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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 4,321 companies above $100M on NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American.

Looking for intraday moves instead? Today's stock movers ranks the current session's alert board, so it measures against whichever session is running rather than covering a fixed window.

2026
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Data through October 7, 2026

The same month on news: the biggest gains on news in October 2026 and the biggest drops, each ranked by the move on the day its story landed.

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Rank
Symbol
Company Name
Oct Gain
Market Cap
Price
Country
Sector
1
QTEX
QTREX Quantum Ltd.
+111.57%
$111.34M
$1.66
Israel
Technology
2
SAIQ
WISeSat.Space Holdings Corp.
+110.27%
$115.82M
$3.89
Switzerland
Industrials
3
AMOD
Alpha Modus Holdings, Inc.
+94.02%
$128.50M
$2.27
United States
Technology
4
GIBO
GIBO Holdings Limited
+81.25%
$143.23M
$54.99
Hong Kong
Communication Services
5
CD
Chaince Digital Holdings Inc.
+50.59%
$1.12B
$10.15
United States
Financial Services
6
PICS
PicS N.V.
+43.42%
$1.57B
$12.09
Brazil
Technology
7
CANG
Cango Inc.
+40.39%
$146.86M
$3.58
United States
Financial Services
8
XP
XP Inc.
+39.49%
$14.98B
$29.53
Cayman Islands
Financial Services
9
OPCH
Option Care Health, Inc.
+37.33%
$4.65B
$31.01
United States
Healthcare
10
INTR
Inter & Co. Inc.
+35.47%
$3.17B
$7.18
Brazil
Financial Services
11
GOW
GOWell Energy Technology
+33.56%
$186.03M
$3.98
Singapore
Energy
12
RXO
RXO, Inc.
+32.77%
$4.68B
$28.36
United States
Industrials
13
PTC
PTC, INC
+32.18%
$21.03B
$193.60
United States
Technology
14
PENG
Penguin Solutions, Inc.
+32.07%
$3.72B
$72.61
United States
Technology
15
VNCE
Vince Holding Corp.
+31.63%
$172.94M
$13.36
United States
Consumer Cyclical
16
ADCT
ADC Therapeutics SA
+31.48%
$181.29M
$1.42
Switzerland
Healthcare
17
PRME
Prime Medicine, Inc.
+30.43%
$707.37M
$3.90
United States
Healthcare
18
BSP
Bending Spoons
+26.37%
$26.09B
$41.07
Italy
Technology
19
NAUT
Nautilus Biotechnolgy, Inc.
+24.84%
$249.42M
$1.96
United States
Healthcare
20
BRBI
BRBI BR Partners S.A. ADSs
+24.59%
$367.48M
$14.00
Brazil
Financial Services
21
BBD
Banco Bradesco S.A.
+23.65%
$45.96B
$4.34
Brazil
Financial Services
22
BBDO
Banco Bradesco S.A.
+22.93%
$40.87B
$3.86
Brazil
Financial Services
23
INTT
inTEST Corporation
+22.31%
$187.77M
$14.64
United States
Technology
24
STNE
StoneCo Ltd.
+22.19%
$2.65B
$11.51
Cayman Islands
Technology
25
EVH
Evolent Health, Inc
+22.12%
$468.07M
$4.14
United States
Healthcare
26
AEHL
Antelope Enterprise Holdings Limited
+21.26%
$234.26M
$12.32
China
Industrials
27
SBS
COMPANHIA DE SANEAMENTO B SICO DO ESTADO DE SAO PAULO-SABESP
+21.10%
$22.40B
$6.37
Brazil
Utilities
28
CCOI
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc.
+20.78%
$509.08M
$9.94
United States
Communication Services
29
AMBR
Amber International Holding Limited
+20.63%
$214.95M
$2.28
Singapore
Financial Services
30
BGM
BGM Group Ltd.
+20.08%
$125.40M
$9.39
China
Healthcare
31
HTZ
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc
+19.65%
$737.85M
$2.07
United States
Industrials
32
PCVX
Vaxcyte, Inc.
+19.46%
$9.96B
$66.96
United States
Healthcare
33
AGBK
AGI Inc
+19.45%
$1.70B
$6.51
Brazil
Financial Services
34
VST
Vistra Corp.
+19.30%
$55.96B
$166.72
United States
Utilities
35
XHG
XChange TEC.INC
+18.92%
$113.41M
$2.20
China
Financial Services
36
AHG
Akso Health Group
+18.63%
$1.04B
$1.21
China
Healthcare
37
QDEL
QuidelOrtho Corporation
+18.59%
$844.16M
$12.31
United States
Healthcare
38
PAGS
PagSeguro Digital Ltd.
+18.49%
$2.90B
$10.51
Brazil
Technology
39
SGML
Sigma Lithium Corporation
+18.30%
$1.11B
$9.86
Canada
Basic Materials
40
CIEN
Ciena Corporation
+17.75%
$63.31B
$446.45
United States
Technology
41
NU
Nu Holdings Ltd.
+17.23%
$75.26B
$15.58
Brazil
Financial Services
42
ABLV
Able View Global Inc.
+17.13%
$139.71M
$2.53
China
Consumer Cyclical
43
TLN
Talen Energy Corporation
+17.09%
$17.89B
$378.32
United States
Utilities
44
LW
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.
+16.78%
$6.61B
$48.09
United States
Consumer Defensive
45
VINP
Vinci Compass Investments Ltd.
+16.56%
$711.66M
$10.84
Brazil
Financial Services
46
MXL
MaxLinear, Inc.
+16.54%
$9.74B
$107.36
United States
Technology
47
SOTK
Sono-Tek Corporation
+15.98%
