Ten stocks stood firmer on Thursday, defying a pessimistic broader market, as investors digested a flurry of corporate earnings and upbeat outlooks, among others. Of the names in the list, two companies surged to new record highs.
Meanwhile, Wall Street’s main indices all finished in the red, with the Dow Jones leading the drop by 0.54 percent. The Nasdaq followed with a 0.31 percent loss, while the S&P 500 decreased by 0.28 percent.
In this article, we spotlight the 10 top-performing stocks on Thursday and break down the reasons behind their gains.
To come up with the list, we focused exclusively on the stocks with a $2 billion market capitalization and 5 million shares in trading volume.
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10. Etsy Inc. (NYSE:ETSY)
Etsy snapped a five-day losing streak on Thursday, jumping 9.28 percent to finish at $48.14 apiece as investors took heart from the sale of its secondhand clothing app, Depop, while digesting strong revenues in the fourth quarter and full-year 2025.
In a statement, Etsy Inc. (NYSE:ETSY) said that it officially inked a definitive agreement with e-commerce giant eBay for an all-cash transaction of $1.2 billion.
Depop is a mobile-first, community-powered fashion marketplace experiencing strong momentum with annual gross merchandise sales (GMS) of approximately $1 billion last year, including nearly 60 percent year-on-year growth in the US. As of December 31, 2025, the marketplace had 7 million active buyers.
Etsy Inc. (NYSE:ETSY) said that proceeds from the sale would be used for general corporate purposes, fund its share buyback program, and for investments in its core marketplace. The transaction is expected to be closed in the second quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
In other news, Etsy Inc. (NYSE:ETSY) reported a 46.3 percent drop in its net income last year at $162.98 million, versus $303.28 million in 2024. Revenues inched up by 2.7 percent to $2.88 billion from $2.8 billion year-on-year.
In the fourth quarter alone, net income declined by 14.8 percent to $110.7 million from $129.9 million year-on-year, while revenues were at $881.6 million, or a 3.5 percent pickup from $852 million in the same quarter a year earlier.
9. Occidental Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:OXY)
Occidental Petroleum rallied for a second day on Thursday, jumping 9.38 percent to close at $51.53 apiece as investors took heart from an 8-percent increase in its quarterly dividends.
In an updated report, Occidental Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:OXY) said that it has raised its dividends to $0.26 per share—already double the figure in the past four years. The first round will be paid on April 15, 2026, to all common shareholders as of March 10.
The dividends followed a strong financial performance in the fourth quarter of the year, with Occidental Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:OXY) narrowing its net loss attributable to shareholders by 77 percent at $68 million versus $297 million in the same quarter in 2024. Total oil and gas sales, however, were lower by 44 percent at $655 million versus $1.17 billion year-on-year.
In the full-year period, net income attributable to shareholders fell by 30.6 percent to $1.65 billion from $2.38 billion in 2024, while total oil and gas sales amounted to $4.59 billion, or lower by 11.7 percent than the $5.2 billion in the same comparable period.
In other news, Occidental Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:OXY) announced the tender offer of five senior notes due 2029 to 2036 for a total of $700 million.
However, only around $58 million will be accepted for the zero coupon series due 2036.
8. SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:SSRM)
SSR Mining rallied for a second day on Thursday to hit a nearly 15-year high as investors took heart from a stellar earnings performance last year, supported by the early redemption of its senior convertible notes due 2039.
At intra-day trading, the stock jumped to its highest price of $29.68 before trimming a few cents to finish the session just up by 9.48 percent at $29.11 apiece.
In an updated report, SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:SSRM) said that it swung to a net income attributable to shareholders of $395.7 million last year from a $261 million net loss in 2024. Revenues soared by 64 percent to $1.6 billion from $995.6 million year-on-year.
In terms of production, SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:SSRM) registered 447,207 gold equivalent ounces, falling within its target of 410,000 to 480,000.
In the fourth quarter alone, attributable net income skyrocketed by 3,200 percent to $181 million from $5.5 million, while revenues climbed by 61 percent to $521.7 million from $323.2 million. Total production was at 120,267 gold equivalent ounces.
For this year, the company is targeting to produce 450,000 to 535,000 ounces of gold equivalent.
