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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 4,316 companies above $100M on NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American.
2026

Data through October 6, 2026

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Rank
Symbol
Company Name
Oct Gain
Market Cap
Price
Country
Sector
1
+178.92%
$153.63M
$5.16
Switzerland
Industrials
2
+113.68%
$141.52M
$2.50
United States
Technology
3
+102.65%
$106.65M
$1.59
Israel
Technology
4
+47.81%
$1.61B
$12.46
Brazil
Technology
5
+46.47%
$115.75M
$44.44
Hong Kong
Communication Services
6
+40.43%
$15.09B
$29.73
Cayman Islands
Financial Services
7
+37.29%
$4.64B
$31.00
United States
Healthcare
8
+34.56%
$187.43M
$4.01
Singapore
Energy
9
+33.61%
$4.71B
$28.54
United States
Industrials
10
+32.64%
$3.10B
$7.03
Brazil
Financial Services
11
+31.77%
$20.97B
$193.00
United States
Technology
12
+28.65%
$122.68M
$2.38
China
Financial Services
13
+28.49%
$47.76B
$4.51
Brazil
Financial Services
14
+28.03%
$42.57B
$4.02
Brazil
Financial Services
15
+26.85%
$151.31M
$2.74
China
Consumer Cyclical
16
+24.62%
$1.65B
$20.65
United States
Industrials
17
+23.44%
$915.23M
$8.32
United States
Financial Services
18
+23.40%
$128.87M
$9.65
China
Healthcare
19
+23.35%
$2.68B
$11.62
Cayman Islands
Technology
20
+22.39%
$1.74B
$6.67
Brazil
Financial Services
21
+22.17%
$345.10M
$2.59
United States
Healthcare
22
+22.01%
$2.44B
$15.19
United States
Basic Materials
23
+21.86%
$22.54B
$6.41
Brazil
Utilities
24
+21.83%
$359.35M
$13.69
Brazil
Financial Services
25
+21.28%
$11.05B
$130.16
United States
Technology
26
+21.10%
$861.99M
$12.57
United States
Healthcare
27
+21.09%
$395.55M
$9.82
United States
Technology
28
+20.89%
$185.59M
$14.47
United States
Technology
29
+20.86%
$2.95B
$10.72
Brazil
Technology
30
+20.59%
$158.44M
$12.24
United States
Consumer Cyclical
31
+20.12%
$111.87B
$10.15
Brazil
Financial Services
32
+19.08%
$734.29M
$2.06
United States
Industrials
33
+19.00%
$9.93B
$66.70
United States
Healthcare
34
+18.65%
$9.91B
$109.30
United States
Technology
35
+18.43%
$123.89M
$3.02
United States
Financial Services
36
+17.83%
$75.65B
$15.66
Brazil
Financial Services
37
+17.69%
$290.59M
$4.59
Canada
Healthcare
38
+17.59%
$162.14M
$1.27
Switzerland
Healthcare
39
+17.51%
$1.71B
$8.12
Uruguay
Consumer Cyclical
40
+17.32%
$1.02B
$8.23
United States
Industrials
41
+17.06%
$634.82M
$3.50
United States
Healthcare
42
+17.01%
$62.91B
$443.65
United States
Technology
43
+16.79%
$16.01B
$21.35
Germany
Industrials
44
+16.79%
$3.29B
$64.21
United States
Technology
45
+16.63%
$677.36M
$10.38
Canada
Energy
46
+16.50%
$1.09B
$9.71
Canada
Basic Materials
47
+16.41%
$156.59M
$3.76
United States
Basic Materials
48
+16.34%
$6.59B
$47.91
United States
Consumer Defensive
49
+16.31%
$143.15M
$3.85
United States
Healthcare
50
+16.26%
$26.78B
$350.67
United States
Technology
51
+16.23%
$597.91M
$2.65
United States
Financial Services
52
+16.11%
$2.27T
$171.92
United States
Industrials
53
+16.02%
$106.43B
$300.40
United States
Utilities
54
+15.81%
$105.93M
$6.74
United States
Technology
55
+15.75%
$223.61M
$11.76
China
Industrials
56
+15.68%
$931.56M
$17.26
Singapore
Technology
57
+15.59%
$705.75M
$10.75
Brazil
Financial Services
58
+15.48%
$17.65B
$373.11
United States
Utilities
59
+15.19%
$1.23B
$13.91
Brazil
Consumer Defensive
60
+15.06%
$6.76B
$18.57
United States
Industrials
61
+14.95%
$354.34M
$61.65
Israel
Technology
62
+14.85%
$53.87B
$160.50
United States
Utilities
63
+14.71%
$1.00B
$1.17
China
Healthcare
64
+14.29%
$156.78M
$15.68
United States
Healthcare
65
+14.12%
$1.72B
$39.35
United States
Healthcare
66
+14.06%
$509.91M
$14.52
United States
Industrials
67
+13.94%
$748.31M
$30.73
United States
Financial Services
68
+13.93%
$115.65M
$2.78
United States
Energy
69
+13.81%
$705.44M
$23.16
United States
Industrials
70
+13.76%
$2.48B
$4.63
United States
Healthcare
71
+13.44%
$153.38B
$23.80
Brazil
Energy
72
+13.38%
$4.05B
$16.27
United States
Industrials
73
+13.33%
$29.08B
$100.01
United States
Communication Services
74
+13.27%
$434.15M
$3.84
United States
Healthcare
75
+13.26%
$395.91M
$10.25
United States
Consumer Defensive
76
+13.12%
$476.82M
$9.31
United States
Communication Services
77
+13.10%
$168.19M
$2.85
United States
Industrials
78
+13.03%
$201.71M
$3.47
China
Consumer Cyclical
79
+12.95%
$1.54B
$5.06
Canada
Technology
80
+12.74%
$225.24M
$1.77
United States
Healthcare
81
+12.47%
$4.74B
$119.39
United States
Technology
82
+12.38%
$6.75B
$2.36
Brazil
Utilities
83
+12.29%
$23.90B
$59.75
United States
Financial Services
84
+12.26%
$657.09M
$13.64
United States
Industrials
85
+12.20%
$44.78B
$5.98
Brazil
Financial Services
86
+12.01%
$834.73M
$40.00
United States
Industrials
87
+11.84%
$998.69M
$16.25
United States
Healthcare
88
+11.70%
$3.24B
$24.54
United States
Technology
89
+11.66%
$8.02B
$79.70
United States
Energy
90
+11.64%
$351.31M
$3.26
United States
Financial Services
91
+11.62%
$158.04M
$8.36
United States
Consumer Cyclical
92
+11.60%
$17.24B
$563.69
United States
Industrials
93
+11.44%
$4.61B
$84.97
United States
Industrials
94
+11.40%
$700.15M
$11.90
Singapore
Consumer Cyclical
95
+11.35%
$2.04B
$16.87
China
Consumer Defensive
96
+11.33%
$12.61B
$63.75
United States
Healthcare
97
+11.32%
$565.02M
$13.87
United States
Industrials
98
+11.29%
$333.62M
$4.04
United States
Industrials
99
+11.27%
$20.20B
$12.64
Brazil
Communication Services
100
+11.09%
$1.49B
$6.21
Canada
Energy
S&P 500 fund (SPY) +1.98%
Finished higher 60% of 4,316
Median move +0.6%
Leading sector Energy +2.3% median
Lagging sector Healthcare -1.0% median

