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Top Stock Gainers December 2024 - Monthly Performance Ranked

The top US-listed stocks of December 2024 by monthly gain, on split-adjusted closes. Ranks 4,083 companies above $100M on NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American.
2024

December 2024 ranking, complete through December 31, 2024

29 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
+1201.31%
$528.59M
$2.35
Switzerland
Technology
2
+490.80%
$102.30M
$3.40
United States
Technology
3
+485.09%
$196.56M
$0.5294
United States
Consumer Cyclical
4
+405.30%
$5.51B
$16.52
United States
Technology
5
+331.71%
$998.06M
$25.32
United States
Technology
6
+297.23%
$381.55M
$1.70
United States
Industrials
7
+212.16%
$4.50B
$7.72
United States
Technology
8
+204.35%
$7.14B
$18.82
United States
Technology
9
+202.47%
$212.07M
$2.10
United States
Industrials
10
+191.99%
$340.76M
$2.39
United States
Industrials
11
+186.40%
$295.65M
$7.34
United States
Technology
12
+170.87%
$2.16B
$9.55
United States
Technology
13
+151.77%
$112.92M
$2.44
United States
Technology
14
+148.77%
$693.72M
$4.63
United States
Basic Materials
15
+147.69%
$3.13B
$45.17
Netherlands
Healthcare
16
+146.05%
$396.14M
$14.40
United Kingdom
Technology
17
+136.84%
$174.69M
$0.7981
United States
Healthcare
18
+136.19%
$104.34M
$0.3500
Israel
Consumer Cyclical
19
+130.08%
$267.79M
$13.90
United States
Technology
20
+128.45%
$162.33M
$1.81
Singapore
Consumer Cyclical
21
+126.09%
$134.56M
$10.39
United States
Consumer Cyclical
22
+121.68%
$2.70B
$6.09
United States
Technology
23
+108.70%
$216.29M
$3.66
United States
Healthcare
24
+107.74%
$163.01M
$9.25
United States
Communication Services
25
+107.26%
$280.24M
$5.68
United States
Technology
26
+102.27%
$1.39B
$2.89
United States
Technology
27
+99.25%
$209.74M
$2.76
United States
Basic Materials
28
+98.71%
$512.91M
$5.13
United States
Healthcare
29
+97.74%
$327.68M
$3.31
United States
Healthcare
30
+95.28%
$276.02M
$0.7178
United States
Consumer Cyclical
31
+93.42%
$710.87M
$10.15
United States
Technology
32
+89.93%
$906.75M
$11.85
United States
Healthcare
33
+89.10%
$4.32B
$8.71
United States
Communication Services
34
+86.04%
$257.33M
$5.05
United States
Communication Services
35
+83.71%
$634.05M
$0.7401
China
Healthcare
36
+82.31%
$122.86M
$8.20
United States
Healthcare
37
+82.10%
$174.83M
$4.48
United States
Technology
38
+80.96%
$1.18B
$9.71
United States
Consumer Cyclical
39
+80.89%
$21.50B
$17.10
China
Consumer Cyclical
40
+79.65%
$400.95M
$23.04
United Kingdom
Technology
41
+77.48%
$119.56M
$0.8550
United States
Technology
42
+76.55%
$179.23M
$10.45
United States
Healthcare
43
+73.82%
$202.23M
$61.77
Israel
Healthcare
44
+68.94%
$2.07B
$15.92
Australia
Healthcare
45
+68.17%
$1.47B
$4.06
United States
Industrials
46
+68.13%
$523.98M
$9.91
United States
Healthcare
47
+67.91%
$125.20M
$14.16
United States
Technology
48
+67.69%
$103.05M
$1.21
United States
Technology
49
+65.27%
$1.60B
$32.46
United States
Technology
50
+63.16%
$103.47M
$1.33
United States
Healthcare
51
+62.96%
$143.74M
$3.32
United States
Healthcare
52
+60.17%
$554.48M
$2.43
United States
Consumer Cyclical
53
+58.33%
$846.34M
$5.50
United States
Industrials
54
+57.64%
$428.06M
$13.25
United States
Healthcare
55
+56.86%
$124.39M
$0.7376
United Kingdom
Industrials
56
+56.58%
$3.56B
$13.10
Singapore
Technology
57
+55.73%
$248.18M
$2.94
United States
Technology
58
+54.41%
$210.52M
$16.68
United States
Consumer Cyclical
59
+53.41%
$937.24M
$2.35
United Kingdom
Technology
60
+53.33%
$227.56M
$5.96
United States
Basic Materials
61
+48.53%
$118.81M
$1.77
Canada
Industrials
62
+48.31%
$261.51M
$15.11
United States
Financial Services
63
+48.21%
$1.75B
$16.36
United States
Healthcare
64
+47.82%
$1.76B
$8.99
United Kingdom
Consumer Cyclical
65
+47.66%
$5.05B
$8.62
Canada
Technology
66
+47.54%
$384.55M
$4.43
United States
Industrials
67
+47.48%
$129.93M
$2.02
China
Industrials
68
+47.25%
$2.57B
$14.71
Taiwan
Technology
69
+46.21%
$705.45M
$11.99
Singapore
Consumer Cyclical
70
+45.53%
$115.31M
$4.95
United States
Consumer Cyclical
71
+45.08%
$924.63M
$30.35
United States
Financial Services
72
+45.05%
$216.40M
$2.84
United States
Healthcare
73
+44.93%
$145.88M
$4.10
China
Consumer Defensive
74
+44.29%
$6.83B
$119.40
Hong Kong
Communication Services
75
+44.23%
$116.88M
$2.83
United States
Industrials
76
+44.21%
$246.46M
$8.16
United States
Technology
77
+44.06%
$2.13B
$14.95
United States
Healthcare
78
+43.84%
$125.56M
$1.23
United States
Industrials
79
+43.28%
$1.64B
$64.87
United States
Healthcare
80
+42.82%
$110.81M
$12.29
United States
Healthcare
81
+41.78%
$1.70B
$4.32
United States
Consumer Cyclical
82
+41.37%
$3.03B
$10.12
China
Technology
83
+40.61%
$36.19B
$192.56
Cayman Islands
Technology
84
+40.31%
$150.81M
$3.28
Canada
Healthcare
85
+39.62%
$2.39B
$4.22
Canada
Basic Materials
86
+39.23%
$1.74T
$364.54
United States
Technology
87
+38.82%
$197.28M
$10.77
United States
Technology
88
+38.43%
$235.73M
$9.45
United States
Technology
89
+36.80%
$1.68B
$58.02
United States
Healthcare
90
+36.17%
$122.44M
$2.94
United States
Basic Materials
91
+35.69%
$5.99B
$104.51
United States
Industrials
92
+35.60%
$102.06M
$16.40
United States
Healthcare
93
+35.18%
$958.79M
$85.05
United States
Technology
94
+35.08%
$291.91M
$6.25
United States
Technology
95
+35.02%
$323.00M
$3.55
United States
Healthcare
96
+34.88%
$384.25M
$22.90
Hong Kong
Consumer Defensive
97
+34.06%
$2.08B
$9.08
United States
Technology
98
+33.92%
$2.12B
$33.80
United States
Healthcare
99
+33.56%
$4.38B
$5.69
United States
Industrials
100
+33.31%
$796.96M
$11.26
Netherlands
Healthcare
S&P 500 fund (SPY) -2.91%
Finished higher 19% of 4,083
Median move -6.5%
Leading sector Technology -3.9% median
Lagging sector Basic Materials -9.1% median

