Best Performing S&P 500 Stocks of 2026 (So Far)
The top 25 S&P 500 stocks ranked by their 2026 total return performance
Returns as of Nov 1, 2026
Top 25 Returns in 2026 so far
Top 25 Best Performing S&P 500 Stocks of 2026 (So Far)
| Rank | Company | Ticker | Sector | 2026 YTD Return | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moderna, Inc. | MRNA | Healthcare | +651.9% | $89B |
| 2 | Dell Technologies Inc. | DELL | Technology | +240.6% | $270B |
| 3 | Micron Technology, Inc. | MU | Technology | +210.2% | $1.00T |
| 4 | Marathon Petroleum Corporation | MPC | Energy | +176.6% | $125B |
| 5 | Valero Energy Corporation | VLO | Energy | +149.1% | $111B |
| 6 | Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | AMD | Technology | +135.7% | $824B |
| 7 | Seagate Technology Holdings pl | STX | Technology | +134.8% | $148B |
| 8 | Hewlett Packard Enterprise Com | HPE | Technology | +132.1% | $73B |
| 9 | Marvell Technology, Inc. | MRVL | Technology | +131.5% | $177B |
| 10 | Phillips 66 | PSX | Energy | +123.8% | $110B |
| 11 | APA Corporation | APA | Energy | +122.1% | $19B |
| 12 | CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. | CRWD | Technology | +113.7% | $256B |
| 13 | Western Digital Corporation | WDC | Technology | +112.8% | $137B |
| 14 | Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | PANW | Technology | +98.6% | $299B |
| 15 | NetApp, Inc. | NTAP | Technology | +88.8% | $39B |
| 16 | Charles River Laboratories Int | CRL | Healthcare | +80.2% | $17B |
| 17 | Illumina, Inc. | ILMN | Healthcare | +79.9% | $36B |
| 18 | Intel Corporation | INTC | Technology | +78.2% | $350B |
| 19 | Texas Instruments Incorporated | TXN | Technology | +77.2% | $275B |
| 20 | Targa Resources Corp. | TRGP | Energy | +73.9% | $68B |
| 21 | Datadog, Inc. | DDOG | Technology | +73.0% | $84B |
| 22 | Fortinet, Inc. | FTNT | Technology | +71.4% | $100B |
| 23 | Nucor Corporation | NUE | Basic Materials | +69.3% | $62B |
| 24 | ConocoPhillips | COP | Energy | +68.2% | $185B |
| 25 | Centene Corporation | CNC | Healthcare | +66.3% | $34B |
Sector Breakdown of Top Performers
Which sectors dominated the top 25 performers in 2026 so far?
Key Insight
Technology dominated the top performers in 2026 so far, with 14 of the top 25 stocks coming from this sector. This represents 56% of the best performers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the best performing S&P 500 stocks in 2026 so far?
MRNA was the top performer with a return of +651.9%. The top 25 stocks averaged +134.4%, far outpacing the broader S&P 500 index.
Which sectors led the S&P 500 in 2026 so far?
Technology was the leading sector among top performers, with 14 stocks in the top 25. Energy followed with 6 stocks. Sector leadership reflected the broader themes driving market performance throughout the year.
What drove stock performance in 2026 so far?
Sector mix explains much of the leaderboard: Technology accounted for 14 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 2026 so far?
Performance has been uneven. The top 25 stocks averaged +134.4%, while 148 of 471 S&P 500 stocks are down in 2026 so far. Gains are often concentrated in a small group of leaders.