The Briefing
- In 2020, a handful of companies thrived in the face of the pandemic
- Medical stocks made up nine of the top 20 stocks, followed by seven in the Tech/Online category
Chart: The 20 Top Stocks of 2020, by Price Return and EPS
In the whirlwind of the pandemic, most businesses experienced chaos. From shuttered physical stores to the rapid rise of online activity, only a select few companies successfully weathered the storm.
We look at the 20 top stocks of 2020 by price return (% change), and earnings per share (EPS), which is an indicator of a company’s profitability.
EPS is calculated by dividing a company’s profit by its outstanding shares of common stock. The higher an EPS value, the more profitable a company is deemed.
A Closer Look at the Leaderboard
Tesla’s value surged in 2020, as it raked in 743.4% in returns—the highest of any stock. In fact, it’s the only automaker to enter this list.
| Rank | Company | Industry | % Change | EPS, Q3’2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tesla Inc | Other (Auto Manufacturer) | 743.4% | $0.27 |
| #2 | Fiverr International Ltd | Tech/Online (Retail) | 730.2% | -$0.01 |
| #3 | Twist Bioscience Corp | Medical (Biotech) | 572.8% | -$0.36 |
| #4 | Enphase Energy Inc | Other (Solar Energy | 571.5% | $0.28 |
| #5 | Peloton Interactive Cl A | Tech/Online (Leisure) | 434.2% | $0.20 |
| #6 | Moderna Inc | Medical (Biotech) | 434.1% | -$0.59 |
| #7 | Curevac N V | Medical (Biotech) | 406.7% | N/A |
| #8 | Sunrun Inc | Other (Solar Energy) | 402.4% | $0.28 |
| #9 | Zoom Video Comm Cl A | Tech/Online (Software) | 395.8% | $0.66 |
| #10 | Sea Limited Ads Cl A | Tech/Online (Retail, (Read more...) |