On Friday, ten stocks experienced significant gains, reflecting investor optimism following a series of earnings reports. This surge came as Wall Street’s three major indices also closed higher, with the Nasdaq leading the way, rising by 0.90 percent. The S&P 500 followed closely with a 0.69 percent increase, while the Dow Jones climbed 0.47 percent.
This article highlights the top ten performing stocks from Friday, focusing on companies with market capitalizations of at least $2 billion and trading volumes exceeding 5 million shares.
Top Performers
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) led the pack, with a share price increase of 4.01 percent, closing at $314.98. Investors prepared for an upcoming quarterly dividend payment of $0.21 per share for all Class A, B, and C shareholders, payable on March 16, 2026. The company reported a substantial net income growth of 32 percent in 2025, reaching $132 billion, up from $100 billion in 2024. CEO Sundar Pichai described the year as transformative, driven by successful product launches and strong growth across various sectors.
B2Gold Corp. (NYSEAmerican:BTG) also had a robust performance, surging 5.27 percent to close at $5.39. The company returned to profitability last year, recording a net income of $401.9 million compared to a loss of $629.89 million in 2024. Gold revenues increased by 61 percent to $3.06 billion, driven by higher production and gold prices. The firm announced a cash dividend of $0.02 per common share, payable on March 19, 2026.
Pinterest Inc. (NYSE:PINS) saw a remarkable increase of 5.96 percent to close at $17.77. The stock rebounded as investors capitalized on its low price following a recent decline. Despite a 78 percent drop in net income to $416.8 million in 2025, revenues rose 17 percent to $4.2 billion. CEO Bill Ready remains focused on improving monetization strategies and targeting revenue growth of 11 to 14 percent for the upcoming quarter.
Corning Inc. (NYSE:GLW) experienced a 7.32 percent increase, closing at $139.51. The stock reached an all-time high during trading, following a price target upgrade from UBS. Corning reported a net income increase of over 200 percent to $1.596 billion in 2025, with net sales growing by 19 percent to $15.6 billion.
Opendoor Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:OPEN) surged 7.53 percent to close at $5. The company confirmed its goal of returning to adjusted profitability by year-end. While it reported a net loss of $1.3 billion, revenue decreased by 15 percent to $4.37 billion in 2025. CEO Kaz Nejatian expressed optimism about the company’s operational improvements.
Further Highlights
Celsius Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:CELH) rose 9.49 percent to finish at $48.32. Anticipation grew for its upcoming earnings report, with analysts expecting revenues of approximately $2.4 billion, significantly higher than the previous year’s $1.35 billion.
Applied Optoelectronics Inc. (NASDAQ:AAOI) reached a nine-year high, closing up 10 percent at $51.68. The company is set to release its earnings report, with a projected revenue growth of 24.6 to 39.6 percent.
First Majestic Silver Corp. (NYSE:AG) climbed 11.18 percent to $27.55, following an investment firm’s price target increase. The company reported a net income of $211 million, reversing a previous loss. Revenue more than doubled, driven by rising silver prices.
Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE:FSM) similarly saw a strong performance, increasing 12.57 percent to close at $12.27. The company reported a 119 percent increase in net income to $311.6 million, bolstered by higher gold production and an improved resource estimate for its Diamba Sud mine.
Lastly, RingCentral Inc. (NYSE:RNG) surged 34.40 percent to close at $39.50. The company announced its return to profitability, achieving a net income of $43.39 million and plans to distribute $0.075 in dividends to shareholders.
The positive momentum across these stocks highlights a favorable market environment, driven by strong earnings performances and strategic growth initiatives. Investors remain alert as companies prepare to release more financial updates in the coming weeks.
