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#1 NEGG leads with +1,648% May 2021

NEGG (Newegg Commerce, Inc.) is the best performing stock in May 2021. Following are AMC (+169%) and JILL (+110%). Top performing sectors: Consumer Cyclical (+141% avg, 3 in top 10), Communication Services (+51% avg, 1 in top 10), Basic Materials (+43% avg, 4 in top 10).

Top Stock Gainers May 2021 - Monthly Performance Ranked

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

May 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 May 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 May 4, 2026 at 3:36 AM EDT

Rank
Symbol
Company Name
May Gain
Market Cap
Price
Country
Sector
1
1647.83%
715.39 M
$ 34.11
United States
Consumer Cyclical
2
169%
845.06 M
$ 1.45
United States
Communication Services
3
109.75%
184.84 M
$ 12.4
United States
Consumer Cyclical
4
85.54%
453.15 M
$ 36.02
United States
Consumer Cyclical
5
80.54%
1.98 B
$ 42.57
United States
Basic Materials
6
63.75%
644.49 M
$ 2.85
Canada
Basic Materials
7
63.51%
806.57 M
$ 2.1
Canada
Basic Materials
8
57.86%
3.23 B
$ 26.53
United States
Energy
9
55.06%
250.20 M
$ 2.65
United States
Industrials
10
54.19%
2.33 B
$ 182.37
United States
Basic Materials
11
51.97%
909.75 M
$ 4.93
United States
Healthcare
12
51.12%
2.19 B
$ 6.45
United States
Industrials
13
50.35%
4.85 B
$ 25.87
Switzerland
Consumer Cyclical
14
50.34%
1.28 B
$ 42.4
Greece
Energy
15
45.34%
106.66 M
$ 10.67
United States
Healthcare
16
45.33%
415.60 M
$ 3.21
17
44.71%
4.39 B
$ 28.01
Mexico
Basic Materials
18
44.58%
1.28 B
$ 9.45
United States
Industrials
19
43.81%
346.16 M
$ 2.37
United States
Technology
20
43.07%
315.80 M
$ 3.3
United States
Healthcare
21
42.95%
647.90 M
$ 14.07
United States
Energy
22
41.93%
120.36 M
$ 10.91
United States
Consumer Cyclical
23
41.06%
2.34 B
$ 9.19
United States
Healthcare
24
40.87%
185.52 M
$ 34.96
United States
Basic Materials
25
40.28%
375.96 M
$ 14.49
26
39.97%
12.11 B
$ 18.06
United States
Basic Materials
27
39.74%
610.62 M
$ 16.88
United States
Energy
28
39.67%
147.45 M
$ 3.84
United States
Healthcare
29
37.89%
971.36 M
$ 14.79
United States
Basic Materials
30
37.77%
235.34 M
$ 14.57
United States
Real Estate
31
37.74%
615.86 M
$ 25.01
United States
Financial Services
32
37.46%
313.26 M
$ 36.26
United States
Real Estate
33
37.34%
182.26 M
$ 6.22
United States
Healthcare
34
37.25%
192.86 M
$ 7.23
United States
Consumer Cyclical
35
37.2%
430.69 M
$ 3.27
United States
Industrials
36
36.87%
11.90 B
$ 26.53
United States
Consumer Cyclical
37
36.81%
648.56 M
$ 16.76
United States
Energy
38
36.73%
236.72 M
$ 5
United States
Healthcare
39
36.66%
111.53 M
$ 6.52
United States
Communication Services
40
36.31%
147.91 M
$ 27.88
United States
Real Estate
41
36.01%
13.57 B
$ 203.92
United States
Consumer Defensive
42
35.61%
7.54 B
$ 71.64
Mexico
Energy
43
35.03%
577.94 M
$ 4.48
United States
Consumer Cyclical
44
34.42%
665.45 M
$ 58.74
United States
Energy
45
33.69%
140.55 M
$ 2.02
United States
Healthcare
46
33.33%
10.51 B
$ 81.7
United States
Communication Services
47
32.88%
4.60 B
$ 13.3
Canada
Basic Materials
48
32.73%
256.39 M
$ 6.21
United States
Energy
49
32.68%
2.77 B
$ 13.56
Argentina
Financial Services
50
32.6%
719.64 M
$ 11
Brazil
Financial Services
51
32.23%
407.51 M
$ 17.15
United States
Energy
52
31.98%
604.52 M
$ 4.47
United States
