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Top Stock Gainers August 2024 - Monthly Performance Ranked

The top US-listed stocks of August 2024 by monthly gain, on split-adjusted closes. Ranks 3,553 companies above $100M on NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American.
2024

August 2024 ranking, complete through August 30, 2024

27 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
Aug Gain
Market Cap (today)
Price (today)
Country
Sector
1
+175.29%
$1.27B
$185.84
United States
Healthcare
2
+110.30%
$1.01B
$33.84
United States
Financial Services
3
+102.87%
$241.67M
$7.37
United States
Industrials
4
+90.88%
$469.46M
$15.39
United States
Healthcare
5
+81.64%
$821.68M
$5.49
United States
Basic Materials
6
+80.08%
$246.92M
$8.75
United States
Technology
7
+77.81%
$827.05M
$7.03
United States
Industrials
8
+77.43%
$178.08M
$2.12
Hong Kong
Technology
9
+76.98%
$205.91M
$4.82
Japan
Technology
10
+76.88%
$4.01B
$119.11
United States
Financial Services
11
+75.39%
$294.01M
$78.00
United States
Technology
12
+74.19%
$1.93B
$13.33
Sweden
Consumer Cyclical
13
+67.52%
$254.10M
$77.73
Israel
Healthcare
14
+67.32%
$2.95B
$30.30
United States
Financial Services
15
+66.58%
$25.80B
$77.03
United States
Financial Services
16
+64.81%
$1.54B
$40.95
United States
Healthcare
17
+64.53%
$267.50M
$3.52
United States
Basic Materials
18
+62.96%
$391.72M
$25.93
United States
Consumer Defensive
19
+61.15%
$2.71B
$50.40
United States
Healthcare
20
+59.43%
$840.27M
$36.43
United States
Industrials
21
+58.62%
$432.21M
$2.40
United States
Healthcare
22
+58.33%
$100.14M
$2.47
23
+58.13%
$6.13B
$5.94
United States
Communication Services
24
+57.04%
$475.51M
$16.79
United States
Basic Materials
25
+54.49%
$119.56M
$0.8550
United States
Technology
26
+53.78%
$4.34B
$19.58
United States
Technology
27
+52.67%
$6.83B
$119.40
Hong Kong
Communication Services
28
+52.46%
$6.58B
$32.85
China
Technology
29
+52.38%
$1.96B
$18.38
United States
Healthcare
30
+51.17%
$13.12B
$72.69
United States
Healthcare
31
+50.00%
$262.64M
$0.6690
United States
Healthcare
32
+49.83%
$1.22B
$14.46
United States
Healthcare
33
+49.58%
$155.16M
$55.45
United States
Consumer Cyclical
34
+48.74%
$727.17M
$8.24
Israel
Technology
35
+48.26%
$191.86M
$7.92
United States
Healthcare
36
+48.15%
$442.25M
$32.90
United States
Consumer Cyclical
37
+48.02%
$124.96M
$1.87
Canada
Industrials
38
+47.92%
$7.28B
$25.15
United States
Industrials
39
+47.68%
$103.24M
$3.42
United States
Industrials
40
+47.39%
$1.47B
$9.62
United States
Industrials
41
+47.22%
$103.56M
$9.00
United States
Technology
42
+46.81%
$5.88B
$43.29
United States
Technology
43
+46.70%
$1.38B
$3.81
United States
Industrials
44
+46.54%
$146.47M
$2.31
United States
Healthcare
45
+46.35%
$110.51M
$11.91
United States
Financial Services
46
+46.11%
$2.20B
$4.15
United States
Healthcare
47
+45.70%
$1.32B
$10.87
United States
Technology
48
+44.53%
$717.59M
$8.87
United States
Healthcare
49
+44.42%
$341.78M
$81.79
United States
Consumer Cyclical
50
+43.99%
$4.79B
$83.59
United States
Industrials
51
+43.57%
$982.23M
$14.38
United States
Healthcare
52
+42.89%
$3.76B
$8.29
United States
Healthcare
53
+42.65%
$4.31B
$49.01
United States
Basic Materials
54
+42.51%
$535.90M
$4.74
United States
Healthcare
55
+42.25%
$359.50M
$1.52
United States
Technology
56
+42.23%
$11.56B
$124.09
United States
Technology
57
+42.07%
$26.72B
$68.65
United States
Technology
58
+41.87%
$184.78M
$2.15
Turkey
Technology
59
+41.27%
$3.21B
$25.70
United States
Basic Materials
60
+41.25%
$2.20B
$9.84
United States
Healthcare
61
+41.19%
$1.22B
$14.30
United States
Healthcare
62
+40.42%
$1.28B
$7.72
United States
Technology
63
+40.40%
$1.91B
$6.72
China
Technology
64
+40.36%
$2.37B
$5.41
United States
Consumer Cyclical
65
+39.91%
$639.14M
$8.20
United States
Healthcare
66
+39.89%
$4.31B
$54.30
United States
