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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 3,779 companies above $100M on NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American.

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2021
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December 2021 ranking, complete through December 31, 2021

The same month on news: the biggest gains on news in December 2021 and the biggest drops, each ranked by the move on the day its story landed.

52 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
ESOA
Energy Services of America Corporation
+134.36%
$173.34M
$9.29
United States
Industrials
2
OBT
Orange County Bancorp, Inc.
+117.70%
$492.47M
$36.73
United States
Financial Services
3
FHTX
Foghorn Therapeutics Inc.
+107.53%
$112.24M
$1.89
United States
Healthcare
4
VSTA
Vasta Platform Limited
+85.53%
$393.99M
$4.90
Brazil
Consumer Defensive
5
SPRB
Spruce Biosciences, Inc.
+85.06%
$119.19M
$41.47
United States
Healthcare
6
AIRS
AirSculpt Technologies, Inc.
+68.20%
$102.01M
$1.42
United States
Healthcare
7
ASRT
Assertio Holdings, Inc.
+66.41%
$151.86M
$23.50
United States
Healthcare
8
FTK
Flotek Industries, Inc.
+63.77%
$895.73M
$24.73
United States
Energy
9
TWI
Titan International, Inc.(Delaware)
+63.58%
$435.66M
$6.75
United States
Industrials
10
HIMX
Himax Technologies, Inc.
+59.74%
$2.11B
$12.11
Taiwan
Technology
11
TOI
The Oncology Institute, Inc.
+58.54%
$512.91M
$5.13
United States
Healthcare
12
AEHR
Aehr Test Systems
+57.22%
$2.26B
$69.21
United States
Technology
13
GNFT
GENFIT S.A. American
+53.96%
$209.51M
$4.19
France
Healthcare
14
CPSS
Consumer Portfolio Services
+53.50%
$200.87M
$9.17
United States
Financial Services
15
VRNA
Verona Pharma plc
+52.73%
$9.04B
$106.40
United Kingdom
Healthcare
16
ARHS
Arhaus, Inc.
+51.08%
$1.43B
$10.13
United States
Consumer Cyclical
17
XERS
Xeris Biopharma Holdings, Inc.
+50.26%
$1.84B
$10.07
United States
Healthcare
18
AZ
A2Z Cust2Mate Solutions Corp.
+48.23%
$253.59M
$5.76
Canada
Technology
19
LENZ
LENZ Therapeutics, Inc.
+47.80%
$112.17M
$3.57
United States
Healthcare
20
RDWR
Radware Ltd.
+43.78%
$1.19B
$28.37
Israel
Technology
21
SNDX
Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
+43.73%
$1.22B
$13.65
United States
Healthcare
22
DNUT
Krispy Kreme, Inc.
+43.44%
$537.85M
$3.10
United States
Consumer Defensive
23
LEE
Lee Enterprises, Inc.
+42.32%
$150.03M
$6.73
United States
Communication Services
24
MOLN
Molecular Partners AG
+41.34%
$135.35M
$3.53
Switzerland
Healthcare
25
PLAB
Photronics Inc
+40.57%
$1.68B
$28.53
United States
Technology
26
ITOS
iTeos Therapeutics, Inc.
+39.99%
$448.68M
$10.15
United States
Healthcare
27
MBI
MBIA Inc.
+39.86%
$223.96M
$4.39
United States
Financial Services
28
ARLO
Arlo Technologies, Inc.
+39.68%
$1.34B
$12.44
United States
Industrials
29
HGTY
Hagerty, Inc.
+39.02%
$5.26B
$15.30
United States
Financial Services
30
KRUS
Kura Sushi USA, Inc.
+38.35%
$475.30M
$39.12
United States
Consumer Cyclical
31
ERJ
Embraer S.A.
+37.38%
$10.82B
$58.80
Brazil
Industrials
32
SIMO
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation
+36.91%
$7.41B
$218.39
Hong Kong
Technology
33
RGC
Regencell Bioscience Holdings Limited
+36.76%
$4.72B
$9.52
Hong Kong
Healthcare
34
TASK
TaskUs, Inc.
+36.19%
$781.17M
$8.52
United States
Technology
35
AA
Alcoa Corporation
+36.09%
$10.67B
$40.42
United States
Basic Materials
36
AMR
Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc.
+36.00%
$2.15B
$169.71
United States
Basic Materials
37
BXC
BlueLinx Holdings Inc.
+34.78%
$576.00M
$73.28
United States
Industrials
38
MGTX
MeiraGTx Holdings plc
+34.43%
$949.87M
$9.89
United States
Healthcare
39
ARQT
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, Inc.
+34.15%
$3.66B
$29.10
United States
Healthcare
40
CLFD
Clearfield, Inc.
+33.83%
$407.38M
$29.99
United States
Technology
41
slsr
Solaris Resources Inc.
+33.70%
$1.09B
$6.53
Switzerland
Basic Materials
42
FTAI
FTAI Aviation Ltd.
+33.15%
$17.31B
$168.56
United States
Industrials
43
IDR
Idaho Strategic Resources, Inc.
+32.86%
$339.63M
$21.46
United States
Basic Materials
44
DSGN
Design Therapeutics, Inc.
+32.73%
$655.86M
$10.48
United States
Healthcare
45
BRBR
BellRing Brands, Inc.
+32.45%
$1.05B
$8.99
United States
Consumer Defensive
46
AHCO
AdaptHealth Corp.
+32.43%
$852.48M
$6.39
United States
Healthcare
47
LMB
Limbach Holdings, Inc
+32.35%
$570.01M
$47.80
United States
Industrials
48
RLMD
Relmada Therapeutics, Inc.
+31.68%
$341.34M
$3.20
United States
Healthcare
49
PDYN
Palladyne AI Corp.
+31.49%
$200.81M
$4.07
