Ranked after the close on October 30, 2026

Industry group rankings: the strongest groups in the stock market

All 140 industry groups of US stocks above $1B, ranked by their stocks' median return over 6 months. Right now Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing leads at +59%; Uranium is last at -41%.

RankIndustryStocks6 monthsLeading stocks
1 Oil & Gas Refining & MarketingEnergy 12 +59% MPC, PSX, PBF
2 Diagnostics & ResearchHealthcare 30 +51% CDNA, MEDP, VCYT
3 Staffing & Employment ServicesIndustrials 6 +48% KFRC, NSP, RHI
4 Health Information ServicesHealthcare 16 +33% VEEV, HNGE, BTSG
5 Software - InfrastructureTechnology 77 +28% BOX, GCT, PLTR
6 REIT - Hotel & MotelReal Estate 12 +27% RHP, PEB, DRH
7 Insurance BrokersFinancial Services 13 +27% CRVL, ARX, LIFE
8 Medical Care FacilitiesHealthcare 31 +26% LFST, AVAH, THC
9 Electronics & Computer DistributionTechnology 6 +24% NSIT, AVT, SNX
10 Department StoresConsumer Cyclical 3 +22% KSS, M, PLBL
11 Software - ApplicationTechnology 98 +21% PAYC, RDVT, CVLT
12 PublishingCommunication Services 4 +20% PSO, NYT, WLY
13 Advertising AgenciesCommunication Services 8 +19% MGNI, DV, ZD
14 Security & Protection ServicesIndustrials 8 +19% GEO, ADT, ALLE
15 Medical Instruments & SuppliesHealthcare 28 +19% ATRC, WST, AVTR
16 Insurance - Property & CasualtyFinancial Services 36 +19% SLDE, UFCS, PRCH
17 Consumer ElectronicsTechnology 4 +16% AAPL, SONO, SONY
18 Medical DistributionHealthcare 5 +15% CAH, MCK, HSIC
19 Discount StoresConsumer Defensive 9 +15% TGT, DLTR, TBBB
20 Packaging & ContainersConsumer Cyclical 17 +14% KRT, GEF-B, BALL
21 Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & GenericHealthcare 34 +14% AMRX, CRON, ETON
22 Medical DevicesHealthcare 40 +14% AXGN, GKOS, LIVN
23 Utilities - Regulated WaterUtilities 7 +13% AWR, MSEX, CWT
24 Information Technology ServicesTechnology 39 +13% PENG, ACN, DXC
25 BiotechnologyHealthcare 149 +13% HALO, EXEL, NRIX
26 Consulting ServicesIndustrials 7 +13% HURN, ICFI, BAH
27 Drug Manufacturers - GeneralHealthcare 16 +13% LLY, AMGN, ABBV
28 Healthcare PlansHealthcare 11 +13% OSCR, PGNY, CLOV
29 Beverages - Wineries & DistilleriesConsumer Defensive 3 +12% BF-A, BF-B, DEO
30 Insurance - ReinsuranceFinancial Services 6 +12% RGA, SPNT, HG
31 Personal ServicesConsumer Cyclical 6 +12% FTDR, HRB, ANDG
32 Financial ConglomeratesFinancial Services 5 +11% IX, FRHC, VOYA
33 Food DistributionConsumer Defensive 7 +11% CHEF, USFD, UNFI
34 Household & Personal ProductsConsumer Defensive 14 +11% ELF, CHD, PG
35 Specialty RetailConsumer Cyclical 20 +11% FIVE, WSM, HZO
36 Waste ManagementIndustrials 6 +11% WCN, CLH, WM
37 LodgingConsumer Cyclical 8 +10% IHG, HLT, MAR
38 Marine ShippingIndustrials 12 +10% ECO, HAFN, NMM
39 Financial Data & Stock ExchangesFinancial Services 10 +9% MORN, NDAQ, CME
40 Furnishings, Fixtures & AppliancesConsumer Cyclical 10 +9% SN, MHK, TILE
41 Oil & Gas IntegratedEnergy 16 +8% SU, CVX, EQNR
42 Travel ServicesConsumer Cyclical 13 +8% LIND, PRSU, EXPE
43 Real Estate - DiversifiedReal Estate 2 +8% VTMX, JOE
44 EntertainmentCommunication Services 27 +8% CNK, ROKU, IMAX
