Mid-Cap Stocks
The growth engine of the market: companies valued between $2B and $10B. Often acquisition targets with room to run.
200 stocks
Updated Aug 10, 2026
$1.66T
Total Market Cap
46.8
Avg P/E Ratio
+1.27%
Avg Daily Change
$3.35 – $889.71
Price Range
Mid-cap stocks occupy the sweet spot between growth and stability, representing companies with market capitalizations between $2 billion and $10 billion. These businesses have typically proven their product-market fit and achieved profitability, but still have substantial room for expansion compared to their large-cap counterparts. Historically, mid-caps have delivered higher long-term returns than large-caps with less volatility than small-caps.
Many of today's mega-cap leaders — including companies like Tesla, Netflix, and ServiceNow — were once mid-cap stocks. The mid-cap segment is also a fertile hunting ground for acquirers. Large corporations regularly acquire mid-cap companies to enter new markets or add capabilities, often paying significant premiums that reward shareholders. Studies show that mid-caps are the most frequently targeted market cap segment for M&A activity.
This list tracks the largest mid-cap stocks by market capitalization, including current prices, daily changes, P/E ratios, and 52-week ranges. All data is updated throughout the trading day. Companies are filtered to the $2B-$10B range and ranked by market cap.
| # | Symbol | Name | Price | Change % | Market Cap | P/E | 52W High | 52W Low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SFD | Smithfield Foods Inc | $25.40 | +1.28% | 9.99B | 9.9 | $29.81 | $21.08 |
| 2 | SARO | Standardaero Inc | $29.19 | -2.70% | 9.97B | 33.9 | $34.48 | $23.83 |
| 3 | AAOI | Applied Optoelectronics Inc | $135.63 | +9.19% | 9.97B | — | $233.67 | $18.50 |
| 4 | PRI | Primerica Inc | $321.38 | -1.54% | 9.95B | 12.9 | $327.28 | $230.09 |
| 5 | BLD | Topbuild Corp | $354.53 | -1.45% | 9.94B | 19.8 | $559.47 | $330.51 |
| 6 | WLK | Westlake Corp | $77.47 | +0.00% | 9.93B | — | $124.23 | $56.33 |
| 7 | MUSA | Murphy Usa Inc | $520.07 | -3.00% | 9.90B | 17.9 | $636.05 | $349.83 |
| 8 | HSIC | Henry Schein Inc | $88.13 | -0.11% | 9.83B | 24.4 | $92.18 | $61.95 |
| 9 | ACM | Aecom | $75.84 | +1.21% | 9.81B | 19.4 | $135.52 | $66.28 |
| 10 | NUVL | Nuvalent Inc-A | $123.96 | +0.02% | 9.79B | — | $123.99 | $71.13 |
| 11 | AMG | Affiliated Managers Group | $369.70 | -0.67% | 9.79B | 13.0 | $392.92 | $208.34 |
| 12 | LTH | Life Time Group Holdings Inc | $43.81 | +0.76% | 9.79B | 23.6 | $47.24 | $24.14 |
| 13 | SAIA | Saia Inc | $364.21 | +0.66% | 9.78B | 35.2 | $494.71 | $249.32 |
| 14 | EAT | Brinker International Inc | $225.20 | -0.91% | 9.76B | 21.1 | $229.99 | $100.30 |
| 15 | OGE | Oge Energy Corp | $47.02 | +0.49% | 9.75B | 20.9 | $50.59 | $41.70 |
| 16 | SOLS | Solstice Adv Materials Inc | $60.96 | -1.96% | 9.68B | 46.1 | $90.80 | $40.43 |
| 17 | KRYS | Krystal Biotech Inc | $326.45 | +1.17% | 9.65B | 42.9 | $382.54 | $132.31 |
| 18 | CHWY | Chewy Inc - Class A | $23.53 | +0.43% | 9.64B | 37.8 | $43.50 | $17.40 |
| 19 | OSK | Oshkosh Corp | $155.26 | +1.19% | 9.64B | 17.3 | $180.49 | $116.77 |
| 20 | NGD | New Gold Inc | $9.08 | -4.12% | 9.63B | 38.6 | $18.62 | $6.04 |
| 21 | DDS | Dillards Inc-Cl A | $612.14 | -0.80% | 9.62B | 14.6 | $741.98 | $451.80 |
| 22 | ALSN | Allison Transmission Holding | $118.88 | +2.27% | 9.60B | 18.2 | $137.62 | $76.01 |
| 23 | NXE | Nexgen Energy Ltd | $10.43 | +1.96% | 9.59B | — | $18.91 | $8.68 |
| 24 | CYTK | Cytokinetics Inc | $76.76 | -5.67% | 9.50B | — | $88.31 | $32.89 |
