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#1 GYRE leads with +164% May 2022

GYRE (Gyre Therapeutics, Inc.) is the best performing stock in May 2022. Following are CBIO (+163%) and CMPX (+109%). Top performing sectors: Real Estate (+55% avg), Healthcare (+52% avg, 7 in top 10), Industrials (+40% avg, 1 in top 10).

Top Stock Gainers May 2022 - Monthly Performance Ranked

Track the top performing stocks of May 2022 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.
2022

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

May 2022 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 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.

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Data as of June 20, 2026 at 4:05 AM EDT

Rank
Symbol
Company Name
May Gain
Market Cap
Price
Country
Sector
1
163.84%
606.43 M
$ 6.25
United States
Healthcare
2
162.66%
487.80 M
$ 17.69
United States
Healthcare
3
108.9%
363.78 M
$ 2.02
United States
Healthcare
4
99.39%
1.08 B
$ 28.99
United States
Industrials
5
70.46%
5.86 B
$ 146.12
United States
Healthcare
6
63.73%
13.31 B
$ 46.59
United States
Technology
7
62.12%
620.78 M
$ 8.72
United States
Healthcare
8
61.44%
366.58 M
$ 13.82
United States
Healthcare
9
60.16%
172.10 M
$ 4.11
United States
Healthcare
10
57.57%
209.54 M
$ 18.26
United States
Financial Services
11
55.8%
518.33 M
$ 36
United States
Industrials
12
54.77%
5.56 B
$ 26.22
United States
Real Estate
13
54.74%
309.85 M
$ 4.32
United States
Healthcare
14
53.69%
2.04 B
$ 13.57
United States
Healthcare
15
53.68%
1.23 B
$ 8
United States
Technology
16
49.34%
2.43 B
$ 10.76
United States
Technology
17
49.03%
247.36 M
$ 5.88
United States
Basic Materials
18
47.12%
114.97 M
$ 2.38
United States
Healthcare
19
45.99%
477.58 M
$ 3.21
United States
Energy
20
45.43%
1.30 B
$ 4.22
Bermuda
Energy
21
45.36%
22.76 B
$ 79.69
Chile
Basic Materials
22
44.89%
382.93 M
$ 13.53
United States
Basic Materials
23
44.68%
15.71 B
$ 297.37
United States
Consumer Cyclical
24
42.98%
4.18 B
$ 91.13
United States
Industrials
25
42.75%
2.34 B
$ 45.61
Canada
Technology
26
42.46%
1.98 B
$ 33.63
United States
Technology
27
41.9%
143.90 M
$ 7.03
United States
Industrials
28
41.82%
1.75 B
$ 10.42
United States
Technology
29
40.08%
482.76 M
$ 7.38
United States
Industrials
30
39.89%
1.31 B
$ 9.65
United States
Healthcare
31
39.59%
6.51 B
$ 27.14
United States
Energy
32
38.71%
1.28 B
$ 8.65
United States
Healthcare
33
38.31%
309.21 M
$ 36.67
United States
Financial Services
34
38.07%
390.32 M
$ 8.59
United States
Healthcare
35
37.27%
150.44 M
$ 1.56
United States
Technology
36
37.19%
391.59 M
$ 14.85
United States
Industrials
37
36.97%
770.97 M
$ 6.5
United States
Consumer Defensive
38
36.91%
5.94 B
$ 12.01
Hong Kong
Healthcare
39
36.82%
151.86 M
$ 23.5
United States
Healthcare
40
36.05%
18.91 B
$ 160.35
United States
Basic Materials
41
36.01%
4.36 B
$ 34.38
United States
Consumer Cyclical
42
35.96%
10.83 B
$ 297.2
United States
Industrials
43
35.83%
1.16 B
$ 24.97
United States
Energy
44
35.82%
677.28 M
$ 4.63
United States
Consumer Defensive
45
35.68%
1.51 B
$ 10.24
United States
Industrials
46
35.6%
293.39 M
$ 6
United States
Industrials
47
35.23%
2.75 B
$ 27.4
United States
Energy
48
35.08%
128.43 M
$ 3.53
Greece
Energy
49
34.71%
1.54 B
$ 7.08
United States
Industrials
50
34.68%
484.03 M
$ 68.6
Greece
Industrials
51
33.57%
376.05 M
$ 49.87
