United States: Daily Stock Market Performance Insight - February 17, 2026

Daily Gainers
2,112
Daily Losers
2,389
Average Return
-0.32%
Total Stocks
4,724
View Detailed Market Cap Breakdown
Market Cap Daily Gainers Daily Losers Average Return Total Stocks
Mega Cap 27 26 -0.09% 54
Large Cap 348 375 -0.19% 726
Mid Cap 438 502 -0.08% 949
Small Cap 228 199 0.15% 442

Daily Streak Leaders for February 17, 2026

Stock Streak Streak Return
6 days โ†‘ 11.64%

T-Mobile US shows consistent strength with a 6-day winning streak (196.71 โ†’ 219.61), delivering 11.6% gains. With 24.3B revenue generating only 2.1B profit (8.6% margin) in Qtr ending Dec 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.

3 days โ†‘ 5.10%
5 days โ†“ -5.90%

Alphabet encounters challenges with a 5-day decline (320.97 โ†’ 302.02), down 5.9%. However, fundamentals remain robust: 113.8B revenue generating 34.5B profit (30.3% margin) as of Qtr ending Dec 2025 suggests this could be a temporary setback. Value hunters take note.

5 days โ†“ -5.65%

Meta Platforms encounters challenges with a 5-day decline (677.60 โ†’ 639.29), down 5.7%. However, fundamentals remain robust: 48.4B revenue generating 20.8B profit (43.1% margin) as of Qtr ending Dec 2024 suggests this could be a temporary setback. Value hunters take note.

8 days โ†‘ 23.18%

Vistra maintains strong momentum with a 8-day winning streak (141.00 โ†’ 173.68), delivering 23.2% gains. The financials tell a compelling story: 5.0B revenue generating 652.0M net profit (13.1% margin) demonstrates exceptional profit margins as of Qtr ending Sep 2025.

8 days โ†‘ 21.82%

Nrg Energy shows consistent strength with a 8-day winning streak (142.38 โ†’ 173.45), delivering 21.8% gains. Financial performance remains steady with 8.6B revenue yielding 750.0M profit (Qtr ending Mar 2025). The 8.7% margin suggests room for growth as operations scale.

6 days โ†“ -14.08%

Chewy sees continued selling pressure through a 6-day decline (27.70 โ†’ 23.80), down 14.1%. Weak margins on 3.1B revenue with only 62.4M profit (2.0% margin) in Qtr ending Apr 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.

6 days โ†“ -5.61%

KeyCorp encounters challenges with a 6-day decline (22.98 โ†’ 21.69), down 5.6%. Weak margins on 1.7B revenue with only 405.0M profit (23.5% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.

9 days โ†‘ 11.09%
8 days โ†‘ 14.42%

American Healthcare builds on success with a 8-day winning streak (46.32 โ†’ 53.00), delivering 14.4% gains. Despite 540.6M in revenue and - 6.8M loss (-1.3% margin) as of Qtr ending Mar 2025, the market sees potential beyond current profitability. This momentum suggests confidence in future execution.

6 days โ†“ -24.17%

SPS Commerce encounters challenges with a 6-day decline (79.20 โ†’ 60.06), down 24.2%. Weak margins on 181.5M revenue with only 22.2M profit (12.2% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.

6 days โ†“ -21.51%

Etsy encounters challenges with a 6-day decline (56.52 โ†’ 44.36), down 21.5%. Weak margins on 672.7M revenue with only 28.8M profit (4.3% margin) in Qtr ending Jun 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.

7 days โ†‘ 109.84%

Nektar Therapeutics builds on success with a 7-day winning streak (35.18 โ†’ 73.82), delivering 109.8% gains. Despite 11.8M in revenue and - 35.5M loss (-301.3% margin) as of Qtr ending Sep 2025, the market sees potential beyond current profitability. This momentum suggests confidence in future execution.

7 days โ†‘ 23.01%

Universal Technical shows consistent strength with a 7-day winning streak (25.25 โ†’ 31.06), delivering 23.0% gains. With 222.4M revenue generating only 18.8M profit (8.4% margin) in Qtr ending Sep 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.

15 days โ†“ -35.54%

Certara faces persistent headwinds with a 15-day decline (10.10 โ†’ 6.51), down 35.5%. Weak margins on 106.0M revenue with only 4.7M profit (4.5% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.

8 days โ†“ -20.09%

United States Market Daily Gainers & Losers: February 17, 2026

Top United States Stock Gainers (February 17, 2026)

Stock Day Open Day Close Daily Change Volume Daily Volume
$315.00 $327.08 3.70% 5.7M 5.7M
$258.05 $263.88 3.17% 58.1M 58.1M
$319.67 $332.54 2.27% 21.3M 21.3M
$794.24 $819.15 2.12% 2.2M 2.2M
$338.73 $344.53 2.08% 3.2M 3.2M
$23.12 $24.10 12.15% 59.6M 59.6M
$254.95 $262.99 7.84% 1.3M 1.3M
$538.00 $600.42 6.70% 5.6M 5.6M
$52.67 $54.26 6.16% 11.0M 11.0M
$316.80 $332.61 5.79% 1.5M 1.5M
$175.00 $174.69 34.22% 14.8M 14.8M
$29.97 $27.85 25.45% 39.5M 39.5M
$55.67 $65.57 17.19% 3.6M 3.6M
$88.82 $93.97 16.34% 1.2M 1.2M
$71.19 $75.27 16.05% 324.0K 324.0K
$12.42 $14.91 15.22% 8.7M 8.7M
$42.97 $43.83 12.04% 565.9K 565.9K
$15.78 $17.52 11.10% 1.6M 1.6M
$27.60 $30.30 10.18% 408.6K 408.6K
$10.83 $10.86 9.81% 6.6M 6.6M