| 25 | TTC | Toro Co | $99.64 | +1.44% | 9.49B | 27.9 | $105.19 | $67.64 |
| 26 | PODD | Insulet Corp | $141.17 | +1.34% | 9.47B | 25.2 | $354.88 | $126.40 |
| 27 | DAR | Darling Ingredients Inc | $59.41 | -1.82% | 9.44B | 15.8 | $66.02 | $29.15 |
| 28 | PTGX | Protagonist Therapeutics Inc | $145.87 | -0.21% | 9.43B | — | $148.00 | $50.49 |
| 29 | MASI | Masimo Corp | $179.95 | +0.01% | 9.42B | 123.5 | $179.99 | $125.94 |
| 30 | COMP | Compass Inc - Class A | $12.58 | +0.00% | 9.40B | 661.9 | $13.96 | $6.37 |
| 31 | TEM | Tempus Ai Inc | $52.05 | +12.86% | 9.39B | — | $104.32 | $40.77 |
| 32 | LEVI | Levi Strauss & Co- Class A | $24.41 | +0.45% | 9.39B | 14.7 | $25.70 | $17.72 |
| 33 | MSGS | Madison Square Garden Sports | $389.99 | -0.40% | 9.39B | — | $411.73 | $188.60 |
| 34 | DSGX | Descartes Systems Grp/The | $79.57 | +2.30% | 9.34B | 37.8 | $150.74 | $85.26 |
| 35 | VMI | Valmont Industries | $493.64 | +0.35% | 9.30B | 18.8 | $585.71 | $360.41 |
| 36 | TFPM | Triple Flag Precious Met | $32.62 | +1.59% | 9.28B | 21.3 | $57.26 | $32.60 |
| 37 | BIO | Bio-Rad Laboratories-A | $352.47 | +2.93% | 9.27B | 41.7 | $352.63 | $236.73 |
| 38 | SYRE | Spyre Therapeutics Inc | $104.91 | +1.44% | 9.25B | — | $108.14 | $14.51 |
| 39 | ESI | Element Solutions Inc | $37.88 | -1.43% | 9.25B | 51.8 | $49.25 | $22.86 |
| 40 | IONS | Ionis Pharmaceuticals Inc | $56.56 | +3.80% | 9.24B | — | $86.74 | $40.03 |
| 41 | FORM | Formfactor Inc | $117.39 | +1.89% | 9.21B | 79.7 | $160.27 | $27.00 |
| 42 | RGEN | Repligen Corp | $163.90 | +2.80% | 9.16B | 220.5 | $175.77 | $100.99 |
| 43 | FRHC | Freedom Holding Corp/Nv | $148.98 | +1.02% | 9.15B | 59.7 | $194.01 | $107.98 |
| 44 | MHK | Mohawk Industries Inc | $136.06 | +2.75% | 9.15B | 22.1 | $143.13 | $92.99 |
| 45 | VOYA | Voya Financial Inc | $101.40 | -0.10% | 9.14B | 13.5 | $103.85 | $64.50 |
| 46 | AVTR | Avantor Inc | $13.59 | +3.11% | 9.11B | — | $15.93 | $7.27 |
| 47 | MP | Mp Materials Corp | $51.11 | +7.62% | 9.10B | — | $100.25 | $37.81 |
| 48 | VIRT | Virtu Financial Inc-Class A | $55.85 | +0.49% | 9.06B | 16.4 | $68.02 | $31.55 |
| 49 | HLI | Houlihan Lokey Inc | $129.00 | +1.11% | 9.03B | 22.2 | $211.78 | $112.83 |
| 50 | ALV | Autoliv Inc | $122.86 | +1.90% | 9.02B | 14.0 | $132.17 | $99.16 |
| 51 | CNM | Core & Main Inc-Class A | $46.55 | +2.33% | 9.01B | 20.1 | $67.18 | $41.88 |
| 52 | RRC | Range Resources Corp | $38.28 | -0.75% | 9.01B | 10.5 | $48.31 | $32.60 |
| 53 | TKR | Timken Co | $130.33 | +1.31% | 8.99B | 34.7 | $146.37 | $70.57 |
| 54 | TTEK | Tetra Tech Inc | $35.44 | +2.04% | 8.96B | 20.6 | $43.14 | $25.81 |
| 55 | KYMR | Kymera Therapeutics Inc | $107.52 | +1.04% | 8.94B | — | $130.05 | $36.65 |
| 56 | SNAP | Snap Inc - A | $5.33 | +2.11% | 8.94B | — | $9.28 | $3.81 |
| 57 | CRNX | Crinetics Pharmaceuticals In | $84.08 | +0.19% | 8.90B | — | $84.09 | $25.83 |
| 58 | BAH | Booz Allen Hamilton Holdings | $76.05 | +2.87% | 8.89B | 11.4 | $114.48 | $59.50 |
| 59 | PB | Prosperity Bancshares Inc | $73.95 | -0.18% | 8.89B | 16.8 | $77.20 | $61.07 |
| 60 | WAL | Western Alliance Bancorp | $81.33 | +0.00% | 8.87B | 9.0 | $97.23 | $65.82 |
| 61 | LNC | Lincoln National Corp | $46.03 | -1.37% | 8.85B | 3.8 | $47.67 | $32.18 |
| 62 | COLB | Columbia Banking System Inc | $31.24 | +0.68% | 8.82B | 12.4 | $33.68 | $23.48 |
| 63 | JXN | Jackson Financial Inc-A | $129.96 | -2.53% | 8.80B | 85.5 | $137.99 | $88.20 |
| 64 | NCLH | Norwegian Cruise Line Holdin | $19.25 | -0.62% | 8.79B | 11.6 | $27.18 | $14.53 |