United States
Energy
52
33.47%
3.01 B
$ 29.41
United Kingdom
Energy
53
33.28%
170.52 M
$ 4.13
United States
Energy
54
33.11%
478.25 M
$ 29.89
Cayman Islands
Utilities
55
32.91%
261.25 M
$ 2.1
Greece
Industrials
56
32.83%
2.11 B
$ 19.44
United States
Energy
57
32.76%
524.82 M
$ 3.41
Australia
Healthcare
58
32.59%
2.72 B
$ 78.79
United States
Healthcare
59
32.56%
846.95 M
$ 22.86
United States
Financial Services
60
32.55%
2.34 B
$ 27.38
United States
Energy
61
32.46%
2.75 B
$ 18.1
Singapore
Energy
62
32.22%
413.90 M
$ 8.92
United States
Financial Services
63
31.79%
3.53 B
$ 98.4
United States
Industrials
64
31.58%
1.23 B
$ 24.43
United States
Consumer Defensive
65
31.53%
174.30 M
$ 0.9884
United States
Financial Services
66
31.29%
487.30 M
$ 7.57
United States
Industrials
67
31.27%
133.85 M
$ 5.9
United States
Industrials
68
31.02%
1.41 B
$ 19.21
Switzerland
Healthcare
69
30.66%
2.69 B
$ 173.69
United States
Industrials
70
30.63%
369.12 M
$ 13.98
United States
Utilities
71
30.18%
3.27 B
$ 21.77
United States
Basic Materials
72
29.87%
2.58 B
$ 74.45
Bermuda
Energy
73
29.25%
388.16 M
$ 21.9
United States
Technology
74
28.99%
1.24 B
$ 19.95
United States
Financial Services
75
28.93%
2.38 B
$ 44.84
United States
Healthcare
76
28.36%
48.58 B
$ 42.12
United States
Energy
77
28.34%
348.92 M
$ 4.36
United States
Healthcare
78
28.23%
215.15 M
$ 6.1
United States
Healthcare
79
28.19%
1.02 B
$ 5.65
United States
Industrials
80
28.19%
532.91 M
$ 17.77
United States
Healthcare
81
28.17%
517.59 M
$ 14.02
United States
Energy
82
28.09%
22.78 B
$ 536.59
United States
Healthcare
83
28.05%
4.01 B
$ 80.58
Monaco
Energy
84
27.56%
7.10 B
$ 21.36
United States
Technology
85
27.53%
1.82 B
$ 15.5
United States
Healthcare
86
27.44%
1.22 B
$ 3.94
United States
Healthcare
87
27.19%
3.22 B
$ 64.67
United States
Energy
88
26.72%
239.27 M
$ 7.07
United States
Energy
89
26.59%
2.23 B
$ 15.22
90
25.93%
11.63 B
$ 64.5
United States
Energy
91
25.89%
12.08 B
$ 181.54
United States
Consumer Defensive
92
25.89%
1.34 B
$ 139.19
United States
Basic Materials
93
25.88%
144.95 M
$ 3.11
United States
Energy
94
25.65%
46.92 B
$ 25.16
Canada
Energy
95
25.35%
3.76 B
$ 12.79
Uruguay
Technology
96
25.15%
419.53 M
$ 7.44
Luxembourg
Basic Materials
97
24.97%
28.50 B
$ 135.06
United States
Utilities
98
24.45%
3.37 B
$ 74.17
United States
Healthcare
99
24.43%
217.91 M
$ 1.13
United States
Technology
100
24.43%
786.96 M
$ 6.84
United States
Basic Materials
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 2022?
A

GYRE (Gyre Therapeutics, Inc.) has the highest monthly gain in this ranking for May 2022, with a gain of 164%. Top performers this month include GYRE, CBIO, CMPX.

Q What stocks gained the most in May 2022?
A

The biggest gainers in May 2022 were: GYRE (+164%), CBIO (+163%), CMPX (+109%), BKSY (+99%), BLTE (+70%). 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 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 May 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 sectors performed best in May 2022?
A

The top performing sectors in May 2022 included Healthcare, Industrials, based on the stocks with highest monthly gains. GYRE led the Healthcare 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 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 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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