Biggest stock movers today: Lumentum (LITE) +8.19% leads the S&P 500 (October 26, 2026)
Major U.S. indices traded higher on Monday, October 26, 2026, with the S&P 500 gaining +0.70% to 7,676.77 and the Nasdaq advancing +0.82% to 26,169.38. Market breadth leaned positive, recording 284 advancing stocks against 204 decliners across the S&P 500 universe. Lumentum led the gainers with an +8.19% move, while Fair Isaac fell -13.15%.
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITE | Lumentum | 818.10 | +8.19% | +8.19% | $4.9B |
| FIX | Comfort Systems USA | 1,244.19 | +7.18% | +7.18% | $1.0B |
| P | Everpure | 131.33 | +6.49% | +6.49% | $476M |
| COHR | Coherent | 221.50 | +5.83% | +5.83% | $1.6B |
| SNPS | Synopsys | 454.33 | +5.62% | +5.62% | $1.3B |
| BE | Bloom Energy | 203.92 | +5.49% | +5.49% | $4.3B |
| AKAM | Akamai Technologies | 98.50 | +5.31% | +5.31% | $564M |
| TSLA | Tesla | 391.62 | +5.21% | +5.21% | $20.6B |
| LMT | Lockheed Martin | 635.20 | +5.13% | +5.13% | $1.7B |
| GEV | GE Vernova | 855.12 | +4.92% | +4.92% | $2.3B |
| Ticker | Company | Price ($) | Change | Week to date | Dollar volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FICO | Fair Isaac | 708.07 | -13.15% | -13.15% | $1.7B |
| DASH | DoorDash | 168.44 | -6.10% | -6.10% | $1.3B |
| CHTR | Charter Communications | 102.18 | -5.92% | -5.92% | $245M |
| NVR | NVR | 5,727.77 | -4.28% | -4.28% | $259M |
| RDDT | 138.45 | -4.02% | -4.02% | $1.1B | |
| SKYD | Skydance | 7.49 | -3.60% | -3.60% | $145M |
| PYPL | PayPal | 54.99 | -3.56% | -3.56% | $653M |
| VZ | Verizon | 43.10 | -3.49% | -3.49% | $1.9B |
| OMC | Omnicom | 79.83 | -3.45% | -3.45% | $271M |
| DG | Dollar General | 128.42 | -3.22% | -3.22% | $570M |
| Market | Last | Change | Week to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | 7,676.77 | +0.70% | +0.70% |
| Nasdaq | 26,169.38 | +0.82% | +0.82% |
| Dow Jones | 52,361.58 | +0.28% | +0.28% |
| Russell 2000 | 2,786.42 | +0.38% | +0.38% |
| VIX | 18.39 | -5.45% | - |
| 10-year yield (%) | 4.99 | -0.04% | - |
| US Dollar Index | 102.01 | +0.20% | - |
| Gold ($/oz) | 4,026.40 | +0.46% | - |
| WTI crude ($) | 101.44 | -1.77% | - |
| Bitcoin ($) | 79,720.29 | -0.38% | - |
How did major U.S. stock indices perform today?
All four major benchmarks registered gains on Monday. The Nasdaq led the market with an advance of +0.82% to 26,169.38, while the S&P 500 rose +0.70% to 7,676.77. The Russell 2000 added +0.38% to reach 2,786.42, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose +0.28% to 52,361.58.
The trading session showed broad-based strength across primary benchmarks to start the week. The S&P 500 rose +0.70% to 7,676.77, matching its week-to-date performance. The Nasdaq gained +0.82% to reach 26,169.38, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average added +0.28% to 52,361.58.
Small caps also moved into positive territory, with the Russell 2000 climbing +0.38% to finish at 2,786.42. Across the 503 S&P 500 constituents tracked, 284 issues closed higher, 204 declined, and 15 remained flat.
What were the top gaining and losing stocks in the S&P 500?
Lumentum led the gainers, climbing +8.19% to 818.10, followed by Comfort Systems USA, which advanced +0.718% or +7.18% to 1,244.19. On the downside, Fair Isaac posted the steepest drop among constituents, falling -13.15% to 708.07, while DoorDash retreated -6.10% to 168.44.
Top gainers in the index included Lumentum, which rallied +8.19% to 818.10 on a dollar volume of $4.9B. Comfort Systems USA followed with a +7.18% rise to 1,244.19, Everpure advanced +6.49% to 131.33, and Coherent climbed +5.83% to 221.50. Tesla also saw significant activity, rising +5.21% to 391.62 with more than $20.6B in dollar volume.
Conversely, Fair Isaac declined -13.15% to 708.07 on $1.7B in dollar volume. DoorDash dropped -6.10% to 168.44, Charter Communications decreased -5.92% to 102.18, and NVR slipped -4.28% to 5,727.77. Specific catalysts for individual stock moves were not provided in the data; readers may consult SEC filings and corporate releases for details.
How did commodities, Treasury yields, and the VIX move?
The Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) fell -5.45% to 18.39, while the 10-year Treasury yield slipped slightly to 4.986%. Gold gained +0.46% to reach 4,026.40 per ounce, WTI crude declined -1.77% to $101.44 per barrel, and the US Dollar Index rose +0.20% to 102.012.
Macro indicators were mixed during the session. The 10-year Treasury yield edged down -0.04% to 4.986%, while the US Dollar Index added +0.20% to reach 102.012.
In commodities and alternative assets, Gold gained +0.46% to 4,026.40, while WTI crude dropped -1.77% to 101.44. Bitcoin moved lower, falling -0.38% to 79,720.29.
Frequently asked questions
Which S&P 500 stock had the largest percentage decline today?
Fair Isaac registered the largest decline among index constituents, dropping -13.15% to 708.07.
What was the closing level of the S&P 500 on October 26, 2026?
The S&P 500 closed the session at 7,676.77, reflecting a daily gain of +0.70%.
How did market volatility change during the session?
The VIX decreased by -5.45% to settle at 18.39.
Bottom line
The U.S. stock market opened the week with broad gains across the S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, and Russell 2000. Market participants saw strength in tech and industrial names, while energy and select software shares lagged. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Live tables are updated during the session on our stock market page.