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#1 NUKKW leads with +3,076% December 2024

NUKKW (T3 Defense Inc.) is the best performing stock in December 2024. Following are LAES (+1,201%) and AMPG (+491%). Top performing sectors: Technology (+145% avg, 6 in top 10), Consumer Cyclical (+104% avg, 1 in top 10), Industrials (+94% avg, 2 in top 10).

Top Stock Gainers December 2024 - Monthly Performance Ranked

Track the top performing stocks of December 2024 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 December 2024

HSAI Hesai Group +80.89% $18.77B
CRDO Credo Technology Group Hold... +40.61% $39.55B
AVGO Broadcom Inc. +39.23% $1.80T
TEVA Teva Pharmaceutical Industr... +32.37% $36.10B
IONQ IonQ, Inc. +30.29% $12.78B
2024

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.

December 2024 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 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.

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Data as of July 22, 2026 at 1:38 PM EDT

Rank
Symbol
Company Name
Dec Gain
Market Cap
Price
Country
Sector
1
3075.68%
1.41 B
$ 0.1284
United States
2
1201.31%
572.53 M
$ 2.57
Switzerland
Technology
3
490.8%
157.61 M
$ 6.22
United States
Technology
4
485.09%
215.00 M
$ 0.5822
United States
Consumer Cyclical
5
405.3%
4.74 B
$ 14.25
United States
Technology
6
331.71%
432.73 M
$ 10.99
United States
Technology
7
297.23%
357.75 M
$ 1.6
United States
Industrials
8
212.16%
3.91 B
$ 6.87
United States
Technology
9
204.35%
6.19 B
$ 16.72
United States
Technology
10
202.47%
170.36 M
$ 1.75
United States
Industrials
11
191.99%
312.39 M
$ 2.29
United States
Industrials
12
186.4%
298.47 M
$ 7.41
United States
Technology
13
170.87%
1.79 B
$ 7.92
United States
Technology
14
151.77%
127.67 M
$ 2.76
United States
Technology
15
148.77%
794.27 M
$ 5.36
United States
Basic Materials
16
147.69%
2.73 B
$ 39.7
Netherlands
Healthcare
17
146.05%
337.25 M
$ 12.15
United Kingdom
Technology
18
136.84%
177.91 M
$ 0.817
United States
Healthcare
19
136.19%
133.28 M
$ 0.6021
Israel
Consumer Cyclical
20
130.08%
267.44 M
$ 14.61
United States
Technology
21
128.45%
176.68 M
$ 1.97
Singapore
Consumer Cyclical
22
121.68%
2.75 B
$ 6.31
United States
Technology
23
113.24%
750.49 M
$ 3.75
India
Healthcare
24
108.7%
228.75 M
$ 4.07
United States
Healthcare
25
107.74%
163.01 M
$ 9.25
United States
Communication Services
26
107.26%
236.69 M
$ 5.01
United States
Technology
27
102.27%
1.35 B
$ 2.82
United States
Technology
28
99.25%
293.78 M
$ 3.87
United States
Basic Materials
29
98.71%
549.91 M
$ 5.5
United States
Healthcare
30
97.74%
347.10 M
$ 3.68
United States
Healthcare
31
95.28%
300.34 M
$ 0.9015
United States
Consumer Cyclical
32
93.42%
650.50 M
$ 10.36
United States
Technology
33
89.93%
701.20 M
$ 9.57
United States
Healthcare
34
89.1%
1.61 B
$ 5.83
United States
Communication Services
35
86.04%
301.67 M
$ 5.92
United States
Communication Services
36
83.71%
1.35 B
$ 1.58
China
Healthcare
37
82.31%
109.38 M
$ 7.3
United States
Healthcare
38
82.1%
212.17 M
$ 5.48
United States
Technology
39
80.96%
1.39 B
$ 11.51
United States
Consumer Cyclical
40
80.89%
18.77 B
$ 14.93
China
Consumer Cyclical
41
79.65%
299.50 M
$ 17.21
United Kingdom
Technology
42
77.48%
119.56 M
$ 0.855
United States
Technology
43
76.55%
175.03 M
$ 10.98
United States
Healthcare
44
73.82%
261.85 M
$ 80.1
Israel
Healthcare
45
68.94%
2.15 B
$ 16.63
Australia
Healthcare
46
68.17%
1.44 B
$ 4.06
United States
Industrials
47
68.13%
266.76 M
$ 5.11
United States
Healthcare
48
67.91%
134.35 M
$ 15.22
United States
Technology
49
65.27%
