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Top Stock Gainers January 2020 - Monthly Performance Ranked

The top US-listed stocks of January 2020 by monthly gain, on split-adjusted closes. Ranks 2,785 companies above $100M on NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American.
2020

January 2020 ranking, complete through January 31, 2020

33 stocks are withheld from this ranking because their price history is under review.

The gain covers the period; price, market cap, sector and country show each company as it is today.

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Rank
Symbol
Company Name
Jan Gain
Market Cap (today)
Price (today)
Country
Sector
1
+665.79%
$381.09M
$18.17
United States
Consumer Cyclical
2
+244.49%
$2.75B
$24.29
United States
Healthcare
3
+119.18%
$1.65B
$9.78
United States
Healthcare
4
+85.71%
$831.06M
$3.03
United States
Financial Services
5
+83.52%
$5.53B
$79.41
United States
Technology
6
+74.42%
$267.50M
$3.52
United States
Basic Materials
7
+74.36%
$227.52M
$3.85
United States
Healthcare
8
+69.71%
$1.47B
$8.94
United States
Healthcare
9
+68.57%
$263.51M
$2.36
United States
Healthcare
10
+59.60%
$8.26B
$7.79
United States
Healthcare
11
+58.18%
$1.47B
$9.62
United States
Industrials
12
+57.60%
$248.06M
$6.79
Canada
Healthcare
13
+57.25%
$366.86M
$14.13
United States
Consumer Cyclical
14
+56.52%
$303.76M
$10.04
United States
Healthcare
15
+56.00%
$424.44M
$3.01
United States
Healthcare
16
+52.74%
$1.46B
$96.09
United States
Financial Services
17
+51.20%
$1.43T
$362.86
United States
Consumer Cyclical
18
+48.18%
$1.68B
$58.02
United States
Healthcare
19
+45.98%
$253.95M
$14.77
United States
Consumer Defensive
20
+45.97%
$559.25M
$3.23
Israel
Healthcare
21
+45.46%
$466.92M
$3.08
United States
Industrials
22
+42.86%
$2.41B
$13.79
Taiwan
Technology
23
+41.35%
$623.98M
$6.89
United States
Healthcare
24
+41.31%
$3.98B
$24.92
United States
Healthcare
25
+40.18%
$38.76B
$17.60
United States
Utilities
26
+39.12%
$131.35M
$1.05
Canada
Healthcare
27
+38.85%
$194.08M
$13.18
United States
Healthcare
28
+37.70%
$400.60M
$1.68
China
Consumer Defensive
29
+36.05%
$12.99B
$26.17
United States
Consumer Cyclical
30
+32.80%
$2.56B
$17.96
United States
Healthcare
31
+32.42%
$3.92B
$19.45
United States
Consumer Cyclical
32
+32.42%
$6.92B
$89.71
United States
Energy
33
+32.05%
$6.14B
$68.62
United States
Healthcare
34
+31.91%
$5.25B
$41.03
United States
Healthcare
35
+31.65%
$186.53M
$4.78
United States
Technology
36
+31.63%
$111.03M
$11.25
United States
Consumer Cyclical
37
+31.61%
$2.74B
$38.30
United States
Technology
38
+31.46%
$6.17B
$79.03
United Kingdom
Healthcare
39
+31.26%
$4.37B
$34.87
Canada
Basic Materials
40
+30.81%
$274.00M
$1.43
United States
Technology
41
+30.25%
$279.18M
$2.33
United States
Healthcare
42
+30.03%
$4.76B
$47.82
United States
Technology
43
+30.01%
$8.31B
$54.27
United States
Healthcare
44
+29.85%
$288.62M
$1.18
United States
Financial Services
45
+29.03%
$376.70M
$3.30
United States
Healthcare
46
+28.82%
$765.88M
$13.44
United States
Financial Services
47
+28.57%
$328.73M
$6.64
Canada
Industrials
48
+28.13%
$218.74M
$7.75
United States
Healthcare
49
+27.23%
$490.12M
$5.25
United States
Technology
50
+26.29%
$1.55B
$22.32
United States
Healthcare
51
+26.10%
$282.37M
$11.40
United States
Technology
52
+26.00%
$135.96M
$3.27
United States
Energy
53
+25.92%
$3.21B
$113.80
United States
Technology
54
+25.91%
$84.61B
$235.62
United States
Technology
55
+25.48%
$8.48B
$65.12
United States
Healthcare
56
+25.31%
$478.93M
$24.77
Jersey
Basic Materials
57
+25.24%
$4.24B
$128.52
United States
Healthcare
58
+25.17%
$530.01M
$3.19
United States
Technology
59
+24.81%
$837.47M
$18.56
United States
Technology
60
+24.51%
$131.49M
$33.26
United States
Healthcare
61
+24.39%
$365.69M
$6.29
United States
Healthcare
62
+24.05%
$607.13M
$10.02
United States
Technology
63
+23.95%
$316.53M
$34.45
United States
Healthcare
64
+23.86%
$283.87M
$7.25
China
Technology
65
+23.82%
$1.20B
$1.98
United States
Financial Services
66
+23.68%
$720.55M
$16.77
Israel
Industrials
67
+23.57%
$2.76B
$53.01
United States
Healthcare
68
+23.56%
$195.45B
$191.95
United States
Technology
69
+23.37%
$723.62M
$2.40
Canada
Industrials
70
+23.36%
$794.31M
$6.91
Mexico
Industrials
71
+23.30%
$825.82M
$11.20
United States
Technology
72
+22.96%
$3.59B
$44.93
United States
Healthcare
73
+22.48%
$2.20B
$17.00
Australia
Healthcare
74
+22.46%
$189.63M
$5.10
United States
Healthcare
75
+22.22%
$446.04M
$5.32
United States
Healthcare
76
+22.16%
$1.16B
$6.39
United States
Healthcare
77
+22.02%
$34.65B
$430.83
United States
Technology
78
+21.90%
$2.55B
$25.83
United States
Healthcare
79
+21.55%
$1.56B
$56.71
United States
Real Estate
80
+21.52%
$796.63M
$19.59
United States
Communication Services
81
+21.43%
$5.06B
$165.54
United States
Technology
82
+21.43%
$130.12M
$14.51
Canada
Healthcare
83
+21.29%
$5.28B
$69.80
Netherlands
Healthcare
84
+21.08%
$422.53M
$5.47
United States
Healthcare
85
+20.94%
$1.91B
$6.72
China
Technology
86
+20.83%
$457.22M
$4.19
Canada
Basic Materials
87
+20.75%
$751.09M
$5.63
United States
Healthcare
88
+20.54%
$34.60B
$225.30
United States
Technology
89
+20.28%
$14.31B
$49.30
United States
Technology
90
+20.20%
$106.66M
$2.51
United States
Healthcare
91
+20.19%
$112.32M
$2.16
United States
Real Estate
92
+20.14%
$1.51B
$22.56
United States
Industrials
93
+20.06%
$2.19B
$9.16
United States
Technology
94
+19.81%
$200.76M
$10.38
United States
Healthcare
95
+19.64%
$2.92B
$26.01
China
Healthcare
96
+19.63%
$43.49B
$171.81
Australia
Technology
97
+19.44%
$760.22M
$5.14
United States
Real Estate
98
+19.44%
$3.17B
$2.27
United States
Industrials
99
+19.14%
$9.13B
$145.59
United States
Healthcare
100
+19.13%
$20.96B
$87.02
United States
Consumer Cyclical
Top gain on this page +665.79% NEGG
Rows on this page 100 ranks 1–100
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Period January 2020 closed

