Over March 2026, 27% of the 4,356 ranked companies finished higher and the median move was -5.0%; Energy led on median (+5.3%) and Basic Materials lagged (-12.2%).
The S&P 500 fund (SPY) moved -5.20% between its Feb 27, 2026 and Mar 31, 2026 closes.
A company that began trading during the period is measured from its first close, over a shorter window.
This page answers a question about a finished month with data: which US-listed stocks posted the strongest price gains in March 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.
Among the 4,356 NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American stocks currently eligible for this ranking, ANTX (AN2 Therapeutics, Inc.) has the highest gain in March 2026 with +211%.
Following are ANNA (+191%) and TLYS (+181%).
This ranking shows the top performing stocks and biggest stock gainers of March 2026, measured from the last close of February to the last close of March.
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.
† Return measured from the start of the stock's current trading history (a recent listing or relisting), not from the start of the month.
Gains are computed on split-adjusted closes, so a split inside the month does not read as a move. This ranking is informational and is not investment advice.
What this ranking covers
Universe
US-listed companies on NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American.
Floors
Market cap of at least $100 million, and at least one close inside the month.
Measured on
Split-adjusted closes, from the last close of the previous month to the last close of this one.
Refreshed
Rebuilt once the session behind those closes has settled. The date above the table names that session, not the moment the table was written. A gain dated earlier than the board date uses the last close stored for that stock.
Frequently Asked Questions
QWhich stock has gained the most in March 2026?
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ANTX (AN2 Therapeutics, Inc.) has the highest monthly gain in this ranking for March 2026, with a gain of 211%. Top performers include ANTX, ANNA, TLYS.
QWhat stocks gained the most in March 2026?
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The biggest gainers in March 2026 were: ANTX (+211%), ANNA (+191%), TLYS (+181%), FBYD (+118%), ALTO (+112%). These monthly rankings show which stocks had the strongest short-term momentum.
QDoes this page recommend the best stocks to buy now?
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No. This page is an informational ranking of stocks that have already gone up during March 2026. It does not make buy, sell, or hold recommendations and should be used as a research starting point, not financial advice.
QHow can this ranking help explain current stock market trends?
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The ranking shows where price strength is concentrated during March 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.
QWhich companies does this ranking include?
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4,356 companies with a market capitalization above $100 million traded on NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American, each with at least one trading day inside March 2026. One close inside the month is enough to qualify, so a company that listed during the month is ranked on the part of it that it traded.
QWhich sectors performed best in March 2026?
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The five highest-gaining companies in March 2026 sit in Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Cyclical, Industrials and Basic Materials, with the leader ANTX in Healthcare. That describes the top of this list, not a sector ranking; the market-context strip under the table reports the median move of each sector's ranked companies.
QHow is monthly stock performance calculated?
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Each gain runs from the last split-adjusted close of the previous month to the last close of the month. A company whose trading history begins inside the month is measured from its first close.
QWhere can I find today's top stock gainers and most active stocks?
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This page ranks stocks by their full-month performance in March 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 activity across US-listed symbols.
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.
Evaluate Your Positions
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