On Wednesday, the S&P 500 lost its earlier gains and ended the session lower, dropping by 0.12%. The Dow Jones fell by 0.38%. However, the Nasdaq Composite ended the session with a 0.15% gain.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell suggested on Wednesday that the Fed is not ready to cut rates yet. Powell said that the central bank has not made any decisions about changes to the policy in September. He stated:
“Higher tariffs have begun to show through more clearly to prices of some goods, but their overall effects on economic activity and inflation remain to be seen.”
The major indexes had started the day mostly in the green because of a better-than-expected GDP report, which indicated to some that the economy might be handling the higher tariffs well. However, after Powell’s comments about the Fed still watching how tariffs affect inflation and economic activity, the markets gave up gains to close lower.
This was the second day of losses for Wall Street, and it comes after six record-setting days for the S&P 500.
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Our Methodology
To compile our list of the 12 best-performing stocks in the last 6 months, we used the Finviz stock screener. We narrowed down our list by looking for stocks with a market capitalization of more than $2 billion and sorted our results based on 6-month performance. Finally, we ranked the 12 best-performing stocks in ascending order based on their 6-month performance as of July 29, 2025.
Additionally, we mentioned the hedge fund sentiment surrounding the best-performing stocks, which was taken from Insider Monkey’s Q1 2025 database of 1,000 elite hedge funds.
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12 Best Performing Stocks in the Last 6 Months
12. Dave Inc. (NASDAQ:DAVE)
6-Month Performance: 127.18%
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 24
Dave Inc. (NASDAQ:DAVE) is one of the best-performing stocks in the last 6 months. On July 29, B. Riley increased its price target for Dave Inc. (NASDAQ:DAVE) from $239 to $277 while keeping a “Buy” rating.
According to the research firm, Dave Inc. (NASDAQ:DAVE) is in a strong position to benefit from neo-banking adoption, which continues to grow.
B. Riley’s analyst Hal Goetsch told investors in a research note that the shares are “far too cheap” for a company like Dave Inc. (NASDAQ:DAVE), which has become a rapidly growing and scaling fintech business.
Dave Inc. (NASDAQ:DAVE) is a leading US neobank and fintech company that uses disruptive technologies to provide best-in-class banking services at much lower costs than traditional banks. The company offers services like ExtraCash advances, budgeting tools, job search assistance, and a digital checking account.
11. Sibanye Stillwater Limited (NYSE:SBSW)
6-Month Performance: 140.16%
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 20
Sibanye Stillwater Limited (NYSE:SBSW) is one of the best-performing stocks in the last 6 months. On July 21, Sibanye Stillwater Limited (NYSE:SBSW) reported that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Metallix Refining for a cash consideration of $82 million. The enterprise value of this deal is $105 million.
Metallix produces recycled precious metals, including gold, silver, and platinum group metals (PGMs), mainly from industrial waste streams. Metallix runs two processing and recycling plants in Greenville, North Carolina.
This acquisition will complement Sibanye Stillwater Limited’s (NYSE:SBSW) recycling operations in Montana and Pennsylvania. The deal will improve the company’s global recycling reach and its ability to source materials from different regions.
According to the latest audited financial information, Metallix Refining is already making a profit and generating cash. Sibanye Stillwater Limited (NYSE:SBSW) expects the acquisition to contribute positively to its earnings and cash flow immediately. The company expects to complete the acquisition in the third quarter of 2025.
Sibanye Stillwater Limited (NYSE:SBSW) is a multinational mining and metals processing company. It has a diverse portfolio of operations, projects, and investments across five continents.
10. Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN:LEU)
6-Month Performance: 162.45%
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 23
Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN:LEU) is one of the best-performing stocks in the last 6 months. On July 10, Stifel initiated coverage on Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN:LEU), giving it a “Buy” rating with a price target of $220.
The research firm noted that Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN:LEU) is the only publicly-traded nuclear enrichment company and it has long-standing connections with the US government. This unique position means that the company will play an important role in rebuilding the US nuclear supply chain.
Stifel highlighted the weakened state of the US nuclear supply chain as a major challenge for the revival of nuclear power in the American market. The firm believes that Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN:LEU) could offer solutions in this area.
According to Stifel, Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN:LEU) has the necessary infrastructure, technology, and expertise to source low-enriched uranium for existing reactors while also developing new enrichment capabilities for advanced nuclear reactors.
Centrus Energy Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN:LEU) is an American company that supplies nuclear fuel and services for the nuclear power industry.