In other news, SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:SSRM) announced that it would redeem its $230 million convertible senior notes by 5 PM EST on March 19, 2026.
Noteholders who will opt to convert their notes into shares will receive 56.7931 common shares for every $1,000 notes.
A total of 13 million shares will be issued in case all noteholders choose to convert their notes into shares.
7. First Majestic Silver Corp. (NYSE:AG)
First Majestic rallied for a second day on Thursday, jumping 9.65 percent to close at $24.78 apiece, as investors cheered its swing to profitability last year, alongside announcements of higher dividends.
In an updated report, First Majestic Silver Corp. (NYSE:AG) said that it incurred a net profit of $211 million in full-year 2025, reversing a $101.9 million net loss in 2024, primarily driven by a $358.1 million increase in mine operating income, a non-cash deferred income tax recovery of $89.1 million, and an impairment reversal of $20.3 million in relation to the sale of the Del Toro Silver Mine.
Total revenues, on the other hand, more-than-doubled to $1.257 billion from $560.6 million in 2024, on the back of a 47 percent jump in average realized silver prices.
In the fourth quarter alone, First Majestic Silver Corp. (NYSE:AG) swung to a net income of $105.2 million, a reversal of the $13.5 million net loss in the same quarter in 2024. Revenues surged by 169 percent to $463.9 million from $172.3 million year-on-year.
Following the strong results, First Majestic Silver Corp. (NYSE:AG) announced the distribution of $0.0083 in dividends for each common share held to all shareholders on record as of February 27, payable on March 16, 2026.
Meanwhile, the dividends will increase to a 2-percent equivalent of its net quarterly revenues, with the first round to be paid in June 2026.
6. Deere & Company (NYSE:DE)
Deere & Company ended two straight days of losses on Thursday, surging 11.58 percent to finish at $662 apiece, thanks to a strong revenue performance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026.
In an updated report, Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) said that it was able to grow its total net sales and revenues during the period by 13 percent to $9.6 billion from $8.5 billion. However, attributable net income remained lower by 25 percent to $656 million from $869 million.
“While the global large agriculture industry continues to experience challenges, we’re encouraged by the ongoing recovery in demand within both the construction and small agriculture segments,” Chairman and CEO John May said.
“These positive developments reinforce our belief that 2026 represents the bottom of the current cycle and provides us with a strong foundation for accelerated growth going forward,” he noted.
For the full fiscal 2026, Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) is targeting an attributable net income of $4.5 billion to $5 billion, lower or flat from the $5.03 billion reported in fiscal year 2025.
Founded in 1837, Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) is a firm engaged in manufacturing agricultural machinery, heavy construction equipment, forestry machines, and lawn care equipment, among others.
5. Medical Properties Trust Inc. (NYSE:MPT)
Medical Properties snapped a four-day losing streak on Thursday, soaring 12.10 percent to finish at $6.02 apiece after narrowing its losses by 88 percent last year.
In an updated report, Medical Properties Trust Inc. (NYSE:MPT) said net loss attributable to shareholders shrank to $277 million from $2.4 billion in 2024, despite total revenues dipping by 2.3 percent to $972 million from $995 million.
In the fourth quarter alone, the company swung to a net income attributable to shareholders of $17.3 million from a $412.8 million attributable net loss in the same quarter a year earlier.
Total revenues grew by 16.6 percent to $270.3 million from $231.8 million year-on-year.
Following the results, Medical Properties Trust Inc. (NYSE:MPT) Chairman, President, and CEO Edward Aldag said that the company’s current portfolio continues to bring more rental income, and that it can now focus on strengthening its balance sheet after Prospect Medical officially resolved its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filed in 2025, leaving the listed firm with receivables from unpaid rents.
In other news, Medical Properties Trust Inc. (NYSE:MPT) declared a cash dividend of $0.09 to all common stockholders on record as of March 12, payable on April 9, 2026.
4. Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC)
Omnicom Group soared by 15.36 percent on Thursday to finish at $80.94 apiece as investors gobbled up amid efforts to boost shareholder value through dividends and a $5 billion share buyback program.
In an announcement during the day, Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC) said that it would distribute $0.80 worth of dividends to all common shareholders on record as of March 11, payable on April 9, 2026.