Biggest United States Stock Losers (February 17, 2026)

Stock Day Open Day Close Daily Change Volume Daily Volume
$157.98 $153.97 -3.85% 19.1M 19.1M
$133.11 $128.85 -3.76% 34.6M 34.6M
$400.95 $399.78 -2.89% 28.2M 28.2M
$166.12 $161.92 -2.42% 8.7M 8.7M
$187.56 $183.65 -2.06% 3.6M 3.6M
$137.38 $125.74 -14.56% 3.6M 3.6M
$170.00 $162.67 -9.38% 2.3M 2.3M
$91.46 $87.78 -8.60% 4.2M 4.2M
$178.27 $161.53 -8.38% 2.1M 2.1M
$295.95 $302.22 -7.76% 2.1M 2.1M
$98.32 $92.98 -14.65% 1.1M 1.1M
$158.00 $150.12 -13.29% 1.6M 1.6M
$150.01 $134.86 -12.38% 1.5M 1.5M
$37.92 $33.84 -11.41% 5.5M 5.5M
$13.97 $13.37 -10.57% 25.5K 25.5K
$6.41 $6.99 -21.28% 51.4M 51.4M
$9.27 $9.04 -10.14% 2.9M 2.9M
$18.26 $16.81 -8.84% 109.9K 109.9K
$11.69 $11.15 -6.54% 774.9K 774.9K
$7.49 $7.00 -6.42% 22.2M 22.2M

Most Active United States Stocks on February 17, 2026

Stock Day Open Day Close Daily Change Volume Daily Volume
$181.75 $184.97 1.18% 160.8M 160.8M
$198.12 $201.15 1.19% 64.5M 64.5M
$45.93 $46.18 -1.30% 63.7M 63.7M
$412.36 $410.63 -1.63% 59.0M 59.0M
$258.05 $263.88 3.17% 58.1M 58.1M
$23.12 $24.10 12.15% 59.6M 59.6M
$17.39 $16.47 -7.11% 55.9M 55.9M
$14.09 $14.13 0.07% 51.2M 51.2M
$19.41 $19.51 -0.51% 49.3M 49.3M
$16.75 $16.82 0.00% 46.9M 46.9M
$6.45 $6.14 -6.12% 82.7M 82.7M
$9.23 $10.05 7.95% 74.1M 74.1M
$1.85 $1.82 -3.70% 72.2M 72.2M
$4.80 $4.73 -2.07% 57.5M 57.5M
$3.72 $3.81 0.79% 42.0M 42.0M
$6.41 $6.99 -21.28% 51.4M 51.4M
$3.99 $3.94 -3.43% 41.8M 41.8M
$2.08 $2.10 -1.87% 26.6M 26.6M
$7.49 $7.00 -6.42% 22.2M 22.2M
$1.65 $1.80 9.09% 20.4M 20.4M

United States Sector Performance on February 17, 2026

Healthcare

0.60%
945 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: ABBV +0.59%
Large Cap: ALNY +5.79%
Small Cap: EYPT +15.22%

Real Estate

0.46%
243 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Large Cap: DOC +3.11%
Mid Cap: ARE +3.66%
Small Cap: KW +9.81%

Financial Services

0.14%
711 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: AXP +2.08%
Large Cap: NWG +4.17%
Mid Cap: LU +15.61%
Small Cap: BWIN +4.91%

Utilities

0.07%
89 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Large Cap: CEG +5.05%
Small Cap: RNW +2.99%

Industrials

-0.31%
605 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: GE +3.70%
Large Cap: AVAV +7.84%
Mid Cap: ZIM +25.45%
Small Cap: AMSC +7.01%

Communication Services

-0.40%
200 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: NFLX +0.17%
Large Cap: WBD +2.72%
Small Cap: IMAX +4.93%

Consumer Cyclical

-0.59%
473 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: AMZN +1.19%
Large Cap: NCLH +12.15%
Small Cap: TRIP +9.68%

Energy

-1.02%
182 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: SHEL -1.05%
Large Cap: WES +0.69%
Small Cap: FLNG +3.58%

Technology

-1.11%
666 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: AAPL +3.17%
Large Cap: LITE +6.70%
Mid Cap: KD +11.03%
Small Cap: DFIN +12.04%

Consumer Defensive

-1.90%
199 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: KO +1.12%
Large Cap: CCEP +4.98%
Mid Cap: ELF +7.09%
Small Cap: COUR +3.55%

Basic Materials

-2.38%
230 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: LIN +0.25%
Large Cap: MT +4.45%
Mid Cap: KNF +16.34%
Small Cap: IPX +1.06%

Data is updated regularly. Daily performance is calculated based on closing prices.