9. MP Materials Corp. (NYSE:MP)
6-Month Performance: 177.18%
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 29
MP Materials Corp. (NYSE:MP) is one of the best-performing stocks in the last 6 months. On July 10, MP Materials Corp. (NYSE:MP) announced a major partnership with the United States Department of Defense to significantly accelerate the build-out of an end-to-end US supply chain for rare earth magnets. The aim of this partnership is to reduce reliance on foreign sources.
With the help of a multibillion-dollar package of investments and long-term commitments from the Department of Defense, MP Materials Corp. (NYSE:MP) will build a second manufacturing facility. While the location has not been decided yet, this new facility will serve both commercial and defense customers.
This new facility, expected to start commissioning in 2028, will increase MP Materials Corp.’s (NYSE:MP) total US rare earth magnet manufacturing capacity to an estimated 10,000 metric tons.
Additionally, the company plans to add additional heavy rare earth separation capabilities at its facility in Mountain Pass, California. This facility will continue to be an important part of the US supply chain, where high-purity rare earth materials are extracted, separated, and refined all in one place.
MP Materials Corp. (NYSE:MP) is the only US company with capabilities spanning the entire rare earth supply chain, from mining to advanced metallization and magnet manufacturing. The company’s products support key industries like transportation, energy, robotics, defense, and aerospace.
8. AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS)
6-Month Performance: 191.54%
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 22
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) is one of the best-performing stocks in the last 6 months. On July 10, Clear Street initiated coverage on AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) and gave it a “Buy” rating with a price target of $59.
According to the research firm, AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) has strong long-term growth potential as it is targeting about 5.6 billion mobile users worldwide with patented satellite technology that can eliminate the need for any special ground equipment.
Clear Street expects AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) to have reliable commercial service by 2027. The firm also projects that 2028 will be a breakout year for the company with forecasted revenues of $2.3 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $1.3 billion.
The research firm noted that AST SpaceMobile, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:ASTS) growth potential is supported by important partnerships. These include deals with Verizon, AT&T, Vodafone, and Rakuten.
AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASTS) is an American company focused on building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard mobile devices.
7. Pagaya Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:PGY)
6-Month Performance: 201.97%
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 21
Pagaya Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:PGY) is one of the best-performing stocks in the last 6 months. On July 18, Citi increased its price target for Pagaya Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:PGY) from $16.50 to $40.00 while keeping a “Buy” rating.
The firm highlighted increased network growth expectations and pointed out that private credit momentum has improved. Citi identified Pagaya Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:PGY) as its top pick in the LendTech sector.
Citi also noted that the use of pre-screening solutions is rising, which the firm sees as a “2x volume opportunity.” Pagaya Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:PGY) is also increasing exposure to buy-now-pay-later services through Walmart’s OnePay, which Citi called an “indirect win.”
The research note also noted that there is potential for Pagaya Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:PGY) to expand further as big card-issuing companies try to compete with FinTech companies.
Pagaya Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:PGY) is a financial technology company that provides comprehensive consumer credit and residential real estate products. Through its AI network, the company helps financial institutions to expand access to more customers.
6. D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:QBTS)
6-Month Performance: 213.30%
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 13
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:QBTS) is one of the best-performing stocks in the last 6 months. On June 18, Benchmark increased its price target on D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:QBTS) from $14 to $20 while keeping a “Buy” rating.
This decision came after the company announced that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with South Korea’s Yonsei University and Incheon Metropolitan City to accelerate quantum computing adoption in the country.
Benchmark analysts see this strategic initiative as a significant step that sets the stage for D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:QBTS) to sell and install an Advantage2 quantum system in South Korea.
Although the memorandum is nonbinding, it clearly states that the parties will make collaborative efforts to acquire a D-Wave Advantage2 system at Yonsei University International Campus. This could represent a potential double-digit million-dollar revenue opportunity for the company.
Additionally, this move also helps D-Wave Quantum Inc.’s (NYSE:QBTS) strategy in South Korea. Benchmark sees South Korea as a “key, tech-forward market” for the quantum computing company.
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:QBTS) specializes in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. It is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers.
5. Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL)
6-Month Performance: 265.62%
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 16
Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) is one of the best-performing stocks in the last 6 months. On May 7, Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) reported financial results for the first quarter of 2025, which exceeded expectations for both revenue and profit.
This strong performance was driven by the company’s high-retention subscription offerings, strong customer engagement, and operational discipline. Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) had made strategic investments in innovation and consumer experience. These investments helped drive new highs in engagement and performance in Q1 2025.
Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) achieved a Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) of $808.7 million for the quarter, representing a 64.1% increase year-over-year. The growth was driven by higher Subscriber and On-Demand user engagement. The company reported a record revenue of $104.9 million, up 123.3% year-over-year. Net income for the quarter more than quadrupled compared to the same period last year, reaching $36.2 million.
