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US Top Losers Stocks: Leading US Top Losers Companies in 2026

On any given trading day, some US stocks post outsized declines, whether due to disappointing earnings, failed clinical trials, corporate actions such as spin-offs, or broader sector-wide selling. Tracking the US top losers can help investors understand what is moving the market and separate genuine business setbacks from mechanical price resets tied to corporate actions. In this article, we cover the top 5 US stocks by 1D return among companies with a market capitalisation above $500 mn, along with an overview of how to track top losers on the Tickertape US Stock Screener.

List of US Top Losers Stocks in 2026

US Top Losers Stocks

Explore US stocks with the biggest one-day declines across major sectors and industries. Analyse companies using live share price, market cap, one-day returns, valuation, profitability and other key financial metrics.

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NameUS Stocks (933)↓↓Sub-SectorSub-Sector↓↓Market CapMarket Cap↓↓Close PriceClose Price↓↓PE Ratio (TTM)PE Ratio (TTM)↓↓1M Return1M Return↓↑1D Return1D Return↑↓Return on EquityReturn on Equity↓↓PB RatioPB Ratio↓
1.Honeywell International IncHONConglomeratesConglomerates1,46,722.391,46,722.39232.21232.2135.4835.48-1.28-1.28-50.49-50.4924.2624.2610.6010.60
2.Avalo Therapeutics IncAVTXBiotechnologyBiotechnology662.87662.8712.2612.26---25.74-25.74-39.23-39.23-36.27-36.271.831.83
3.TTM Technologies IncTTMIElectronic ComponentsElectronic Components10,061.8710,061.8773.8973.8943.2243.22-42.03-42.03-27.61-27.6113.2613.266.946.94
4.Kaiser Aluminum CorporationKALUAluminumAluminum2,493.892,493.89114.99114.9911.3211.32-25.26-25.26-25.46-25.4626.4026.402.712.71
5.Forgent Power Solutions, Inc.FPSElectrical Equipment & PartsElectrical Equipment & Parts9,642.919,642.9124.9224.92100.77100.77-35.31-35.31-21.21-21.2117.0417.0419.4019.40
6.Carpenter Technology CorporationCRSMetal FabricationMetal Fabrication18,462.0518,462.05368.16368.1635.9935.99-7.96-7.96-20.62-20.6225.7525.758.798.79
7.Vishay Precision Group IncVPGScientific & Technical InstrumentsScientific & Technical Instruments818.14818.1452.6952.69205.03205.03-24.63-24.63-18.48-18.481.211.212.802.80
8.Moderna IncMRNABiotechnologyBiotechnology96,647.0396,647.03202.63202.63--10.9910.99-17.71-17.71-39.00-39.0010.7510.75
9.Oceaneering International IncOIIOil & Gas Equipment & ServicesOil & Gas Equipment & Services4,386.274,386.2736.6236.6212.7412.74-20.58-20.58-16.97-16.9734.5734.573.943.94
10.Cohu IncCOHUSemiconductor Equipment & MaterialsSemiconductor Equipment & Materials2,496.632,496.6355.2955.29---14.33-14.33-16.34-16.34-4.84-4.843.943.94
11.MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings IncMTSISemiconductorsSemiconductors20,080.2120,080.21229.73229.7383.7483.74-17.86-17.86-15.90-15.9017.1817.1813.6713.67
12.Vicor CorporationVICRElectronic ComponentsElectronic Components9,412.239,412.23179.99179.9953.3053.30-32.92-32.92-15.65-15.6520.1320.1314.8414.84
13.Silicon Motion TechnologySIMOSemiconductorsSemiconductors7,246.197,246.19187.96187.9624.9924.99-33.64-33.64-15.61-15.6131.5731.578.968.96
14.MSC Industrial Direct Company IncMSMIndustrial DistributionIndustrial Distribution7,281.247,281.24112.43112.4331.2931.29-7.37-7.37-15.50-15.5016.3216.324.784.78
15.Graco IncGGGSpecialty Industrial MachinerySpecialty Industrial Machinery13,132.8313,132.8369.2869.2825.5025.50-10.77-10.77-15.30-15.3021.2421.244.984.98
16.FormFactor IncFORMSemiconductor Equipment & MaterialsSemiconductor Equipment & Materials8,395.738,395.7395.0395.0374.2874.28-24.59-24.59-15.28-15.2810.9910.999.239.23
17.Ultra Clean Holdings IncUCTTSemiconductor Equipment & MaterialsSemiconductor Equipment & Materials2,311.802,311.8044.4644.46---41.92-41.92-14.93-14.93-1.55-1.555.425.42
18.Nokia Corp ADRNOKCommunication EquipmentCommunication Equipment50,499.7850,499.787.887.8864.4364.43-27.17-27.17-14.85-14.853.463.462.452.45
19.FirstCash IncFCFSCredit ServicesCredit Services9,315.409,315.40184.78184.7824.4324.43-16.34-16.34-14.78-14.7817.4017.404.094.09
20.SharonAI Holdings, Inc. Class A Common StockSHAZInformation Technology ServicesInformation Technology Services965.62965.6223.5923.59---62.68-62.68-14.70-14.70-84.26-84.261.831.83

