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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 SES (+485%). Top performing sectors: Technology (+135% avg, 5 in top 10), Consumer Cyclical (+104% avg, 1 in top 10), Industrials (+92% avg, 3 in top 10).

Top Stock Gainers December 2024 - Monthly Performance Ranked

Discover the best stocks of December 2024 ranked by monthly performance. Find which stock gainers delivered the highest gains this month, with market caps over $100 million on Nasdaq and NYSE.
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. See which stocks posted the highest gains this month. Using split-adjusted data ensures accurate performance calculations.

Monthly performance rankings reveal sustained momentum and sector rotation patterns not visible in shorter timeframes. These rapid movers often present opportunities for traders and momentum investors.

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Data as of April 20, 2026 at 8:33 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%
601.49 M
$ 2.7
Switzerland
Technology
3
485.09%
443.61 M
$ 1.21
United States
Consumer Cyclical
4
405.3%
6.58 B
$ 19.81
United States
Technology
5
331.71%
106.56 M
$ 7.28
United States
Technology
6
297.23%
538.87 M
$ 2.41
United States
Industrials
7
212.16%
4.82 B
$ 10
United States
Technology
8
204.35%
8.02 B
$ 21.69
United States
Technology
9
202.47%
355.88 M
$ 5.35
United States
Industrials
10
191.99%
447.81 M
$ 3.4
United States
Industrials
11
186.4%
336.65 M
$ 9.1
United States
Technology
12
170.87%
2.15 B
$ 9.57
United States
Technology
13
151.77%
118.37 M
$ 2.56
United States
Technology
14
148.77%
1.52 B
$ 10.57
United States
Basic Materials
15
147.69%
1.10 B
$ 17.58
Netherlands
Healthcare
16
146.05%
357.56 M
$ 12.93
United Kingdom
Technology
17
136.84%
231.51 M
$ 1.07
United States
Healthcare
18
136.19%
143.73 M
$ 0.67
Israel
Consumer Cyclical
19
130.08%
290.95 M
$ 16.12
United States
Technology
20
128.45%
181.17 M
$ 2.02
Singapore
Consumer Cyclical
21
121.68%
3.44 B
$ 8.08
United States
Technology
22
113.24%
978.64 M
$ 4.89
India
Healthcare
23
113.09%
355.98 M
$ 5.87
China
Consumer Cyclical
24
110.37%
136.04 M
$ 24.73
United States
Technology
25
108.7%
294.22 M
$ 5.44
United States
Healthcare
26
107.74%
160.74 M
$ 9.14
United States
Communication Services
27
107.26%
305.47 M
$ 6.57
United States
Technology
28
102.27%
1.83 B
$ 3.85
United States
Technology
29
99.25%
231.93 M
$ 3.13
United States
Basic Materials
30
98.71%
349.89 M
$ 3.54
United States
Healthcare
31
97.74%
390.05 M
$ 4.29
United States
Healthcare
32
95.28%
647.46 M
$ 1.95
United States
Consumer Cyclical
33
93.42%
817.15 M
$ 14.16
United States
Technology
34
92.31%
724.36 M
$ 2.25
Israel
35
89.93%
466.58 M
$ 6.37
United States
Healthcare
36
89.1%
1.36 B
$ 6.32
United States
Communication Services
37
86.04%
362.82 M
$ 7.12
United States
Communication Services
38
83.71%
1.71 B
$ 2
China
Healthcare
39
82.1%
207.17 M
$ 5.35
United States
Technology
40
80.96%
1.44 B
$ 12.08
United States
Consumer Cyclical
41
80.89%
3.65 B
$ 23.25
China
Consumer Cyclical
42
79.65%
250.90 M
$ 16.03
United Kingdom
Technology
43
77.48%
124.61 M
$ 0.9799
United States
Technology
44
76.55%
198.59 M
$ 13.98
United States
Healthcare
45
75.33%
106.33 M
$ 1.19
United States
Healthcare
46
75.28%
121.58 M
$ 0.8902
United States
Technology
47
73.82%
239.73 M
$ 73.87
Israel
Healthcare
48
68.94%
2.15 B
$ 16.46
Australia
Healthcare
49
68.17%
2.43 B
$ 7.16
United States
Industrials
50
68.13%
283.01 M
$ 6.77
United States
Healthcare
51
65.27%
1.60 B
$ 32.89
United States
Technology
52
63.16%
123.06 M
$ 1.8
United States
Healthcare
53
60.17%
756.63 M