Best performing large-cap stocks in January 2020

TSLA Tesla, Inc. +51.20% $1.43T
PCG PG&E Corporation +40.18% $38.76B
DKNG DraftKings Inc. +36.05% $12.99B
DDOG Datadog, Inc. +25.91% $84.61B
CRWD CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. +23.56% $195.45B

January 2020 Stock Market Momentum

This page answers a current-month trend question with data: which US-listed stocks have shown the strongest price gains so far in January 2020. 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?
#1 NEGG leads with +666% January 2020

Among the 2,785 NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American stocks currently eligible for this ranking, NEGG (Newegg Commerce Inc) has the highest gain in January 2020 with +666%. Following are VRDN (+244%) and VIR (+119%). Top performing sectors: Consumer Cyclical (+128% avg, 1 in top 10), Financial Services (+44% avg, 1 in top 10), Consumer Defensive (+42% avg).

MARKET LEADERS

This ranking shows the top performing stocks and biggest stock gainers during January 2020, 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.

Gains are computed on split-adjusted closes, so a split inside the month does not read as a move. This ranking is informational and is not investment advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q Which stock has gained the most in January 2020?
A

NEGG (Newegg Commerce Inc) has the highest monthly gain in this ranking for January 2020, with a gain of 666%. Top performers this month include NEGG, VRDN, VIR.

Q What stocks gained the most in January 2020?
A

The biggest gainers in January 2020 were: NEGG (+666%), VRDN (+244%), VIR (+119%), HIVE (+86%), ACMR (+84%). 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 January 2020. 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 January 2020. 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 companies does this ranking include?
A

2,785 companies with a market capitalization above $100 million traded on NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American, each with at least one trading day inside January 2020. One close inside the month is enough to qualify, so a company that listed during the month is ranked on the part of it that it traded.

Q Which sectors performed best in January 2020?
A

The top performing sectors in January 2020 included Consumer Cyclical, Healthcare, Financial Services, based on the stocks with highest monthly gains. NEGG 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.

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 January 2020. 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 activity across US-listed symbols.

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.

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