$106.09M
$6.75
United States
Technology
48
PSQL
Pasqal Holding SA
+15.97%
$1.54B
$7.26
France
Technology
49
CEG
Constellation Energy
+15.71%
$106.15B
$299.59
United States
Utilities
50
ZSQR
Z Squared Inc.
+15.70%
$242.21M
$4.57
United States
Technology
51
BZUN
Baozun Inc.
+15.64%
$206.31M
$3.55
China
Consumer Cyclical
52
ITUB
Itau Unibanco Holding S.A.
+15.27%
$107.35B
$9.74
Brazil
Financial Services
53
APOG
Apogee Enterprises Inc
+15.12%
$857.90M
$41.11
United States
Industrials
54
ARMP
Armata Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
+15.11%
$141.66M
$3.81
United States
Healthcare
55
AFYA
Afya Limited
+15.07%
$1.23B
$13.90
Brazil
Consumer Defensive
56
CTVA
Corteva, Inc.
+14.96%
$9.64B
$14.45
United States
Basic Materials
57
MIR
Mirion Technologies, Inc.
+14.63%
$4.10B
$16.45
United States
Industrials
58
ACB
Aurora Cannabis Inc.
+14.36%
$282.36M
$4.46
Canada
Healthcare
59
PBR
PETROLEO BRASILEIRO S.A.-PETROBRAS
+14.35%
$154.60B
$23.99
Brazil
Energy
60
ARCO
ARCOS DORADOS HOLDINGS INC.
+14.33%
$1.66B
$7.90
Uruguay
Consumer Cyclical
61
BVC
BitVentures Limited
+14.32%
$2.10B
$12.49
Hong Kong
Technology
62
SUJA
Suja Life, Inc.
+14.25%
$399.38M
$10.34
United States
Consumer Defensive
63
BAK
Braskem S.A.
+14.19%
$705.32M
$1.77
Brazil
Basic Materials
64
AAOI
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.
+14.18%
$10.40B
$122.54
United States
Technology
65
STDN
Standard Nuclear, Inc.
+14.14%
$2.28B
$14.21
United States
Basic Materials
66
P
Everpure, Inc.
+13.81%
$50.87B
$152.66
United States
Technology
67
UP
Wheels Up Experience Inc.
+13.81%
$137.46M
$3.79
United States
Industrials
68
PSIX
Power Solutions International, Inc.
+13.72%
$1.19B
$51.63
United States
Industrials
69
CTW
CTW
+13.40%
$137.28M
$2.20
Japan
Communication Services
70
CMPX
Compass Therapeutics, Inc.
+13.19%
$183.69M
$1.02
United States
Healthcare
71
SPCX
SpaceX
+13.19%
$2.21T
$167.60
United States
Industrials
72
RC
Ready Capital Corporation
+12.84%
$203.58M
$1.23
United States
Real Estate
73
JBS
JBS N.V.
+12.71%
$13.11B
$12.24
Netherlands
Consumer Defensive
74
FNKO
Funko, Inc.
+12.68%
$353.33M
$6.31
United States
Consumer Cyclical
75
SYNA
Synaptics Inc
+12.54%
$4.74B
$119.46
United States
Technology
76
FOIL
Londian Wason New Energy Tech Inc.
+12.49%
$1.44B
$18.28
China
Industrials
77
BSET
Bassett Furniture Industries I
+12.43%
$185.40M
$21.43
United States
Consumer Cyclical
78
SLNG
Stabilis Solutions, Inc.
+12.42%
$100.98M
$5.43
United States
Energy
79
VALU
Value Line Inc
+12.21%
$416.94M
$44.44
United States
Financial Services
80
NRG
NRG Energy, Inc.
+12.05%
$22.83B
$108.61
United States
Utilities
81
EXTR
Extreme Networks
+11.97%
$3.25B
$24.60
United States
Technology
82
EP
Empire Petroleum Corporation
+11.89%
$113.57M
$2.73
United States
Energy
83
VIV
Telefonica Brasil, S.A.
+11.88%
$20.31B
$12.71
Brazil
Communication Services
84
SWRD
Stewards, Inc.
+11.84%
$575.35M
$2.55
United States
Financial Services
85
WING
Wingstop Inc
+11.81%
$3.18B
$116.68
United States
Consumer Cyclical
86
SILC
Silicom Ltd
+11.78%
$344.57M
$59.95
Israel
Technology
87
ONT
Onterris, Inc.
+11.70%
$499.37M
$14.22
United States
Industrials
88
HPE
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
+11.63%
$95.70B
$72.09
United States
Technology
89
GENI
Genius Sports Limited
+11.62%
$1.70B
$6.34
United Kingdom
Communication Services
90
PPC
Pilgrims Pride Corporation
+11.59%
$6.70B
$28.12
United States
Consumer Defensive
91
SOC
Sable Offshore Corp.
+11.55%
$704.16M
$3.67
United States
Energy
92
CURV
Torrid Holdings Inc.
+11.45%
$252.29M
$2.53
United States
Consumer Cyclical
93
BTSG
BrightSpring Health Services, Inc.
+11.42%
$12.62B
$63.80
United States
Healthcare
94
HDL
SUPER HI INTERNATIONAL HOLDING LTD.
+11.40%
$700.15M
$11.90
Singapore
Consumer Cyclical
95
AFRI
Forafric Global PLC
+11.36%
$330.31M
$12.25
Gibraltar
Consumer Defensive
96
MTSI
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc
+11.36%
$25.65B
$335.91
United States
Technology
97
SHOP
Shopify Inc.
+11.36%
$215.45B
$166.03
Canada
Technology
98
INIO
INNIO N.V.
+11.27%
$15.26B
$20.34
Germany
Industrials
99
ADSK
Autodesk Inc
+11.23%
$49.13B
$235.05
United States
Technology
100
MELI
Mercado Libre, Inc
+11.14%
$94.94B
$1872.78
Uruguay
Consumer Cyclical
S&P 500 fund (SPY) +1.73%
Finished higher 45% of 4,321
Median move -0.2%
Leading sector Utilities +1.7% median
Lagging sector Healthcare -1.3% median

