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Top Stock Gainers December 2021 - Monthly Performance Ranked

The top US-listed stocks of December 2021 by monthly gain, on split-adjusted closes. Ranks 3,355 companies above $100M on NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American.
2021

December 2021 ranking, complete through December 31, 2021

56 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
Dec Gain
Market Cap (today)
Price (today)
Country
Sector
1
+134.36%
$220.36M
$11.81
United States
Industrials
2
+117.70%
$509.37M
$37.99
United States
Financial Services
3
+107.53%
$419.85M
$7.07
United States
Healthcare
4
+85.53%
$393.99M
$4.90
Brazil
Consumer Defensive
5
+85.06%
$148.24M
$51.58
United States
Healthcare
6
+68.20%
$197.54M
$2.74
United States
Healthcare
7
+66.41%
$151.86M
$23.50
United States
Healthcare
8
+63.58%
$461.48M
$7.15
United States
Industrials
9
+59.74%
$2.41B
$13.79
Taiwan
Technology
10
+58.54%
$512.91M
$5.13
United States
Healthcare
11
+57.22%
$3.32B
$101.73
United States
Technology
12
+53.96%
$209.51M
$4.19
France
Healthcare
13
+53.50%
$200.46M
$9.30
United States
Financial Services
14
+52.73%
$9.04B
$106.40
United Kingdom
Healthcare
15
+51.08%
$1.33B
$9.38
United States
Consumer Cyclical
16
+50.26%
$1.59B
$8.70
United States
Healthcare
17
+48.23%
$315.23M
$7.16
Canada
Technology
18
+47.93%
$100.75M
$1.50
United States
Healthcare
19
+47.80%
$147.05M
$4.68
United States
Healthcare
20
+43.78%
$1.17B
$27.85
Israel
Technology
21
+43.73%
$1.75B
$19.65
United States
Healthcare
22
+43.44%
$622.86M
$3.59
United States
Consumer Defensive
23
+41.34%
$165.05M
$4.40
Switzerland
Healthcare
24
+40.57%
$1.80B
$30.51
United States
Technology
25
+39.99%
$448.68M
$10.15
United States
Healthcare
26
+39.86%
$249.98M
$4.90
United States
Financial Services
27
+39.68%
$1.41B
$13.10
United States
Industrials
28
+39.02%
$4.49B
$13.08
United States
Financial Services
29
+38.35%
$587.32M
$48.34
United States
Consumer Cyclical
30
+37.38%
$10.82B
$58.80
Brazil
Industrials
31
+36.91%
$8.76B
$258.36
Hong Kong
Technology
32
+36.19%
$733.50M
$8.00
United States
Technology
33
+36.00%
$2.66B
$210.01
United States
Basic Materials
34
+34.78%
$664.97M
$84.60
United States
Industrials
35
+34.43%
$1.38B
$14.34
United States
Healthcare
36
+34.15%
$3.15B
$25.08
United States
Healthcare
37
+33.83%
$374.10M
$27.54
United States
Technology
38
+33.70%
$1.49B
$8.90
Switzerland
Basic Materials
39
+33.15%
$21.54B
$209.70
United States
Industrials
40
+32.86%
$517.04M
$32.67
United States
Basic Materials
41
+32.73%
$938.10M
$14.99
United States
Healthcare
42
+32.46%
$227.33M
$4.41
China
Financial Services
43
+32.45%
$1.18B
$10.19
United States
Consumer Defensive
44
+32.43%
$751.09M
$5.63
United States
Healthcare
45
+32.35%
$511.58M
$42.90
United States
Industrials
46
+31.68%
$493.88M
$4.63
United States
Healthcare
47
+31.49%
$302.45M
$6.13
United States
Technology
48
+31.36%
$146.88M
$27.69
United States
Basic Materials
49
+29.10%
$905.42M
$14.42
United States
Technology
50
+28.83%
$707.22M
$1.84
Canada
Basic Materials
51
+28.73%
$1.95B
$12.73
Canada
Energy
52
+28.67%
$4.35B
$43.92
United States
Basic Materials
53
+28.63%
$2.22B
$16.65
Canada
Healthcare
54
+28.49%
$883.14M
$17.01
United States
Healthcare
55
+28.36%
$273.63M
$14.56
United States
Real Estate
56
+28.35%
$56.03B
$395.79
United States
Technology
57
+28.08%
$770.01M
$131.41
United States
Consumer Cyclical
58
+28.03%
$171.85M
$4.54
United States
Healthcare
59
+28.03%
$236.83M
$30.98
United States
Consumer Cyclical
60
+27.95%
$452.96M
$4.51
United States
Communication Services
61
+27.78%
$1.06B
$17.39
United States
Healthcare
62
+27.42%
$3.38B
$26.30
United States
Energy
63
+27.41%
$356.58M
$10.25
United States
Communication Services
64
+27.35%
$182.77M
$0.8350
United States
Healthcare
65
+27.31%
$252.86M
$17.21
United States
Technology
66
+27.25%
$440.38M
$16.68
United States
Technology
67
+27.18%
$8.80B
$129.88
United States
Financial Services
68
+27.04%
$1.46B
$34.12
United States
Industrials
69
+26.95%
$5.28B
$69.80
Netherlands
Healthcare
70
+26.46%
$3.96B
$79.03
United States
Energy
71
+26.36%
$292.22M
$3.83
United States
Healthcare
72
+26.15%
$7.38B
$53.68
United States
Consumer Defensive
73
+26.09%
$1.90B
$14.52
United States
Healthcare
74
+25.54%
$5.16B
$37.46
United States
Consumer Defensive
75
+25.02%
$1.98B
$63.96
Singapore
Technology
76
+24.99%
$12.28B
$108.17
United States
Healthcare
77
+24.97%
$738.59M
$42.61
United States
Industrials
78
+24.79%
$12.29B
$97.07
United States
Technology
79
+24.61%
$1.10B
$1.48
United States
Healthcare
80
+24.22%
$1.75B
$13.05
United States
Technology
81
+24.19%
$889.45M
$25.24
United States
Communication Services
82
+23.76%
$3.48B
$14.82
United States
Real Estate
83
+23.69%
$77.74B
$866.71
United States
Technology
84
+23.64%
$8.86B
$128.50
United States
Real Estate
85
+23.55%
$19.61B
$129.60
United States
Basic Materials
86
+23.51%
$1.22B
$47.60
United States
Healthcare
87
+23.49%
$5.08B
$29.50
United States
Healthcare
88
+23.49%
$10.68B
$76.84
United States
Healthcare
89
+23.47%
$64.66B
$1039.78
Netherlands
Healthcare
90
+23.39%
$7.20B
$197.67
United States
Industrials
91
+23.31%
$212.75B
$237.04
United States
Technology
92
+23.22%
$1.57B
$1.81
United States
Basic Materials
93
+23.06%
$1.32B
$10.87
United States
Technology
94
+23.01%
$2.53B
$40.12
United States
Technology
95
+22.89%
$2.44B
$9.55
United States
Healthcare
96
+22.83%
$35.24B
$25.73
United States
Consumer Cyclical
97
+22.79%
$185.50M
$17.24
98
+22.78%
$800.61M
$11.12
United States
Basic Materials
99
+22.75%
$794.31M
$6.91
Mexico
Industrials
100
+22.74%
$1.18B
$20.62
United States
Communication Services
Top gain on this page +134.36% ESOA
Rows on this page 100 ranks 1–100
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Period December 2021 closed

