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#1 DVA leads with +34% February 2026

DVA (DaVita Inc.) is the best performing stock in February 2026. Following are ADNT (+20%) and RRX (+18%). Top performing sectors: Healthcare (+15% avg, 1 in top 10), Consumer Cyclical (+11% avg, 3 in top 10), Communication Services (+11% avg, 1 in top 10).

Top Stock Gainers February 2026 - Monthly Performance Ranked

Discover the best stocks of February 2026 ranked by monthly performance. Find out which public companies delivered the highest returns this month, with market caps over $100 million on Nasdaq and NYSE.
2026

This ranking shows the best performing stocks during February 2026, calculated from the first to the last trading day of the month. Using split-adjusted data ensures accurate performance calculations.

Monthly performance rankings help identify short-term momentum and sector rotation patterns that may not be visible in longer timeframes. These rapid movers often present opportunities for traders and momentum investors.

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Rank
Symbol
Company Name
Feb Gain
Market Cap
Price
Country
Sector
1
34.2%
9.53 B
$ 133.24
United States
Healthcare
2
20.33%
2.00 B
$ 24.64
Ireland
Consumer Cyclical
3
17.56%
9.62 B
$ 144.93
United States
Industrials
4
17.36%
1.72 B
$ 28.67
United States
Energy
5
16.76%
13.91 B
$ 51.12
United States
Consumer Cyclical
6
16.75%
16.76 B
$ 392.06
United States
Industrials
7
15.3%
5.81 B
$ 109.18
United States
Consumer Cyclical
8
15.02%
4.29 B
$ 129.19
United States
Industrials
9
14.98%
1.94 B
$ 11.15
United States
Basic Materials
10
14.96%
1.00 B
$ 177.68
United States
Communication Services
11
14.93%
1.33 B
$ 54.9
United States
Consumer Defensive
12
14.13%
783.97 M
$ 4.5
United States
Real Estate
13
13.89%
2.92 B
$ 33.71
United States
Energy
14
13.84%
15.83 B
$ 134.4
United States
Industrials
15
13.49%
5.13 B
$ 46.87
United States
Basic Materials
16
13.32%
37.62 B
$ 185.55
United States
Consumer Defensive
17
13.15%
4.76 B
$ 44.52
United States
Consumer Cyclical
18
13.15%
89.53 B
$ 719.8
United States
Healthcare
19
12.78%
717.92 M
$ 6.05
United States
Consumer Cyclical
20
12.77%
83.50 B
$ 41.48
United Kingdom
Healthcare
21
12.61%
7.38 B
$ 272.21
United States
Consumer Cyclical
22
12.59%
568.84 M
$ 1.81
France
Technology
23
12.1%
16.77 B
$ 49.57
United States
Technology
24
11.99%
12.12 B
$ 243.18
United States
Industrials
25
11.91%
2.40 B
$ 219.98
United States
Consumer Defensive
26
11.89%
413.67 M
$ 11.62
United States
Basic Materials
27
11.85%
2.10 B
$ 12.14
United States
Utilities
28
11.59%
6.86 B
$ 113.08
United States
Industrials
29
11.44%
2.25 B
$ 8.86
Italy
Consumer Cyclical
30
10.99%
368.82 M
$ 4.61
United States
Consumer Defensive
31
10.96%
5.15 B
$ 40.55
United States
Consumer Cyclical
32
10.7%
6.81 B
$ 97.74
United States
Industrials
33
10.69%
55.43 B
$ 182.31
United States
Energy
34
10.68%
680.13 M
$ 12.44
United States
Basic Materials
35
10.5%
2.06 B
$ 69.29
United States
Real Estate
36
10.43%
22.24 B
$ 106.87
United States
Consumer Cyclical
37
10.39%
3.72 B
$ 79.83
United States
Industrials
38
10.24%
4.57 B
$ 80.68
United States
Basic Materials
39
10.06%
16.50 B
$ 45.12
China
Consumer Cyclical
40
10.03%
11.49 B
$ 89.58
United States
Basic Materials
41
10.02%
7.29 B
$ 60.75
United States
Industrials
42
9.91%
4.31 B
$ 76.23
United States
Consumer Cyclical
43
9.88%
22.14 B
$ 313.6
United States
Technology
44
9.79%
775.25 M
$ 26.08
United States
Consumer Cyclical
45
9.62%
18.73 B
$ 69.81
United States
Consumer Defensive
46
9.57%
799.06 M
$ 155.71
