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52 Week High Stocks in 2026

298 Breakout Candidates. Live 52-Week Highs.

Anish DasCurated by Anish Das
Refreshed Jun 14, 2026

Discover US stocks trading within 5% of their 52-week high to identify powerful breakouts with institutional backing and cleared resistance.

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Breakout Stocks
298
Avg 1Y Return
52.84%
Avg ROE
21.07%
Avg Market Cap
$38.67B
Cleared Resistance
Trading within 5% of annual highs
Quality Filters
$1B+ Market Cap & ROE ≥ 8%
Momentum Confirmed
Institutional buying interest
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TickerCompany% of 52W HighReturn 1YReturn 3MReturn 1MRS Rating
TTMI logoTTMI
TTM Technologies, Inc.96.7%432.8%114.3%18.8%97.0
TER logoTER
Teradyne, Inc.95.5%369.3%40.7%12.5%93.0
AMKR logoAMKR
Amkor Technology, Inc.99.4%306%100.6%12.7%95.0
LRCX logoLRCX
Lam Research Corporation98.1%300.2%75.1%26.8%95.0
VSCO logoVSCO
Victoria's Secret & Co.98.1%298.1%75.4%69.3%94.0
MKSI logoMKSI
MKS Inc.99%279.4%66.6%14.1%94.0
CECO logoCECO
CECO Environmental Corp.95.6%247.1%78.2%20.2%92.0
BELFB logoBELFB
Bel Fuse Inc.95.3%240.1%50.6%-1.5%91.0
NWPX logoNWPX
NWPX Infrastructure, Inc.96.3%228.4%75.9%13.1%95.0
AMAT logoAMAT
Applied Materials, Inc.99.5%224.1%68.2%31.6%95.0
MTRN logoMTRN
Materion Corporation96.2%206.2%78.7%21.4%94.0
BTSG logoBTSG
BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. Common Stock98.5%192.7%63.6%13.9%93.0
IESC logoIESC
IES Holdings, Inc.97.6%175.2%72.2%9.4%93.0
ATRO logoATRO
Astronics Corporation96.1%168.1%41.5%22.7%92.0
ACLS logoACLS
Axcelis Technologies, Inc.98.1%161.4%111.5%11.4%95.0
CAT logoCAT
Caterpillar Inc.96.2%152.3%30%-0.2%87.0
AAMI logoAAMI
Acadian Asset Management99.2%147.4%56.2%11.4%90.0
KALU logoKALU
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation98%144.9%57.5%8.1%93.0
COCO logoCOCO
The Vita Coco Company, Inc.98.3%139.5%39.5%8.4%92.0
ATI logoATI
ATI Inc.97.5%135.9%35.8%23.3%93.0
GRC logoGRC
The Gorman-Rupp Company99.5%130.2%43%11.4%90.0
SNEX logoSNEX
StoneX Group Inc.98.4%130.2%86.5%11.9%94.0
KRYS logoKRYS
Krystal Biotech, Inc.95.5%126.6%26.5%2.5%85.0
CRS logoCRS
Carpenter Technology Corporation97.7%126%48.9%32.2%93.0
NUE logoNUE
Nucor Corporation99.1%124.9%60.8%15.9%92.0
LGND logoLGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated98.7%123.3%20.8%15.1%85.0
SNX logoSNX
TD SYNNEX Corporation98%122.6%82.9%21.5%92.0
PLXS logoPLXS
Plexus Corp.98.7%121.2%55.5%11.5%92.0
GHM logoGHM
Graham Corporation95.5%121.1%28.3%4.8%89.0
MOG-A logoMOG-A
Moog Inc.96.6%118.9%29%28.3%89.0
TTMI logoTTMI
TTM Technologies, Inc.
432.8%
96.7%% of 52W High
Return 1Y432.8%
Return 3M114.3%
Return 1M18.8%
RS Rating97.0
TER logoTER
Teradyne, Inc.
369.3%
95.5%% of 52W High
Return 1Y369.3%
Return 3M40.7%
Return 1M12.5%
RS Rating93.0
AMKR logoAMKR
Amkor Technology, Inc.
306%
99.4%% of 52W High
Return 1Y306%
Return 3M100.6%
Return 1M12.7%
RS Rating95.0
LRCX logoLRCX
Lam Research Corporation
300.2%
98.1%% of 52W High
Return 1Y300.2%
Return 3M75.1%
Return 1M26.8%
RS Rating95.0
VSCO logoVSCO
Victoria's Secret & Co.
298.1%
98.1%% of 52W High
Return 1Y298.1%
Return 3M75.4%
Return 1M69.3%
RS Rating94.0
MKSI logoMKSI
MKS Inc.
279.4%
99%% of 52W High
Return 1Y279.4%
Return 3M66.6%
Return 1M14.1%
RS Rating94.0
CECO logoCECO
CECO Environmental Corp.
247.1%
95.6%% of 52W High
Return 1Y247.1%
Return 3M78.2%
Return 1M20.2%
RS Rating92.0
BELFB logoBELFB
Bel Fuse Inc.
240.1%
95.3%% of 52W High
Return 1Y240.1%
Return 3M50.6%
Return 1M-1.5%
RS Rating91.0
NWPX logoNWPX
NWPX Infrastructure, Inc.
228.4%
