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Top Stock Gainers January 2022 - Monthly Performance Ranked

The top US-listed stocks of January 2022 by monthly gain, on split-adjusted closes. Ranks 3,387 companies above $100M on NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American.
2022

January 2022 ranking, complete through January 31, 2022

29 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
Jan Gain
Market Cap (today)
Price (today)
Country
Sector
1
+1949.95%
$1.40T
$549.90
United States
Communication Services
2
+73.19%
$797.37M
$11.95
Canada
Energy
3
+50.66%
$4.52B
$354.72
United States
Technology
4
+49.23%
$125.36M
$7.21
United States
Industrials
5
+46.18%
$187.37M
$4.74
United States
Healthcare
6
+45.27%
$624.84M
$5.94
United States
Energy
7
+41.33%
$2.53B
$9.10
United States
Communication Services
8
+40.79%
$165.05M
$4.40
Switzerland
Healthcare
9
+33.80%
$107.50M
$0.8431
United States
Healthcare
10
+33.33%
$145.39M
$8.00
United States
Technology
11
+32.42%
$130.78M
$49.83
United States
Energy
12
+31.46%
$315.23M
$7.16
Canada
Technology
13
+28.28%
$4.31B
$38.66
United States
Healthcare
14
+28.14%
$29.44B
$35.34
United States
Energy
15
+27.48%
$1.39B
$7.53
Brazil
Industrials
16
+27.07%
$194.36M
$14.00
United States
Financial Services
17
+26.62%
$393.99M
$4.90
Brazil
Consumer Defensive
18
+26.33%
$268.18M
$11.68
United States
Financial Services
19
+26.13%
$4.74B
$95.25
United States
Energy
20
+26.05%
$828.13M
$38.17
United States
Energy
21
+24.87%
$82.44B
$7.48
Brazil
Financial Services
22
+23.91%
$344.61M
$36.73
United States
Financial Services
23
+23.63%
$33.87B
$3.11
Brazil
Financial Services
24
+23.43%
$21.31B
$42.20
Chile
Financial Services
25
+23.20%
$1.60B
$34.27
United States
Energy
26
+23.17%
$79.95B
$53.87
United States
Energy
27
+22.95%
$1.86B
$27.73
Belgium
Healthcare
28
+22.76%
$529.37M
$75.03
Greece
Industrials
29
+22.51%
$270.24M
$9.96
United States
Industrials
30
+22.29%
$80.28B
$153.05
United States
Energy
31
+22.16%
$161.92M
$4.32
France
Healthcare
32
+21.94%
$123.66M
$0.8800
United States
Healthcare
33
+21.94%
$591.70M
$3.92
United States
Energy
34
+21.28%
$61.28B
$61.30
United States
Energy
35
+21.26%
$635.33M
$9.79
Colombia
Energy
36
+21.09%
$34.20B
$3.14
Brazil
Financial Services
37
+21.08%
$19.89B
$23.75
United States
Energy
38
+20.94%
$1.39B
$11.33
United States
Energy
39
+20.50%
$23.72B
$45.27
United States
Energy
40
+20.36%
$1.08B
$73.75
United States
Energy
41
+20.24%
$16.56B
$35.16
Chile
Financial Services
42
+20.18%
$46.07B
$148.97
United States
Energy
43
+20.13%
$162.02B
$134.87
United States
Energy
44
+19.95%
$1.95B
$12.73
Canada
Energy
45
+19.73%
$123.41B
$19.15
Brazil
Energy
46
+19.73%
$9.10B
$12.58
South Africa
Basic Materials
47
+19.45%
$2.71B
$2.75
Brazil
Energy
48
+19.06%
$6.53B
$9.31
Brazil
Utilities
49
+18.72%
$795.55M
$14.09
United States
Technology
50
+18.67%
$6.06B
$54.89
Peru
Financial Services
51
+18.57%
$5.57B
$69.43
United States
Energy
52
+18.34%
$105.96B
$51.40
Canada
Energy
53
+18.20%
$1.41B
$6.37
United States
Energy
54
+17.55%
$3.40B
$28.25
Israel
Industrials
55
+17.38%
$648.15M
$14.87
56
+17.04%
$1.18B
$91.69
Canada
Energy
57
+16.98%
$7.70B
$69.58
Mexico
Energy
58
+16.81%
$357.01B
$104.15
United Kingdom
Financial Services
59
+16.44%
$5.87B
$96.31
United States
Healthcare
60
+16.12%
$2.74B
$67.19
United States
Financial Services
61
+16.00%
$193.50M
$55.51
United States
Real Estate
62
+15.74%
$574.82M
$68.69
United States
Financial Services
63
+15.66%
$350.62M
$9.91
Canada
Energy
64
+15.56%
$359.30M
$1.00
China
Financial Services
65
+15.47%
$42.98B
$5.74
Brazil
Financial Services
66
+15.35%
$106.34M
$37.07
United States
Consumer Cyclical
67
+15.32%
$30.10B
$378.97
Peru
Financial Services
68
+15.24%
$910.05M
$23.84
United States
Energy
69
+15.14%
$257.49B
$93.33
United Kingdom
Energy
70
+14.90%
$8.53B
$16.81
Cayman Islands
Financial Services
71
+14.85%
$7.22B
$58.38
United States
Energy
72
+14.60%
$511.09M
$12.39
United States
Communication Services
73
+14.18%
$4.65B
$60.10
Canada
Basic Materials
74
+14.09%
$8.81B
$105.41
United States
Healthcare
75
+14.07%
$681.71M
$32.85
United States
Financial Services
76
+13.91%
$517.04M
$32.67
United States
Basic Materials
77
+13.83%
$796.63M
$19.59
United States
Communication Services
78
+13.83%
$625.00M
$9.52
Brazil
Financial Services
79
+13.81%
$1.37B
$92.41
Bermuda
Energy
80
+13.79%
$521.79M
$8.65
United States
Energy
81
+13.62%
$3.16B
$19.36
United States
Energy
82
+13.41%
$36.88B
$15.96
United Kingdom
Communication Services
83
+13.40%
$13.29B
$8.99
Netherlands
Financial Services
84
+13.33%
$16.61B
$68.43
South Korea
Financial Services
85
+13.20%
$191.07M
$37.60
United States
Financial Services
86
+13.17%
$121.13B
$56.21
United Kingdom
Consumer Defensive
87
+13.14%
$247.02M
$1.15
Canada
Basic Materials
88
+12.98%
$8.72B
$73.53
United States
Energy
89
+12.98%
$86.22B
$70.49
United States
Energy
90
+12.97%
$115.27B
$44.76
United Kingdom
Energy
91
+12.80%
$59.01B
$210.72
United States
Energy
92
+12.74%
$30.46B
$47.03
United States
Consumer Cyclical
93
+12.45%
$23.95B
$101.43
Colombia
Financial Services
94
+12.35%
$28.19B
$207.01
United States
Industrials
95
+12.34%
$33.46B
$10.22
Sweden
Technology
96
+12.27%
$228.97M
$42.31
United States
Financial Services
97
+12.27%
$10.91B
$184.89
United States
Healthcare
98
+12.26%
$365.69M
$6.29
United States
Healthcare
99
+12.23%
$8.52B
$17.84
Brazil
Communication Services
100
+12.09%
$276.20M
$10.78
United States
Real Estate
Top gain on this page +1949.95% META
Rows on this page 100 ranks 1–100
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Period January 2022 closed

