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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 (+41% 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.

Best performing large-cap stocks in May 2022

SQM Sociedad Química y Minera d... +45.36% $19.94B
MOD Modine Manufacturing Company +44.68% $12.18B
ALB Albemarle Corporation +36.05% $14.24B
DVN Devon Energy Corporation +28.36% $50.55B
UTHR United Therapeutics Corpora... +28.09% $22.74B
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 July 19, 2026 at 9:36 PM EDT

Rank
Symbol
Company Name
May Gain
Market Cap
Price
Country
Sector
1
163.84%
674.51 M
$ 6.05
United States
Healthcare
2
162.66%
526.13 M
$ 14.75
United States
Healthcare
3
108.9%
369.18 M
$ 2.05
United States
Healthcare
4
99.39%
823.45 M
$ 22.19
United States
Industrials
5
70.46%
6.02 B
$ 150.08
United States
Healthcare
6
63.73%
7.37 B
$ 25.79
United States
Technology
7
62.12%
729.70 M
$ 10.25
United States
Healthcare
8
61.44%
603.40 M
$ 19.14
United States
Healthcare
9
60.16%
180.23 M
$ 4.28
United States
Healthcare
10
57.57%
215.86 M
$ 18.81
United States
Financial Services
11
55.8%
543.67 M
$ 37.76
United States
Industrials
12
54.77%
6.44 B
$ 30.35
United States
Real Estate
13
54.74%
246.73 M
$ 3.44
United States
Healthcare
14
53.69%
2.32 B
$ 15.44
United States
Healthcare
15
53.68%
939.88 M
$ 6.11
United States
Technology
16
49.34%
1.76 B
$ 7.8
United States
Technology
17
49.03%
259.56 M
$ 6.17
United States
Basic Materials
18
47.12%
114.97 M
$ 2.38
United States
Healthcare
19
45.99%
519.23 M
$ 3.49
United States
Energy
20
45.43%
1.28 B
$ 4.16
Bermuda
Energy
21
45.36%
19.94 B
$ 69.81
Chile
Basic Materials
22
44.89%
393.12 M
$ 13.89
United States
Basic Materials
23
44.68%
12.18 B
$ 229.34
United States
Consumer Cyclical
24
42.98%
4.20 B
$ 91.47
United States
Industrials
25
42.75%
1.87 B
$ 36.38
Canada
Technology
26
42.46%
1.70 B
$ 28.85
United States
Technology
27
42.42%
113.83 M
$ 1.32
United States
Healthcare
28
41.9%
128.13 M
$ 6.26
United States
Industrials
29
41.82%
1.73 B
$ 10.3
United States
Technology
30
40.08%
459.87 M
$ 7.03
United States
Industrials
31
39.89%
1.49 B
$ 10.96
United States
Healthcare
32
39.59%
7.51 B
$ 31.32
United States
Energy
33
38.71%
1.28 B
$ 8.65
United States
Healthcare
34
38.31%
344.12 M
$ 40.81
United States
Financial Services
35
38.07%
390.32 M
$ 8.59
United States
Healthcare
36
37.27%
176.48 M
$ 1.83
United States
Technology
37
37.19%
376.82 M
$ 14.29
United States
Industrials
38
36.97%
770.97 M
$ 6.5
United States
Consumer Defensive
39
36.91%
2.48 B
$ 5.02
Hong Kong
Healthcare
40
36.82%
151.86 M
$ 23.5
United States
Healthcare
41
36.05%
14.24 B
$ 120.78
United States
Basic Materials
42
36.01%
5.33 B
$ 42.08
United States
Consumer Cyclical
43
35.96%
8.48 B
$ 232.79
United States
Industrials
44
35.83%
1.32 B
$ 28.4
United States
Energy