United States
Technology
50
SMID
Smith-Midland Corporation
+31.36%
$121.10M
$22.83
United States
Basic Materials
51
LPTH
Lightpath Technologies Inc
+29.10%
$574.30M
$8.20
United States
Technology
52
NFGC
New Found Gold Corp
+28.83%
$607.28M
$1.58
Canada
Basic Materials
53
VET
VERMILION ENERGY INC.
+28.73%
$1.93B
$12.65
Canada
Energy
54
CENX
Century Aluminum Co
+28.67%
$3.39B
$34.20
United States
Basic Materials
55
AUPH
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc
+28.63%
$2.23B
$16.73
Canada
Healthcare
56
TBPH
Theravance Biopharma, Inc.
+28.49%
$884.18M
$17.03
United States
Healthcare
57
BRT
BRT Apartments Corp
+28.36%
$256.34M
$13.64
United States
Real Estate
58
CIEN
Ciena Corporation
+28.35%
$50.56B
$356.52
United States
Technology
59
HOV
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.
+28.08%
$601.53M
$100.93
United States
Consumer Cyclical
60
LFCR
Lifecore Biomedical, Inc.
+28.03%
$244.11M
$6.44
United States
Healthcare
61
RICK
RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc.
+28.03%
$199.90M
$26.15
United States
Consumer Cyclical
62
EB
Eventbrite, Inc.
+27.95%
$452.96M
$4.51
United States
Communication Services
63
JANX
Janux Therapeutics, Inc.
+27.78%
$1.06B
$17.32
United States
Healthcare
64
ARLP
Alliance Resource Partners LP
+27.42%
$3.24B
$25.19
United States
Energy
65
PLAY
Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.
+27.41%
$277.25M
$7.96
United States
Communication Services
66
QSI
Quantum-Si Incorporated
+27.35%
$286.74M
$1.31
United States
Healthcare
67
RELL
Richardson Electronics Ltd
+27.31%
$286.23M
$19.24
United States
Technology
68
IIIV
i3 Verticals, Inc.
+27.25%
$577.40M
$16.60
United States
Technology
69
JXN
Jackson Financial Inc.
+27.18%
$8.91B
$131.56
United States
Financial Services
70
CDRE
Cadre Holdings, Inc.
+27.04%
$1.11B
$25.92
United States
Industrials
71
MRUS
Merus N.V.
+26.95%
$5.28B
$69.80
Netherlands
Healthcare
72
PARR
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.
+26.46%
$4.20B
$83.74
United States
Energy
73
FULC
Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc.
+26.36%
$280.32M
$3.67
United States
Healthcare
74
LW
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.
+26.15%
$7.47B
$54.21
United States
Consumer Defensive
75
SGRY
Surgery Partners, Inc.
+26.09%
$1.93B
$14.77
United States
Healthcare
76
LAUR
Laureate Education, Inc.
+25.54%
$5.38B
$39.04
United States
Consumer Defensive
77
KARO
Karooooo Ltd.
+25.02%
$1.93B
$62.54
Singapore
Technology
78
HALO
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.
+24.99%
$13.79B
$121.51
United States
Healthcare
79
BWMN
Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.
+24.97%
$709.97M
$42.79
United States
Industrials
80
GDDY
GoDaddy Inc
+24.79%
$13.59B
$107.29
United States
Technology
81
OPK
Opko Health Inc.
+24.61%
$1.20B
$1.61
United States
Healthcare
82
JAMF
Jamf Holding Corp.
+24.22%
$1.75B
$13.05
United States
Technology
83
EVER
EverQuote, Inc.
+24.19%
$760.47M
$21.58
United States
Communication Services
84
SIM
Groupo Simec, S.A.B de C.V.
+24.07%
$4.29B
$27.95
Mexico
Basic Materials
85
CSV
Carriage Services, Inc.
+23.76%
$573.83M
$36.13
United States
Consumer Cyclical
86
CWK
Cushman & Wakefield Ltd.
+23.76%
$2.73B
$11.61
United States
Real Estate
87
LITE
Lumentum Holdings Inc.
+23.69%
$78.77B
$869.54
United States
Technology
88
RHP
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc
+23.64%
$8.65B
$125.40
United States
Real Estate
89
CF
CF Industries Holding, Inc.
+23.55%
$18.13B
$119.77
United States
Basic Materials
90
TRML
Tourmaline Bio, Inc.
+23.51%
$1.22B
$47.60
United States
Healthcare
91
ACAD
Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.
+23.49%
$3.40B
$19.71
United States
Healthcare
92
CYTK
Cytokinetics Inc.
+23.49%
$8.89B
$63.92
United States
Healthcare
93
ARGX
argenx SE
+23.47%
$53.22B
$846.27
Netherlands
Healthcare
94
POWL
Powell Industries Inc
+23.39%
$6.22B
$170.82
United States
Industrials
95
MRVL
Marvell Technology, Inc.
+23.31%
$216.80B
$241.24
United States
Technology
96
H
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
+23.22%
$15.92B
$168.91
United States
Consumer Cyclical
97
IAUX
i-80 Gold Corp.
+23.22%
$1.32B
$1.53
United States
Basic Materials
98
APPS
Digital Turbine, Inc.
+23.06%
$1.28B
$10.54
United States
Technology
99
CALX
CALIX, INC.
+23.01%
$2.34B
$37.19
United States
Technology
100
PAY
Paymentus Holdings, Inc.
+22.91%
$4.05B
$32.13
United States
Technology
S&P 500 fund (SPY) +5.43%
Finished higher 70% of 3,779
Median move +4.0%
Leading sector Utilities +9.2% median
Lagging sector Financial Services +2.4% median

