History Says These 7 S&P 500 Stocks Often Rally In December - Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS), Carnival (NYSE:CCL)

Core Insights - December is historically a strong month for the S&P 500, averaging a 1.4% gain since 1950, with a 73% chance of finishing higher [1][2] Seasonal Performance of Stocks - Carnival Corp. has an average December gain of 5.4% over the last 30 years, with a 67% winning rate, peaking in 1998 with a 39.1% increase [4] - Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. averages a 4.4% gain in December, with a 57% winning rate, and its best performance was a 46% jump in 2008 [5] - Western Digital Corp. shows a 4.66% average gain in December, with a 67% winning rate, and its standout year was 2001 with a 33.1% surge [6] - Seagate Technology Holdings PLC has an average December gain of 4.2% since 2002, with a 64% winning rate, and its best December was in 2012 with a 21.2% gain [7] - Mohawk Industries Inc. enjoys a 4.1% average gain in December, with a 60% winning rate, and its best December was in 2008 with a 39.79% rally [8] - Eli Lilly & Co. averages a 3.1% gain in December, ranking as its third-best month, with a peak of 17.9% in 2008 [9] - Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has a 3% average December gain since 1999, with its best performance in 2000 at 30.2% [10] - JPMorgan Chase & Co. posts a 2.5% average gain in December, with a 57% winning rate, and its best run was a 23.2% jump in 2000 [11] Summary Table of Key Stocks | Stock Name | December Average Gain | Winning Rate | YTD Gain/Loss (Dec. 1, 2025) | |---------------------------|-----------------------|--------------|-------------------------------| | Carnival Corp. | 5.4% | 67% | +2.39% | | Western Digital Corp. | 4.66% | 67% | +251.7% | | Royal Caribbean Cruises | 4.4% | 57% | +16.2% | | Seagate Technology | 4.2% | 64% | +215% | | Mohawk Industries | 4.1% | 60% | -0.3% | | Eli Lilly | 3.1% | 57% | +35.8% | | Goldman Sachs Group | 3% | 62% | +41% | | JPMorgan Chase | 2.5% | 57% | +28.8% | [12]