Most Volatile Stocks in the US (April 2026)

For this screener, the filters have been chosen to identify mid-cap stocks with a high level of volatility. 

Market Cap: By focusing on companies with a market capitalization between $250 million and $2 billion, we target businesses that are sizable enough to offer liquidity and stability, yet small enough to experience significant growth potential and market fluctuations. 

Beta (1 Year): A Beta greater than 1 indicates that these stocks are more volatile than the overall market, which can be attractive for investors seeking higher returns in exchange for higher risk. This combination of mid-cap stocks with high volatility aims to present opportunities for substantial gains, ideal for those with a higher risk tolerance.

• Market Cap: $1.979 B
• Beta: 1.99

Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, discovers and develops medicines in the field of cellular metabolism in the United States. Its lead product includes PYRUKYND (mitapivat), which is used for the treatment of sickle cell disease that is in phase 3 clinical trial; for the treatment of PK deficiency in pediatric patients; and for the treatment of adult patients with non-transfusion dependent and transfusion-dependent alpha- or beta-thalassemia. Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

• Market Cap: $1.974 B
• Beta: 1.76

Peloton Interactive, Inc. provides fitness and wellness products and services in North America and internationally. The company offers connected fitness products, such as the Peloton Bike, Peloton Bike+, Peloton Tread, Peloton Tread+, and Peloton Row. The company sells its products through e-commerce and inside sales, retail showrooms, and third-party retailers. Peloton Interactive, Inc. was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in New York, New York.

• Market Cap: $1.968 B
• Beta: 1.19

First Advantage Corporation provides employment background screening, digital identity, and verification solutions internationally. It offers pre-onboarding products and solutions, such as criminal background checks, drug/health screening, extended workforce screening, FBI channeling, identity checks and biometric fraud mitigation tools, education/work history verification, driver records and compliance, healthcare credentials, executive screening, and other screening products.

• Market Cap: $1.964 B
• Beta: 1.26

Tecnoglass Inc. manufactures, supplies, and installs architectural glass, windows, and aluminum and vinyl products for commercial and residential construction markets in Colombia, the United States, Panama, and internationally. The company offers low emissivity, laminated/thermo-laminated, thermo-acoustic, tempered, silk-screened, curved, and digital print glass products. It serves developers, general contractors or installers for hotels, office buildings, shopping centers, airports, universities, hospitals, and multifamily and residential buildings.

• Market Cap: $1.944 B
• Beta: 1.47

PENN Entertainment, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences in the United States and internationally. It operates a portfolio of casinos, racetracks, and online sports betting; online gaming portfolio, such as theScore Bet, an online sportsbook; theScore Casino, a stand-alone iCasino website and app; Hollywood Casino, an iCasino and theScore Bet website and app; PENN Game Studios, its in-house iCasino and social gaming content studio; and PENN Play, a customer loyalty program. 

• Market Cap: $1.936 B
• Beta: 1.20

Blue Bird Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, designs, engineers, manufactures, and sells school buses in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Bus and Parts. It offers Type C, Type D, and specialty buses; and alternative power options through its propane powered, gasoline powered, compressed natural gas powered, and electric powered school buses, as well as diesel engines. 

• Market Cap: $1.921 B
• Beta: 1.88

GeneDx Holdings Corp., a genomics company, provides genetic testing services. The company primarily offers pediatric and rare disease diagnostics with a focus on whole exome and genome sequencing, as well as data and information services. It also develops an AI-based platform for next generation sequencing analysis, interpretation, and clinical reporting for rare disease, hereditary risk, and cancer testing. GeneDx Holdings Corp. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.

• Market Cap: $1.912 B
• Beta: 1.29

LandBridge Company LLC, together with its subsidiaries, owns and manages land and resources to support and enhance oil and natural gas development in the United States. It owns surface acres in and around the Delaware Basin in Texas and New Mexico. The company holds a portfolio of oil and gas royalties. It sells brackish water and other surface composite materials. The company was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. 

You can find volatile stocks easily using Investing Pro. Here are the steps:

• Click on the Screener tool.
• Select ‘Market Cap’ as a filter and set the values between $250 million and $2 billion (2,000 million)
• For US-centric stocks, select ‘United States’ under the ‘Trading Region’ tab drop-down, and make sure to check (select) the ‘Primary Trading Item’ option.

• Add a filter for ‘Beta (1 Year)’ greater than 1

Volatile stocks are those that experience significant price fluctuations over a short period. These fluctuations can be caused by various factors such as news, earnings reports, market sentiment, or changes in industry trends.

Volatility can stem from a variety of factors including market conditions, company performance, investor sentiment, and external events. Stocks of newer or smaller companies, for example, tend to be more volatile as they are more susceptible to market shifts and news.

Investing in volatile stocks can be risky due to the potential for large price swings. While volatility can lead to quick gains, it can also result in significant losses if the market moves against you. Additionally, volatile stocks may be more prone to sudden downturns or crashes.

Diversification is key to managing risk in any investment portfolio. By spreading your investments across different asset classes and sectors, you can reduce the impact of volatility on your overall portfolio. It’s also important to conduct thorough research and stay informed about the companies you’re investing in.

Some investors specialize in trading volatile stocks, employing strategies such as momentum trading, swing trading, or day trading. These strategies involve buying and selling stocks quickly to capitalize on short-term price movements. However, they require a high level of skill and discipline.

The best way to find volatile stocks is through a quality advanced stock screener tool like the one we’ve shown you from InvestingPro. however, another method for finding these opportunities is to review a real-time list of the day’s most volatile stocks, which often includes the top stock gainers and top stock losers from the day.