| 65 | FCFS | Firstcash Holdings Inc | $202.54 | -1.52% | 8.78B | 22.6 | $235.97 | $132.82 |
| 66 | FSV | Firstservice Corp | $143.91 | +0.80% | 8.78B | 38.8 | $290.34 | $169.60 |
| 67 | AVAV | Aerovironment Inc | $186.73 | +9.12% | 8.77B | — | $417.86 | $135.20 |
| 68 | OTEX | Open Text Corp | $24.94 | -2.81% | 8.74B | 12.1 | $56.00 | $27.63 |
| 69 | BROS | Dutch Bros Inc-Class A | $53.01 | -0.60% | 8.74B | 108.4 | $74.65 | $44.58 |
| 70 | WULF | Terawulf Inc | $17.08 | -3.04% | 8.73B | — | $29.84 | $4.67 |
| 71 | BOKF | Bok Financial Corporation | $143.80 | -0.46% | 8.73B | 14.2 | $146.22 | $99.88 |
| 72 | QGEN | Qiagen N.V. | $42.30 | +1.37% | 8.72B | 21.7 | $57.82 | $32.53 |
| 73 | FRO | Frontline Plc | $39.74 | +0.46% | 8.68B | 9.6 | $43.10 | $18.26 |
| 74 | PCOR | Procore Technologies Inc | $57.06 | +2.40% | 8.67B | — | $82.32 | $38.03 |
| 75 | ATR | Aptargroup Inc | $135.42 | -0.27% | 8.67B | 23.9 | $146.91 | $103.23 |
| 76 | AOS | Smith (A.O.) Corp | $63.98 | +1.57% | 8.65B | 17.3 | $81.87 | $54.16 |
| 77 | HQY | Healthequity Inc | $104.63 | +1.15% | 8.65B | 37.5 | $106.42 | $72.76 |
| 78 | PCVX | Vaxcyte Inc | $58.07 | -1.39% | 8.64B | — | $65.00 | $29.08 |
| 79 | UOLGY | UOL Group Limited | $30.67 | -1.16% | 8.64B | 17.9 | $11.48 | $5.53 |
| 80 | XP | Xp Inc - Class A | $16.24 | -2.64% | 8.62B | 8.4 | $23.13 | $14.80 |
| 81 | IDCC | Interdigital Inc | $344.56 | +4.92% | 8.61B | 28.5 | $412.60 | $249.14 |
| 82 | ZWS | Zurn Elkay Water Solutions C | $51.42 | -0.81% | 8.60B | 31.1 | $55.00 | $43.06 |
| 83 | GME | Gamestop Corp-Class A | $19.16 | -0.36% | 8.58B | 11.2 | $28.10 | $18.55 |
| 84 | KNSL | Kinsale Capital Group Inc | $373.76 | -0.69% | 8.57B | 15.1 | $485.00 | $287.20 |
| 85 | AGX | Argan Inc | $597.33 | +1.09% | 8.55B | 53.0 | $805.75 | $197.00 |
| 86 | PRMB | Primo Brands Corp | $23.57 | -1.42% | 8.54B | 145.5 | $26.92 | $14.36 |
| 87 | PL | Planet Labs Pbc | $23.93 | +5.33% | 8.53B | — | $51.76 | $6.10 |
| 88 | APLD | Applied Digital Corp | $29.22 | +1.25% | 8.52B | — | $50.73 | $13.16 |
| 89 | BBUC | Brookfield Business-Cl A | $29.38 | -0.98% | 8.52B | — | $53.24 | $39.11 |
| 90 | JOBY | Joby Aviation Inc | $8.64 | +4.98% | 8.50B | — | $20.06 | $6.63 |
| 91 | EMN | Eastman Chemical Co | $73.64 | +0.19% | 8.50B | 19.2 | $83.47 | $56.11 |
| 92 | MTCH | Match Group Inc | $37.26 | +1.78% | 8.44B | 12.7 | $41.40 | $28.81 |
| 93 | OKLO | Oklo Inc | $48.42 | +14.77% | 8.42B | — | $193.84 | $36.61 |
| 94 | CBSH | Commerce Bancshares Inc | $59.08 | -0.08% | 8.42B | 14.6 | $60.92 | $46.99 |
| 95 | OSCR | Oscar Health Inc - Class A | $27.90 | +5.12% | 8.41B | — | $33.10 | $10.69 |
| 96 | QRVO | Qorvo Inc | $99.08 | +3.93% | 8.41B | 21.1 | $109.49 | $74.92 |
| 97 | OR | Or Royalties Inc | $33.08 | +2.89% | 8.40B | 23.6 | $65.54 | $38.58 |
| 98 | MAAS | Maase Inc-A | $18.75 | -0.85% | 8.36B | — | $24.90 | $2.85 |
| 99 | KMX | Carmax Inc | $58.18 | +0.21% | 8.33B | 37.5 | $62.56 | $30.26 |
| 100 | ALKS | Alkermes Plc | $49.17 | +1.65% | 8.30B | 125.5 | $55.67 | $25.17 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a mid-cap stock?
A mid-cap stock is a company with a market capitalization between $2 billion and $10 billion. Market cap is calculated by multiplying the stock price by total shares outstanding. Mid-caps sit between small-cap companies (under $2B) and large-caps (over $10B). They represent roughly 20% of the total U.S. stock market by value and include well-known brands alongside specialized companies that dominate niche markets.
Why invest in mid-cap stocks?
