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#1 HSDT leads with +1,460% May 2020

HSDT (Solana Company) is the best performing stock in May 2020. Following are LRMR (+1,457%) and SLGL (+865%). Top performing sectors: Financial Services (+283% avg, 1 in top 10), Healthcare (+158% avg, 6 in top 10), Energy (+115% avg, 2 in top 10).

Top Stock Gainers May 2020 - Monthly Performance Ranked

Track the top performing stocks of May 2020 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.
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This ranking shows the top performing stocks and biggest stock gainers during May 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.

May 2020 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 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.

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Data as of May 3, 2026 at 4:41 PM EDT

Rank
Symbol
Company Name
May Gain
Market Cap
Price
Country
Sector
1
1460%
116.67 M
$ 2.12
United States
Financial Services
2
1456.96%
409.30 M
$ 3.94
United States
Healthcare
3
865%
245.37 M
$ 75.61
Israel
Healthcare
4
392.61%
122.65 M
$ 1.26
United States
Energy
5
256.94%
3.75 B
$ 62.58
United States
Healthcare
6
237.24%
405.95 M
$ 1.93
United States
Technology
7
213.51%
548.08 M
$ 2.82
United States
Healthcare
8
201.33%
1.83 B
$ 2.14
China
Healthcare
9
188.02%
198.94 M
$ 3.13
United States
Healthcare
10
169.53%
1.61 B
$ 100.97
Bermuda
Energy
11
165.67%
1.32 B
$ 8.04
United States
Healthcare
12
165%
510.48 M
$ 7.39
United States
Technology
13
157.35%
492.91 M
$ 7.76
United States
Consumer Cyclical
14
149.7%
6.33 B
$ 98.37
United States
Healthcare
15
138.05%
624.69 M
$ 2.35
Canada
Basic Materials
16
134.4%
170.51 M
$ 1.34
United Kingdom
Healthcare
17
131.21%
1.91 B
$ 14.07
United States
Industrials
18
129.34%
329.41 M
$ 12.78
United States
Healthcare
19
128.47%
1.15 B
$ 2.05
Canada
Basic Materials
20
126.48%
292.92 M
$ 5.32
United States
Healthcare
21
124.21%
679.19 M
$ 6.82
Hong Kong
Technology
22
115.38%
8.66 B
$ 76.98
United States
Financial Services
23
114.78%
116.91 M
$ 1.71
United States
Healthcare
24
113.85%
199.18 M
$ 17.38
United States
Financial Services
25
111.13%
2.31 B
$ 17.27
United States
Consumer Cyclical
26
110.22%
1.08 B
$ 6.28
United States
Healthcare
27
109.38%
419.70 M
$ 5.43
United States
Basic Materials
28
108.42%
765.50 M
$ 4.3
United States
Technology
29
107.71%
244.89 M
$ 26.61
United States
Basic Materials
30
102.8%
850.78 M
$ 4.32
United States
Healthcare
31
100.37%
4.39 B
$ 28.07
United States
Technology
32
100%
7.01 B
$ 18.5
United States
Financial Services
33
98.44%
293.84 M
$ 3.69
United States
Healthcare
34
98.04%
216.04 M
$ 0.6607
United States
Technology
35
97.32%
11.40 B
$ 23
United States
Consumer Cyclical
36
93.92%
2.54 B
$ 41.7
United States
Healthcare
37
89.19%
8.67 B
$ 33.73
United States
Consumer Defensive
38
86.12%
2.48 B
$ 28.19
United States
Healthcare
39
85.67%
7.34 B
$ 7.11
United States
Healthcare
40
83%
27.83 B
$ 183.34
United States
Technology
41
81.79%
503.89 M
$ 21.49
United States
Technology
42
80.49%
406.82 M
$ 47.74
United States
Financial Services
43
80.12%
3.39 B
$ 38.14
United States
Healthcare
44
79.04%
4.70 B
$ 80.6
Israel
Technology
45
79.01%
770.97 M
$ 6.5
United States
Consumer Defensive
46
78.3%
271.61 M
$ 16.46
United States
Basic Materials
47
75.95%
6.07 B
$ 125.65
United States
Healthcare
48
75%
3.12 B
$ 51.24
United States
Consumer Defensive
49
72.66%
415.60 M
$ 3.21
50
70.48%
201.71 M
$ 2.17
United States
Technology
