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Top Stock Gainers December 2023 - Monthly Performance Ranked

The top US-listed stocks of December 2023 by monthly gain, on split-adjusted closes. Ranks 3,902 companies above $100M on NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American.
2023

December 2023 ranking, complete through December 29, 2023

39 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
Dec Gain
Market Cap (today)
Price (today)
Country
Sector
1
+892.20%
$160.90M
$2.15
China
Healthcare
2
+366.21%
$11.60B
$11.18
United States
Industrials
3
+263.78%
$555.01M
$5.53
United States
Healthcare
4
+253.13%
$342.01M
$2.78
United States
Healthcare
5
+249.62%
$263.26M
$3.14
United States
Healthcare
6
+215.13%
$459.06M
$2.36
United States
Healthcare
7
+182.45%
$197.03M
$2.08
Israel
Healthcare
8
+170.83%
$510.48M
$7.39
United States
Technology
9
+168.22%
$172.55M
$13.33
United States
Consumer Cyclical
10
+155.84%
$197.13M
$0.6688
United States
Healthcare
11
+148.70%
$8.89B
$63.92
United States
Healthcare
12
+142.65%
$138.24M
$1.93
United States
Healthcare
13
+141.38%
$1.52B
$8.88
United States
Healthcare
14
+133.80%
$271.61M
$1.50
United States
Healthcare
15
+133.43%
$240.14M
$3.90
United States
Healthcare
16
+107.64%
$819.46M
$3.18
United States
Healthcare
17
+105.20%
$4.47B
$132.37
United States
Financial Services
18
+103.99%
$615.47M
$5.74
United States
Healthcare
19
+97.20%
$2.28B
$8.39
Singapore
Technology
20
+96.64%
$119.19M
$41.47
United States
Healthcare
21
+94.02%
$682.48M
$3.60
United States
Healthcare
22
+88.89%
$236.51M
$1.00
United States
Technology
23
+88.24%
$124.19M
$0.9348
United States
Industrials
24
+85.89%
$138.28M
$1.00
United States
Healthcare
25
+83.33%
$1.99B
$17.57
United States
Financial Services
26
+81.09%
$863.37M
$10.12
United States
Healthcare
27
+80.58%
$10.82B
$5.40
United States
Consumer Cyclical
28
+80.20%
$204.55M
$10.76
United States
Financial Services
29
+79.29%
$532.62M
$18.88
United States
Healthcare
30
+78.15%
$163.01M
$9.25
United States
Communication Services
31
+77.93%
$484.77M
$8.80
United States
Healthcare
32
+77.78%
$251.95M
$0.5670
United States
Financial Services
33
+76.74%
$4.15B
$38.20
United States
Healthcare
34
+75.30%
$1.20B
$1.98
United States
Financial Services
35
+75.18%
$6.30B
$12.62
United States
Financial Services
36
+74.41%
$461.97M
$7.16
United States
Healthcare
37
+71.46%
$3.22B
$8.33
United States
Financial Services
38
+69.72%
$1.33B
$90.50
United States
Healthcare
39
+66.54%
$125.52M
$1.24
United States
Industrials
40
+66.42%
$1.62B
$7.38
United States
Healthcare
41
+65.47%
$3.11B
$34.78
United States
Healthcare
42
+65.35%
$115.31M
$4.95
United States
Consumer Cyclical
43
+65.20%
$422.67M
$7.27
United States
Healthcare
44
+65.00%
$1.63B
$76.99
United States
Healthcare
45
+64.94%
$341.34M
$3.20
United States
Healthcare
46
+63.64%
$127.00M
$1.06
United States
Consumer Cyclical
47
+63.60%
$601.53M
$100.93
United States
Consumer Cyclical
48
+63.35%
$681.78M
$8.91
United States
Healthcare
49
+62.60%
$327.17M
$3.49
United States
Industrials
50
+62.31%
$3.66B
$29.10
United States
Healthcare
51
+62.17%
$408.03M
$7.60
United States
Healthcare
52
+61.68%
$718.13M
$12.58
United States
Healthcare
53
+59.08%
$7.91B
$31.15
Peru
Basic Materials
54
+57.89%
$184.46M
$2.27
United States
Healthcare
55
+57.02%
$215.15M
$6.10
United States
Healthcare
56
+56.00%
$190.02M
$11.46
United States
Healthcare
57
+55.04%
$2.12B
$59.34
United States
Technology
58
+54.73%
$7.38B
$9.62
United States
Real Estate
59
+54.62%
$267.11M
$2.34
United States
Healthcare
60
+53.70%
$457.80M
$1.72
United Kingdom
Healthcare
61
+53.68%
$1.68B
$58.02
United States
Healthcare
62
+53.49%
$220.19M
$4.87
Greece
Energy
63
+53.29%
$362.43M
$25.82
United States
Financial Services
64
+52.78%
$2.09B
$70.22
United States
Healthcare
65
+52.56%
$710.99M
$12.87
United States
Healthcare
66
+51.51%
$114.97M
$2.38
United States
Healthcare
67
+50.89%
$2.08B
$29.64
Switzerland
Healthcare
68
+50.40%
$67.20B
$60.62
United States
Consumer Cyclical
69
+50.38%
$423.54M
$9.21
United States
Financial Services
70
+49.82%
$142.83M
$1.11
United States
Healthcare
71
+49.55%
$190.22M
$1.49
Switzerland
Healthcare
72
+49.35%
$2.73B
$24.95
United States
Healthcare
73
+49.21%
$4.34B
$19.58
United States
Technology
74
+48.75%
$9.58B
$144.49
United States
Healthcare
75
+48.42%
$389.48M
$1.08
United States
Financial Services
76
+48.04%
$1.68B
$28.53
United States
Technology
77
+47.16%
$30.12B
$103.92
United States
Communication Services
78
+47.06%
$243.60M
$2.45
Switzerland
Healthcare
79
+47.04%
$9.04B
$106.40
United Kingdom
Healthcare
80
+46.97%
$187.88M
$5.65
United States
Communication Services
81
+46.71%
$31.35B
$11.07
United States
Financial Services
82
+46.64%
$1.36B
$18.79
United States
Healthcare
83
+46.57%
$890.47M
$16.01
United States
Healthcare
84
+46.15%
$334.22M
$2.49
United States
Technology
85
+45.71%
$491.46M
$11.89
United States
Healthcare
86
+45.69%
$685.26M
$11.04
United States
Healthcare
87
+45.28%
$184.51M
$0.2521
Singapore
Technology
88
+45.20%
$275.93M
$0.8137
United States
Healthcare
89
+44.93%
$2.02B
$26.01
United States
Industrials
90
+44.91%
$120.77M
$1.67
United States
Healthcare
91
+44.78%
$165.32M
$1.07
United States
Healthcare
92
+44.70%
$3.39B
$34.20
United States
Basic Materials
93
+44.69%
$489.27M
$5.90
United States
Financial Services
94
+44.44%
$513.89M
$14.81
United States
Healthcare
95
+44.38%
$862.92M
$9.70
United States
Healthcare
96
+44.37%
$2.40B
$9.35
United States
Financial Services
97
+44.36%
$424.03M
$17.42
United States
Healthcare
98
+43.84%
$140.02M
$53.35
United States
Energy
99
+43.67%
$166.70M
$8.85
United States
Healthcare
100
+43.65%
$112.24M
$1.89
United States
Healthcare
S&P 500 fund (SPY) +3.53%
Finished higher 78% of 3,902
Median move +5.9%
Leading sector Healthcare +10.9% median
Lagging sector Energy -0.9% median