Mid-caps offer a compelling blend of growth potential and established business models. They have higher average returns than large-caps over most historical periods while carrying less risk than small-caps. Mid-cap companies are often past their riskiest early stages but still growing faster than mature blue chips. They also receive less analyst coverage than large-caps, creating opportunities for investors who do their research to find undervalued names before the broader market catches on.
What are the risks of mid-cap stocks?
Mid-cap stocks carry higher volatility than large-caps, meaning larger price swings during market downturns. They may have less financial cushion to weather prolonged recessions, smaller or less diversified revenue streams, and thinner trading volumes that can make it harder to buy or sell large positions. Some mid-caps also face the risk of a "growth trap" — the company stalls between mid-cap and large-cap status if its growth story doesn't play out as expected.
How do mid-caps perform in a recession?
Mid-caps typically fall more than large-caps but less than small-caps during recessions. Their performance depends heavily on the sector mix — mid-cap healthcare and consumer staples tend to be more resilient, while mid-cap technology and consumer discretionary may underperform. The recovery phase is where mid-caps shine: they historically outperform large-caps in the 12-24 months following a market bottom, as investors rotate from defensive positions back into growth.
What is the best mid-cap ETF?
The most popular mid-cap ETFs include iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap (IJH) tracking the S&P MidCap 400 index, Vanguard Mid-Cap ETF (VO) tracking the CRSP US Mid Cap Index, and SPDR S&P MidCap 400 (MDY). For a growth tilt, consider iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth (IWP). For value, try iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value (IWS). Expense ratios range from 0.04% to 0.24%. IJH and VO are the most widely held with the lowest costs.
What is the difference between mid-cap and large-cap?
Large-cap stocks (above $10B) are typically mature, well-known companies with stable earnings, heavy analyst coverage, and inclusion in major indices. Mid-caps ($2B-$10B) tend to grow faster but with more volatility, less analyst attention, and narrower business moats. Large-caps usually pay higher dividends, while mid-caps reinvest more profits into growth. In a diversified portfolio, large-caps provide stability and income while mid-caps add growth potential and alpha.
How many analysts cover mid-cap stocks?
Mid-cap stocks typically have 5-12 analyst coverage, compared to 20-40 for large-caps and 1-5 for small-caps. This lower coverage creates an information advantage for individual investors who research mid-caps thoroughly. When a mid-cap company delivers positive earnings surprises, fewer analysts means the news takes longer to be priced in. This "analyst gap" is one reason academic research has identified a persistent mid-cap premium in long-term returns.
Are mid-cap stocks good for long-term investing?
Yes — mid-caps have been among the best-performing asset classes over the past several decades. The S&P MidCap 400 has outperformed the S&P 500 in most rolling 10-year periods since its inception. The key is diversification within mid-caps across sectors rather than concentrating in a few names. A core allocation of 15-25% to mid-caps within a diversified portfolio is a common recommendation from financial planners and allocation models.
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