45 Pollution & Treatment ControlsIndustrials 2 +7% VLTO, ZWS
46 RailroadsIndustrials 8 +7% CSX, UNP, WAB
47 Rental & Leasing ServicesIndustrials 16 +7% URI, VSTS, SUNB
48 REIT - OfficeReal Estate 14 +7% HIW, SLG, DEA
49 Oil & Gas E&PEnergy 40 +6% REPX, PR, CNQ
50 BroadcastingCommunication Services 2 +6% NMAX, NXST
51 SteelBasic Materials 9 +5% RS, NUE, STLD
52 Oil & Gas MidstreamEnergy 46 +5% DHT, FRO, TEN
53 Banks - RegionalFinancial Services 163 +4% CCNE, AMAL, OSBC
54 Specialty Business ServicesIndustrials 22 +4% BUUU, CTAS, FA
55 Insurance - DiversifiedFinancial Services 13 +4% BRK-A, BRK-B, PLGO
56 CopperBasic Materials 6 +4% TECK, ERO, HBM
57 AirlinesIndustrials 12 +3% LUV, DAL, UAL
58 Beverages - Non-AlcoholicConsumer Defensive 12 +3% MNST, COKE, KO
59 Oil & Gas DrillingEnergy 9 +3% PDS, SDRL, PTEN
60 Insurance - LifeFinancial Services 18 +3% CNO, JXN, PRU
61 Insurance - SpecialtyFinancial Services 10 +3% NMIH, ACT, AXS
62 Luxury GoodsConsumer Cyclical 5 +2% SIG, TPR, LUXE
63 Specialty ChemicalsBasic Materials 36 +1% CLMT, IOSP, ECL
64 Lumber & Wood ProductionBasic Materials 4 +1% SSD, WFG, BCC
65 Tools & AccessoriesIndustrials 8 +0% TTC, SWK, LECO
66 Scientific & Technical InstrumentsTechnology 15 +0% FTV, KEYS, TDY
67 LeisureConsumer Cyclical 11 0% HAS, OSW, LTH
68 Credit ServicesFinancial Services 27 0% V, MA, ATLC
69 Thermal CoalEnergy 3 0% ARLP, CNR, BTU
70 Apparel ManufacturingConsumer Cyclical 12 0% FIGS, COLM, RL
71 REIT - IndustrialReal Estate 17 -1% LXP, EXR, SMA
72 Packaged FoodsConsumer Defensive 28 -1% SENEB, SJM, FRPT
73 REIT - Healthcare FacilitiesReal Estate 13 -1% LTC, WELL, AHR
74 Building Products & EquipmentIndustrials 20 -1% GFF, JCI, TREX
75 RestaurantsConsumer Cyclical 23 -2% CAKE, CBRL, YUM
76 Residential ConstructionConsumer Cyclical 14 -2% CVCO, SKY, PHM
77 Footwear & AccessoriesConsumer Cyclical 7 -2% CROX, ONON, WWW
78 Utilities - DiversifiedUtilities 6 -2% AES, UTL, AVA
79 Industrial DistributionIndustrials 17 -3% GIC, FAST, XMTR
80 Banks - DiversifiedFinancial Services 30 -4% TD, MUFG, BNY
81 Computer HardwareTechnology 17 -4% P, DELL, STX
82 Real Estate ServicesReal Estate 16 -4% BEKE, JLL, IHS
83 Asset ManagementFinancial Services 104 -4% BMEZ, VCTR, AAMI
84 Electronic Gaming & MultimediaCommunication Services 3 -5% NTES, RBLX, TTWO
85 Beverages - BrewersConsumer Defensive 7 -5% FMX, BUD, STZ
86 Utilities - Regulated ElectricUtilities 39 -5% ED, XEL, OGE
87 Airports & Air ServicesIndustrials 4 -5% PAC, OMAB, CAAP
88 REIT - RetailReal Estate 25 -5% CBL, KIM, PECO
89 ConglomeratesIndustrials 10 -5% GHC, MMM, PAM
90 Specialty Industrial MachineryIndustrials 44 -5% GRC, GEV, NDSN
91 Utilities - Regulated GasUtilities 14 -5% SWX, SR, BKH
92 Aerospace & DefenseIndustrials 48 -5% NPK, ARXS, EMBJ
93 Real Estate - DevelopmentReal Estate 3 -5% HHH, FOR, CCS
94 Recreational VehiclesConsumer Cyclical 7 -5% HOG, BC, PII
95 Home Improvement RetailConsumer Cyclical 3 -6% HD, FND, LOW
96 REIT - ResidentialReal Estate 15 -6% MRP, UMH, JAN
97 Coking CoalBasic Materials 2 -6% HCC, AMR
98 Auto & Truck DealershipsConsumer Cyclical 14 -7% CVNA, OPLN, KMX
99 Metal FabricationIndustrials 9 -7% RYZ, ATI, PRLB