96.3%% of 52W High
Return 1Y228.4%
Return 3M75.9%
Return 1M13.1%
RS Rating95.0
AMAT logoAMAT
Applied Materials, Inc.
224.1%
99.5%% of 52W High
Return 1Y224.1%
Return 3M68.2%
Return 1M31.6%
RS Rating95.0
MTRN logoMTRN
Materion Corporation
206.2%
96.2%% of 52W High
Return 1Y206.2%
Return 3M78.7%
Return 1M21.4%
RS Rating94.0
BTSG logoBTSG
BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. Common Stock
192.7%
98.5%% of 52W High
Return 1Y192.7%
Return 3M63.6%
Return 1M13.9%
RS Rating93.0
IESC logoIESC
IES Holdings, Inc.
175.2%
97.6%% of 52W High
Return 1Y175.2%
Return 3M72.2%
Return 1M9.4%
RS Rating93.0
ATRO logoATRO
Astronics Corporation
168.1%
96.1%% of 52W High
Return 1Y168.1%
Return 3M41.5%
Return 1M22.7%
RS Rating92.0
ACLS logoACLS
Axcelis Technologies, Inc.
161.4%
98.1%% of 52W High
Return 1Y161.4%
Return 3M111.5%
Return 1M11.4%
RS Rating95.0
CAT logoCAT
Caterpillar Inc.
152.3%
96.2%% of 52W High
Return 1Y152.3%
Return 3M30%
Return 1M-0.2%
RS Rating87.0
AAMI logoAAMI
Acadian Asset Management
147.4%
99.2%% of 52W High
Return 1Y147.4%
Return 3M56.2%
Return 1M11.4%
RS Rating90.0
KALU logoKALU
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation
144.9%
98%% of 52W High
Return 1Y144.9%
Return 3M57.5%
Return 1M8.1%
RS Rating93.0
COCO logoCOCO
The Vita Coco Company, Inc.
139.5%
98.3%% of 52W High
Return 1Y139.5%
Return 3M39.5%
Return 1M8.4%
RS Rating92.0
ATI logoATI
ATI Inc.
135.9%
97.5%% of 52W High
Return 1Y135.9%
Return 3M35.8%
Return 1M23.3%
RS Rating93.0
GRC logoGRC
The Gorman-Rupp Company
130.2%
99.5%% of 52W High
Return 1Y130.2%
Return 3M43%
Return 1M11.4%
RS Rating90.0
SNEX logoSNEX
StoneX Group Inc.
130.2%
98.4%% of 52W High
Return 1Y130.2%
Return 3M86.5%
Return 1M11.9%
RS Rating94.0
KRYS logoKRYS
Krystal Biotech, Inc.
126.6%
95.5%% of 52W High
Return 1Y126.6%
Return 3M26.5%
Return 1M2.5%
RS Rating85.0
CRS logoCRS
Carpenter Technology Corporation
126%
97.7%% of 52W High
Return 1Y126%
Return 3M48.9%
Return 1M32.2%
RS Rating93.0
NUE logoNUE
Nucor Corporation
124.9%
99.1%% of 52W High
Return 1Y124.9%
Return 3M60.8%
Return 1M15.9%
RS Rating92.0
LGND logoLGND
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
123.3%
98.7%% of 52W High
Return 1Y123.3%
Return 3M20.8%
Return 1M15.1%
RS Rating85.0
SNX logoSNX
TD SYNNEX Corporation
122.6%
98%% of 52W High
Return 1Y122.6%
Return 3M82.9%
Return 1M21.5%
RS Rating92.0
PLXS logoPLXS
Plexus Corp.
121.2%
98.7%% of 52W High
Return 1Y121.2%
Return 3M55.5%
Return 1M11.5%
RS Rating92.0
GHM logoGHM
Graham Corporation
121.1%
95.5%% of 52W High
Return 1Y121.1%
Return 3M28.3%
Return 1M4.8%
RS Rating89.0
MOG-A logoMOG-A
Moog Inc.
118.9%
96.6%% of 52W High
Return 1Y118.9%
Return 3M29%
Return 1M28.3%
RS Rating89.0
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How We Build This List

  • Price ≥ 95% of 52-Week HighThe defining filter. Stocks within 5% of their annual high have cleared all resistance levels from the past year. This is the 'new high' zone where trend followers look for entries.
  • ROE ≥ 8%Quality gate. New highs in fundamentally weak stocks (distressed, speculative) often reverse quickly. ROE ≥ 8% confirms profitability behind the price strength.
  • Market Cap ≥ $1BExcludes micro-caps where new highs can result from promotional campaigns or single large orders. Institutional-grade stocks have more sustainable trends.
  • US-Domiciled Companies OnlyConsistent data for 52-week calculations. ADR prices can be affected by currency movements that distort technical analysis.
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What Makes a Stock a 52-Week High Stocks constituent?

