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#1 ADV leads with +3,058% March 2021

ADV (Advantage Solutions Inc.) is the best performing stock in March 2021. Following are GEN (+2,311%) and PED (+1,691%). Top performing sectors: Communication Services (+923% avg, 2 in top 10), Technology (+419% avg, 1 in top 10), Energy (+342% avg, 2 in top 10).

Top Stock Gainers March 2021 - Monthly Performance Ranked

Track the top performing stocks of March 2021 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.

Best performing large-cap stocks in March 2021

GEN Gen Digital Inc. +2310.58% $16.07B
TPL Texas Pacific Land Corporation +43.48% $27.99B
WSM Williams-Sonoma, Inc. +32.31% $26.30B
NUE Nucor Corporation +30.48% $52.55B
HIG The Hartford Insurance Grou... +28.54% $38.52B
2021

This ranking shows the top performing stocks and biggest stock gainers during March 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.

March 2021 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 March 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.

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Data as of July 21, 2026 at 1:00 AM EDT

Rank
Symbol
Company Name
Mar Gain
Market Cap
Price
Country
Sector
1
3057.75%
519.85 M
$ 39.1
United States
Communication Services
2
2310.58%
16.07 B
$ 26.675
United States
Technology
3
1691.41%
156.97 M
$ 11.81
United States
Energy
4
584.48%
277.36 M
$ 9.42
United States
Communication Services
5
425.46%
264.87 M
$ 17.39
United States
Financial Services
6
341.18%
116.42 M
$ 1.35
United States
Healthcare
7
224%
100.67 M
$ 2.53
United States
Energy
8
93.34%
2.76 B
$ 28.82
United States
Financial Services
9
90.06%
239.22 M
$ 16
United States
Consumer Cyclical
10
84.73%
244.51 M
$ 7.46
United States
Industrials
11
78.96%
129.78 M
$ 2.48
China
Financial Services
12
78.89%
746.10 M
$ 127.33
United States
Consumer Cyclical
13
77.05%
411.22 M
$ 11.97
United States
Healthcare
14
74.8%
669.50 M
$ 17.82
United States
Financial Services
15
73.06%
256.96 M
$ 8.18
United States
Technology
16
70%
135.19 M
$ 15.075
Canada
Healthcare
17
67.43%
1.27 B
$ 120.46
United States
Basic Materials
18
64.23%
102.74 M
$ 1.46
United States
Basic Materials
19
62.43%
2.05 B
$ 46.11
United States
Basic Materials
20
57.66%
9.76 B
$ 21.76
United States
Consumer Cyclical
21
57.04%
3.23 B
$ 19.67
United States
Industrials
22
53.46%
439.66 M
$ 3.12
United States
Healthcare
23
51.49%
538.98 M
$ 47.86
United States
Basic Materials
24
48.79%
135.28 M
$ 25.5
United States
Real Estate
25
48.23%
143.91 M
$ 23.01
United States
Industrials
26
47.65%
1.63 B
$ 16.39
United States
Industrials
27
46.71%
3.12 B
$ 63.9
United States
Industrials
28
46.7%
214.54 M
$ 1.36
United States
Financial Services
29
46.63%
139.87 M
$ 1.21
United States
Consumer Cyclical
30
43.75%
5.12 B
$ 8.98
United States
Basic Materials
31
43.48%
27.99 B
$ 405.87
United States
Energy
32
42.91%
118.21 M
$ 0.6833
United States
Technology
33
42.86%
3.79 B
$ 43.44
United States
Basic Materials
34
41.68%
314.38 M
$ 5.63
United States
Consumer Cyclical
35
39.88%
2.22 B
$ 19.21
United States
Financial Services
36
39.57%
1.08 B
$ 7.04
United States
Healthcare
37
39.16%
248.37 M
$ 1.76
Netherlands
Healthcare
38
36.31%
796.34 M
$ 19.13
United States
Basic Materials
39
35.28%
169.75 M
$ 13.51
United States
Technology
40
34.91%
4.65 B
$ 9.4
United States
Energy
41
34.9%
1.54 B
$ 10.33
United States
Industrials
42
34.71%
6.91 B
$ 49.49
United States
Industrials
43
33.92%
492.47 M
$ 69.8
Greece
Industrials
44
32.67%
430.21 M
$ 2.305
United States
Healthcare
45
32.57%
1.32 B
$ 56.96
United States
Consumer Cyclical
46
32.37%
488.39 M
$ 15.35
United States
Industrials
47
32.31%
26.30 B
$ 223.34
United States
Consumer Cyclical
48
32.05%
321.64 M
$ 33.06
United States
Financial Services
49
31.94%
1.92 B
$ 40.55
United States
Healthcare
50
31.42%
261.85 M
$ 80.1
Israel
Healthcare
51