100 Oil & Gas Equipment & ServicesEnergy 24 -8% FTI, WHD, HAL
101 Agricultural InputsBasic Materials 7 -8% CF, NTR, CTVA
102 Grocery StoresConsumer Defensive 5 -8% GO, KR, IMKTA
103 Apparel RetailConsumer Cyclical 12 -8% ANF, VSXY, URBN
104 REIT - SpecialtyReal Estate 17 -8% OUT, DLR, EQIX
105 ConfectionersConsumer Defensive 3 -9% MDLZ, HSY, TR
106 Farm & Heavy Construction MachineryIndustrials 11 -9% DE, FSS, BLBD
107 Education & Training ServicesConsumer Defensive 12 -10% DAO, MH, CVSA
108 Paper & Paper ProductsBasic Materials 2 -10% SUZ, SLVM
109 Internet RetailConsumer Cyclical 19 -10% ETSY, GLBE, CART
110 Capital MarketsFinancial Services 48 -10% TW, BGC, NMR
111 Integrated Freight & LogisticsIndustrials 10 -11% EXPD, PBI, FDX
112 Resorts & CasinosConsumer Cyclical 12 -11% VAC, MTN, HGV
113 Communication EquipmentTechnology 19 -11% ZBRA, HPE, DGII
114 TruckingIndustrials 9 -12% RXO, XPO, KNX
115 SemiconductorsTechnology 43 -12% MU, AMD, ADI
116 REIT - DiversifiedReal Estate 6 -12% AAT, VICI, WPC
117 Building MaterialsBasic Materials 13 -13% CPAC, USLM, VMC
118 Utilities - Independent Power ProducersUtilities 6 -13% VST, TLN, TAC
119 GoldBasic Materials 31 -14% AUGO, NEM, BTG
120 REIT - MortgageReal Estate 20 -14% LADR, EFC, ARR
121 Electronic ComponentsTechnology 24 -15% VICR, APH, ALNT
122 Auto PartsConsumer Cyclical 28 -16% XPEL, DORM, ALV
123 Farm ProductsConsumer Defensive 7 -17% AGRO, TSN, DOLE
124 Telecom ServicesCommunication Services 34 -18% IDT, IRDM, VEON
125 TobaccoConsumer Defensive 7 -19% MO, PM, BTI
126 Internet Content & InformationCommunication Services 28 -19% JOYY, MTCH, META
127 Utilities - RenewableUtilities 8 -19% RNW, ENLT, CWEN
128 Auto ManufacturersConsumer Cyclical 13 -19% HMC, RACE, GM
129 GamblingConsumer Cyclical 6 -20% CHDN, SGHC, RSI
130 Engineering & ConstructionIndustrials 28 -23% EXPO, PWR, CDLR
131 SilverBasic Materials 4 -25% AYA, AG, EXK
132 Other Precious Metals & MiningBasic Materials 7 -25% TFPM, BVN, HL
133 ChemicalsBasic Materials 6 -25% MEOH, REX, DOW
134 Semiconductor Equipment & MaterialsTechnology 24 -26% ENTG, ASML, AXTI
135 Electrical Equipment & PartsIndustrials 14 -27% BE, VRT, NVT
136 SolarTechnology 6 -27% FSLR, NXT, SHLS
137 Other Industrial Metals & MiningBasic Materials 13 -30% MTRN, BHP, ALM
138 Mortgage FinanceFinancial Services 3 -32% RKT, PFSI, WD
139 AluminumBasic Materials 4 -35% AA, CSTM, CENX
140 UraniumEnergy 7 -41% UROY, CCJ, DNN

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FAQ

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What is an industry group ranking?

Stocks grouped by industry (semiconductors, regional banks, software and so on) and the groups ranked by how their stocks have performed. Strong groups tend to stay strong for months, and most big winners come from the top groups.

How are the groups ranked here?

By the median 6-month return of each group's stocks, US stocks above $1B only, groups of two stocks or more: 140 groups after the close on October 30, 2026.

How often does it change?

After every close. The arrows show how far a group moved since the session before.