Stocks Near 52-Week Highs
Stocks near their 52-week high are trading within 5% of the highest price they have reached over the past year. Breakouts to new 52-week highs are one of the most reliable momentum signals in technical analysis — they indicate that all prior selling pressure has been absorbed and buyers remain in control.
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About This List
A 52-week high is the highest price a stock has traded at during the past 52 weeks. Stocks appearing on this list are within 5% of that level — in breakout territory or testing a key resistance zone.
The significance of a 52-week high comes from market structure. At a new annual high, there is no overhead supply — every investor who purchased shares in the past year is sitting on a gain, eliminating the selling pressure that typically comes from investors trying to "get back to breakeven." This technical setup is why confirmed breakouts to new 52-week highs tend to continue higher rather than immediately reversing.
Trend-following strategies screen for 52-week highs as a primary filter. Stocks holding near their annual highs during broad market weakness are the strongest names in the universe — they have been bought aggressively enough to resist broader selling. The distance from high column shows how close each stock is to its annual peak. A stock within 1%–2% is effectively testing the level; a sustained close above it confirms the breakout.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a 52-week high?
- A 52-week high is the highest price a stock has traded at over the previous 52 weeks (one calendar year). It is a key technical reference level for momentum and resistance.
- Why do traders watch 52-week highs?
- Stocks at 52-week highs have no overhead supply — all prior buyers are profitable, removing selling pressure. Breakouts above the annual high often signal continued price strength.
- How is "distance from high" calculated?
- Distance from high = (52-week high − current price) ÷ 52-week high × 100. A value of 1% means the stock is 1% below its annual peak.
- How often is this list updated?
- The 52-week high reference level updates daily from end-of-day data. Current prices update in real time during market hours.
- Are these only S&P 500 stocks?
- Yes. This list covers the S&P 500 — approximately 500 of the largest U.S. publicly traded companies.
Data is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Stock prices and rankings update in real time during U.S. market hours. Past performance is not indicative of future results.