Top 10 Bluechip Healthcare Stocks in May
The month of May was largely positive for healthcare stocks. The US stock markets remained positive for the month, as stocks listed on Nasdaq and S&P500 performed well. Pharmaceuticals, healthcare providers along with Healthcare equipment companies drove the stocks in healthcare segment. The top 10 bluechip healthcare stocks were dominated by pharmaceuticals stocks.
In the month of May, the stock list comprised of shares delivered price returns ranging from 8%-28%. Top eight stocks delivered double digit price gains in the month of May itself. Moderna topped the chart with 28% growth.
The top healthcare stocks comprises of bluechip companies from Pharmaceuticals, Health CareProviders, and Healthcare euipment companies listed on Nasdaq and NYSE. Most of these stocks are constituent of indices such as Nasdaq100 and S&P 500.
Table: Top 10 Healthcare Stocks in May
| Company | Symbol | Sub Sector | 01 May | 31 May | Price Growth % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moderna Inc | MRNA | Health Care | 111.5 | 142.6 | 28% |
| Humana Inc | HUM | Healthcare Providers & Services | 314.2 | 358.1 | 14% |
| Organon & Co | OGN | Pharmaceuticals | 18.8 | 21.3 | 13% |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc | VRTX | Health Care | 402.1 | 455.3 | 13% |
| Mettler Toledo International | MTD | Healthcare Equipment & Supplies | 1,249.8 | 1,404.1 | 12% |
| Universal Health Services B | UHS | Healthcare Providers & Services | 170.2 | 189.8 | 12% |
| Amgen Inc | AMGN | Health Care | 277.4 | 305.9 | 10% |
| Hca Healthcare Inc | HCA | Healthcare Providers & Services | 309.4 | 339.8 | 10% |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc | REGN | Health Care | 903.5 | 980.2 | 8% |
| Intuitive Surgical Inc | ISRG | Health Care | 371.7 | 402.1 | 8% |