Top 10 Healthcare Stocks of February

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As we move into the third month of 2026 amidst tense geopolitical conditions, below is a list of the best performing 10 healthcare stocks with market capitalizations of $10B or more in the past one month. The list is ranked based on price performance.

The list is topped by ImmunityBio (IBRX [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/IBRX]), with an impressive gain of 64.37%. DaVita (DVA [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/DVA]) and Tenet Healthcare (THC [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/THC]) follow as the next highest-ranking stocks. Notably, DaVita (DVA [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/DVA]) holds the strongest Quant Rating on the list at 4.80, earning a Strong Buy recommendation.

The list also features strong performers like The Ensign Group (ENSG [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/ENSG]) and McKesson (MCK [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/MCK]), which posted gains of 24.52% and 18.36% respectively. The rankings represent a variety of healthcare industries, including Biotechnology, Health Care Facilities, Health Care Services, Pharmaceuticals, and Health Care Equipment.

Here is the list:

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ImmunityBio (IBRX [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/IBRX]), 1 month performance percentage: 64.37%

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DaVita (DVA [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/DVA]), 1 month performance percentage: 48.00%

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Tenet Healthcare (THC [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/THC]), 1 month performance percentage: 26.56%

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The Ensign Group (ENSG [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/ENSG]), 1 month performance percentage: 24.52%

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McKesson (MCK [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/MCK]), 1 month performance percentage: 18.36%

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Moderna (MRNA [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/MRNA]), 1 month performance percentage: 17.87%

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Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/DGX]), 1 month performance percentage: 15.02%

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Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/MRK]), 1 month performance percentage: 14.73%

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Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (ZBH [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/ZBH]), 1 month performance percentage: 14.48%

* Encompass Health (EHC [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/EHC]), 1 month performance percentage: 13.89%

Health Care ETFs: (XLV [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/XLV]), (VHT [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/VHT]), (IHI [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/IHI]), (IXJ [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/IXJ]), (IYH [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/IYH]), (FHLC [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/FHLC]), and (FXH [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/FXH])

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