In this article, we will discuss the 10 Best Performing NYSE Stocks So Far in 2026.

On May 12, BTIG’s Jonathan Krinsky joined ‘Closing Bell’ on CNBC to discuss the market’s current tech and semiconductor rally and why he believes that a catch-down for the broader market is more likely than a catch-up. Krinsky shifted the focus of the market conversation away from how extreme the AI and semiconductor moves have been, arguing that observers should instead look at why the rest of the market cannot achieve anything while AI rises. To illustrate this point, he presented two historic statistics. First, while the S&P 500 is currently trading 8% above its own 50-day moving average, only 49% of the individual S&P 500 components are trading above their respective 50-day moving averages. Krinsky explained that 30 years of available data show this is the fewest number of stocks above their 50-day moving average in history, with the index that far above its own line, noting that the next closest historical period was the late 1990s, when the metric stood at roughly 60%.

Krinsky emphasized that a large number of stocks are failing to participate in the current market upside, clarifying that there is a distinct difference between tech leading while everything moves higher versus a scenario where semiconductors surge while the average stock moves sideways or downward. His second statistic highlights that the S&P 500 hit a 52-week high both on Friday and on the day of the conversation, yet 8% of the actual names within the index are sitting at 52-week lows. This figure ties the record set in late 1999, confirming that non-participating stocks are actively declining.

When asked how a disciplined investor should navigate what the charts are showing, Krinsky pointed out that out of the 11 S&P 500 sectors, the only ones to recently exceed their spring highs are technology, REITs (which represent a very small portion of the market), and energy, which maintains an inverse correlation to the broader market. He stated that the ongoing factor trading is so extreme that it is highly difficult to find success outside of tech AI. He pointed out that despite the S&P 500 sitting at an all-time high for several weeks, the equal-weighted S&P 500 still cannot achieve a new high. Consequently, Krinsky believes that the market is in the later innings of the semiconductor and AI trade and expects a swift reversion lower. He does not think other non-tech names will necessarily drop significantly during this unwind, but he also does not anticipate much upside for them.

Our Methodology

We used screeners to identify NYSE stocks that have exhibited high year-to-date performance (at least 150%), and limited our final selection to companies that have recently reported noteworthy developments likely to impact investor sentiment. These stocks are also popular among analysts and elite hedge funds. The stocks are ranked in ascending order of their share price performance.

Note: All data was sourced on May 18. 

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10 Best Performing NYSE Stocks So Far in 2026

10. Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (NYSE:VSH)

Year-to-Date Performance: 155.00%

Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (NYSE:VSH) is one of the best performing NYSE stocks so far in 2026. On May 13, Vishay Intertechnology reported Q1 2026 revenues of $839.2 million and a gross margin of 21.0%. The company achieved a GAAP EPS of $0.05, representing net earnings of $7.16 million, which reverses a net loss of $4.09 million from the prior-year period.

The quarter showed strong commercial momentum with a total book-to-bill ratio of 1.34, led by a 1.47 ratio for semiconductors and 1.23 for passive components. This execution left Vishay Intertechnology with a healthy 5.7 months of backlog at quarter-end, validating the capacity investments made under its “Vishay 3.0” growth strategy.

For Q2 2026, management expects continued growth with revenues projected between $875 million and $905 million. Additionally, Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (NYSE:VSH) targets a sequential increase in gross profit margin to approximately 22.0% (+/- 50 basis points) as it looks to capitalize on the market upcycle.

Vishay Intertechnology Inc. (NYSE:VSH) manufactures and sells a global portfolio of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components across six specialized product segments. The company serves diverse global markets, including automotive, industrial, computing, military, aerospace, and healthcare.

9. Spire Global Inc. (NYSE:SPIR)

Year-to-Date Performance: 156.00%

Spire Global Inc. (NYSE:SPIR) is one of the best performing NYSE stocks so far in 2026. On May 19, Spire Global was selected by travel technology provider Amadeus IT Group to integrate its aircraft tracking data into Amadeus’ Virtual Airport Operations Center/vAPOC. Spire will supply a fusion of ground and space-based Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast/ADS-B data to provide real-time global flight visibility.

The integration ensures continuous aircraft tracking for airport operators, airlines, and ground handlers to optimize daily traffic flow and manage disruption scenarios. Spire Global Inc. (NYSE:SPIR) and Amadeus have already progressed the partnership from an initial proof-of-concept to live operational deployment.

As demand for real-time aviation intelligence grows, Amadeus plans to expand vAPOC with additional AI-driven capabilities, including predictive analytics and scenario planning tools. The scalable platform aims to enhance safety, operational resilience, and overall airport performance.

Spire Global Inc. (NYSE:SPIR) provides space-based data, analytics, and satellite services. Its datasets help organizations monitor conditions on Earth and support decision-making across industries.