Best Performing S&P 500 Stocks of 2025
The top 25 S&P 500 stocks ranked by their 2025 total return performance
Top 25 Returns in 2025
Top 25 Best Performing S&P 500 Stocks of 2025
| Rank | Company | Ticker | Sector | 2025 Return | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Digital Corporation | WDC | Technology | +283.7% | $137B |
| 2 | Micron Technology, Inc. | MU | Technology | +240.2% | $1.00T |
| 3 | Seagate Technology Holdings pl | STX | Technology | +225.3% | $148B |
| 4 | Robinhood Markets, Inc. | HOOD | Financial Services | +203.5% | $77B |
| 5 | Newmont Corporation | NEM | Basic Materials | +172.8% | $111B |
| 6 | Lam Research Corporation | LRCX | Technology | +139.2% | $299B |
| 7 | Palantir Technologies Inc. | PLTR | Technology | +135.0% | $442B |
| 8 | GE Vernova Inc. | GEV | Industrials | +99.0% | $227B |
| 9 | Tapestry, Inc. | TPR | Consumer Cyclical | +98.7% | $23B |
| 10 | Amphenol Corporation | APH | Technology | +96.1% | $196B |
| 11 | KLA Corporation | KLAC | Technology | +94.5% | $206B |
| 12 | Howmet Aerospace Inc. | HWM | Industrials | +88.0% | $79B |
| 13 | Corning Incorporated | GLW | Technology | +87.8% | $106B |
| 14 | GE Aerospace | GE | Industrials | +85.7% | $313B |
| 15 | CVS Health Corporation | CVS | Healthcare | +84.3% | $115B |
| 16 | Huntington Ingalls Industries, | HII | Industrials | +84.2% | $12B |
| 17 | Intel Corporation | INTC | Technology | +84.0% | $350B |
| 18 | Dollar General Corporation | DG | Consumer Defensive | +79.6% | $29B |
| 19 | NRG Energy, Inc. | NRG | Utilities | +78.9% | $20B |
| 20 | Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | AMD | Technology | +77.3% | $824B |
| 21 | Cardinal Health, Inc. | CAH | Healthcare | +76.3% | $58B |
| 22 | Citigroup Inc. | C | Financial Services | +70.4% | $203B |
| 23 | Albemarle Corporation | ALB | Basic Materials | +67.7% | $11B |
| 24 | Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | Communication Services | +66.0% | $3.44T |
| 25 | Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | Communication Services | +65.4% | $3.42T |
Sector Breakdown of Top Performers
Which sectors dominated the top 25 performers in 2025?
Key Insight
Technology dominated the top performers in 2025, with 10 of the top 25 stocks coming from this sector. This represents 40% of the best performers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the best performing S&P 500 stocks in 2025?
WDC was the top performer with a return of +283.7%. The top 25 stocks averaged +115.3%, far outpacing the broader S&P 500 index. Many of the top gainers benefited from AI tailwinds and strong earnings growth.
Which sectors led the S&P 500 in 2025?
Technology was the leading sector among top performers, with 10 stocks in the top 25. Industrials followed with 4 stocks. Sector leadership reflected the broader themes driving market performance throughout the year.
What drove stock performance in 2025?
Sector mix explains much of the leaderboard: Technology accounted for 10 of the top 25 stocks. Big annual winners typically combine strong earnings growth with a re-rating of the stock's valuation, and the leaders often change from one year to the next.
How did the S&P 500 overall perform in 2025?
While the index delivered solid returns, performance was uneven. The top 25 stocks averaged +115.3%, but many stocks underperformed. This concentration of returns in top performers is a recurring pattern in bull markets where market-leading companies attract the majority of capital flows.