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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 (+53% avg, 8 in top 10), Technology (+42% 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 April 27, 2026 at 8:17 AM EDT

Rank
Symbol
Company Name
May Gain
Market Cap
Price
Country
Sector
1
163.84%
679.38 M
$ 7.44
United States
Healthcare
2
162.66%
755.46 M
$ 24.8
United States
Healthcare
3
108.9%
905.84 M
$ 5.03
United States
Healthcare
4
99.39%
1.26 B
$ 33.83
United States
Industrials
5
83%
136.65 M
$ 1.89
United States
Healthcare
6
70.46%
6.44 B
$ 161.26
United States
Healthcare
7
63.73%
10.00 B
$ 34.98
United States
Technology
8
62.12%
522.17 M
$ 9.85
United States
Healthcare
9
61.44%
235.78 M
$ 8.9
United States
Healthcare
10
60.16%
155.60 M
$ 3.72
United States
Healthcare
11
57.57%
208.24 M
$ 18.17
United States
Financial Services
12
55.8%
410.09 M
$ 28.48
United States
Industrials
13
54.77%
6.61 B
$ 25.11
United States
Real Estate
14
54.74%
327.41 M
$ 4.57
United States
Healthcare
15
53.69%
1.49 B
$ 9.88
United States
Healthcare
16
53.68%
1.24 B
$ 8.11
United States
Technology
17
50.34%
207.65 M
$ 2.26
United States
Healthcare
18
49.34%
2.02 B
$ 8.94
United States
Technology
19
49.03%
267.55 M
$ 6.3
United States
Basic Materials
20
47.12%
114.97 M
$ 2.38
United States
Healthcare
21
45.99%
568.33 M
$ 3.82
United States
Energy
22
45.43%
1.75 B
$ 5.69
Bermuda
Energy
23
45.36%
25.36 B
$ 88.79
Chile
Basic Materials
24
44.89%
410.10 M
$ 14.49
United States
Basic Materials
25
44.68%
13.27 B
$ 251.7
United States
Consumer Cyclical
26
42.98%
4.33 B
$ 93.03
United States
Industrials
27
42.75%
2.43 B
$ 47.69
Canada
Technology
28
42.46%
3.08 B
$ 52.27
United States
Technology
29
42.42%
114.27 M
$ 1.35
United States
Healthcare
30
41.9%
131.31 M
$ 6.41
United States
Industrials
31
41.82%
1.33 B
$ 7.93
United States
Technology
32
40.08%
468.33 M
$ 7.17
United States
Industrials
33
39.89%
1.74 B
$ 12.8
United States
Healthcare
34
39.59%
6.90 B
$ 28.78
United States
Energy
35
38.71%
1.28 B
$ 8.65
United States
Healthcare
36
38.31%
394.21 M
$ 46.26
United States
Financial Services
37
38.07%
390.32 M
$ 8.59
United States
Healthcare
38
37.19%
623.71 M
$ 23.67
United States
Industrials
39
36.97%
769.79 M
$ 6.49
United States
Consumer Defensive
40
36.91%
13.59 B
$ 27.49
Hong Kong
Healthcare
41
36.82%
116.45 M
$ 18.04
United States
Healthcare
42
36.05%
22.20 B
$ 188.33
United States
Basic Materials
43
36.01%
3.84 B
$ 30.26
United States
Consumer Cyclical
44
35.96%
9.21 B
$ 252.76
United States
Industrials
45
35.83%
1.04 B
$ 22.24
United States
Energy
46
35.82%
620.23 M
$ 4.25
United States
Consumer Defensive
47
35.68%
1.31 B
$ 9.69
United States
Industrials
48
35.6%
291.71 M
$ 5.97
United States
Industrials
49
35.23%
3.17 B
$ 31.52
United States
Energy
50
35.08%
143.35 M
$ 3.94
Greece
Energy
51
34.71%
1.44 B
$ 6.61
United States
Industrials
52
34.68%
480.01 M
$ 68.03
Greece
Industrials
53
33.57%
379.44 M
$ 50.36
United States
Energy
54
33.47%
3.21 B
$ 31.16
United Kingdom
Energy
55
33.28%
241.12 M
$ 5.84
United States
Energy
56
33.11%
539.53 M
$ 33.72
Cayman Islands
Utilities
57
32.91%
301.44 M
$ 2.44
Greece
Industrials
58
32.83%
2.83 B
$ 26.71
United States
Energy
59
32.76%
524.82 M
$ 3.41
Australia
Healthcare
60
32.59%
3.83 B
$ 110.93
United States
Healthcare
61
32.56%
767.91 M
$ 19.76
United States
Financial Services
62
32.55%
2.34 B
$ 27.38
United States
Energy
63
32.46%
2.82 B
$ 18.55
Singapore
Industrials
64
32.22%
413.90 M
$ 8.92
United States
Financial Services
65
31.79%
2.33 B
$ 64.885
United States
Industrials
66
31.58%
1.23 B
$ 24.43
United States
Consumer Defensive
67
31.53%
160.39 M
$ 0.9098
United States
Financial Services
68
31.34%
215.05 M
$ 11.69
United States
Healthcare
69
31.29%
526.28 M
$ 8.22
United States
Industrials
70
31.27%
139.52 M
$ 6.15
United States
Industrials
71
31.02%
1.25 B
$ 17.18
Switzerland
Healthcare
72
30.66%
2.63 B
$ 169.51
United States
Industrials
73
30.63%
369.12 M
$ 13.82
United States
Utilities
74
30.18%
3.99 B
$ 26.61
United States
Basic Materials
75
29.87%
2.63 B
$ 75.94
Bermuda
Energy
76
29.48%
112.07 M
$ 15.49
United States
Communication Services
77
29.25%
231.78 M
$ 13.08
United States
Technology
78
28.99%
1.24 B
$ 19.95
United States
Financial Services
79
28.93%
2.04 B
$ 39.25
United States
Healthcare
80
28.36%
29.79 B
$ 47.94
United States
Energy
81
28.34%
435.81 M
$ 5.47
United States
Healthcare
82
28.23%
215.15 M
$ 6.1
United States
Healthcare
83
28.19%
1.19 B
$ 6.63
United States
Industrials
84
28.19%
353.24 M
$ 11.78
United States
Healthcare
85
28.17%
556.06 M
$ 15.1
United States
Energy
86
28.15%
103.03 M
$ 12.41
United States
Consumer Cyclical
87
28.09%
24.86 B
$ 567.16
United States
Healthcare
88
28.05%
3.95 B
$ 78.37
Monaco
Energy
89
27.56%
5.52 B
$ 16.61
United States
Technology
90
27.53%
1.82 B
$ 15.5
United States
Healthcare
91
27.44%
833.75 M
$ 2.7
United States
Healthcare
92
27.19%
4.39 B
$ 88.52
United States
Energy
93
26.72%
239.27 M
$ 7.07
United States
Energy
94
26.59%
2.23 B
$ 15.22
95
25.93%
10.86 B
$ 60.26
United States
Energy
96
25.89%
13.02 B
$ 195.59
United States
Consumer Defensive
97
25.89%
817.03 M
$ 84.78
United States
Basic Materials
98
25.88%
195.76 M
$ 4.2
United States
Energy
99
25.81%
101.11 M
$ 10.2
United States
Technology
100
25.65%
49.42 B
$ 26.29
Canada
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 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%), BMEA (+83%). 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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