$ 3.37
United States
Consumer Cyclical
54
58.33%
991.40 M
$ 6.93
United States
Industrials
55
57.64%
318.66 M
$ 9.86
United States
Healthcare
56
57.17%
151.09 M
$ 6.66
United States
Industrials
57
56.86%
305.96 M
$ 2.99
United Kingdom
Industrials
58
56.58%
3.13 B
$ 12.89
Singapore
Technology
59
55.73%
217.04 M
$ 2.61
United States
Technology
60
54.41%
121.30 M
$ 9.63
United States
Consumer Cyclical
61
53.41%
1.08 B
$ 2.7
United Kingdom
Technology
62
53.33%
290.18 M
$ 6.85
Australia
Basic Materials
63
52.5%
108.02 M
$ 2.09
Spain
Industrials
64
48.31%
199.60 M
$ 23.34
United States
Financial Services
65
48.21%
704.48 M
$ 6.73
United States
Healthcare
66
47.91%
140.86 M
$ 24.04
Singapore
Consumer Defensive
67
47.82%
1.76 B
$ 8.99
United Kingdom
Consumer Cyclical
68
47.66%
2.87 B
$ 4.86
Canada
Technology
69
47.54%
724.35 M
$ 9.57
United States
Industrials
70
47.48%
132.83 M
$ 2.065
China
Industrials
71
47.25%
1.94 B
$ 11.1
Taiwan
Technology
72
46.51%
193.86 M
$ 0.6787
United States
Energy
73
46.21%
889.17 M
$ 14.55
Singapore
Consumer Cyclical
74
45.53%
115.31 M
$ 4.95
United States
Consumer Cyclical
75
45.51%
105.20 M
$ 36.7
United States
Consumer Cyclical
76
45.28%
201.85 M
$ 0.6584
United States
Technology
77
45.08%
659.29 M
$ 30
United States
Financial Services
78
44.29%
6.83 B
$ 119.4
Hong Kong
Communication Services
79
44.21%
237.91 M
$ 7.98
United States
Technology
80
44.06%
1.96 B
$ 15.23
United States
Healthcare
81
43.84%
299.60 M
$ 2.85
United States
Industrials
82
43.28%
1.64 B
$ 64.87
United States
Healthcare
83
41.78%
2.67 B
$ 7.3
United States
Consumer Cyclical
84
41.37%
5.39 B
$ 18.21
China
Technology
85
40.61%
29.64 B
$ 160.69
Cayman Islands
Technology
86
40.31%
150.81 M
$ 3.28
Canada
Healthcare
87
39.62%
2.95 B
$ 5.32
Canada
Basic Materials
88
39.23%
1.93 T
$ 406.54
United States
Technology
89
38.82%
211.58 M
$ 11.94
United States
Technology
90
38.43%
245.71 M
$ 9.92
United States
Technology
91
36.8%
1.68 B
$ 58.02
United States
Healthcare
92
35.69%
2.56 B
$ 49.4
United States
Industrials
93
35.18%
561.97 M
$ 57.1
United States
Technology
94
35.08%
245.69 M
$ 6.19
United States
Technology
95
35.02%
270.56 M
$ 3.85
United States
Healthcare
96
34.88%
300.86 M
$ 17.83
Hong Kong
Healthcare
97
34.06%
1.39 B
$ 5.84
United States
Technology
98
33.92%
2.78 B
$ 44.9
United States
Healthcare
99
33.56%
4.58 B
$ 6.11
United States
Industrials
100
33.31%
1.22 B
$ 17.34
Netherlands
Healthcare
For the most accurate results, consider cross-referencing our data with other sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q What is the best stock of December 2024?
A

NUKKW (T3 Defense Inc.) was the best performing stock in December 2024 with a gain of 3,076%. Top performers this month include NUKKW, LAES, SES.

Q What stocks gained the most in December 2024?
A

The biggest gainers in December 2024 were: NUKKW (+3,076%), LAES (+1,201%), SES (+485%), RGTI (+405%), QMCO (+332%). These monthly rankings show which stocks had the strongest short-term momentum.

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 Trading: Stocks showing strong monthly performance often continue their trend into subsequent months, making this data valuable for momentum-based strategies.
  • Sector Rotation: Monthly rankings can reveal which sectors are gaining favor with investors, signaling potential rotation opportunities.
  • 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 - understanding the cause helps assess sustainability.
  • Watch for Reversals: Extreme monthly gains sometimes precede corrections, so consider risk management when chasing recent performers.

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