Top Stock Gainers
The strongest percentage gainers among liquid US common stocks.
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About top stock gainers
Today's top stock gainers are the strongest percentage risers among liquid US common stocks. A stock leads the gainers list on earnings beats, analyst upgrades, M&A news, or sector-wide momentum — the table above shows each move and, where available, the likely catalyst behind it. Because the list is ranked by percentage change rather than dollar move, it surfaces breakouts in smaller names alongside large caps.
Big single-day gains can reverse quickly, so traders use the gainers list as a starting point for research rather than a signal on its own. Click any ticker to open its full quote page for the chart, financials, and the latest news driving the move.
How we rank gainers
Stocks are ranked by percentage gain in the latest eligible session and limited to liquid US common stocks (roughly $2B+ market cap, screened for trading liquidity) to filter out illiquid micro-caps that can spike on tiny volume. Rankings refresh on a 60-second server snapshot; displayed quotes update every few seconds while the market is open.
Frequently asked questions
What makes a stock a top gainer?
A stock tops the gainers list when it posts the largest percentage price increase of the session. The move is usually driven by a catalyst — an earnings beat, upgraded price target, acquisition, regulatory approval, or strong sector momentum.
How often is this list updated?
Rankings are recalculated on a 60-second snapshot, and the prices shown refresh every few seconds during market hours, so the list reflects live trading throughout the session.
Are top gainers a good buy?
Not necessarily. A large one-day gain can already price in the news and often gives back ground the next session. The list is best used to find stocks to research, not as a buy signal on its own. Nothing here is investment advice.
What's the difference between gainers and most-active stocks?
Gainers are ranked by percentage price change; most-active stocks are ranked by dollar volume traded. A stock can be highly active without being a top gainer, and vice versa.
Context summarizes recent news and may not be the direct cause of a price move.