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#1 RGC leads with +2,938% May 2023

RGC (Regencell Bioscience Holdings Limited) is the best performing stock in May 2023. Following are BMNR (+2,216%) and SDA (+466%). Top performing sectors: Financial Services (+333% avg, 1 in top 10), Consumer Cyclical (+164% avg, 1 in top 10), Healthcare (+159% avg, 3 in top 10).

Top Stock Gainers May 2023 - Monthly Performance Ranked

Track the top performing stocks of May 2023 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.
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This ranking shows the top performing stocks and biggest stock gainers during May 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.

May 2023 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 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.

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Data as of April 28, 2026 at 2:26 AM EDT

Rank
Symbol
Company Name
May Gain
Market Cap
Price
Country
Sector
1
2937.57%
13.59 B
$ 27.49
Hong Kong
Healthcare
2
2215.79%
11.90 B
$ 22.14
United States
Financial Services
3
465.7%
147.81 M
$ 1.44
China
Consumer Cyclical
4
275.97%
283.34 M
$ 7.83
United States
Technology
5
173.87%
1.35 B
$ 16.08
United States
Healthcare
6
170%
10.00 B
$ 34.98
United States
Technology
7
165.2%
682.47 M
$ 10.09
United States
Healthcare
8
161.14%
6.85 B
$ 18.49
United States
Technology
9
150.42%
722.67 M
$ 12.02
Ireland
Industrials
10
136.87%
199.98 M
$ 0.6523
United States
Technology
11
131.82%
519.15 M
$ 5.91
United States
Healthcare
12
131.31%
1.63 B
$ 33.58
France
Healthcare
13
130.43%
178.54 M
$ 2.62
United States
Basic Materials
14
123.52%
5.52 B
$ 16.61
United States
Technology
15
114.76%
1.26 B
$ 8.64
United States
Technology
16
113.06%
17.46 B
$ 29.08
United States
Technology
17
112.75%
658.69 M
$ 3.7
United States
Technology
18
112.15%
170.48 M
$ 3.18
United States
Healthcare
19
109.86%
3.21 B
$ 33.49
United States
Financial Services
20
106.25%
118.74 M
$ 2.78
United States
Industrials
21
100%
114.42 M
$ 1.5
United States
Healthcare
22
96.54%
15.65 B
$ 42.69
United States
Technology
23
94.57%
1.77 B
$ 28.22
United States
Technology
24
93.16%
188.14 M
$ 5.02
United States
Healthcare
25
92.22%
342.24 M
$ 4.43
United States
Technology
26
89.07%
342.22 B
$ 143.09
United States
Technology
27
86.44%
58.50 B
$ 409.08
United States
Consumer Cyclical
28
83.66%
243.93 M
$ 15.02
United States
Technology
29
83.09%
1.85 B
$ 3.51
United States
Healthcare
30
80.82%
5.28 B
$ 5.51
United States
Real Estate
31
80.78%
1.23 B
$ 26.72
United States
Technology
32
80.68%
161.06 M
$ 7.29
United States
Technology
33
80.6%
302.31 M
$ 2.35
United States
Healthcare
34
80.5%
293.12 M
$ 3.1
Israel
Healthcare
35
79.37%
529.06 M
$ 1.62
United States
Financial Services
36
77.73%
383.02 M
$ 4.87
United States
Healthcare
37
72.89%
120.74 M
$ 1.735
Israel
Healthcare
38
71.53%
1.91 B
$ 12.665
United States
Basic Materials
39
71.08%
155.60 M
$ 3.72
United States
Healthcare
40
70.85%
172.13 M
$ 2.44
United States
Healthcare
41
67.89%
1.19 B
$ 6.63
United States
Industrials
42
67.72%
848.85 M
$ 7.89
United States
Financial Services
43
67.62%
124.97 M
$ 2.49
United States
Industrials
44
67.2%
383.25 M
$ 1.44
United Kingdom
Healthcare
45
66.2%
510.48 M
$ 7.39
United States
Technology
46
66.19%
497.94 M
$ 4.08
United States
Healthcare
47
65.45%
341.08 M
$ 6.33
United States
Healthcare
48
64.9%
155.72 M
$ 3.85
United States
Healthcare
49
64.86%
35.98 B
$ 195.04
Cayman Islands
Technology
50
62.65%
4.23 B
$ 75.79
United States
Technology
51