The company also raised its forecast for the full year, which shows confidence in continued growth. Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) now expects total revenue growth of 60-65%, up from the previous guidance of 25-30%, which was provided with 4Q24 earnings. The company also raised its net income guidance for the year by nearly 50% to $120 million.
As of July 29, the company’s stock has rallied over 265% in the last 6 months.
Sezzle Inc. (NASDAQ:SEZL) is a fintech company that offers access to point-of-sale financing options and digital payment services through its payment platform, Sezzle.
4. TMC the metals company Inc. (NASDAQ:TMC)
6-Month Performance: 300.61%
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 9
TMC the metals company Inc. (NASDAQ:TMC) is one of the best-performing stocks in the last 6 months. On June 25, Wedbush upgraded TMC the metals company Inc. (NASDAQ:TMC) from a “Neutral” rating to “Outperform” and also increased the price target from $6 to $11.
Wedbush cited increased confidence in TMC the metals company Inc.’s (NASDAQ:TMC) long-term growth potential. This positive outlook is based on an Executive Order signed by President Trump at the end of April, which aims to increase domestic critical mineral supply through deep-sea mining.
The company is well-positioned to benefit from the government’s efforts to secure domestic supply chains.
The increase in price target by Wedbush indicates that the research firm now has a more bullish outlook on TMC the metals company Inc.’s (NASDAQ:TMC) business with the new policy supporting deep-sea mining operations.
TMC the metals company Inc. (NASDAQ:TMC) is a deep-sea mining exploration company focused on extracting polymetallic nodules, which are used to produce base metals. The company provides the raw materials for energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing.
3. Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:BMNR)
6-Month Performance: 390.80%
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: N/A
Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:BMNR) is one of the best-performing stocks in the last 6 months. On July 29, Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:BMNR) reported that its Board of Directors has authorized a new stock repurchase program to buy back up to $1 billion of the company’s outstanding common stock.
As of the time of this announcement, the company holds a total of $2.77 billion in crypto and unencumbered cash.
This stock repurchase program is open-ended, allowing Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:BMNR) to buy back shares from time to time in the open market and in negotiated transactions.
Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN:BMNR) is an American Bitcoin and Ethereum Network company. It focuses on accumulating cryptocurrency for long-term holding.
2. ABIVAX Société Anonyme (NASDAQ:ABVX)
6-Month Performance: 1,083.05%
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 20
ABIVAX Société Anonyme (NASDAQ:ABVX) is one of the best-performing stocks in the last 6 months. On July 29, Piper Sandler increased its price target for ABIVAX Société Anonyme (NASDAQ:ABVX) from $70 to $112 while keeping an “Overweight” rating.
This decision came after the research firm’s analysis of ABIVAX’s Société Anonyme (NASDAQ:ABVX) Phase 3 induction data for Obefazimod in Ulcerative Colitis (UC). Piper Sandler incorporated into its financial models the revenue potential in early-line UC treatment. This effectively doubled the firm’s revenue forecast in UC for the US market to EUR 2.656 billion by 2035.
Additionally, Piper Sandler identified a number of upcoming catalysts for ABIVAX’s Société Anonyme (NASDAQ:ABVX). These include the possibility of full presentation of UC induction data at a medical meeting in October, the release of Phase 3 UC maintenance data expected in the second quarter of 2026, and Phase 2b data for Crohn’s disease expected in the second half of 2026.
ABIVAX Société Anonyme (NASDAQ:ABVX) is a French clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutics for chronic inflammatory diseases.
1. Regencell Bioscience Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:RGC)
6-Month Performance: 13,790.00%
Number of Hedge Fund Holders: N/A
Regencell Bioscience Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:RGC) is one of the best-performing stocks in the last 6 months. On June 17, Regencell Bioscience Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:RGC) announced that it had carried out a 38-for-1 forward stock split.
For every share held on the record date, investors received 37 additional shares as a stock bonus. This stock split was announced on June 2.
Regencell Bioscience Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:RGC) pointed out that this stock split is aimed at improving liquidity in the market for the company’s ordinary shares and making the shares more accessible to investors.
In the past 6 months, Regencell Bioscience Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:RGC) has gone up dramatically, surging by more than 13,000% as of July 29.
The rally can be attributed in part to the completion of the stock split by Regencell Bioscience Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:RGC), which helped push the stock price higher.
Regencell Bioscience Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:RGC) is a Hong Kong-based bioscience company focused on researching, developing, and commercializing traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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