Stocks trading near 52-week highs have cleared all resistance levels from the past year. This screen filters for equities trading within 5% of their highest price in the past 365 days while requiring solid Return on Equity.

HIGH ZONE
Price Proximity
Within 5% of 52W High
ROE GATE
Quality Filter
ROE >= 8% Minimum
LIQUIDITY
Scale Filter
Market Cap >= $1B
1

Identify Resistance Breakouts

Filter for stocks trading at or within 5% of their 52-week highs, confirming prior selling pressure is cleared.

2

Verify Capital Efficiency

Require Return on Equity (ROE) of at least 8% to filter out speculative, unprofitable penny stock pumps.

3

Apply Liquidity Floor

Ensure market cap is $1B+ to guarantee institutional volume and narrow spreads.

Performance Dynamics: When Does This Strategy Outperform?

Strategy performance behaves differently based on market conditions. Let's analyze when this strategy outperforms and when it lags:

When This Strategy Leads

  • ✓ Strong bull markets when institutions accumulate leading stocks.
  • ✓ Early stages of sector rotations when leading breakouts emerge first.
  • ✓ Breakouts backed by high trading volume.

When This Strategy Trails

  • ✗ Market reversals and bull traps when breakouts fail and reverse.
  • ✗ Low-volume consolidations and range-bound trading phases.
  • ✗ Overextended parabolic runs that undergo sharp profit-taking.

How to Use the Screener Results Table

To build a resilient portfolio, do not buy stocks on simple statistics alone. Use the key columns in our table to audit the durability, safety, and returns of each stock:

Price to 52W High Percentage

How close the stock is to its 52-week high. Target is 95% to 100%.

Return on Equity (ROE) Percentage

Ensures the price rally has a solid foundation of corporate profits.

Market Capitalization Billions

Selects liquid, institutional-grade stocks.

1Y Total Return Percentage

Tracks the stock's performance over the past year.

Risk Factors & Warning Signs to Track

Watch for False Breakouts

A breakout on low volume is highly prone to a 'bull trap' reversal. Always confirm breakouts are supported by rising volume and institutional accumulation.

What are 52 Week High Stocks?

Identifies fundamentally strong stocks trading within 5% of their annual highs. This screen focuses on quality businesses exhibiting strong price momentum and cleared overhead resistance.

  • Trading within 5% of 52-week high
  • Market capitalization ≥ $1B
  • Return on Equity (ROE) ≥ 8%
  • US-domiciled common stocks

Why Invest in 52 Week High Stocks?

Cleared Resistance

Removes overhead selling pressure from past buyers

Institutional Support

Attracts systematic buying from trend followers

Fundamental Backing

Avoids speculative, low-quality momentum rallies

Market Leaders

Focuses on leading stocks in current market cycles

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do stocks near 52-week highs matter?
They have cleared prior resistance levels. Since every buyer is profitable, selling pressure is eliminated. Research shows these stocks systematically outperform over 6-12 months.
What does 'within 5% of 52-week high' mean?
If a stock's 52-week high is $100, this screen shows stocks trading at $95 or above. This includes stocks making new highs and those consolidating just below them.
Isn't buying at highs risky?
Counterintuitively, no. Studies show stocks near 52-week highs outperform those near lows. Professional momentum traders know new highs are often the start, not the end, of price advances.
What is the ex-dividend date?
The ex-dividend date is the day a stock begins trading without its next dividend payment. You must purchase the stock before this date to receive the dividend.
How is this different from momentum stocks?
This screen simply finds stocks near their highs based on proximity, whereas momentum screens use complex multi-timeframe returns and RS Ratings.
Should I buy every stock at a 52-week high?
No. Treat this list as a starting point. Verify the chart pattern, volume support, and that fundamentals justify the valuation.
What stop-loss should I use?
A common strategy is placing a stop-loss 5-7% below the breakout point or selling if the stock breaks below its 20-day moving average.
What does it mean if few stocks are making new highs?
This signals narrow market breadth, where a few large stocks lead while the rest lag, often preceding a market correction.

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