Best performing large-cap stocks in December 2021

ERJ Embraer S.A. +37.38% $10.82B
FTAI FTAI Aviation Ltd. +33.15% $21.54B
CIEN Ciena Corporation +28.35% $56.03B
HALO Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. +24.99% $12.28B
GDDY GoDaddy Inc. +24.79% $12.29B

December 2021 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 December 2021. 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 ESOA leads with +134% December 2021

Among the 3,355 NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American stocks currently eligible for this ranking, ESOA (Energy Services of America Corp) has the highest gain in December 2021 with +134%. Following are OBT (+118%) and FHTX (+108%). Top performing sectors: Financial Services (+52% avg, 1 in top 10), Industrials (+43% avg, 2 in top 10), Consumer Defensive (+43% avg, 1 in top 10).

MARKET LEADERS

This ranking shows the top performing stocks and biggest stock gainers during December 2021, 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 December 2021?
A

ESOA (Energy Services of America Corp) has the highest monthly gain in this ranking for December 2021, with a gain of 134%. Top performers this month include ESOA, OBT, FHTX.

Q What stocks gained the most in December 2021?
A

The biggest gainers in December 2021 were: ESOA (+134%), OBT (+118%), FHTX (+108%), VSTA (+86%), SPRB (+85%). 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 December 2021. 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 December 2021. 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

3,355 companies with a market capitalization above $100 million traded on NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American, each with at least one trading day inside December 2021. 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 December 2021?
A

The top performing sectors in December 2021 included Industrials, Financial Services, Healthcare, based on the stocks with highest monthly gains. ESOA led the Industrials 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 December 2021. 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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