Historical pre-market gainers from Wednesday, August 19, 2026. 50 stocks gained in pre-market trading. Top gainer: Moderna, Inc. Common Stock (MRNA) at +90.79%.
The pre-market session runs from 4:00 AM to 9:30 AM Eastern Time. During this window, stocks react to overnight earnings reports, economic data, analyst upgrades and downgrades, and global market developments. The gainers below represent the strongest positive movers for this date.
Pre-market volume is typically lower than regular session volume, which can amplify price movements. Always consider volume context when evaluating the significance of a pre-market move. For a complete view including decliners, see today's full movers list.
| Ticker | Company | Sector | Price | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRNA | Moderna, Inc. Common Stock | Healthcare | $120.12 | +90.79% |
| BNTX | BioNTech SE American Depositary Share | Healthcare | $107.11 | +15.48% |
| EL | The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. Class A | Cons Defensive | $95.45 | +13.27% |
| MRVL | Marvell Technology, Inc. Common Stock | Technology | $244.08 | +13.00% |
| MRK | Merck & Co., Inc. | Healthcare | $145.59 | +7.71% |
| SKHY | SK hynix Inc. American Depositary Shares | Other | $163.92 | +5.33% |
| NEM | Newmont Corporation | Basic Materials | $122.08 | +5.26% |
| WPM | Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. Common Stock | Other | $139.40 | +5.05% |
| AEM | Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. | Basic Materials | $195.85 | +4.77% |
| B | Barrick Mining Corporation | Other | $44.00 | +4.54% |
| NVAX | Novavax Inc | Healthcare | $8.29 | +4.52% |
| SNDK | Sandisk Corporation Common Stock | Technology | $1693.04 | +4.14% |
| GFI | Gold Fields Ltd ADR | Other | $42.57 | +4.03% |
| AU | AngloGold Ashanti plc | Other | $101.89 | +4.02% |
| LITE | Lumentum Holdings Inc. Common Stock | Technology | $904.00 | +3.51% |
| ASX | ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. | Other | $37.67 | +3.46% |
| SQM | Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA | Basic Materials | $76.98 | +3.37% |
| BHP | BHP Group Limited American Depositary Shares (Each representing two Ordinary Shares) | Basic Materials | $92.05 | +3.32% |
| CIEN | Ciena Corporation | Technology | $419.00 | +3.32% |
| FCX | Freeport-McMoran Inc. | Basic Materials | $68.51 | +3.30% |
| PWR | Quanta Services, Inc. | Industrials | $719.00 | +3.28% |
| NOK | Nokia Corporation | Other | $10.72 | +3.18% |
| ITUB | Itau Unibanco Holding S.A. American Depositary Shares | Financial Services | $7.50 | +3.16% |
| VALE | VALE S.A. | Basic Materials | $14.11 | +3.11% |
| ABEV | AMBEV S.A. | Other | $2.86 | +2.88% |
| RVTY | Revvity, Inc. | Healthcare | $117.01 | +2.87% |
| CVNA | Carvana Co. | Cons Cyclical | $66.84 | +2.84% |
| SCCO | Southern Copper Corporation | Basic Materials | $192.85 | +2.69% |
| LEN | Lennar Corporation Class A | Cons Cyclical | $87.16 | +2.61% |
| SONO | Sonos, Inc. Common Stock | Technology | $15.79 | +2.60% |
| ADI | Analog Devices, Inc. | Technology | $386.00 | +2.49% |
| MU | Micron Technology, Inc. | Technology | $963.50 | +2.42% |
| PHM | Pultegroup, Inc. | Cons Cyclical | $129.01 | +2.35% |
| MSTR | Strategy Inc Common Stock Class A | Technology | $94.69 | +2.35% |
| PBR | PETROLEO BRASILEIRO S.A.-PETROBRAS ADS (REP 1 COMMON SHARE) | Other | $18.59 | +2.26% |
| RIO | Rio Tinto plc | Basic Materials | $98.85 | +2.23% |
| BLDR | Builders FirstSource, Inc. | Industrials | $69.07 | +2.14% |
| ARGX | argenx SE American Depositary Shares | Other | $1014.18 | +2.13% |
| CRCL | Circle Internet Group, Inc. | Financial Services | $73.23 | +2.09% |
| BN | Brookfield Corporation | Other | $43.00 | +2.07% |
| MOS | The Mosaic Company | Basic Materials | $21.57 | +2.01% |
| UEC | Uranium Energy Corp. | Basic Materials | $11.18 | +2.01% |
| HOOD | Robinhood Markets, Inc. Class A Common Stock | Financial Services | $93.36 | +2.00% |
| DHI | D.R. Horton Inc. | Cons Cyclical | $148.50 | +1.94% |
| ALNY | Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Healthcare | $232.99 | +1.92% |
| ARE | Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | Real Estate | $46.71 | +1.90% |
| FER | Ferrovial N.V. Ordinary Shares | Other | $64.53 | +1.78% |
| KEYS | Keysight Technologies, Inc. | Technology | $347.00 | +1.76% |
| GLW | Corning Incorporated | Technology | $162.70 | +1.75% |
| TTE | TotalEnergies SE | Energy | $90.80 | +1.69% |