Over December 2024, 19% of the 4,083 ranked companies finished higher and the median move was -6.5%; Technology led on median (-3.9%) and Basic Materials lagged (-9.1%). The S&P 500 fund (SPY) moved -2.91% between its Dec 2, 2024 and Dec 31, 2024 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 +1201.31% LAES
Rows on this page 100 ranks 1–100
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Period December 2024 closed

Best performing large-cap stocks in December 2024

HSAI Hesai Group +80.89% $21.50B
CRDO Credo Technology Group Hold... +40.61% $36.19B
AVGO Broadcom Inc. +39.23% $1.74T
TEVA Teva Pharmaceutical Industr... +32.37% $46.26B
IONQ IonQ, Inc. +30.29% $16.51B

December 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 December 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 LAES leads with +1,201% December 2024

Among the 4,083 NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American stocks currently eligible for this ranking, LAES (SEALSQ Corp) has the highest gain in December 2024 with +1,201%. Following are AMPG (+491%) and SES (+485%). Top performing sectors: Technology (+146% avg, 6 in top 10), Consumer Cyclical (+110% avg, 1 in top 10), Industrials (+90% avg, 3 in top 10).

MARKET LEADERS

This ranking shows the top performing stocks and biggest stock gainers during December 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.
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 2024?
A

LAES (SEALSQ Corp) has the highest monthly gain in this ranking for December 2024, with a gain of 1,201%. Top performers this month include LAES, AMPG, SES.

Q What stocks gained the most in December 2024?
A

The biggest gainers in December 2024 were: LAES (+1,201%), AMPG (+491%), SES (+485%), RGTI (+405%), QMCO (+332%). 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 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 December 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

4,083 companies with a market capitalization above $100 million traded on NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American, each with at least one trading day inside December 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 December 2024?
A

The five highest-gaining companies in December 2024 sit in Technology, Consumer Cyclical, with the leader LAES in Technology. 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 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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