United States: Daily Stock Market Performance Insight - May 18, 2026

Daily Gainers
2,422
Daily Losers
2,055
Average Return
-0.15%
Total Stocks
4,648
View Detailed Market Cap Breakdown
Market Cap Daily Gainers Daily Losers Average Return Total Stocks
Mega Cap 31 24 0.02% 55
Large Cap 475 247 0.41% 725
Mid Cap 595 355 0.24% 959
Small Cap 263 168 0.46% 439

Daily Streak Leaders for May 18, 2026

Stock Streak Streak Return
8 days โ†‘ 29.27%

Cisco Systems builds on success with a 8-day winning streak (92.00 โ†’ 118.93), delivering 29.3% gains. The financials tell a compelling story: 14.9B revenue generating 2.9B net profit (19.2% margin) demonstrates exceptional profit margins as of Qtr ending Oct 2025.

5 days โ†“ -13.02%

Intel navigates difficult waters with a 5-day decline (124.36 โ†’ 108.17), down 13.0%. Financial struggles compound the decline: despite 13.7B revenue, - 333.0M losses persist (-2.4% margin) as of Qtr ending Dec 2025. Until profitability improves, caution remains warranted.

8 days โ†‘ 29.76%

Palo Alto Networks builds on success with a 8-day winning streak (190.77 โ†’ 247.55), delivering 29.8% gains. With 2.5B revenue generating only 334.0M profit (13.5% margin) in Qtr ending Oct 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.

8 days โ†‘ 27.36%

CrowdStrike Holdings maintains strong momentum with a 8-day winning streak (486.09 โ†’ 619.09), delivering 27.4% gains. With 1.3B revenue generating only 61.5M profit (4.7% margin) in Qtr ending Jan 2026, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.

10 days โ†“ -9.37%

Hubbell struggles to find footing after a 10-day decline (519.55 โ†’ 470.87), down 9.4%. However, fundamentals remain robust: 1.5B revenue generating 225.2M profit (15.1% margin) as of Qtr ending Dec 2025 suggests this could be a temporary setback. Value hunters take note.

7 days โ†‘ 27.30%

Planet Fitness builds on success with a 7-day winning streak (42.52 โ†’ 54.13), delivering 27.3% gains. The financials tell a compelling story: 376.3M revenue generating 60.7M net profit (16.1% margin) demonstrates exceptional profit margins as of Qtr ending Dec 2025.

7 days โ†‘ 15.70%

Vita Coco Co builds on success with a 7-day winning streak (68.45 โ†’ 79.20), delivering 15.7% gains. With 127.8M revenue generating only 5.5M profit (4.3% margin) in Qtr ending Dec 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.

8 days โ†“ -32.11%

Resideo Technologies struggles to find footing after a 8-day decline (41.61 โ†’ 28.25), down 32.1%. Weak margins on 1.9B revenue with only 136.0M profit (7.2% margin) in Qtr ending Dec 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.

8 days โ†“ -23.58%

Sarepta Therapeutics experiences extended pressure with a 8-day decline (22.26 โ†’ 17.01), down 23.6%. Financial struggles compound the decline: despite 442.9M revenue, - 282.8M losses persist (-63.9% margin) as of Qtr ending Dec 2025. Until profitability improves, caution remains warranted.

6 days โ†‘ 20.97%

Staar Surgical shows consistent strength with a 6-day winning streak (26.71 โ†’ 32.31), delivering 21.0% gains. Despite 57.8M in revenue and - 18.3M loss (-31.7% margin) as of Qtr ending Dec 2025, the market sees potential beyond current profitability. This momentum suggests confidence in future execution.

6 days โ†‘ 14.95%

Innovex maintains strong momentum with a 6-day winning streak (26.36 โ†’ 30.30), delivering 14.9% gains. With 273.6M revenue generating only 14.0M profit (5.1% margin) in Qtr ending Dec 2025, the market prices in future margin expansion potential.

8 days โ†“ -35.94%

United States experiences extended pressure with a 8-day decline (12.55 โ†’ 8.04), down 35.9%. Financial struggles compound the decline: despite 13.0M revenue, - 286,905 losses persist (-2.2% margin) as of Qtr ending Dec 2025. Until profitability improves, caution remains warranted.

8 days โ†“ -26.09%

Willis Lease Finance faces persistent headwinds with a 8-day decline (238.88 โ†’ 176.55), down 26.1%. Weak margins on 193.6M revenue with only 12.2M profit (6.3% margin) in Qtr ending Dec 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before sentiment shifts.

United States Market Daily Gainers & Losers: May 18, 2026

Top United States Stock Gainers (May 18, 2026)

Stock Day Open Day Close Daily Change Volume Daily Volume
$86.07 $88.59 3.78% 5.5M 5.5M
$86.40 $89.65 3.02% 33.7M 33.7M
$186.05 $190.65 2.93% 5.0M 5.0M
$171.68 $175.95 2.79% 5.3M 5.3M
$1,050.00 $1,076.93 2.67% 1.7M 1.7M
$42.82 $46.98 9.64% 13.5M 13.5M
$68.64 $67.55 9.43% 35.7M 35.7M
$47.96 $51.40 9.06% 14.4M 14.4M
$98.86 $103.42 8.78% 50.3M 50.3M
$1,094.21 $1,181.82 7.58% 429.0K 429.0K
$77.00 $84.32 18.83% 890.1K 890.1K
$274.72 $281.82 13.85% 1.0M 1.0M
$17.57 $19.19 11.63% 17.1M 17.1M
$94.39 $103.04 9.38% 326.2K 326.2K
$90.02 $97.98 8.84% 1.1M 1.1M
$37.80 $37.77 27.34% 13.1M 13.1M
$4.24 $5.18 22.17% 11.1M 11.1M
$39.06 $42.14 11.93% 497.4K 497.4K
$40.73 $42.99 10.94% 3.9M 3.9M
$6.00 $6.58 9.67% 4.2M 4.2M