Disclaimer: Please note that the above table is for informational purposes only, and is not recommendatory. Please do your own research or consult your financial advisor before investing. The data is derived from Tickertape Stock Screener and is subject to real-time updates.

Overviews of Today's Top US Losers Stocks

Honeywell International Inc

Honeywell International is a diversified industrial conglomerate spanning aerospace, building automation and industrial technologies. The stock's sharp one-day decline largely reflects the completion of its Aerospace spin-off in mid-2026, which followed the earlier spin-off of Solstice Advanced Materials, rather than a conventional sell-off. When a company spins off a division, its remaining share price mechanically resets lower to reflect the value distributed to shareholders in the new, separately listed entity, so headline return figures around such events should be read with that context in mind.

Dyne Therapeutics Inc

Dyne Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing muscle-targeted therapies for genetic diseases such as myotonic dystrophy and Duchenne muscular dystrophy. As with most pre-revenue biotech names, its share price can swing sharply around clinical trial data, both its own and that of competing companies working on similar therapies. Investors should note that clinical-stage biotech stocks carry materially higher volatility and risk than established, revenue-generating companies.

Sigma Lithium Resources Corp

Sigma Lithium Resources is a Brazil-focused lithium mining company listed on NASDAQ, producing battery-grade lithium concentrate for the electric vehicle supply chain. As a small-cap commodity producer, its share price tends to be sensitive to swings in global lithium prices, production updates and broader sentiment toward EV-linked raw materials. Small-cap mining stocks like this one can see outsized single-day moves in either direction compared with larger, more diversified companies.

Structure Therapeutics Inc

Structure Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company best known for developing oral GLP-1 receptor agonists aimed at obesity and metabolic disease, a category that has drawn heavy investor interest given the success of injectable GLP-1 drugs. Like other pre-commercial biotech companies, its stock has moved sharply around trial data readouts and regulatory updates. Investors considering clinical-stage biotech names should factor in binary trial-outcome risk alongside broader sector volatility.

Novartis AG ADR

Novartis is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, with a broad portfolio spanning oncology, immunology, neuroscience and cardiovascular disease. Shares fell sharply in early September 2026 after the company reported that pelacarsen, an experimental therapy targeting lipoprotein(a) to reduce cardiovascular risk, failed to meet its primary endpoint in a Phase III trial. The setback weighed on Novartis's pipeline outlook and, given the drug's closely watched mechanism, also pressured shares of other companies developing similar Lp(a)-targeting therapies.

What are US Top Losers Stocks?

Top losers stocks are the shares that have fallen the most on a given trading day, typically ranked by 1D percentage return. This list changes daily and can include companies reacting to earnings misses, failed clinical trials, regulatory setbacks, downgrades, or corporate actions such as spin-offs and stock splits that mechanically reset the share price. Because this list is a live, moving snapshot of the US stock market rather than a fixed group of companies, it is worth checking the underlying reason behind each decline rather than treating every entry as a sign of business weakness.