51
70%
959.52 M
$ 14.2
Canada
Energy
52
69.69%
2.12 B
$ 9
United States
Consumer Cyclical
53
69.28%
739.55 M
$ 2.15
United States
Healthcare
54
68.5%
390.54 M
$ 6.5
United States
Technology
55
68.13%
1.11 B
$ 6.58
Canada
Basic Materials
56
67.77%
421.13 M
$ 9.72
United States
Energy
57
67.57%
3.45 B
$ 52.15
United States
Technology
58
67.29%
1.38 B
$ 13.42
United States
Healthcare
59
66.89%
290.11 M
$ 4.09
United States
Healthcare
60
66.88%
205.76 M
$ 3.48
Canada
Healthcare
61
66.12%
3.15 B
$ 30.7
United States
Healthcare
62
65.97%
429.44 M
$ 11.09
United States
Technology
63
65.96%
1.30 B
$ 40.93
United States
Consumer Defensive
64
65.63%
5.41 B
$ 33.85
United States
Healthcare
65
64.82%
436.80 M
$ 12.15
Israel
Communication Services
66
63.5%
4.02 B
$ 27.75
United States
Energy
67
63.34%
298.30 M
$ 23.12
United States
Technology
68
62.92%
371.28 M
$ 1.14
Canada
Basic Materials
69
62.75%
236.17 M
$ 2.84
United States
Technology
70
61.14%
482.77 M
$ 2.79
United States
Healthcare
71
60.53%
101.04 M
$ 0.8701
United States
Healthcare
72
60.5%
309.60 M
$ 7.64
United States
Communication Services
73
60.47%
1.30 B
$ 15.46
United States
Healthcare
74
59.45%
4.36 B
$ 11.46
United States
Financial Services
75
59.09%
4.95 B
$ 93.68
United States
Industrials
76
58.45%
50.02 B
$ 140.53
United States
Technology
77
57.78%
2.45 B
$ 129.97
United States
Consumer Cyclical
78
57.56%
131.45 M
$ 9.65
United States
Healthcare
79
57.5%
135.89 M
$ 2.81
United States
Industrials
80
56.89%
318.48 M
$ 3.9
United States
Healthcare
81
56.07%
1.04 B
$ 21.21
United States
Healthcare
82
54.89%
6.55 B
$ 185.55
United States
Industrials
83
54.33%
3.70 B
$ 37.07
United States
Energy
84
54.13%
1.52 B
$ 10.29
United States
Energy
85
53.85%
135.55 M
$ 3.71
United States
Technology
86
53.76%
547.74 M
$ 29.06
United States
Healthcare
87
53.56%
348.86 M
$ 18.89
United States
Technology
88
53.34%
541.91 M
$ 9.44
United States
Consumer Cyclical
89
53.28%
738.67 M
$ 15.94
Israel
Industrials
90
53.16%
21.71 B
$ 154.85
Hong Kong
Financial Services
91
53.15%
397.33 M
$ 3.95
France
Healthcare
92
52.58%
413.67 M
$ 12.57
United States
Industrials
93
52.2%
232.93 M
$ 15.76
United States
Consumer Cyclical
94
51.63%
147.45 M
$ 3.84
United States
Healthcare
95
51.48%
54.66 B
$ 254.28
United States
Energy
96
51.33%
1.24 B
$ 17.76
United States
Basic Materials
97
50.7%
48.96 B
$ 783.5
Netherlands
Healthcare
98
50%
108.08 M
$ 17.39
United States
Industrials
99
50%
762.88 M
$ 6.81
United States
Real Estate
100
49.26%
517.42 M
$ 3.79
United States
Consumer Cyclical
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 2020?
A

HSDT (Solana Company) has the highest monthly gain in this ranking for May 2020, with a gain of 1,460%. Top performers this month include HSDT, LRMR, SLGL.

Q What stocks gained the most in May 2020?
A

The biggest gainers in May 2020 were: HSDT (+1,460%), LRMR (+1,457%), SLGL (+865%), PROP (+393%), ORKA (+257%). 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 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 May 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 sectors performed best in May 2020?
A

The top performing sectors in May 2020 included Financial Services, Healthcare, Energy, based on the stocks with highest monthly gains. HSDT led the Financial Services 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 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 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.

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