United States
Consumer Cyclical
47
9.56%
12.58 B
$ 24.49
United States
Healthcare
48
9.56%
651.36 M
$ 82.53
United States
Industrials
49
9.37%
8.88 B
$ 138.69
United States
Industrials
50
9.27%
1.29 B
$ 17.87
United States
Technology
51
9.14%
9.68 B
$ 51.72
United States
Energy
52
9.12%
10.30 B
$ 61.95
United States
Financial Services
53
9.11%
77.65 B
$ 266.37
United States
Industrials
54
9.07%
3.63 B
$ 38.21
United States
Financial Services
55
9.06%
3.32 B
$ 89.01
United States
Basic Materials
56
9.06%
1.22 B
$ 23.6
China
Technology
57
9.04%
24.57 B
$ 46.53
United States
Consumer Cyclical
58
8.99%
18.60 B
$ 24.37
United States
Energy
59
8.91%
7.92 B
$ 47.27
United States
Industrials
60
8.85%
14.03 B
$ 11.22
United Kingdom
Industrials
61
8.83%
61.74 B
$ 959.59
United States
Industrials
62
8.78%
11.41 B
$ 146.78
United States
Industrials
63
8.73%
1.11 B
$ 32.39
United States
Real Estate
64
8.69%
13.92 B
$ 178.47
United States
Industrials
65
8.66%
3.73 B
$ 62.2
United States
Consumer Cyclical
66
8.65%
585.74 M
$ 21.82
United States
Basic Materials
67
8.65%
792.62 M
$ 5
United States
Basic Materials
68
8.57%
53.55 B
$ 132.52
United States
Energy
69
8.55%
53.99 B
$ 228.81
United States
Industrials
70
8.53%
8.68 B
$ 139.75
United States
Consumer Cyclical
71
8.5%
1.70 B
$ 33.46
United States
Basic Materials
72
8.47%
141.15 M
$ 2.94
United States
Technology
73
8.43%
8.15 B
$ 109.18
United States
Industrials
74
8.41%
2.51 B
$ 16.76
United States
Basic Materials
75
8.33%
9.62 B
$ 35.34
United States
Consumer Cyclical
76
8.31%
7.46 B
$ 64.32
United States
Consumer Cyclical
77
8.28%
363.10 M
$ 10.24
United States
Industrials
78
8.26%
6.71 B
$ 26.05
United States
Industrials
79
8.23%
13.19 B
$ 157.69
United States
Industrials
80
8.23%
688.94 M
$ 39.07
United States
Consumer Cyclical
81
8.2%
566.22 M
$ 6.63
United States
Industrials
82
8.14%
558.44 M
$ 8.74
United States
Industrials
83
8.11%
12.31 B
$ 79.52
United States
Industrials
84
8.11%
1.71 B
$ 33.74
United States
Energy
85
8.1%
2.47 B
$ 142.18
United States
Basic Materials
86
8.09%
2.14 B
$ 3.58
Luxembourg
Consumer Cyclical
87
7.99%
1.45 B
$ 28.43
United States
Real Estate
88
7.96%
34.57 B
$ 15.73
United States
Utilities
89
7.94%
32.20 B
$ 81.02
United States
Industrials
90
7.93%
48.53 B
$ 1014.69
United States
Industrials
91
7.88%
8.42 B
$ 21.82
South Korea
Communication Services
92
7.76%
70.56 B
$ 107.82
Ireland
Industrials
93
7.74%
14.82 B
$ 25.26
Germany
Healthcare
94
7.72%
48.96 B
$ 157.59
United States
Energy
95
7.65%
1.60 B
$ 21.08
United States
Industrials
96
7.59%
84.94 B
$ 159.47
United States
Industrials
97
7.58%
3.28 B
$ 75.25
United States
Consumer Cyclical
98
7.56%
12.92 B
$ 98.05
United States
Consumer Defensive
99
7.55%
5.77 B
$ 81.06
United States
Consumer Cyclical
100
7.55%
22.40 B
$ 35.29
United States
Energy
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q What is the best stock of February 2026?
A

DVA (DaVita Inc.) was the best performing stock in February 2026 with a gain of 34%. Top performers this month include DVA, ADNT, RRX.

Q What stocks gained the most in February 2026?
A

The biggest gainers in February 2026 were: DVA (+34%), ADNT (+20%), RRX (+18%), DK (+17%), BALL (+17%). These monthly rankings show which stocks had the strongest short-term momentum.

Q Which sectors performed best in February 2026?
A

The top performing sectors in February 2026 included Healthcare, Consumer Cyclical, Industrials, based on the stocks with highest monthly gains. DVA 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.

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.