How to Evaluate and Invest in US Top Losers Stocks?

Here's how to evaluate US top losers stocks from India, step by step:

  1. Log in or Create an Account: Visit Tickertape US Stocks and log in to your account. Create an account if you have not registered yet and complete the US investing account-opening process.
  2. Search for Top Losers: Use the Tickertape US Stock Screener and sort by 1D return, applying a market capitalisation filter to screen out very small or illiquid names.
  3. Understand Why: Check recent news, earnings releases and corporate actions for each stock to understand the specific reason behind the decline.
  4. Add Money to Your US Wallet: Connect an eligible bank account and transfer money to your US Wallet under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
  5. Place Your Order: Select the stock you want to invest in and click on 'Buy' to place the order through Tickertape.

Taxation of US Stocks for Indian Investors

The tax treatment of these stocks generally depends on the holding period, the investor's applicable income tax rate, and US withholding rules.

IncomeHolding Period / ConditionTax Rate in the USTax Rate in India
Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG)Held for > 24 months0% (Taxed only in India under DTAA)12.5% (+ applicable surcharge & cess)
Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG)Held for < 24 months0% (Taxed only in India under DTAA)Taxed as per your applicable income slab rate

Advantages of Investing in US Top Losers Stocks

Spotting Market-Moving News Early

Scanning top losers can help investors quickly identify significant company or sector-specific news, such as earnings misses or trial failures, that might otherwise be missed.

Identifying Mechanical Price Resets

Some large single-day declines reflect corporate actions such as spin-offs or special Top Losers rather than a genuine loss of value, and recognising these can prevent misreading the data.

Potential Contrarian Research Starting Point

For some investors, a sharp decline in an otherwise fundamentally sound company can be a starting point for further research, though this requires careful due diligence rather than assuming a rebound.

Better Understanding of Market Sentiment

Reviewing why stocks are falling on a given day can offer a broader read on which sectors or themes are facing pressure, which can inform a more diversified portfolio view.

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Risks of Investing in US Top Losers Stocks

Catching a Falling Knife

A stock that has fallen sharply can continue to decline further if the underlying business problem is unresolved, so a low price alone is not a signal that a stock is undervalued.

Elevated Volatility

Stocks that appear on top losers lists, particularly clinical-stage biotech and small-cap names, often carry higher volatility than the broader market both before and after the decline.

Misreading Corporate Actions as Losses

Treating a spin-off-related price adjustment the same as a genuine business setback can lead to a distorted view of a company's actual performance.

Limited Context from a Single Day

A one-day decline provides limited information about a company's longer-term fundamentals, so relying on a single data point without further research carries risk.

Factors to Consider Before Investing in US Top Losers Stocks

News Flow and Earnings Cycles

Quarterly earnings season and major company announcements are common periods for large single-day moves, both lower and higher, across the US stock market.

Sector Sentiment

Stocks in sectors facing headwinds, such as clinical-stage biotech during a run of trial failures, can see clustering of top losers within that sector.

Liquidity and Market Capitalisation

Smaller, less liquid stocks tend to show larger and more volatile single-day price swings than large, heavily traded companies.

Broader Market Conditions

During periods of broader market weakness or elevated volatility, more stocks are likely to appear on top losers lists simultaneously.

How to Track US Top Losers Stocks from India on Tickertape?

You can track the biggest US stock market losers from India on Tickertape's US Stocks & ETFs platform.

  1. Log in: Visit Tickertape and sign in to your account.
  2. Open the Screener: Use the Tickertape US Stock Screener and sort by 1D return to see the biggest losing stocks today.
  3. Apply filters: Set a minimum market capitalisation to filter out micro-cap and illiquid names, and narrow by sector if needed.
  4. Review fundamentals: Check each stock's live price, valuation ratios, financial health and recent news before drawing conclusions.
  5. Create a watchlist: Add stocks you want to continue monitoring to a watchlist to track how they recover or continue to decline over time.

