Best Stocks in May: Seasonality Picks
The stocks that have risen most often in May, ranked by consistency rather than one lucky year.
The S&P 500 rose in 9 of the last 10 Mays. Of 2,014 liquid US stocks with enough history, 159 rose in at least 8 of those 10 Mays. Technology has the most names in this May's top 100, with 49.
| # | Stock | Sector | Up years | Avg gain | Median | Best / Worst |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🔒 | Technology | 10 of 10 | 🔒 | 🔒 | 🔒 |
| 2 | 🔒 | Technology | 10 of 10 | 🔒 | 🔒 | 🔒 |
| 3 | 🔒 | Consumer Cyclical | 9 of 9 | 🔒 | 🔒 | 🔒 |
| 4 | 🔒 | Technology | 9 of 10 | 🔒 | 🔒 | 🔒 |
| 5 | 🔒 | Industrials | 9 of 10 | 🔒 | 🔒 | 🔒 |
| 6 | 🔒 | Technology | 9 of 10 | 🔒 | 🔒 | 🔒 |
| 7 | 🔒 | Consumer Cyclical | 9 of 10 | 🔒 | 🔒 | 🔒 |
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Past patterns, not a forecast and not advice.
What is stock seasonality?
Some stocks tend to do better in certain months year after year, because of things like holiday spending, budget cycles, weather or when a company reports. Seasonality looks at the same month across many years to find those patterns.
We rank by consistency first. A stock that rose in 9 of the last 10 Mays tells you more than one that jumped 80% once and fell in the other years.
How to read the list
- Up years: one bar per year, green when the stock finished May higher.
- Average and median gain: the typical move for the month. The median ignores one big outlier year.
- Best and worst: the range you could have seen in a single May.
May seasonality FAQ
What are the best stocks to buy in May?
This list ranks US stocks by how consistently they have risen in May over the last 10 years. 159 stocks rose in at least 8 of those 10 years. It shows past patterns only, and a stock that usually rises in May can still fall this year.
Is May a good month for stocks?
The S&P 500 rose in 9 of the last 10 Mays.
How are the seasonality picks ranked?
By consistency first: the share of years in which the stock finished the month higher. Ties go to the higher median gain, so one unusually big year cannot carry a stock to the top. Stocks need at least 8 years of history for the 10 year view, and must trade above $5 with at least $2 million a day in volume.
How often is the list updated?
The history is refreshed at the start of each month. During the month, the "this month" column uses the latest prices.
Are the seasonality picks free?
With a free account you can browse every month and see how the picks rank. Stock names come with AI Starter or AI Pro.
For informational and educational purposes only. Not investment advice, and not a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Seasonal patterns describe the past and often fail. Returns use month end closing prices and leave out dividends. Past performance does not guarantee future results.