This is on top of its authorized share buyback program, under which a number of financial institutions agreed to sell back to the company a total of $2.5 billion of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC) shares. An initial delivery will be made by Friday, February 20, with the rest expected by the second quarter of the year.
Meanwhile, the balance of the buyback program will be made from time to time, which may be through open market purchases and privately negotiated transactions.
Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC) said that the total amount of share repurchases is not guaranteed, as it may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
In other news, Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC) swung to a net loss of $54.5 million last year from a $1.48 billion net income in 2024. Revenues, however, were higher by 10 percent at $17.27 billion, versus $15.69 billion year-on-year.
3. Americold Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE:COLD)
Americold bounced back by 15.75 percent on Thursday to finish at $13.89 apiece as investor sentiment was boosted by the company’s upbeat outlook for 2026 despite weak earnings performance last year, supported by the recent appointment of its new chief finance officer (CFO).
“Entering 2026, we have developed a list of key priorities that are designed to position Americold for long-term future growth. These include taking disciplined steps to strengthen our balance sheet, enhance the profitability of our global real estate portfolio, and focus our capital on customer-driven development opportunities. At the same time, we are expanding our presence in high-value retail and store-support solutions, while broadening our commercial aperture to pursue opportunities in new and adjacent sectors,” Americold Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE:COLD) CEO Rob Chambers said.
“With the upcoming addition of Chris Papa as our Chief Financial Officer, we are further bolstering our capabilities as we advance this next phase of our strategy,” he noted.
Last month, Americold Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE:COLD) named Papa as its new CFO effective on Monday, February 23. He will replace Jay Wells, who has already departed the company.
The leadership changes followed Americold Realty Trust Inc.’s (NYSE:COLD) disappointing earnings performance last year, with attributable net loss jumping by 21 percent to $114 million from $94 million in 2024. Total revenues also finished flat at $2.6 billion.
2. Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF)
Herbalife soared to a nearly three-year high on Thursday, as investors welcomed its net sales guidance beat last year.
At intra-day trading, the stock soared to its highest price of $20.34 before paring gains to finish the session just up by 18.32 percent at $19.57 apiece.
In an updated report, Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) said that it grew its net sales by 0.9 percent to $5.04 billion from $4.99 billion, exceeding its growth guidance of 0.7 percent.
Net income, on the other hand, declined by 10 percent to $228.3 million from $254.3 million year-on-year.
In the fourth quarter alone, net sales inched up by 6 percent to $1.28 billion from $1.21 billion, while attributable net income declined by 52 percent to $85.4 million from $178 million.
Looking into the first quarter, Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) is targeting to grow its net sales by 1 to 6 percent, as well as adjusted EBITDA at $670 million to $710 million.
Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) is a premier health and wellness company, community, and platform offering science-backed products to consumers in more than 90 markets through entrepreneurial distributors, who likewise provide one-on-one coaching to members.
1. Remitly Global Inc. (NASDAQ:RELY)
Remitly Global rallied for a third straight day on Thursday, jumping 25.94 percent to close at $17.14 apiece as investors welcomed changes to its leadership, alongside a strong earnings performance last year.
Effective on the same day, Remitly Global Inc. (NASDAQ:RELY) is led by its new chief executive officer, Sebastian Gunningham, replacing Matt Oppenheimer, who will continue to serve as chairman of the company.
Before joining the financial services firm, Gunningham was chairman of Santander’s consumer finance, vice chairman for Openbank, CEO of Material Bank, and vice chair and co-CEO at WeWork.
He also served as senior vice president for more than a decade at Amazon, and held executive roles at Oracle and Apple.
For this year, Gunningham will be responsible for keeping Remitly Global Inc. (NASDAQ:RELY) on track to meet its targets of a 19 to 20 percent year-on-year growth in total revenues, at $1.94 billion to $1.96 billion.
For the first quarter alone, the company is looking to generate $436 million to $438 million in revenues, or an implied growth of 21 percent from the same quarter last year.
In full-year 2025, Remitly Global Inc. (NASDAQ:RELY) swung to a net profit of $67.9 million from a $37 million net loss in 2024. Revenues were at $1.6 billion, marking a jump of 27 percent from the $1.26 billion a year earlier.
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