Over October 2026 so far, 60% of the 4,316 ranked companies finished higher and the median move was +0.6%; Energy led on median (+2.3%) and Healthcare lagged (-1.0%). The S&P 500 fund (SPY) moved +1.98% between its Oct 1, 2026 and Oct 6, 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 +178.92% SAIQ
Rows on this page 100 ranks 1–100
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Period October 2026 running

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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 SAIQ leads with +179% October 2026

Among the 4,316 NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American stocks currently eligible for this ranking, SAIQ (WISeSat.Space Holdings Corp.) has the highest gain so far in October 2026 with +179%. Following are AMOD (+114%) and QTEX (+103%). Top performing sectors: Technology (+29% avg, 3 in top 10), Industrials (+24% avg, 2 in top 10), Communication Services (+21% 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

SAIQ (WISeSat.Space Holdings Corp.) has the highest monthly gain in this ranking for October 2026, with a gain of 179%. Top performers this month include SAIQ, AMOD, QTEX.

Q What stocks gained the most in October 2026?
A

The biggest gainers in October 2026 were: SAIQ (+179%), AMOD (+114%), QTEX (+103%), PICS (+48%), GIBO (+46%). 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

4,316 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 Industrials, Technology, Communication Services, with the leader SAIQ in Industrials. 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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