45
35.82%
677.28 M
$ 4.63
United States
Consumer Defensive
46
35.68%
1.37 B
$ 9.26
United States
Industrials
47
35.6%
288.50 M
$ 5.9
United States
Industrials
48
35.23%
3.53 B
$ 35.13
United States
Energy
49
35.08%
122.61 M
$ 3.37
Greece
Energy
50
34.71%
1.03 B
$ 4.72
United States
Industrials
51
34.68%
488.44 M
$ 69.23
Greece
Industrials
52
33.57%
361.72 M
$ 47.97
United States
Energy
53
33.47%
2.91 B
$ 28.45
United Kingdom
Energy
54
33.28%
162.67 M
$ 3.94
United States
Energy
55
33.11%
466.73 M
$ 29.17
Cayman Islands
Utilities
56
32.91%
255.03 M
$ 2.05
Greece
Industrials
57
32.83%
2.31 B
$ 21.19
United States
Energy
58
32.76%
524.82 M
$ 3.41
Australia
Healthcare
59
32.59%
2.56 B
$ 73.98
United States
Healthcare
60
32.56%
820.65 M
$ 22.15
United States
Financial Services
61
32.55%
2.34 B
$ 27.38
United States
Energy
62
32.46%
3.09 B
$ 20.37
Singapore
Energy
63
32.22%
413.90 M
$ 8.92
United States
Financial Services
64
31.89%
997.51 M
$ 5.04
United States
Communication Services
65
31.79%
4.67 B
$ 79.93
United States
Industrials
66
31.58%
1.23 B
$ 24.43
United States
Consumer Defensive
67
31.53%
126.60 M
$ 0.7179
United States
Financial Services
68
31.29%
493.09 M
$ 7.66
United States
Industrials
69
31.02%
1.64 B
$ 19.68
Switzerland
Healthcare
70
30.66%
2.60 B
$ 167.98
United States
Industrials
71
30.63%
369.39 M
$ 13.99
United States
Utilities
72
30.18%
2.63 B
$ 17.52
United States
Basic Materials
73
29.87%
2.43 B
$ 70.07
Bermuda
Energy
74
29.25%
230.41 M
$ 13
United States
Technology
75
28.99%
1.24 B
$ 19.95
United States
Financial Services
76
28.93%
2.12 B
$ 39.85
United States
Healthcare
77
28.36%
50.55 B
$ 43.83
United States
Energy
78
28.34%
389.73 M
$ 4.87
United States
Healthcare
79
28.23%
215.15 M
$ 6.1
United States
Healthcare
80
28.19%
454.34 M
$ 15.15
United States
Healthcare
81
28.19%
1.02 B
$ 5.66
United States
Industrials
82
28.17%
503.20 M
$ 13.63
United States
Energy
83
28.09%
22.74 B
$ 535.67
United States
Healthcare
84
28.05%
3.81 B
$ 76.49
Monaco
Energy
85
27.56%
4.69 B
$ 14.11
United States
Technology
86
27.53%
1.82 B
$ 15.5
United States
Healthcare
87
27.44%
1.25 B
$ 4.03
United States
Healthcare
88
27.19%
3.77 B
$ 75.82
United States
Energy
89
26.72%
239.27 M
$ 7.07
United States
Energy
90
26.59%
2.23 B
$ 15.22
91
25.93%
15.97 B
$ 88.59
United States
Energy
92
25.89%
12.03 B
$ 180.74
United States
Consumer Defensive
93
25.89%
1.33 B
$ 138.2
United States
Basic Materials
94
25.88%
125.84 M
$ 2.7
United States
Energy
95
25.65%
52.12 B
$ 27.95
Canada
Energy
96
25.35%
4.26 B
$ 14.48
Uruguay
Technology
97
25.15%
386.26 M
$ 6.85
Luxembourg
Basic Materials
98
24.97%
27.24 B
$ 129.11
United States
Utilities
99
24.45%
3.54 B
$ 77.86
United States
Healthcare
100
24.43%
757.05 M
$ 6.58
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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