United States: Yearly Stock Market Performance Insight - 2012

Yearly Gainers
1,694
Yearly Losers
789
Average Return
58.39%
Total Stocks
2,669
View Detailed Market Cap Breakdown
Market Cap Yearly Gainers Yearly Losers Average Return Total Stocks
Mega Cap 38 4 17.61% 45
Large Cap 431 110 203.06% 551
Mid Cap 403 144 21.48% 571
Small Cap 157 73 18.97% 241

Yearly Streak Leaders for 2012

Stock Streak Streak Return
4 years โ†‘ 519.22%

Apple builds shareholder value with a 4-year growth streak (3.07 โ†’ 19.01), delivering 519.2% cumulative returns. Annual financials validate this performance: 95.4B revenue generating 24.8B net profit (26.0% margin) demonstrates exceptional profit margins as of Qtr ending Mar 2025.

4 years โ†‘ 209.53%

American Express builds shareholder value with a 4-year growth streak (18.57 โ†’ 57.48), delivering 209.5% cumulative returns. With 17.0B annual revenue generating only 2.6B profit (15.2% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025, the market prices in significant margin expansion ahead.

3 years โ†“ -75.49%

Advanced Micro navigates difficult years with a 3-year decline (9.79 โ†’ 2.40), down 75.5% cumulatively. Weak margins on 7.4B annual revenue with only 709.0M profit (9.5% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before recovery.

3 years โ†“ -32.61%

Nvidia sees continued yearly losses with a 3-year decline (0.46 โ†’ 0.31), down 32.6% cumulatively. Yet fundamentals remain solid: 44.1B annual revenue generating 18.8B profit (42.6% margin) as of Qtr ending Apr 2025 suggests this could be a value opportunity. Contrarian investors take note.

12 years โ†‘ 653.36%

Wabtec solidifies its market leadership with a 12-year growth streak (5.81 โ†’ 43.77), delivering 653.4% cumulative returns. Annual financials validate this performance: 2.6B revenue generating 327.0M net profit (12.5% margin) demonstrates exceptional profit margins as of Qtr ending Mar 2025.

10 years โ†‘ 397.79%

AutoZone continues its impressive multi-year expansion with a 10-year growth streak (71.20 โ†’ 354.43), delivering 397.8% cumulative returns. Annual financials validate this performance: 4.5B revenue generating 608.4M net profit (13.6% margin) demonstrates exceptional profit margins as of Qtr ending May 2025.

5 years โ†“ -88.55%

First Solar faces prolonged challenges with a 5-year decline (269.46 โ†’ 30.86), down 88.5% cumulatively. Yet fundamentals remain solid: 844.6M annual revenue generating 209.5M profit (24.8% margin) as of Qtr ending Mar 2025 suggests this could be a value opportunity. Contrarian investors take note.

5 years โ†“ -43.55%

Leidos Holdings faces prolonged challenges with a 5-year decline (49.51 โ†’ 27.95), down 43.5% cumulatively. The 4.2B annual revenue base faces margin compression with profits at 365.0M (Qtr ending Mar 2025). Market concerns about profitability trajectory drive the multi-year decline.

5 years โ†‘ 247.58%

Alaska Air continues its impressive multi-year expansion with a 5-year growth streak (6.20 โ†’ 21.55), delivering 247.6% cumulative returns. Despite 3.1B in annual revenue and - 166.0M loss (-5.3% margin) as of Qtr ending Mar 2025, the market values future potential over current profitability. Long-term investors bet on turnaround.

5 years โ†‘ 238.01%

FirstCash Holdings continues its impressive multi-year expansion with a 5-year growth streak (14.68 โ†’ 49.62), delivering 238.0% cumulative returns. With 836.4M annual revenue generating only 83.6M profit (10.0% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025, the market prices in significant margin expansion ahead.

5 years โ†“ -73.87%

Light & Wonder endures extended market pressure with a 5-year decline (33.18 โ†’ 8.67), down 73.9% cumulatively. Weak margins on 774.0M annual revenue with only 82.0M profit (10.6% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025 validate market skepticism. Structural improvements needed before recovery.

5 years โ†“ -53.37%

SkyWest endures extended market pressure with a 5-year decline (26.72 โ†’ 12.46), down 53.4% cumulatively. Annual revenue of 948.5M provides stability, but 100.6M net income (10.6% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025 highlights operational challenges requiring strategic shifts.

8 years โ†‘ 357.12%

Stepan Company solidifies its market leadership with a 8-year growth streak (12.15 โ†’ 55.54), delivering 357.1% cumulative returns. With 525.6M annual revenue generating only 3.4M profit (0.6% margin) in Qtr ending Dec 2024, the market prices in significant margin expansion ahead.

5 years โ†‘ 376.90%

Steven Madden demonstrates exceptional long-term growth with a 5-year growth streak (3.94 โ†’ 18.79), delivering 376.9% cumulative returns. With 553.5M annual revenue generating only 41.3M profit (7.5% margin) in Qtr ending Mar 2025, the market prices in significant margin expansion ahead.

6 years โ†“ -62.49%

CRA International faces prolonged challenges with a 6-year decline (52.70 โ†’ 19.77), down 62.5% cumulatively. Yet fundamentals remain solid: 181.9M annual revenue generating 18.0M profit (9.9% margin) as of Qtr ending Mar 2025 suggests this could be a value opportunity. Contrarian investors take note.

5 years โ†“ -98.76%

Plug Power faces prolonged challenges with a 5-year decline (40.30 โ†’ 0.50), down 98.8% cumulatively. Financial struggles compound yearly losses: despite 133.7M annual revenue, - 196.9M losses persist (-147.3% margin) as of Qtr ending Mar 2025. Turnaround remains elusive.