60.61%
375.39 M
$ 1.46
United States
Technology
52
59.22%
3.99 B
$ 17.28
United States
Technology
53
58.78%
288.26 M
$ 6.575
United States
Healthcare
54
57.32%
225.88 M
$ 3.79
United States
Healthcare
55
57.03%
411.20 M
$ 5.32
United States
Basic Materials
56
56.98%
597.71 M
$ 14.67
United States
Communication Services
57
56.9%
121.53 M
$ 3.21
United States
Consumer Cyclical
58
56.32%
1.81 B
$ 7.46
United States
Real Estate
59
55.79%
5.05 B
$ 65.71
United States
Financial Services
60
55.39%
153.96 M
$ 3.28
United States
Healthcare
61
54.81%
5.86 B
$ 7.85
United States
Real Estate
62
54.65%
72.88 B
$ 207.07
United States
Technology
63
54.59%
1.15 B
$ 4.47
United Kingdom
Communication Services
64
54.15%
1.24 B
$ 12.74
United States
Industrials
65
53.08%
100.81 M
$ 3.07
United States
Healthcare
66
52.82%
102.06 M
$ 16.4
United States
Healthcare
67
52.67%
21.79 B
$ 135.5
United States
Technology
68
52.63%
207.65 M
$ 2.26
United States
Healthcare
69
52.21%
509.58 M
$ 3.43
United States
Healthcare
70
52.2%
176.20 M
$ 13.225
United States
Basic Materials
71
52%
612.46 M
$ 3.94
United States
Healthcare
72
51.65%
1.38 B
$ 42.34
United States
Technology
73
51.49%
122.08 M
$ 3.86
Israel
Technology
74
50.57%
2.13 B
$ 9.85
United States
Technology
75
50.28%
3.49 B
$ 67.79
Israel
Technology
76
49.07%
522.79 M
$ 22.41
United States
Healthcare
77
48.75%
21.23 B
$ 63.72
United States
Financial Services
78
48.25%
150.74 B
$ 448.29
United States
Communication Services
79
47.86%
1.52 B
$ 6.39
United States
Technology
80
46.88%
11.13 B
$ 30.99
United States
Technology
81
46.88%
350.87 M
$ 0.8995
United States
Healthcare
82
46.8%
4.27 B
$ 5.7
United States
Industrials
83
46.27%
215.05 M
$ 11.69
United States
Healthcare
84
46.19%
143.68 B
$ 164.31
United States
Technology
85
45.85%
1.56 B
$ 14.6
United States
Industrials
86
45.48%
209.24 M
$ 1.77
United States
Financial Services
87
45.41%
3.08 B
$ 52.27
United States
Technology
88
45.35%
426.79 M
$ 1.12
United Kingdom
Consumer Cyclical
89
45.16%
412.89 M
$ 1.46
United States
Healthcare
90
45.12%
45.82 B
$ 129.48
United States
Technology
91
45.04%
438.21 M
$ 33.39
United States
Communication Services
92
44.38%
2.73 B
$ 52.72
United States
Healthcare
93
44.35%
118.62 M
$ 0.8685
United States
Technology
94
44%
702.93 M
$ 6.01
United States
Industrials
95
43.98%
1.05 B
$ 5.12
United States
Healthcare
96
43.91%
188.72 M
$ 16.95
Canada
Technology
97
43.19%
1.07 B
$ 5.15
France
Healthcare
98
43.18%
3.53 B
$ 8
Brazil
Financial Services
99
42.93%
9.21 B
$ 252.76
United States
Industrials
100
42.53%
2.46 B
$ 13.38
United States
Utilities
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 2023?
A

RGC (Regencell Bioscience Holdings Limited) has the highest monthly gain in this ranking for May 2023, with a gain of 2,938%. Top performers this month include RGC, BMNR, SDA.

Q What stocks gained the most in May 2023?
A

The biggest gainers in May 2023 were: RGC (+2,938%), BMNR (+2,216%), SDA (+466%), GSIT (+276%), CRVS (+174%). 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 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 May 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 sectors performed best in May 2023?
A

The top performing sectors in May 2023 included Healthcare, Financial Services, Consumer Cyclical, based on the stocks with highest monthly gains. RGC 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 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 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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