Over December 2021, 70% of the 3,779 ranked companies finished higher and the median move was +4.0%; Utilities led on median (+9.2%) and Financial Services lagged (+2.4%). The S&P 500 fund (SPY) moved +5.43% between its Dec 1, 2021 and Dec 31, 2021 closes. Each ranked company's gain runs from its own first close inside the period, so a company listed later in the period is measured over a shorter window.

Top gain on this page +134.36% ESOA
Rows on this page 100 ranks 1–100
Page 1 of 38
Period December 2021 closed

Best performing large-cap stocks in December 2021

ERJ Embraer S.A. +37.38% $10.82B
AA Alcoa Corporation +36.09% $10.67B
FTAI FTAI Aviation Ltd. +33.15% $17.31B
CIEN Ciena Corporation +28.35% $50.56B
HALO Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. +24.99% $13.79B

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 3,779 NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American stocks currently eligible for this ranking, ESOA (Energy Services of America Corporation) has the highest gain in December 2021 with +134%. Following are OBT (+118%) and FHTX (+108%). Top performing sectors: Financial Services (+55% avg, 1 in top 10), Industrials (+45% avg, 2 in top 10), Consumer Defensive (+43% avg, 1 in top 10).

MARKET LEADERS
52-WEEK LEADER
MGRT +1886%
Mega Fortune Company L..
2021 YTD LEADER
RGC +9999%
Regencell Bioscience H..
DEC 2021 LEADER
ESOA +134%
Energy Services of Ame..
52-Week Top 5 Full List →
1 MGRT +1885.7% 2 AXTI +1184.0% 3 SNDK +895.2% 4 MRNA +809.3% 5 ANL +637.2%
2021 YTD Top 5 Full List →
1 RGC +9999.0% 2 AEHL +6181.5% 3 GEN +4802.4% 4 LWLG +1418.4% 5 AMC +1253.2%
December 2021 Top 5 Full List →
1 ESOA +134.4% 2 OBT +117.7% 3 FHTX +107.5% 4 VSTA +85.5% 5 SPRB +85.1%
Quick Access: 52-Week 2021 YTD Dec 2021 Market Cap Dividends

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.
What this ranking covers
Universe
US-listed companies on NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American.
Floors
Market cap of at least $100 million, and one close inside the month to measure from.
Exclusions
Stocks whose price history is under review are withheld, and their count is stated above.
Measured on
Split-adjusted closes, from the first close inside the month to the last one in it.
Refreshed
Rebuilt once the session behind those closes has settled. The date above the table names that session, not the moment the table was written.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q Which stock has gained the most in December 2021?
A

ESOA (Energy Services of America Corporation) 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

3,779 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 five highest-gaining companies in December 2021 sit in Industrials, Financial Services, Healthcare, with the leader ESOA in Industrials. That describes the top of this list, not a sector ranking; the market-context strip above the table reports the median move of each sector's ranked companies.

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 closing price on its first trading day, both split-adjusted. A company whose trading history begins inside the month is measured from its first close.

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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