Conclusion

US top losers stocks change daily, and the reasons behind each decline can range from earnings misses and failed clinical trials to mechanical price resets from corporate actions such as spin-offs. News flow and earnings cycles, sector sentiment, liquidity and market capitalisation, and broader market conditions influence performance in this list. The risk of catching a falling knife, elevated volatility, misreading corporate actions as losses, and the limited context of a single trading day are among the factors worth weighing before drawing conclusions from this list. Investors researching today's biggest decliners can use the Tickertape US Stock Screener to sort by 1D return and compare stocks using 60+ unique filters across valuation, profitability, growth, and financial health.

Frequently Asked Questions on US Top Losers Stocks

  1. What are US top losers stocks?

    US top losers stocks are the shares that have declined the most on a given trading day, usually ranked by 1D percentage return. The list changes daily and can reflect earnings misses, trial failures, downgrades or corporate actions.

  2. Which US stocks are among the top losers today?

    Based on the Tickertape US Stock Screener, sorted by 1D return among stocks with a market capitalisation above $500 mn, the following were among the biggest decliners as of 9th September 2026:
    1. Honeywell International Inc
    2. Dyne Therapeutics Inc
    3. Sigma Lithium Resources Corp
    4. Structure Therapeutics Inc
    5. Novartis AG ADR


    Disclaimer: The above list reflects a single trading day and changes frequently. It is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Investors should conduct their own research or consult a financial advisor before investing in any of these companies from India.

  3. Are stocks at all time low prices a buying opportunity?

    Not necessarily. Stocks at all time low prices can reflect a genuine, ongoing business problem rather than a temporary dip, so a low price alone does not indicate the stock is undervalued. Investors should review the underlying reason for the decline and the company's fundamentals before drawing conclusions.

    Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Investors should conduct their own research or consult a financial advisor before investing.

  4. Why do the NASDAQ biggest losers change every day?

    The NASDAQ biggest losers list changes daily because it is based on that trading day's price movement, which is influenced by company-specific news, sector trends and broader market conditions that vary from one session to the next.

  5. How can I compare US top losers stocks on Tickertape?

    You can use the Tickertape US Stock Screener to sort US stocks top losers by 1D return and compare them across valuation, profitability, growth, financial health and other metrics, and create a watchlist to track your shortlisted companies.

  6. Can beginners invest in US stocks that are top losers?

    Yes, beginners can invest in US stocks from India through platforms like Tickertape, which allow fractional-share investing starting with a small amount. That said, top losers stocks, particularly clinical-stage biotech and small-cap names, can carry higher risk and may not be suitable for a first-time investment.

    Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Investors should assess their financial goals and risk tolerance or consult a financial advisor before investing.

  7. How to invest in US stocks from India?

    Investors in India can access US stocks through Tickertape. The process generally involves:
    1. Create an account: Open a US investing account on Tickertape.
    2. Research the stock: Review why a stock is among the day's top losers or top gainers before deciding.
    3. Complete KYC: Verify your identity and submit the required documents.
    4. Link a bank account: Connect an eligible bank account for LRS remittances.
    5. Add funds: Transfer money to your US investing account.
    6. Place an order: Select a stock and place an order, including fractional orders where available.

  8. What is the difference between a top loser and a stock at an all time low?

    A top loser is a stock with the largest decline on a single trading day, which may or may not bring it near its historical lows. A stock at an all time low is trading below every previous closing price on record, which can result from a single sharp drop or a prolonged, gradual decline over time.

  9. What metrics are commonly used to evaluate top losers today US stocks?

    Commonly used metrics include the 1D and 1-month return, market capitalisation, price-to-earnings and price-to-book ratios, and return on equity, alongside a review of recent news and earnings results. Many investors also compare a stock's current price with its 52-week range to gauge how significant the decline has been.

    Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Investors should conduct their own research before investing.

  10. Do all top losers stocks recover?

    No. Some top losers stocks recover as sentiment shifts or as the underlying issue resolves, while others continue to decline further, particularly if the business problem behind the drop persists. Corporate-action-driven declines, such as Honeywell's spin-off-related price reset, are a different case, since the loss reflects a redistribution of value rather than a business setback.

    Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Investors should conduct their own research or consult a financial advisor before investing.