services
40
66.22%
4.69 B
$ 89.21
United States
Industrials
41
63.42%
1.67 B
$ 5.54
Canada
Industrials
42
62.68%
330.05 M
$ 9.11
United States
Industrials
43
61.24%
1.15 B
$ 68.06
United States
Technology
44
60.54%
376.01 M
$ 5.33
United States
Healthcare
45
59.88%
5.42 B
$ 60.98
United States
Healthcare
46
59.74%
6.43 B
$ 47.25
United States
Technology
47
59.64%
530.18 M
$ 12.26
Singapore
Technology
48
59.19%
4.92 B
$ 9.44
United Kingdom
Consumer Cyclical
49
58.89%
107.77 M
$ 10.9
United States
Technology
50
58.2%
79.14 B
$ 222.32
United States
Technology
51
57.81%
1.45 B
$ 7.78
United States
Healthcare
52
57.8%
201.25 M
$ 1.72
United States
Consumer Defensive
53
56.89%
2.26 B
$ 8.08
United States
Industrials
54
56.72%
789.71 M
$ 33.68
United States
Technology
55
55.66%
2.90 B
$ 4.81
United States
Technology
56
55.36%
120.38 M
$ 10.58
Switzerland
Technology
57
55.21%
98.12 B
$ 133.93
United States
Technology
58
55%
254.52 M
$ 2.17
China
Financial Services
59
54.11%
16.54 B
$ 158.46
United States
Technology
60
53.64%
1.60 B
$ 25.32
United States
Technology
61
51.83%
344.94 M
$ 9.93
United States
Healthcare
62
51.48%
414.03 M
$ 5.12
United States
Industrials
63
51.41%
52.60 B
$ 306.88
United States
Technology
64
51.26%
936.43 M
$ 9.62
Australia
Healthcare
65
50.97%
8.78 B
$ 26.42
United States
Technology
66
49.5%
291.82 M
$ 10.48
Singapore
Industrials
67
49.46%
180.35 M
$ 2.78
United States
Healthcare
68
49.34%
6.14 B
$ 38.26
United States
Industrials
69
49.33%
41.09 B
$ 105.86
United States
Technology
70
49.3%
316.46 M
$ 38.22
United States
Healthcare
71
49.19%
201.15 M
$ 5.52
South Korea
Technology
72
48.9%
5.55 B
$ 143.69
United States
Technology
73
48.59%
594.27 M
$ 43.73
United States
Technology
74
48.31%
8.96 B
$ 73.99
United States
Technology
75
47.77%
1.57 B
$ 10.61
United States
Industrials
76
47.06%
262.26 M
$ 2.25
United States
Healthcare
77
47.04%
160.70 M
$ 3.72
United States
Technology
78
46.7%
9.21 B
$ 140.83
United States
Technology
79
46.54%
886.99 M
$ 8.47
United States
Healthcare
80
46.45%
7.93 B
$ 49.5
United States
Industrials
81
45.94%
4.64 B
$ 7.91
Canada
Technology
82
45.69%
196.65 M
$ 6.09
United States
Healthcare
83
45.61%
168.87 B
$ 663.46
United States
Technology
84
45.42%
14.60 B
$ 156.78
United States
Technology
85
45.14%
326.13 B
$ 306.51
United Kingdom
Technology
86
44.73%
287.94 M
$ 4.53
United States
Healthcare
87
44.46%
48.53 B
$ 132.47
United States
Technology
88
44.37%
3.77 B
$ 61.95
Israel
Technology
89
44.02%
2.05 B
$ 11.32
United States
Industrials
90
43.9%
211.33 B
$ 260.58
United States
Technology
91
43.82%
11.03 B
$ 134.6
United States
Industrials
92
43.82%
526.20 M
$ 15
United States
Financial Services
93
43.5%
587.09 M
$ 7.39
United States
Financial Services
94
43.48%
10.89 B
$ 29.4
United States
Technology
95
43.38%
2.15 B
$ 57.35
Singapore
Consumer Cyclical
96
41.74%
21.41 B
$ 147.23
United States
Technology
97
41.53%
814.61 M
$ 8.35
United States
Consumer Defensive
98
40.65%
5.07 B
$ 73.35
United States
Technology
99
40.45%
191.75 B
$ 295.19
United States
Technology
100
40%
2.36 B
$ 37.03
United States
Technology
For the most accurate results, consider cross-referencing our data with other sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q Which stock has gained the most in May 2026?
A

PIII (P3 Health Partners Inc.) has the highest monthly gain in this ranking for May 2026, with a gain of 351%. Top performers this month include PIII, HYLN, AGL.

Q What stocks gained the most in May 2026?
A

The biggest gainers in May 2026 were: PIII (+351%), HYLN (+194%), AGL (+192%), EVC (+157%), AMPG (+146%). These monthly rankings show which stocks had the strongest short-term momentum.

Q Does this page recommend the best stocks to buy now?
A

No. This page is an informational ranking of stocks that have already gone up during May 2026. It does not make buy, sell, or hold recommendations and should be used as a research starting point, not financial advice.

Q How can this ranking help explain current stock market trends?
A

The ranking shows where price strength is concentrated during May 2026. Comparing the top gainers by sector, market cap, and recent catalysts can help identify momentum themes and market rotation without implying that any listed stock is a recommendation.

Q Which sectors performed best in May 2026?
A

The top performing sectors in May 2026 included Healthcare, Consumer Cyclical, Communication Services, based on the stocks with highest monthly gains. PIII led the Healthcare 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.

Q Where can I find today's top stock gainers and most active stocks?
A

This page ranks stocks by their full-month performance in May 2026. For today's top stock gainers, real-time stock movers, and the most active stocks right now, visit our Momentum Scanner which tracks live intraday market activity across NYSE and NASDAQ.

Understanding Monthly Stock Performance

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

  • Momentum Research: Stocks showing strong monthly performance can help identify where market attention and price strength are concentrated.
  • Sector Rotation: Monthly rankings can reveal which sectors are gaining favor with investors and where market leadership is shifting.
  • 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. The reason for the move matters as much as the percentage gain.
  • Watch for Reversals: Extreme monthly gains sometimes precede corrections, so treat the ranking as a research starting point rather than a buy list.

Evaluate Your Positions

Researching one of this month's top movers? Use our Stock Return Calculator to review historical performance, or the Position Size Calculator to model position sizing and risk before making your own decision.