Which S&P500 stocks are moving before the opening bell on Thursday?

Last update: Feb 20, 2025

As the US market prepares to open on Thursday, let's get an early glimpse into the pre-market session and identify the S&P500 stocks leading the pack in terms of gains and losses.

Today's pre-market gainers

Ticker	Change	Comment
BAX	7.88%	BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC (NYSE:BAX) rose 7.88% to $33.25 during Thursday's pre-market session. BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC released earnings Yesterday. Earlier today the company had a press release: Baxter Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Results.
PWR	6.14%	QUANTA SERVICES INC's (NYSE:PWR) shares rose 6.14% to $310.0. The company's earnings where released Yesterday. In the last year the share price increased with 24.61%.
NXPI	3.84%	NXP SEMICONDUCTORS NV (NASDAQ:NXPI) experienced an impressive 3.84% increase in share price, reaching $255.0 during the pre-market session on Thursday.
NDSN	3.79%	NORDSON CORP's (NASDAQ:NDSN) stock price increased by 3.79% to $225.99. Yesterday the company had a press release: Nordson Corporation Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results and Second Quarter Guidance.
EPAM	3.44%	During Thursday's pre-market session, EPAM SYSTEMS INC (NYSE:EPAM) experienced a 3.44% increase, with the stock price reaching $267.0. EPAM SYSTEMS INC released earnings Yesterday. In the last 6 months the share price increased with 29.63%.
MCHP	2.91%	Investors witnessed a remarkable surge in MICROCHIP TECHNOLOGY INC (NASDAQ:MCHP) during Thursday's pre-market session, with the stock price rising 2.91% to $65.44. The stock is trading 22.25% lower than 6 months ago.
LKQ	2.79%	LKQ CORP (NASDAQ:LKQ) recorded a 2.79% increase in share price during the pre-market session, reaching $40.5 on Thursday. The company's earnings where released Yesterday. Earlier today the company had a press release: LKQ Corporation Announces Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024.
ANSS	2.51%	Investors witnessed a remarkable surge in ANSYS INC (NASDAQ:ANSS) during Thursday's pre-market session, with the stock price rising 2.51% to $345.2.
LRCX	2.49%	During Thursday's pre-market session, LAM RESEARCH CORP (NASDAQ:LRCX) experienced a 2.49% increase, with the stock price reaching $89.84. In the last 3 months the stock gained 20.68%.

To see the full list of premarket gainers you can use our premarket gainers page.

Today's pre-market losers

Ticker	Change	Comment
WMT	-8.08%	WALMART INC's (NYSE:WMT) stock price recorded a 8.08% decrease, falling to $95.6. WALMART INC released earnings Yesterday. Earlier today the company had a press release: Walmart Raises Annual Dividend 13 Percent to $0.94 Per Share, Marking 52nd Consecutive Year of Dividend Increases.
PLTR	-4.79%	Investors observed a 4.79% decline in PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC-A's (NASDAQ:PLTR) stock price, which now stands at $106.69 during Thursday's pre-market session. It looks like the bad days are not over yet: yesterday NASDAQ:PLTR also declined by -10.08% during the regular session. Yesterday the company had a press release: Palantir and SAUR Announce a Strategic Partnership to Enhance Contract Management with Generative AI.
BLDR	-4.68%	Investors observed a 4.68% decline in BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE INC's (NYSE:BLDR) stock price, which now stands at $138.01 during Thursday's pre-market session. BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE INC released earnings Yesterday. A press release (Builders FirstSource Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Results; Provides 2025 Financial Outlook) was released earlier today.
NRG	-4.35%	NRG ENERGY INC's (NYSE:NRG) stock price is declining with 4.35% to a price of $107.52. The stock is trading 34.62% higher than 6 months ago.
SMCI	-2.82%	The stock price of SUPER MICRO COMPUTER INC (NASDAQ:SMCI) is experiencing a decline of 2.82%, reaching $58.55 in today's pre-market session on Thursday. The stock is trading 85.67% higher than a month ago.
GEHC	-2.72%	The stock price of GE HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY (NASDAQ:GEHC) is experiencing a decline of 2.72%, reaching $90.0 in today's pre-market session on Thursday.
TGT	-2.26%	TARGET CORP's (NYSE:TGT) shares fell 2.26% to $127.79 during Thursday's pre-market session.

For the full premarket loser list go to our premarket losers page.