Trending Stocks
Trending stocks are companies in confirmed uptrends with strong momentum relative to the broader market. These stocks are trading above both their 50-day and 200-day moving averages and have outperformed the S&P 500 consistently over the past 26 weeks — the signals institutional momentum strategies use to identify the strongest names in the market.
100 stocks
Symbol | Name | Price | 1D | YTD | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTNT | Fortinet | $120.4B | -- | +3.11% | +9.27% | +3.66% | +111.93% | -- |
| MPC | Marathon Petroleum | $86.9B | -- | -4.75% | -5.87% | +10.69% | +83.08% | -- |
| PANW | Palo Alto Networks | $295.6B | -- | -1.00% | +9.12% | +1.43% | +96.88% | -- |
| MET | MetLife | $61.9B | -- | +0.14% | -0.88% | +6.41% | +21.94% | -- |
| DDOG | Datadog | $100.8B | -- | -1.73% | +4.30% | +10.89% | +108.23% | -- |
| DELL | Dell Technologies | $307.4B | -- | -0.96% | +10.45% | +12.38% | +267.65% | -- |
| STT | State Street Corporation | $51.8B | -- | +0.85% | +2.25% | +5.27% | +43.58% | -- |
| HPE | Hewlett Packard Enterprise | $70.5B | -- | +1.57% | +8.59% | +23.31% | +121.52% | -- |
| VLO | Valero Energy | $87.1B | -- | +0.39% | +4.16% | +14.21% | +89.65% | -- |
| HST | Host Hotels & Resorts | $17.2B | -- | +0.60% | -0.79% | +8.09% | +41.74% | -- |
| STLD | Steel Dynamics | $38.1B | -- | +2.60% | +3.87% | +16.75% | +56.45% | -- |
| NTAP | NetApp | $36.6B | -- | -2.03% | +4.09% | +14.09% | +74.25% | -- |
| PSX | Phillips 66 | $81.2B | -- | -0.15% | +0.43% | +16.11% | +59.56% | -- |
| NUE | Nucor | $62.6B | -- | +4.88% | +6.06% | +22.38% | +68.01% | -- |
| CRWD | CrowdStrike | $213.7B | -- | -0.64% | +12.09% | +5.26% | +79.08% | -- |
| TECH | Bio-Techne | $11.3B | -- | -0.12% | -0.12% | +1.52% | +22.43% | -- |
| WST | West Pharmaceutical Services | $24.7B | -- | +0.24% | +2.73% | -2.48% | +26.76% | -- |
| FFIV | F5, Inc. | $23.2B | -- | -0.23% | +4.30% | -1.84% | +61.14% | -- |
| ROST | Ross Stores | $81.2B | -- | +0.86% | +0.17% | +19.81% | +40.57% | -- |
| CNC | Centene Corporation | $33.1B | -- | +4.56% | +9.73% | +1.42% | +62.79% | -- |
| UNH | UnitedHealth Group | $374.8B | -- | +1.24% | -2.19% | -1.25% | +25.03% | -- |
| AIZ | Assurant | $14.9B | -- | -0.38% | -0.10% | +0.73% | +16.80% | -- |
| CBOE | Cboe Global Markets | $29.8B | -- | -1.27% | -0.97% | +16.19% | +13.45% | -- |
| PRU | Prudential Financial | $41.7B | -- | +0.46% | +0.25% | +8.10% | +9.44% | -- |
| CDW | CDW | $17.9B | -- | -9.03% | -3.22% | +4.40% | +2.86% | -- |
| PFG | Principal Financial Group | $24.6B | -- | +0.10% | +1.08% | +2.40% | +30.65% | -- |
| BEN | Franklin Resources | $18.1B | -- | -2.36% | +4.30% | +1.39% | +46.17% | -- |
| GL | Globe Life | $14.3B | -- | -0.02% | +1.13% | +3.89% | +31.46% | -- |
| IRM | Iron Mountain | $37.8B | -- | +1.29% | +0.68% | +9.24% | +53.26% | -- |
| NTRS | Northern Trust | $33.7B | -- | +0.12% | +0.05% | +0.70% | +33.55% | -- |
About This List
Trending stocks are companies in a confirmed uptrend: their share price is above both the 50-day and 200-day simple moving averages, signaling that short-term and long-term buyers are in control. This four-state trend classification system — uptrend, pullback, rally, and downtrend — provides a clean framework for identifying where each stock sits in its cycle.
The stocks listed here are further ranked by market-relative ELO strength, a proprietary rating that measures how consistently each stock has outperformed the S&P 500 over 26 weekly matchups. A high ELO doesn't just mean a stock went up — it means it went up more than the broader market, and did so with consistency, not in a single lucky week.
Momentum-driven strategies focus on these names because institutions consistently buy what's already working and reduce exposure to what's lagging. The strongest trending stocks in the S&P 500 often continue trending for months before reversing. Use this list as a starting screen, then verify the underlying thesis: strong revenue growth, expanding margins, and sector tailwinds are what separate sustainable trends from temporary moves.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes a stock "trending"?
- A trending stock has its price above both the 50-day and 200-day moving averages, confirming a sustained uptrend in both the short and long term.
- How is ELO strength calculated?
- ELO strength measures how often a stock outperformed the S&P 500 over 26 weekly matchups. Higher ELO means more consistent outperformance relative to the market.
- How often is this list updated?
- Trend states and ELO ratings are updated daily. The list refreshes every hour.
- Is a trending stock always a good buy?
- Not necessarily. Momentum is a factor, not a guarantee. Always evaluate fundamentals, valuation, and the overall market environment before making any investment decision.
Data is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Fundamentals and trend analysis update daily. Past performance is not indicative of future results.