Communication Services
53
31.92%
32.30 B
$ 45.13
United States
Communication Services
54
31.87%
12.05 B
$ 38.89
United States
Energy
55
31.78%
262.93 M
$ 6.25
United States
Basic Materials
56
31%
15.62 B
$ 9.98
United States
Financial Services
57
30.82%
1.56 B
$ 4.49
United States
Healthcare
58
30.54%
146.30 M
$ 20.57
United States
Basic Materials
59
30.53%
318.48 M
$ 3.9
United States
Healthcare
60
30.07%
1.46 B
$ 14.68
United States
Industrials
61
29.79%
3.13 B
$ 32.74
United States
Financial Services
62
29.64%
912.78 M
$ 4.31
United States
Technology
63
28.96%
188.01 M
$ 4.81
China
Financial Services
64
28.95%
2.00 B
$ 32.36
United States
Financial Services
65
28.79%
195.94 M
$ 4.11
United States
Technology
66
28.63%
127.47 M
$ 8.9
United States
Healthcare
67
28.39%
6.09 B
$ 3.8
Brazil
Consumer Defensive
68
28.19%
674.16 M
$ 16.84
Israel
Healthcare
69
27.94%
11.73 B
$ 19.37
United States
Technology
70
27.62%
2.72 B
$ 9.2
Canada
Basic Materials
71
27.48%
3.27 B
$ 15.05
United States
Industrials
72
27.3%
3.70 B
$ 37.07
United States
Energy
73
27.18%
2.34 B
$ 27.38
United States
Energy
74
27.09%
2.70 B
$ 14.68
United States
Consumer Cyclical
75
26.98%
1.11 B
$ 35.91
United States
Consumer Cyclical
76
26.88%
199.70 M
$ 1.42
Canada
Healthcare
77
26.82%
225.91 M
$ 2.54
United States
Communication Services
78
26.55%
683.82 M
$ 10.11
United States
Healthcare
79
26.35%
4.36 B
$ 23.59
United States
Healthcare
80
26.33%
1.75 B
$ 32.32
Bermuda
Energy
81
26.28%
605.94 M
$ 2.89
China
Consumer Cyclical
82
26.18%
430.14 M
$ 61.9
South Korea
Communication Services
83
26.16%
182.69 M
$ 10.3
United States
Healthcare
84
26.03%
7.42 B
$ 88.43
United States
Consumer Cyclical
85
25.82%
45.23 B
$ 2.9
Brazil
Consumer Defensive
86
25.81%
105.33 M
$ 2.74
United States
Consumer Cyclical
87
25.45%
1.68 B
$ 10.06
Switzerland
Basic Materials
88
25.43%
378.27 M
$ 13.12
United States
Financial Services
89
25.42%
114.97 M
$ 2.38
United States
Healthcare
90
25.39%
1.16 B
$ 78.03
United States
Financial Services
91
25.17%
1.32 B
$ 47.8
United States
Consumer Cyclical
92
25.09%
10.04 B
$ 42.63
United States
Energy
93
25%
18.30 B
$ 43.38
Argentina
Energy
94
25%
691.21 M
$ 43.73
United States
Basic Materials
95
24.95%
1.96 B
$ 33.08
United States
Healthcare
96
24.94%
47.65 B
$ 11.88
United States
Consumer Cyclical
97
24.87%
104.18 M
$ 22.93
United States
Financial Services
98
24.75%
753.69 M
$ 28.55
United States
Consumer Cyclical
99
24.44%
5.84 B
$ 40.73
United States
Energy
100
24.36%
5.33 B
$ 32.68
United States
Energy
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 2021?
A

NEGG (Newegg Commerce, Inc.) has the highest monthly gain in this ranking for May 2021, with a gain of 1,648%. Top performers this month include NEGG, AMC, JILL.

Q What stocks gained the most in May 2021?
A

The biggest gainers in May 2021 were: NEGG (+1,648%), AMC (+169%), JILL (+110%), BBW (+86%), TGLS (+81%). 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 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 May 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 May 2021?
A

The top performing sectors in May 2021 included Consumer Cyclical, Communication Services, Basic Materials, 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 May 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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