Over October 2026 so far, 45% of the 4,321 ranked companies finished higher and the median move was -0.2%; Utilities led on median (+1.7%) and Healthcare lagged (-1.3%). The S&P 500 fund (SPY) moved +1.73% between its Oct 1, 2026 and Oct 7, 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 +111.57% QTEX
Rows on this page 100 ranks 1–100
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Period October 2026 running

Best performing large-cap stocks in October 2026

XP XP Inc. +39.49% $14.98B
PTC PTC Inc. +32.18% $21.03B
BSP Bending Spoons S.p.A. +26.37% $26.09B
BBD Banco Bradesco S.A. +23.65% $45.96B
BBDO Banco Bradesco S.A. +22.93% $40.87B

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 QTEX leads with +112% October 2026

Among the 4,321 NYSE, Nasdaq and NYSE American stocks currently eligible for this ranking, QTEX (QTREX Quantum Ltd.) has the highest gain so far in October 2026 with +112%. Following are SAIQ (+110%) and AMOD (+94%). Top performing sectors: Communication Services (+28% avg, 1 in top 10), Technology (+25% avg, 3 in top 10), Financial Services (+25% avg, 4 in top 10).

MARKET LEADERS
52-WEEK LEADER
MGRT +1641%
Mega Fortune Company L..
2026 YTD LEADER
MGRT +1317%
Mega Fortune Company L..
OCT 2026 LEADER
QTEX +112%
QTREX Quantum Ltd.
52-Week Top 5 Full List →
1 MGRT +1640.6% 2 AXTI +1425.6% 3 SNDK +1205.1% 4 ANL +726.5% 5 MRNA +613.7%
2026 YTD Top 5 Full List →
1 MGRT +1316.7% 2 TJGC +1009.3% 3 ANL +918.1% 4 MRNA +536.7% 5 SNDK +514.9%
October 2026 Top 5 Full List →
1 QTEX +111.6% 2 SAIQ +110.3% 3 AMOD +94.0% 4 GIBO +81.3% 5 CD +50.6%
Quick Access: 52-Week 2026 YTD Oct 2026 Market Cap Dividends

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

QTEX (QTREX Quantum Ltd.) has the highest monthly gain in this ranking for October 2026, with a gain of 112%. Top performers this month include QTEX, SAIQ, AMOD.

Q What stocks gained the most in October 2026?
A

The biggest gainers in October 2026 were: QTEX (+112%), SAIQ (+110%), AMOD (+94%), GIBO (+81%), CD (+51%). 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

4,321 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 Technology, Industrials, Communication Services, with the leader QTEX in Technology. 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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