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#1 BKKT leads with +90% January 2026

BKKT (Bakkt Holdings, Inc.) is the best performing stock in January 2026. Following are BARK (+58%) and SPIR (+55%). Top performing sectors: Technology (+38% avg, 2 in top 10), Financial Services (+30% avg, 1 in top 10), Consumer Cyclical (+29% avg, 2 in top 10).

Top Stock Gainers January 2026 - Monthly Performance Ranked

Discover the best stocks of January 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 January 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
Jan Gain
Market Cap
Price
Country
Sector
1
90.31%
158.38 M
$ 9.94
United States
Technology
2
58.26%
151.76 M
$ 0.8933
United States
Consumer Cyclical
3
55.06%
304.24 M
$ 9.79
United States
Industrials
4
53.11%
1.40 B
$ 4.24
United States
Financial Services
5
52.73%
364.75 M
$ 33.84
United States
Consumer Cyclical
6
51.48%
15.75 B
$ 67.29
United States
Industrials
7
51.43%
447.58 M
$ 1.08
United States
Healthcare
8
49.57%
1.51 B
$ 2.16
United States
Industrials
9
49.19%
288.57 M
$ 2.25
United States
Technology
10
48.81%
411.39 M
$ 6.14
United States
Basic Materials
11
42.25%
827.38 M
$ 1.73
United States
Energy
12
41.18%
8.44 B
$ 63.8
United States
Industrials
13
41.01%
2.98 B
$ 9.67
United States
Industrials
14
40.89%
1.10 B
$ 17.52
United States
Consumer Cyclical
15
40.65%
7.47 B
$ 11.15
United States
Basic Materials
16
38.32%
11.14 B
$ 6.91
United States
Financial Services
17
36.96%
506.38 M
$ 3.12
Switzerland
Basic Materials
18
35.51%
136.66 M
$ 2.82
France
Financial Services
19
34.24%
644.98 M
$ 4.87
Luxembourg
Basic Materials
20
33.96%
792.62 M
$ 5
United States
Basic Materials
21
33.91%
984.07 M
$ 317.37
United States
Consumer Cyclical
22
33.87%
5.08 B
$ 10.39
Canada
Basic Materials
23
33.27%
1.05 B
$ 10.05
United States
Real Estate
24
32.79%
5.30 B
$ 108.25
United States
Technology
25
32.6%
249.71 M
$ 2.47
United States
Industrials
26
32.37%
964.04 M
$ 9.35
United States
Consumer Defensive
27
32.23%
616.73 M
$ 17.39
United States
Industrials
28
29.93%
1.78 B
$ 6.13
Canada
Basic Materials
29
29.68%
1.22 B
$ 8.45
United States
Industrials
30
29.14%
242.28 M
$ 7.56
United States
Industrials
31
28.77%
369.52 M
$ 4.66
Isle of Man
Basic Materials
32
28.66%
9.88 B
$ 15.37
United States
Basic Materials
33
27.56%
196.42 M
$ 1.91
Israel
Technology
34
27.43%
2.51 B
$ 16.76
United States
Basic Materials
35
27.36%
1.77 B
$ 30
United States
Industrials
36
27.02%
566.22 M
$ 6.63
United States
Industrials
37
26.36%
762.88 M
$ 6.81
United States
Real Estate
38
25.9%
246.39 M
$ 19.49
United States
Consumer Defensive
39
25.86%
1.02 B
$ 8.14
United States
Industrials
40
25.85%
799.06 M
$ 155.71
United States
Consumer Cyclical
41
25.79%
726.63 M
$ 18.96
United States
Healthcare
42
25.61%
651.36 M
$ 82.53
United States
Industrials
43
25.49%
11.16 B
$ 63.03
United States
Basic Materials
44
25.26%
3.96 B
$ 51.76
United States
Energy
45
25.26%
1.78 B
$ 9.67
United States
Consumer Cyclical
46
24.95%
686.87 M
$ 2.84
Canada
Basic Materials
47
24.49%
3.36 B
$ 27.55
United States
Healthcare
48
24.43%
2.71 B
$ 75.32
United States
Industrials
49
24.28%
9.19 B
$ 61.25
United States
Consumer Cyclical
50
24.04%
1.00 B
$ 19.47
United States
Real Estate
51
23.79%
4.71 B
$ 35.18