Consumer Cyclical
67
+39.33%
$239.90M
$2.37
United States
Industrials
68
+39.15%
$395.15M
$7.36
United States
Healthcare
69
+38.62%
$524.82M
$3.41
Australia
Healthcare
70
+38.60%
$380.75M
$1.54
United States
Basic Materials
71
+38.07%
$7.02B
$41.45
Argentina
Financial Services
72
+37.94%
$1.76B
$8.99
United Kingdom
Consumer Cyclical
73
+37.80%
$429.88M
$5.18
United States
Basic Materials
74
+37.66%
$132.01M
$1.55
United States
Technology
75
+37.50%
$163.77M
$2.76
United States
Communication Services
76
+37.47%
$3.40B
$42.31
United States
Healthcare
77
+37.00%
$527.72M
$28.28
United States
Technology
78
+36.76%
$2.28B
$44.29
Canada
Technology
79
+36.47%
$240.73M
$2.64
United States
Technology
80
+36.02%
$104.13M
$22.72
United States
Industrials
81
+35.82%
$2.87B
$13.16
United States
Healthcare
82
+35.59%
$148.62M
$2.36
United States
Healthcare
83
+35.22%
$1.41B
$11.57
China
Financial Services
84
+35.12%
$10.56B
$124.82
United States
Technology
85
+34.99%
$8.60B
$73.63
United States
Consumer Cyclical
86
+34.84%
$148.88M
$5.61
United States
Healthcare
87
+34.36%
$396.59M
$0.8925
United States
Financial Services
88
+34.31%
$594.74M
$17.14
United States
Healthcare
89
+34.28%
$4.51B
$25.33
United States
Healthcare
90
+34.11%
$112.63B
$153.51
United States
Technology
91
+34.00%
$857.22M
$45.89
United States
Healthcare
92
+33.57%
$112.75M
$2.73
United States
Industrials
93
+33.06%
$3.16B
$41.35
United States
Technology
94
+32.62%
$285.82M
$9.83
United States
Financial Services
95
+32.49%
$611.77M
$18.11
United States
Industrials
96
+32.44%
$2.41B
$7.11
United States
Technology
97
+31.66%
$281.97M
$23.99
United States
Healthcare
98
+31.48%
$2.94B
$18.32
United States
Industrials
99
+31.44%
$43.00B
$230.57
Cayman Islands
Technology
100
+31.20%
$6.27B
$40.50
United Kingdom
Healthcare
Top gain on this page +175.29% NUTX
Rows on this page 100 ranks 1–100
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Period August 2024 closed

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August 2024 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 August 2024. 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 NUTX leads with +175% August 2024

Among the 3,553 NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American stocks currently eligible for this ranking, NUTX (Nutex Health Inc) has the highest gain in August 2024 with +175%. Following are HRTG (+110%) and RAIL (+103%). Top performing sectors: Consumer Defensive (+63% avg), Financial Services (+56% avg, 2 in top 10), Basic Materials (+52% avg, 1 in top 10).

MARKET LEADERS

This ranking shows the top performing stocks and biggest stock gainers during August 2024, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q Which stock has gained the most in August 2024?
A

NUTX (Nutex Health Inc) has the highest monthly gain in this ranking for August 2024, with a gain of 175%. Top performers this month include NUTX, HRTG, RAIL.

Q What stocks gained the most in August 2024?
A

The biggest gainers in August 2024 were: NUTX (+175%), HRTG (+110%), RAIL (+103%), CLPT (+91%), UAMY (+82%). 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 August 2024. 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 August 2024. 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

3,553 companies with a market capitalization above $100 million traded on NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American, each with at least one trading day inside August 2024. 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 August 2024?
A

The top performing sectors in August 2024 included Healthcare, Financial Services, Industrials, based on the stocks with highest monthly gains. NUTX 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 August 2024. 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.

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