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Top Stock Gainers October 2026 - Monthly Performance Ranked

The top US-listed stocks of October 2026 by monthly gain, on split-adjusted closes. Ranks 4,284 companies above $100M on NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American.
2026

Data through October 2, 2026

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Rank
Symbol
Company Name
Oct Gain
Market Cap
Price
Country
Sector
1
+68.25%
$740.15M
$23.43
United States
Financial Services
2
+30.70%
$139.29M
$2.98
Singapore
Energy
3
+25.16%
$199.79M
$1.57
United States
Healthcare
4
+23.69%
$299.77M
$3.63
United States
Industrials
5
+21.03%
$148.71M
$2.52
United States
Industrials
6
+20.43%
$134.52M
$3.23
United States
Basic Materials
7
+19.44%
$255.62M
$7.82
China
Healthcare
8
+14.99%
$8.35B
$92.12
United States
Technology
9
+14.61%
$2.53B
$72.68
Taiwan
Technology
10
+14.09%
$4.21B
$106.15
United States
Technology
11
+13.87%
$845.60M
$8.00
Brazil
Basic Materials
12
+13.06%
$1.65B
$31.17
United States
Technology
13
+12.76%
$507.59M
$12.46
United States
Industrials
14
+12.70%
$326.67M
$8.11
United States
Technology
15
+12.33%
$1.51B
$34.48
United States
Healthcare
16
+11.93%
$308.24M
$53.63
Israel
Technology
17
+11.82%
$388.34M
$4.06
United States
Healthcare
18
+11.76%
$873.84M
$1.02
China
Healthcare
19
+11.60%
$2.82B
$54.98
United States
Technology
20
+11.47%
$1.32B
$16.57
United States
Industrials
21
+11.38%
$5.26B
$34.27
United States
Technology
22
+11.32%
$282.47M
$2.12
United States
Healthcare
23
+11.11%
$119.28M
$2.16
China
Consumer Cyclical
24
+10.88%
$9.84B
$9.28
United States
Healthcare
25
+10.74%
$122.51M
$8.47
United States
Technology
26
+10.45%
$342.43M
$3.88
United States
Financial Services
27
+10.29%
$509.37M
$14.29
United States
Technology
28
+10.13%
$226.36M
$2.27
United States
Consumer Cyclical
29
+9.75%
$248.31M
$5.64
Canada
Technology
30
+9.52%
$396.29M
$1.26
United States
Consumer Cyclical
31
+9.48%
$5.94B
$285.14
United States
Basic Materials
32
+9.43%
$3.52B
$21.36
United States
Industrials
33
+9.38%
$229.07M
$12.79
United States
Technology
34
+9.35%
$13.71B
$18.28
Germany
Industrials
35
+9.13%
$6.00B
$25.20
United States
Consumer Defensive
36
+9.06%
$938.26M
$8.34
Canada
Basic Materials
37
+8.75%
$619.85M
$20.35
United States
Industrials
38
+8.73%
$656.75M
$26.97
United States
Financial Services
39
+8.73%
$550.20M
$23.38
United States
Industrials
40
+8.71%
$165.03M
$19.06
United States
Consumer Cyclical
41
+8.69%
$6.78B
$36.38
United States
Technology
42
+8.61%
$2.95B
$40.87
United States
Technology
43
+8.57%
$203.09M
$6.07
United States
Technology
44
+8.43%
$5.87B
$16.14
United States
Industrials
45
+8.39%
$105.91M
$4.15
Hong Kong
Financial Services
46
+8.21%
$303.08M
$0.8163
United States
Consumer Cyclical
47
+8.20%
$1.26B
$31.89
United States
Technology
48
+8.15%
$413.94M
$2.70
United States
Basic Materials
49
+8.09%
$4.22B
$136.71
United States
Technology
50
+8.07%
$5.92B
$132.56
United States
Healthcare
51
+8.04%
$11.91B
$37.33
United States
Industrials
52
+8.04%
$313.00M
$1.43
United States
Healthcare
53
+7.98%
$65.00B
$415.79
United States
Technology
54
+7.96%
$2.02B
$11.69
United States
Industrials
55
+7.95%
$185.72M
$8.99
United States
Industrials
56
+7.88%
$3.25B
$53.19
United States
Technology
57
+7.83%
$1.82B
$8.43
Brazil
Technology
58
+7.81%
$1.16B
$51.72
United States
Consumer Cyclical
59
+7.70%
$3.04B
$8.31
Canada
Basic Materials
60
+7.69%
$198.18M
$7.35
United States
Financial Services
61
+7.65%
$9.11B
$107.32
United States
Technology
62
+7.65%
$137.18M
$13.72
United States
Healthcare
63
+7.60%
$751.89M
$4.21
United States
Consumer Cyclical
64
+7.54%
$7.18B
$153.79
Israel
Technology
65
+7.53%
$305.13M
$5.18
United States
Industrials
66
+7.46%
$514.43M
$2.28
United States
Financial Services
67
+7.39%
$85.73B
$64.58
United States
Technology
68
+7.39%
$154.34M
$2.03
Taiwan
Healthcare
69
+7.37%
$11.63B
$10.86
Netherlands
Consumer Defensive
70
+7.35%
$1.95T
$148.07
United States
Industrials
71
+7.34%
$616.00M
$1.77
Singapore
Industrials
72
+7.27%
$573.06M
$15.82
United States
Basic Materials
73
+7.21%
$193.72M
$4.30
United States
Financial Services
74
+7.19%
$1.90B
$30.87
Israel
Technology
75
+7.18%
$349.56M
$9.05
United States
Consumer Defensive
76
+7.10%
$3.49B
$12.05
United States
Industrials
77
+7.03%
$47.72B
$53.50
Netherlands
Technology
78
+7.02%
$4.23B
$31.89
United States
Industrials
79
+7.02%
$3.28B
$40.30
United States
Technology
80
+6.97%
$101.51M
$2.44
United States
Energy
81
+6.97%
$336.60M
$10.47
United States
Technology
82
+6.84%
$3.71B
$16.59
United States
Industrials
83
+6.80%
$25.66B
$88.25
United States
Communication Services
84
+6.74%
$892.99M
$14.53
United States
Healthcare
85
+6.74%
$983.81M
$3.86
United States
Technology
86
+6.71%
$1.11B
$10.88
United States
Consumer Cyclical
87
+6.62%
$23.04B
$301.63
United States
Technology
88
+6.60%
$161.27M
$3.41
United States
Healthcare
89
+6.60%
$100.78M
$3.15
United Kingdom
Technology
90
+6.54%
$285.42M
$5.66
Australia
Healthcare
91
+6.53%
$631.25M
$3.29
United States
Energy
92
+6.51%
$590.88M
$18.59
United States
Healthcare
93
+6.51%
$4.49B
$97.49
United States
Technology
94
+6.51%
$856.87M
$4.61
United States
Technology
95
+6.50%
$588.16M
$3.54
United States
Technology
96
+6.50%
$1.49B
$51.98
United States
Healthcare
97
+6.47%
$291.85M
$25.50
United States
Consumer Cyclical
98
+6.42%
$8.68B
$42.04
Netherlands
Healthcare
99
+6.42%
$122.35M
$2.96
United States
Industrials
100
+6.40%
$2.83B
$182.31
United States
Industrials
S&P 500 fund (SPY) +0.74%
Finished higher 60% of 4,284
Median move +0.4%
Leading sector Industrials +1.2% median
Lagging sector Communication Services -0.1% median