31.14%
4.53 B
$ 189.36
United States
Industrials
52
30.78%
103.30 M
$ 11
United States
Consumer Defensive
53
30.48%
52.55 B
$ 230.74
United States
Basic Materials
54
30.24%
288.41 M
$ 5.68
United States
Consumer Cyclical
55
30.22%
1.29 B
$ 6.14
United States
Financial Services
56
30.06%
128.94 M
$ 6.97
United States
Consumer Cyclical
57
29.92%
5.59 B
$ 17.5
United States
Healthcare
58
29.73%
9.78 B
$ 326.83
United States
Industrials
59
29.38%
105.68 M
$ 1.81
United States
Financial Services
60
29.31%
2.06 B
$ 72.49
Greece
Industrials
61
29.09%
3.20 B
$ 21.1
Singapore
Energy
62
28.54%
38.52 B
$ 140.5
United States
Financial Services
63
28.47%
221.48 M
$ 19.3
United States
Financial Services
64
28.37%
2.04 B
$ 7.68
United States
Energy
65
28.24%
398.37 M
$ 11.86
United States
Consumer Cyclical
66
28.11%
1.32 B
$ 28.59
United States
Consumer Defensive
67
28.09%
123.37 M
$ 3.38
South Korea
Technology
68
27.66%
274.59 M
$ 4.32
United States
Healthcare
69
27.51%
209.19 M
$ 7.73
United States
Industrials
70
27.17%
919.08 M
$ 50.38
United States
Financial Services
71
27.13%
3.85 B
$ 33.79
United States
Communication Services
72
26.69%
4.36 B
$ 21.1
United States
Healthcare
73
26.6%
397.19 M
$ 2.67
United States
Real Estate
74
26.08%
325.47 M
$ 6.39
United States
Financial Services
75
26.06%
40.46 B
$ 115.23
South Korea
Financial Services
76
25.98%
828.43 M
$ 13.45
United States
Financial Services
77
25.94%
308.08 M
$ 25
United States
Industrials
78
25.7%
581.64 M
$ 2.52
Canada
Basic Materials
79
25.64%
736.69 M
$ 27.15
United States
Financial Services
80
25.54%
2.28 B
$ 13.22
United States
Utilities
81
25.53%
1.11 B
$ 171.48
United States
Industrials
82
25.34%
1.53 B
$ 10.92
United States
Healthcare
83
25.14%
157.61 M
$ 6.22
United States
Technology
84
25.01%
11.47 B
$ 43.48
United States
Basic Materials
85
24.73%
4.45 B
$ 11.67
United States
Financial Services
86
24.73%
1.19 B
$ 7.14
Switzerland
Basic Materials
87
24.65%
907.09 M
$ 28.16
United States
Industrials
88
24.63%
940.42 M
$ 2.36
Brazil
Basic Materials
89
24.53%
5.64 B
$ 159.52
United States
Industrials
90
24.22%
4.20 B
$ 94.44
United States
Consumer Cyclical
91
23.98%
23.39 B
$ 148.33
Ireland
Industrials
92
23.14%
280.19 M
$ 5.73
United States
Industrials
93
23.03%
14.05 B
$ 13.54
United States
Industrials
94
22.68%
2.33 B
$ 127.77
Greece
Industrials
95
22.59%
122.76 M
$ 5.21
United States
Financial Services
96
22.55%
19.97 B
$ 82.9
United States
Consumer Cyclical
97
22.54%
6.62 B
$ 77.01
United States
Communication Services
98
22.29%
6.62 B
$ 197.91
United States
Consumer Cyclical
99
22.22%
1.37 B
$ 8.92
United States
Consumer Cyclical
100
22.22%
7.02 B
$ 74.61
United States
Consumer Defensive
Return measured from the start of the stock's current trading history (a recent listing or relisting), not from the start of the month.
For the most accurate results, consider cross-referencing our data with other sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

ADV (Advantage Solutions Inc.) has the highest monthly gain in this ranking for March 2021, with a gain of 3,058%. Top performers this month include ADV, GEN, PED.

Q What stocks gained the most in March 2021?
A

The biggest gainers in March 2021 were: ADV (+3,058%), GEN (+2,311%), PED (+1,691%), FUBO (+584%), XFLT (+425%). 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 March 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 March 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 sectors performed best in March 2021?
A

The top performing sectors in March 2021 included Communication Services, Technology, Energy, based on the stocks with highest monthly gains. ADV led the Communication 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 March 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 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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