United States
Industrials
52
23.78%
926.55 M
$ 28.78
Greece
Industrials
53
23.46%
290.88 M
$ 4.08
United States
Technology
54
23.25%
240.40 M
$ 2.71
United States
Real Estate
55
22.95%
417.03 M
$ 4
United States
Energy
56
22.84%
606.78 M
$ 10.57
57
22.48%
4.96 B
$ 9.43
United States
Real Estate
58
22.44%
764.90 M
$ 3.44
China
Communication Services
59
22.35%
1.72 B
$ 54.65
United States
Industrials
60
22.22%
747.21 M
$ 13.81
Canada
Basic Materials
61
22.05%
6.68 B
$ 62.27
United States
Industrials
62
22.04%
11.80 B
$ 79.97
United States
Utilities
63
22.02%
216.50 M
$ 1.87
Greece
Industrials
64
21.88%
722.53 M
$ 6.28
United States
Basic Materials
65
21.77%
10.83 B
$ 276.07
United States
Industrials
66
21.73%
696.87 M
$ 15.19
United States
Industrials
67
21.46%
279.28 M
$ 18.34
United States
Consumer Cyclical
68
21.36%
692.43 M
$ 3.27
Bermuda
Energy
69
21.3%
5.12 B
$ 20.18
Peru
Basic Materials
70
21.29%
580.59 M
$ 10.34
Luxembourg
Basic Materials
71
21.25%
6.43 B
$ 124.41
United States
Financial Services
72
21.25%
2.77 B
$ 9.38
Belgium
Energy
73
21.22%
1.49 B
$ 14.07
United States
Healthcare
74
21.19%
4.76 B
$ 32.39
United States
Real Estate
75
21.18%
2.08 B
$ 14.11
United States
Financial Services
76
21.18%
16.20 B
$ 146.56
United States
Industrials
77
21.11%
122.46 M
$ 14.6
United States
Utilities
78
21.02%
1.54 B
$ 55.9
United States
Technology
79
20.99%
2.77 B
$ 10.66
United States
Healthcare
80
20.83%
7.29 B
$ 60.75
United States
Industrials
81
20.8%
9.74 B
$ 90.42
United States
Consumer Cyclical
82
20.74%
14.32 B
$ 21.26
United States
Industrials
83
20.64%
2.04 B
$ 54.12
United States
Industrials
84
20.42%
4.27 B
$ 228.12
United States
Consumer Cyclical
85
20.31%
424.24 M
$ 1.16
United States
Consumer Cyclical
86
20.07%
560.05 M
$ 6.8
United States
Industrials
87
20%
540.19 M
$ 7.18
United States
Industrials
88
19.96%
2.32 B
$ 46.9
United States
Energy
89
19.86%
19.02 B
$ 9.25
Colombia
Energy
90
19.86%
13.55 B
$ 52.35
Colombia
Financial Services
91
19.82%
15.55 B
$ 170.1
United States
Industrials
92
19.68%
572.86 M
$ 26.69
United States
Consumer Cyclical
93
19.62%
2.10 B
$ 15.5
United States
Technology
94
19.53%
1.97 B
$ 22.86
South Africa
Basic Materials
95
19.52%
1.79 B
$ 15.55
Canada
Basic Materials
96
19.37%
366.03 M
$ 45.44
United States
Financial Services
97
19.32%
175.82 M
$ 5.88
United States
Industrials
98
19.09%
579.12 M
$ 11.7
United States
Consumer Defensive
99
19.06%
7.46 B
$ 64.32
United States
Consumer Cyclical
100
18.97%
244.56 B
$ 54.3
Denmark
Healthcare
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q What is the best stock of January 2026?
A

BKKT (Bakkt Holdings, Inc.) was the best performing stock in January 2026 with a gain of 90%. Top performers this month include BKKT, BARK, SPIR.

Q What stocks gained the most in January 2026?
A

The biggest gainers in January 2026 were: BKKT (+90%), BARK (+58%), SPIR (+55%), LDI (+53%), GCO (+53%). These monthly rankings show which stocks had the strongest short-term momentum.

Q Which sectors performed best in January 2026?
A

The top performing sectors in January 2026 included Technology, Consumer Cyclical, Industrials, based on the stocks with highest monthly gains. BKKT led the Technology 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.