Over October 2026 so far, 60% of the 4,284 ranked companies finished higher and the median move was +0.4%; Industrials led on median (+1.2%) and Communication Services lagged (-0.1%). The S&P 500 fund (SPY) moved +0.74% between its Oct 1, 2026 and Oct 2, 2026 closes. Each ranked company's gain runs from its own first close inside the period, so a company listed later in the period is measured over a shorter window.

Top gain on this page +68.25% XRPN
Rows on this page 100 ranks 1–100
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Period October 2026 running

Best performing large-cap stocks in October 2026

INIO Innio N.V. +9.35% $13.71B
FPS Forgent Power Solutions, Inc. +8.04% $11.91B
TER Teradyne, Inc. +7.98% $65.00B
HPE Hewlett Packard Enterprise ... +7.39% $85.73B
JBS JBS N.V. +7.37% $11.63B

October 2026 Stock Market Momentum

This page answers a current-month trend question with data: which US-listed stocks have shown the strongest price gains so far in October 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.

Looking for a specific Symbol?
#1 XRPN leads with +68% October 2026

Among the 4,284 NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American stocks currently eligible for this ranking, XRPN (Armada Acquisition Corp. II) has the highest gain so far in October 2026 with +68%. Following are GOW (+31%) and NAUT (+25%). Top performing sectors: Financial Services (+17% avg, 1 in top 10), Energy (+15% avg, 1 in top 10), Basic Materials (+11% avg, 1 in top 10).

MARKET LEADERS

This ranking shows the top performing stocks and biggest stock gainers during October 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.

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 one close inside the month to measure from.
Measured on
Split-adjusted closes, from the first close inside the month to the last one in it.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

XRPN (Armada Acquisition Corp. II) has the highest monthly gain in this ranking for October 2026, with a gain of 68%. Top performers this month include XRPN, GOW, NAUT.

Q What stocks gained the most in October 2026?
A

The biggest gainers in October 2026 were: XRPN (+68%), GOW (+31%), NAUT (+25%), NNBR (+24%), NEOV (+21%). 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 October 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 October 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 companies does this ranking include?
A

4,284 companies with a market capitalization above $100 million traded on NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American, each with at least one trading day inside October 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.

Q Which sectors performed best in October 2026?
A

The five highest-gaining companies in October 2026 sit in Financial Services, Energy, Healthcare, with the leader XRPN in Financial Services. That describes the top of this list, not a sector ranking; the market-context strip above the table reports the median move of each sector's ranked companies.

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 closing price on its first trading day, both split-adjusted. A company whose trading history begins inside the month is measured from its first close.

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 October 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.

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