Over December 2023, 78% of the 3,902 ranked companies finished higher and the median move was +5.9%; Healthcare led on median (+10.9%) and Energy lagged (-0.9%). The S&P 500 fund (SPY) moved +3.53% between its Dec 1, 2023 and Dec 29, 2023 closes. Each ranked company's gain runs from its own first close inside the period, so a company listed later in the period is measured over a shorter window.

Top gain on this page +892.20% ZJYL
Rows on this page 100 ranks 1–100
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Period December 2023 closed

Best performing large-cap stocks in December 2023

QXO QXO, Inc. +366.21% $11.60B
AUR Aurora Innovation, Inc. +80.58% $10.82B
CVNA Carvana Co. +50.40% $67.20B
SATS EchoStar Corporation +47.16% $30.12B
RKT Rocket Companies, Inc. +46.71% $31.35B

December 2023 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 December 2023. 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 ZJYL leads with +892% December 2023

Among the 3,902 NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American stocks currently eligible for this ranking, ZJYL (JIN MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL LTD.) has the highest gain in December 2023 with +892%. Following are QXO (+366%) and STTK (+264%). Top performing sectors: Industrials (+126% avg, 1 in top 10), Healthcare (+97% avg, 7 in top 10), Consumer Cyclical (+82% avg, 1 in top 10).

MARKET LEADERS

This ranking shows the top performing stocks and biggest stock gainers during December 2023, 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.

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.
What this ranking covers
Universe
US-listed companies on NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American.
Floors
Market cap of at least $100 million, and one close inside the month to measure from.
Exclusions
Stocks whose price history is under review are withheld, and their count is stated above.
Measured on
Split-adjusted closes, from the first close inside the month to the last one in it.
Refreshed
Rebuilt once the session behind those closes has settled. The date above the table names that session, not the moment the table was written.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q Which stock has gained the most in December 2023?
A

ZJYL (JIN MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL LTD.) has the highest monthly gain in this ranking for December 2023, with a gain of 892%. Top performers this month include ZJYL, QXO, STTK.

Q What stocks gained the most in December 2023?
A

The biggest gainers in December 2023 were: ZJYL (+892%), QXO (+366%), STTK (+264%), CCCC (+253%), EYPT (+250%). 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 December 2023. 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 December 2023. 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

3,902 companies with a market capitalization above $100 million traded on NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American, each with at least one trading day inside December 2023. 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 December 2023?
A

The five highest-gaining companies in December 2023 sit in Healthcare, Industrials, with the leader ZJYL in Healthcare. That describes the top of this list, not a sector ranking; the market-context strip above the table reports the median move of each sector's ranked companies.

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 closing price on its first trading day, both split-adjusted. A company whose trading history begins inside the month is measured from its first close.

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 December 2023. 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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