The top 10 stocks that moved the most this month (March 2026) have delivered some serious price action, with massive percentage gains leading the pack. These are the biggest monthly movers—stocks whose share prices jumped the highest in percentage terms so far this month. (We’re focusing on the top gainers across U.S. exchanges, where smaller and mid-cap names often see the wildest swings.) With the Iran conflict heating up oil prices and energy demand, plus some retail and tech turnarounds catching fire, certain stocks exploded higher. But big moves like these can reverse fast, so they’re exciting for traders but risky for long-term holds.
Here’s the rundown of the top 10 biggest percentage gainers in March 2026 (based on latest monthly rankings):
- TLYS (Tilly’s, Inc.) – Skyrocketed about 167%! This clothing retailer for teens and young adults crushed it—likely from killer sales numbers or a big turnaround story that got investors pumped.
- SOC (Sable Offshore Corp.) – Up around 89-99%. Energy play focused on offshore oil—super relevant right now with oil spiking from Middle East tensions.
- BW (Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises) – Jumped roughly 69-74%. This industrial firm (think power equipment and energy services) benefited from the same energy boom.
- AMPX (Amprius Technologies) – Gained about 57%. Battery tech company—gains tied to rising interest in energy storage and EVs as oil gets pricier.
- CURV (Torrid Holdings) – Up around 55%. Fashion retailer targeting plus-size market—riding a consumer spending rebound in niche areas.
6-10. Rounding out the top spots are other strong performers like volatile energy names (e.g., VET showing big daily pops), biotech/health plays (SRRK, ERAS with sharp jumps), and components/tech (AXTI up big in sessions). The list highlights energy, consumer cyclical, and industrials dominating amid the geopolitical energy crunch.
These aren’t your typical blue-chip giants—these are the rockets that can double your money quick (or drop it). For young investors: Energy stocks are popping because of the war pushing oil higher, making alternatives and related plays attractive. But always dig into why a stock is moving—news, earnings, hype?—and don’t chase without a plan.