Best performing large-cap stocks in January 2022

META Meta Platforms, Inc. +1949.95% $1.40T
HAL Halliburton Company +28.14% $29.44B
ITUB Itaú Unibanco Holding S.A. +24.87% $82.44B
BBD Banco Bradesco S.A. +23.63% $33.87B
BCH Banco de Chile +23.43% $21.31B

January 2022 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 January 2022. 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 META leads with +1,950% January 2022

Among the 3,387 NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American stocks currently eligible for this ranking, META (Meta Platforms Inc) has the highest gain in January 2022 with +1,950%. Following are OBE (+73%) and DAVE (+51%). Top performing sectors: Communication Services (+341% avg, 2 in top 10), Technology (+29% avg, 2 in top 10), Industrials (+25% avg, 1 in top 10).

MARKET LEADERS

This ranking shows the top performing stocks and biggest stock gainers during January 2022, 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.

Return measured from the start of the stock's current trading history (a recent listing or relisting), not from the start of the month.
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 January 2022?
A

META (Meta Platforms Inc) has the highest monthly gain in this ranking for January 2022, with a gain of 1,950%. Top performers this month include META, OBE, DAVE.

Q What stocks gained the most in January 2022?
A

The biggest gainers in January 2022 were: META (+1,950%), OBE (+73%), DAVE (+51%), LIXT (+49%), THAR (+46%). 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 January 2022. 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 January 2022. 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

3,387 companies with a market capitalization above $100 million traded on NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American, each with at least one trading day inside January 2022. 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 January 2022?
A

The top performing sectors in January 2022 included Communication Services, Energy, Technology, based on the stocks with highest monthly gains. META 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 January 2022. 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.

Evaluate Your Positions

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