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Chart: The 20 Top Stocks of 2020 by Price Return

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The 20 Top Stocks of 2020

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.

RankCompanyIndustry% ChangeEPS, Q3’2020
#1Tesla IncOther (Auto Manufacturer)743.4%$0.27
#2Fiverr International LtdTech/Online (Retail)730.2%-$0.01
#3Twist Bioscience CorpMedical (Biotech)572.8%-$0.36
#4Enphase Energy IncOther (Solar Energy571.5%$0.28
#5Peloton Interactive Cl ATech/Online (Leisure)434.2%$0.20
#6Moderna IncMedical (Biotech)434.1%-$0.59
#7Curevac N VMedical (Biotech)406.7%N/A
#8Sunrun IncOther (Solar Energy)402.4%$0.28
#9Zoom Video Comm Cl ATech/Online (Software)395.8%$0.66
#10Sea Limited Ads Cl ATech/Online (Retail, Leisure)394.9%N/A
#11Denali Therapeutics IncMedical (Biotech)380.6%-$0.54
#12Beam Therapeutics IncMedical (Biotech)380.2%-$0.69
#13Pinduoduo Inc Cl A AdsTech/Online (Retail)369.8%-$0.10
#14Silvergate Cap Corp Cl AOther (Finance/Banks)367.1%N/A
#15Schrodinger IncMedical (Service)365.8%$0.05
#16Fate Therapeutics IncMedical (Biotech)364.6%-$0.68
#17Bilibili Inc Cl Z AdsTech/Online (Leisure)360.4%-$0.45
#18Inari Medical IncMedical (Service)359.4%N/A
#19Alx Oncology Holding IncMedical (Biotech)353.7%N/A
#20Cloudflare Inc Cl ATech/Online (Software)345.4%-$0.09

Zoom comes out on top with $0.66 in earnings per share. This is likely a result of society’s increased reliance on its videoconferencing capabilities, a trend that became clear quite early on last year.

Notable Stocks by Category

If we look at the overall categories, the medical industry pulled in nine of the top 20 stocks in 2020. As the world scrambled to develop an immunization against COVID-19, Moderna was one of the first companies to get there, announcing a vaccine with 94.1% efficacy. As a result, the company showed an impressive 434% in returns.

The Tech/Online category came in second, although slightly more diversification is found here, ranging from software to retail and leisure:

  • In the growing global gig economy, Fiverr’s platform connects freelancers with those in need of their services.
  • Peloton is tapping into the lucrative home fitness market, particularly with people now spending more time at home.
  • Sea Ltd. is a Southeast Asian conglomerate with business verticals across ecommerce, online gaming, and digital payments.

One final interesting observation is that of the stocks in the Other category, two of them deal in the business of solar energy, exhibiting high returns and similar EPS values, likely from a global shift towards cleaner energy sources.

Where does this data come from?

Source: 2020 Price Return (% Change) values are from Investors Business Daily
EPS values come from Macrotrends, the latest data reported by all companies is from Q3’2020.
Methodology: All stocks on the list have an average daily trading volume of 100,000 shares or more and were priced at $12 or higher at the start of the year. Closed-end funds were excluded. Prices and other data shown are as of Dec. 31, 2020. N/A means that EPS data for that company was unavailable.

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The 10 Longest Range EVs for 2023

This infographic lists 10 of the longest range EVs currently for sale in the U.S. in 2023. The Lucid Air takes first place at 516 miles.

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The Briefing

  • EV models with over 300 miles (480 km) of range are becoming more common in the United States
  • The Lucid Air (Grand Touring trim) has the highest EPA range at 516 miles (830 km)

The 10 Longest Range EVs for 2023

Range anxiety is frequently cited as one of the biggest turnoffs of electric vehicles (EVs).

Even as recent as 2021, the average range of an EV was just 217 miles (349 km), falling significantly short from the average gas car’s range of 413 miles (665 km). Thankfully, as this infographic shows, EVs with over 300 miles of range are becoming more common.

Below are the top 10 EVs for 2023, ranked by their EPA combined driving range. For further context, we’ve also included price. These values are for the specific trim that achieves the stated range. In some cases, more expensive trims are available but have a lower range (e.g. Tesla Plaid).

ModelEPA Combined Driving RangePrice*
Lucid Air516 mi (830 km)$138,000
Tesla Model S405 mi (652 km)$84,990
Hyundai Ioniq 6361 mi (581 km)$45,500
Tesla Model 3358 mi (576 km)$55,990
Mercedes-Benz EQS350 mi (563 km)$104,400
Tesla Model X348 mi (560 km)$94,990
Tesla Model Y330 mi (531 km)$52,990
GMC Hummer EV Pickup329 mi (529 km)$110,295
Rivian R1T328 mi (528 km)$74,800
BMW iX324 mi (521 km)$87,100

*Most recent prices available as of April 2023

Note that the EV market is rapidly evolving, and the data in this table has a limited shelf life. For example, Rivian is releasing a battery option dubbed the “Max pack” which promises up to 400 miles, but is not yet EPA rated.

Where Does This Data Come From?

Source: Car and Driver (range), manufacturer websites (price)

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