Biggest United States Stock Losers (May 18, 2026)

Stock Day Open Day Close Daily Change Volume Daily Volume
$750.46 $681.54 -5.95% 58.7M 58.7M
$441.71 $413.52 -5.29% 6.7M 6.7M
$91.11 $89.04 -4.63% 39.5M 39.5M
$1,049.00 $1,012.25 -3.52% 3.1M 3.1M
$190.00 $186.61 -3.29% 19.0M 19.0M
$16.80 $16.69 -9.83% 9.6M 9.6M
$615.93 $629.68 -9.82% 3.0M 3.0M
$272.85 $248.07 -9.46% 3.3M 3.3M
$171.84 $156.26 -9.24% 7.8M 7.8M
$857.69 $770.76 -9.20% 729.5K 729.5K
$99.21 $83.59 -15.99% 3.8M 3.8M
$13.30 $11.56 -15.31% 719.0K 719.0K
$124.64 $105.94 -14.41% 9.2M 9.2M
$16.08 $14.76 -12.25% 5.4M 5.4M
$23.98 $22.29 -11.02% 28.8M 28.8M
$34.15 $30.74 -11.82% 9.2M 9.2M
$5.91 $5.45 -8.56% 2.3M 2.3M
$114.24 $105.05 -8.04% 305.4K 305.4K
$4.42 $4.07 -7.92% 5.2M 5.2M
$26.98 $24.93 -7.84% 1.8M 1.8M

Most Active United States Stocks on May 18, 2026

Stock Day Open Day Close Daily Change Volume Daily Volume
$113.51 $108.17 -0.55% 144.1M 144.1M
$229.82 $222.32 -1.33% 144.1M 144.1M
$750.46 $681.54 -5.95% 58.7M 58.7M
$419.36 $409.99 -2.90% 51.7M 51.7M
$91.11 $89.04 -4.63% 39.5M 39.5M
$15.48 $15.71 0.64% 66.2M 66.2M
$13.99 $13.03 -2.76% 63.9M 63.9M
$12.40 $12.29 0.82% 59.4M 59.4M
$98.86 $103.42 8.78% 50.3M 50.3M
$53.08 $50.46 -4.68% 42.4M 42.4M
$3.81 $3.45 -8.73% 85.5M 85.5M
$10.63 $9.70 -8.66% 77.7M 77.7M
$17.02 $14.21 -11.02% 74.0M 74.0M
$6.99 $7.58 7.67% 59.0M 59.0M
$12.45 $12.35 0.32% 57.1M 57.1M
$15.39 $13.96 -0.71% 78.7M 78.7M
$4.05 $3.92 -3.92% 31.1M 31.1M
$4.59 $4.58 0.00% 21.1M 21.1M
$2.92 $2.89 -1.37% 18.9M 18.9M
$3.19 $3.21 -0.62% 13.7M 13.7M

United States Sector Performance on May 18, 2026

Energy

1.56%
184 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: SHEL +3.78%
Large Cap: BKR +3.26%
Mid Cap: RIG +7.67%
Small Cap: INVX +8.21%

Communication Services

1.00%
200 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: NFLX +3.02%
Large Cap: RBLX +9.64%
Small Cap: GENI +22.17%

Utilities

0.97%
88 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: NEE -4.63%
Large Cap: D +9.43%
Mid Cap: BIPC +3.03%
Small Cap: RNW +2.24%

Industrials

0.82%
602 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: RTX +2.79%
Large Cap: VRSK +5.52%
Mid Cap: BRC +18.83%
Small Cap: BKSY +10.94%

Real Estate

0.66%
240 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Large Cap: AMH +4.25%
Mid Cap: ARE +3.78%
Small Cap: ABR +4.32%

Financial Services

0.42%
704 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: MA +2.35%
Large Cap: BRO +4.26%
Mid Cap: LMND +6.10%
Small Cap: GSHD +11.93%

Consumer Defensive

0.21%
192 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: COST +2.67%
Large Cap: DG +3.76%
Mid Cap: OLLI +3.67%
Small Cap: NOMD +4.49%

Consumer Cyclical

-0.43%
464 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: MCD +2.20%
Large Cap: FLUT +5.32%
Mid Cap: AAP +7.31%
Small Cap: CRI +6.13%

Technology

-0.47%
647 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: IBM +1.57%
Large Cap: CTSH +9.06%
Small Cap: RAMP +27.34%

Healthcare

-1.37%
914 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: MRK +1.06%
Large Cap: BSX +6.19%
Mid Cap: BIO +13.85%
Small Cap: BLFS +7.51%

Basic Materials

-1.91%
222 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: LIN +0.94%
Large Cap: WLK +3.24%
Mid Cap: ASH +3.94%
Small Cap: GOLD +2.40%

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