Here's the best-performing stock sector in Q1 2026

Although the stock market has been under pressure in recent weeks as economic strains mount, the energy sector has emerged as the top performer in the first three months of 2026.Specifically, the sector has delivered a 38.38% return among the S&P 500 stocks, according to three-month performance data through March 30.This standout gain, tracked via the Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE), has far outpaced the broader market and every other sector, with the next closest performer being utilities below 10%. St ...