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#1 IBTA leads with +52% August 2026

Among the 3,767 NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American stocks currently eligible for this ranking, IBTA (Ibotta, Inc.) has the highest gain so far in August 2026 with +52%. Following are XGN (+38%) and TSAT (+36%). Top performing sectors: Utilities (+21% avg), Healthcare (+18% avg, 3 in top 10), Industrials (+18% avg).

Top Stock Gainers August 2026 - Monthly Performance Ranked

Track the top performing stocks of August 2026 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 August 2026

PLTR Palantir Technologies Inc. +29.45% $388.50B
ZBRA Zebra Technologies Corporation +26.47% $17.21B
IT Gartner, Inc. +22.61% $12.44B
AAOI Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. +19.44% $10.56B
ARM Arm Holdings plc +17.36% $299.64B
2026

This ranking shows the top performing stocks and biggest stock gainers during August 2026, 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.

August 2026 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 August 2026. 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 August 4, 2026 at 9:16 PM EDT

Rank
Symbol
Company Name
Aug Gain
Market Cap
Price
Country
Sector
1
51.91%
869.09 M
$ 37.34
United States
Technology
2
37.82%
152.21 M
$ 6.3
United States
Healthcare
3
36.26%
2.81 B
$ 54.67
Canada
Technology
4
33.62%
248.64 M
$ 12.32
United States
Healthcare
5
29.86%
863.92 M
$ 8.22
Brazil
Basic Materials
6
29.45%
388.50 B
$ 162.055
United States
Technology
7
27.6%
379.44 M
$ 13.73
United States
Technology
8
27.08%
1.36 B
$ 13.14
United States
Healthcare
9
26.94%
1.19 B
$ 19.79
United States
Technology
10
26.47%
17.21 B
$ 361.22
United States
Technology
11
25.8%
581.49 M
$ 3.56
United States
Technology
12
25.69%
155.93 M
$ 1.81
United States
Industrials
13
25.16%
2.58 B
$ 332.915
United States
Healthcare
14
22.92%
1.48 B
$ 27.94
United States
Industrials
15
22.83%
1.85 B
$ 64.14
United States
Healthcare
16
22.61%
12.44 B
$ 185.79
United States
Technology
17
22.3%
116.79 M
$ 4.99
United States
Industrials
18
21.13%
795.59 M
$ 34.515
United States
Industrials
19
21.11%
2.63 B
$ 27.65
United States
Financial Services
20
21.05%
686.21 M
$ 6.21
Italy
Utilities
21
20.3%
384.43 M
$ 12.9
United States
Technology
22
20.21%
549.51 M
$ 6.55
Switzerland
Healthcare
23
19.82%
3.58 B
$ 109.89
United States
Technology
24
19.56%
2.00 B
$ 33.77
United States
Industrials
25
19.44%
10.56 B
$ 131.63
United States
Technology
26
19.17%
996.15 M
$ 2.86
United States
Industrials
27
19.13%
382.50 M
$ 21.98
United Kingdom
Technology
28
18.27%
1.87 B
$ 383.53
United States
Industrials
29
17.78%
4.12 B
$ 82.9
United States
Energy
30
17.49%
2.82 B
$ 67.42
Israel
Technology
31
17.36%
299.64 B
$ 280.56
United Kingdom
Technology
32
17.01%
242.97 M
$ 9.08
United States
Healthcare
33
16.65%
770.72 M
$ 70.34
United States
Technology
34
16.57%
1.22 B
$ 7.95
United States
Basic Materials
35
16.48%
4.81 B
$ 44.705
United States
Healthcare
36
16.44%
1.48 B
$ 8.575
Canada
Technology
37
16.37%
755.60 M
$ 5.19
United States
Basic Materials
38
16%
1.57 B
$ 4.35
United States
Industrials
39
15.76%
4.42 B
$ 147.8
United States
Consumer Cyclical
40
15.69%
140.12 M
$ 5.53
United States
Technology
41
15.55%
1.26 B
$ 26.36
United States
Technology
42
15.46%
22.02 B
$ 144.56
United States
Technology
43
15.37%
10.12 B
$ 78.965
United States
Basic Materials
44
15.19%
13.66 B
$ 341.39
United States
Industrials
45
15.14%
575.21 M
$ 9.28
Canada
Healthcare
46
14.96%
422.82 M
$ 5.84
United States
Industrials
47
14.88%
9.49 B
$ 5.725
United States
Communication Services
48
14.78%
200.09 M
$ 0.4776
United States
Communication Services
49
14.44%
1.87 B
$ 9.51
United States