United States Market Yearly Gainers & Losers: 2012

Top United States Stock Gainers (2012)

Stock Year Open Year Close Yearly Change Avg Daily Volume Year Volume
$5.75 $11.61 108.81% 196.1M 49.4B
$26.05 $42.03 65.73% 9.3M 2.3B
$25.85 $37.90 49.33% 13.2M 3.3B
$42.41 $61.85 47.12% 9.5M 2.4B
$8.79 $12.54 44.97% 83.3M 21.0B
$1,000.00 $1,144.00 99,999.99% 25.8K 6.5M
$56.51 $171.07 208.62% 949.5K 239.3M
$6.47 $18.16 187.80% 12.8M 3.2B
$2.10 $5.58 173.53% 329.4K 83.0M
$8.33 $18.25 123.93% 413.2K 104.1M
$1.10 $4.65 330.56% 1.2M 307.2M
$1.22 $4.61 280.99% 439.2K 110.7M
$1.12 $3.64 225.00% 5.8K 1.5M
$9.98 $26.50 176.04% 251.0K 63.3M
$5.20 $13.50 166.27% 7.7M 1.9B
$0.70 $4.76 580.00% 1.1K 280.3K
$4.56 $25.80 473.33% 1.1M 277.4M
$7.92 $20.79 159.55% 154.4K 38.9M
$39.75 $100.65 158.08% 62.0K 15.6M
$9.82 $23.35 134.20% 211.6K 53.3M

Biggest United States Stock Losers (2012)

Stock Year Open Year Close Yearly Change Avg Daily Volume Year Volume
$5.53 $2.40 -55.56% 20.6M 5.2B
$101.33 $88.21 -12.08% 5.9M 1.5B
$0.36 $0.31 -11.43% 479.3M 120.8B
$73.73 $68.95 -5.66% 2.2M 558.0M
$4.07 $3.97 -56.08% 692.2K 174.4M
$23.09 $11.55 -49.28% 8.3M 2.1B
$24.53 $12.44 -48.25% 84.4K 21.3M
$14.13 $7.26 -47.58% 11.6M 2.9B
$12.83 $6.71 -46.75% 12.4M 3.1B
$9.01 $2.40 -72.97% 228.2K 57.5M
$1.35 $0.44 -65.89% 634.7K 159.9M
$3.51 $1.43 -58.19% 439.8K 110.8M
$8.12 $3.51 -55.96% 1.1M 266.5M
$315.93 $145.60 -53.51% 4.7K 1.2M
$0.88 $0.94 -99.99% 5.5K 1.4M
$6.25 $0.55 -91.20% 362 91.1K
$419.00 $97.20 -76.44% 477.8K 120.4M
$2.06 $0.50 -75.49% 155.2K 39.1M
$70.10 $26.25 -61.59% 48.5K 12.2M

Most Active United States Stocks During 2012

Stock Year Open Year Close Yearly Change Avg Daily Volume Yearly Volume
$14.62 $19.01 31.47% 523.7M 132.0B
$0.36 $0.31 -11.43% 479.3M 120.8B
$5.75 $11.61 108.81% 196.1M 49.4B
$16.34 $17.70 9.53% 103.2M 26.0B
$8.79 $12.54 44.97% 83.3M 21.0B
$11.00 $12.95 20.35% 45.0M 11.3B
$24.62 $20.62 -14.97% 42.0M 10.6B
$27.13 $39.56 50.36% 40.5M 10.2B
$6.87 $5.95 -11.85% 37.0M 9.3B
$20.74 $23.80 15.93% 35.4M 8.9B
$14.84 $11.87 -18.14% 24.5M 6.2B
$10.63 $11.64 11.60% 11.4M 2.9B
$6.74 $7.51 14.66% 9.7M 2.4B
$6.13 $7.68 29.29% 9.6M 2.4B
$33.45 $37.01 11.95% 8.2M 2.1B
$3.12 $3.61 18.36% 11.4M 2.9B
$5.33 $5.72 10.00% 4.7M 1.2B
$15.85 $20.51 34.14% 4.5M 1.1B
$10.35 $15.90 59.00% 4.2M 1.1B
$15.66 $16.53 7.48% 3.8M 953.5M

United States Sector Performance During 2012

Financial Services

239.68%
490 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:

Consumer Cyclical

25.31%
291 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: HD +47.12%
Large Cap: PHM +187.80%
Small Cap: CPRI +87.27%

Healthcare

22.06%
359 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:

Energy

21.94%
134 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: XOM +2.11%
Large Cap: LNG +116.11%
Small Cap: DK +121.91%

Real Estate

21.12%
145 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Large Cap: EQIX +103.35%
Small Cap: ABR +70.17%

Industrials

18.04%
410 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: GE +17.20%
Large Cap: BLDR +173.53%
Small Cap: BBSI +90.78%

Consumer Defensive

13.41%
122 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: COST +18.49%
Large Cap: STZ +71.21%
Small Cap: SPB +91.80%

Communication Services

10.67%
104 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:

Basic Materials

9.72%
158 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: LIN +2.39%
Large Cap: LYB +75.72%
Small Cap: HUN +59.00%

Technology

9.06%
352 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Mega Cap: CRM +65.73%
Large Cap: STX +85.49%
Small Cap: VYX +54.75%

Utilities

1.25%
67 stocks
Top Performers by Market Cap:
Large Cap: SRE +28.98%
Mid Cap: AWR +37.48%
Small Cap: SJW +12.52%

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