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MATT KRANTZ
08:00 AM ET 11/04/2025

The last two months of the year are typically the best for the S&P 500. And a dozen stocks pull ahead of the rest.

Twelve stocks, including Broadcom (AVGO), Tapestry (TPR) and Howmet Aerospace (HWM), beat the S&P 500 in the period of November through December in each of the last five years, says an Investor’s Business Daily analysis of data from S&P Global Market Intelligence and MarketSurge.

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All these stocks posted an average gain in the two months of 11.4% or higher in the past five years. That tops the S&P 500’s average gain of 6.7% in the same period.

Keep in mind these are the standouts in what’s usually a robust time for most stocks. “Since 1945, the S&P 500 has recorded the best two-month price increase and frequency of advance (FoA) in November and December, as compared with any other monthly pairing, rising an average of 3.1% and posting a 76% FoA,” said Sam Stovall, strategist at CFRA.

November Is The Best Month Of The Year

Investors don’t usually need to wait long for some late-year gains. The S&P 500 rose 1.9% in November on average since 1950, says “Stock Trader’s Almanac.” That makes it the top month of the year.

And December is no slouch either. The S&P 500 has risen an average 1.4% in the month, making it the third-best month. And late-year rallies tend to be broad. “With such a strong showing in November and December since WWII, it should come as no surprise that all sizes, styles, and sectors posted positive returns on average during these final two months of the year,” Stovall said.

And the best stock of the late-year rally? That’s semiconductor maker Broadcom. The stock has gained an average of 27.7% in the final two months of the year going back to 2020. In fact, the stock always rose 18% or more in the period, including in 2022 when the S&P 500 lost 1%. Last year from November through December, shares soared nearly 37%.

Analysts are bullish now. They’re calling for 39% EPS growth in 2025. Not bad for a stock already with a 99 EPS Rating. You need to be patient though. The RS Rating is 93, yes, but shares are extended from their 200-day moving average.

Luxury And Aerospace

Two other stocks in the S&P 500 top the charts in the final lap of the year.

High-end accessories maker Tapestry has gained an average of 27% in November and December in the past five years. It jumped 20% in the period in 2022 when the S&P 500 fell. Analysts think EPS will only gain 8% this year. But the stock carries an EPS Rating of 93. The RS Rating is 90. This stock is extended, too.

What about aerospace firm Howmet? This engineered metal maker for planes is a steady grower. The 90 RS Rating underpins its stable march higher near its 200-day moving average. Plus, analysts think EPS will rise 36% this year. The stock has gained 23.2% on average in the last two months of the year in the past five years.

This year might be different, Stovall said. The S&P 500 was unusually strong in October of this year. So if you’re not ready for some excitement in the stock market, it’s time to pay attention.

Top Year-End S&P 500 Stocks

All beat S&P 500 in November and December in the past five years

Company	Ticker	Average
Broadcom	AVGO	27.7%
Tapestry	TPR	27.1%
Howmet Aerospace	HWM	23.2%
Arista Networks	ANET	22.4%
Teradyne	TER	22.2%
Ulta Beauty	ULTA	21.9%
Super Micro Computer	SMCI	21.0%
DaVita	DVA	18.2%
Smurfit Westrock	SE:SW	15.1%
F5	FFIV	14.8%
Edwards Lifesciences	EW	13.7%
Amphenol	APH	11.4%