1.52 B
$ 30.8
United States
Technology
50
62.96%
178.91 M
$ 4.18
United States
Healthcare
51
60.17%
519.71 M
$ 2.31
United States
Consumer Cyclical
52
58.33%
529.23 M
$ 3.57
United States
Industrials
53
57.64%
428.06 M
$ 13.25
United States
Healthcare
54
56.86%
203.72 M
$ 1.6
United Kingdom
Industrials
55
56.58%
2.77 B
$ 11.37
Singapore
Technology
56
55.73%
190.43 M
$ 2.29
United States
Technology
57
54.41%
169.97 M
$ 13.59
United States
Consumer Cyclical
58
53.41%
913.32 M
$ 2.29
United Kingdom
Technology
59
53.33%
163.41 M
$ 4.28
Australia
Basic Materials
60
48.53%
110.60 M
$ 1.655
Canada
Industrials
61
48.31%
207.06 M
$ 23.17
United States
Financial Services
62
48.21%
1.40 B
$ 13.34
United States
Healthcare
63
47.82%
1.76 B
$ 8.99
United Kingdom
Consumer Cyclical
64
47.66%
5.18 B
$ 8.83
Canada
Technology
65
47.54%
441.62 M
$ 5.19
United States
Industrials
66
47.48%
123.50 M
$ 1.92
China
Industrials
67
47.25%
2.21 B
$ 12.69
Taiwan
Technology
68
46.21%
778.41 M
$ 13.23
Singapore
Consumer Cyclical
69
45.99%
119.86 M
$ 1.67
United States
Consumer Defensive
70
45.53%
115.31 M
$ 4.95
United States
Consumer Cyclical
71
45.51%
104.01 M
$ 36.26
United States
Consumer Cyclical
72
45.28%
104.63 M
$ 0.3036
United States
Technology
73
45.08%
748.54 M
$ 24.57
United States
Financial Services
74
45.05%
140.57 M
$ 2.02
United States
Healthcare
75
44.29%
6.83 B
$ 119.4
Hong Kong
Communication Services
76
44.21%
139.26 M
$ 4.64
United States
Technology
77
44.06%
2.38 B
$ 16.77
United States
Healthcare
78
43.84%
122.05 M
$ 1.2
United States
Industrials
79
43.28%
1.64 B
$ 64.87
United States
Healthcare
80
41.78%
2.77 B
$ 7.11
United States
Consumer Cyclical
81
41.37%
3.01 B
$ 10.04
China
Technology
82
40.61%
39.55 B
$ 212.07
Cayman Islands
Technology
83
40.31%
150.81 M
$ 3.28
Canada
Healthcare
84
39.62%
2.08 B
$ 3.72
Canada
Basic Materials
85
39.23%
1.80 T
$ 378.16
United States
Technology
86
38.82%
224.74 M
$ 12.68
United States
Technology
87
38.43%
306.15 M
$ 12.36
United States
Technology
88
36.8%
1.68 B
$ 58.02
United States
Healthcare
89
35.69%
5.53 B
$ 100.12
United States
Industrials
90
35.6%
102.06 M
$ 16.4
United States
Healthcare
91
35.18%
656.65 M
$ 66.72
United States
Technology
92
35.08%
237.32 M
$ 5.32
United States
Technology
93
35.02%
268.39 M
$ 3.51
United States
Healthcare
94
34.88%
354.12 M
$ 20.83
Hong Kong
Consumer Defensive
95
34.06%
1.75 B
$ 7.6
United States
Technology
96
33.92%
2.56 B
$ 40.87
United States
Healthcare
97
33.56%
4.05 B
$ 5.31
United States
Industrials
98
33.31%
925.90 M
$ 13.11
Netherlands
Healthcare
99
33.25%
978.80 M
$ 16.05
United States
Healthcare
100
32.37%
36.10 B
$ 31
Israel
Healthcare
For the most accurate results, consider cross-referencing our data with other sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

NUKKW (T3 Defense Inc.) has the highest monthly gain in this ranking for December 2024, with a gain of 3,076%. Top performers this month include NUKKW, LAES, AMPG.

Q What stocks gained the most in December 2024?
A

The biggest gainers in December 2024 were: NUKKW (+3,076%), LAES (+1,201%), AMPG (+491%), SES (+485%), RGTI (+405%). 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 sectors performed best in December 2024?
A

The top performing sectors in December 2024 included Technology, Consumer Cyclical, based on the stocks with highest monthly gains. NUKKW led the 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 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 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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