Industrials
50
14.29%
2.16 B
$ 8.08
United Kingdom
Communication Services
51
13.95%
135.43 M
$ 0.9517
United States
Technology
52
13.68%
4.32 B
$ 25.51
United States
Communication Services
53
13.63%
318.01 M
$ 7.895
United States
Technology
54
13.6%
5.18 B
$ 63.97
United States
Technology
55
13.53%
664.13 M
$ 4.48
United States
Industrials
56
13.25%
320.89 M
$ 15.3
United States
Consumer Cyclical
57
13.2%
5.25 B
$ 21.95
United States
Industrials
58
13.08%
427.80 M
$ 10.98
United Kingdom
Basic Materials
59
12.96%
262.37 M
$ 45.648
Israel
Technology
60
12.81%
196.19 B
$ 218.59
United States
Technology
61
12.75%
408.46 M
$ 17.42
United States
Technology
62
12.65%
61.99 B
$ 361.67
United States
Technology
63
12.62%
3.18 B
$ 47.3105
United States
Technology
64
12.59%
3.28 B
$ 22.9
Canada
Basic Materials
65
12.52%
262.08 M
$ 6.83
United States
Technology
66
12.46%
148.65 M
$ 0.1994
Singapore
Technology
67
12.35%
63.33 B
$ 323.73
United States
Technology
68
12.33%
146.71 M
$ 16.62
United States
Technology
69
12.31%
3.44 B
$ 31.21
United States
Technology
70
12.06%
212.22 M
$ 2.18
United States
Industrials
71
11.77%
2.08 B
$ 11.3
United Kingdom
Consumer Cyclical
72
11.77%
2.21 B
$ 31.63
United States
Energy
73
11.75%
485.68 M
$ 7.865
United States
Healthcare
74
11.72%
784.24 M
$ 12.49
United States
Technology
75
11.66%
580.69 M
$ 9
United States
Healthcare
76
11.6%
2.24 B
$ 7.185
United States
Financial Services
77
11.57%
1.96 B
$ 11.67
Hong Kong
Technology
78
11.49%
1.30 B
$ 21.35
United States
Healthcare
79
11.44%
1.65 B
$ 36.69
United States
Healthcare
80
11.19%
2.07 B
$ 106.35
United States
Communication Services
81
11.13%
1.38 B
$ 26.6458
United States
Technology
82
11.08%
304.92 M
$ 17.44
United States
Technology
83
11.06%
500.30 M
$ 6.95
United States
Financial Services
84
10.99%
2.29 B
$ 70.21
United States
Technology
85
10.97%
1.38 B
$ 20.43
United States
Technology
86
10.96%
769.00 M
$ 4.15
United States
Technology
87
10.95%
2.47 B
$ 14.18
Taiwan
Technology
88
10.87%
194.72 M
$ 5.1
United States
Basic Materials
89
10.84%
508.74 B
$ 100.86
United States
Technology
90
10.84%
214.03 B
$ 1445.28
United States
Technology
91
10.81%
664.20 M
$ 9.33
United States
Healthcare
92
10.69%
27.29 B
$ 70.31
United States
Technology
93
10.65%
20.37 B
$ 31.495
United States
Technology
94
10.59%
786.57 M
$ 15.25
Singapore
Technology
95
10.57%
9.38 B
$ 120.3
United States
Technology
96
10.54%
8.81 B
$ 101.5
United States
Healthcare
97
10.48%
3.08 B
$ 242.47
United States
Technology
98
10.43%
744.40 M
$ 10.91
United States
Basic Materials
99
10.41%
383.16 M
$ 2.44
United States
Healthcare
100
10.4%
202.85 M
$ 2.23
United States
Technology
For the most accurate results, consider cross-referencing our data with other sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q Which stock has gained the most in August 2026?
A

IBTA (Ibotta, Inc.) has the highest monthly gain in this ranking for August 2026, with a gain of 52%. Top performers this month include IBTA, XGN, TSAT.

Q What stocks gained the most in August 2026?
A

The biggest gainers in August 2026 were: IBTA (+52%), XGN (+38%), TSAT (+36%), INFU (+34%), IMC (+30%). 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 August 2026. 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 August 2026. 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 August 2026?
A

The top performing sectors in August 2026 included Technology, Healthcare, Basic Materials, based on the stocks with highest monthly gains. IBTA 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.

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 August 2026. 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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