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The year 2022 proved to be the worst calendar year for the S&P 500 since 2008. The benchmark index dropped more than 5% in December and almost 20% for the full year. Investors were concerned about rising interest rates, high inflation, and slowing economic growth.

Such concerns have hit the financial markets hard, especially tech stocks and cryptocurrencies. Amid such a backdrop, let’s take a look at the five best and worst performing large-cap stocks in Q4 2022.

Five Best Performing Large-Cap Stocks in Q4 2022

We have taken the fourth quarter return data of large-cap stocks from finviz.com to rank the five best and worst performing large-cap stocks in Q4 2022. Here are the five best performing large-cap stocks in Q4 2022.

5. The Boeing Company (BA) (57%)

Founded in 1916 and headquartered in Arlington, Va., this company makes commercial jetliners and defense, space, and security systems. Boeing Co shares are up by over 14% in the last month but are down by almost 5% in the last year.

As of this writing, Boeing shares have recently been seen trading above $209 with a 52-week range of around $113.02 to $229.67, giving the company a market capitalization of more than $125 billion.

4. Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) (60%)

Founded in 1979 and headquartered in King of Prussia, Pa, this company owns and operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health centers, and outpatient facilities. Universal Health Services, Inc. shares are up by over 16% in the last month and up almost 13% in the last year.

Universal Health Services shares have recently been seen trading above $151 with a 52-week range of around $82.50 to $158.28, giving the company a market cap of more than $10 billion.

3. Halliburton Company (HAL) (60%)

Founded in 1919 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, this company offers products and services to the energy industry. Halliburton Company are up by almost 18% in the last month and up almost 50% in the last year.

Halliburton shares have recently been seen trading above $39 with a 52-week range of around $23.30 to $43.99, giving the company a market cap of more than $36 billion.

2. BeiGene, Ltd. (BGNE) (63%)

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in George Town, Ky., this company develops innovative and affordable medicines. Beigene, Ltd. shares are up by over 21% in the last month and up almost 8% in the last year.

BeiGene shares have recently been seen trading above $243 with a 52-week range of around $118.18 to $257.31, giving the company a market capitalization of more than $25 billion.

1. Burlington Stores, Inc. (BURL) (81%)

Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Burlington, N.J., this company sells off-price apparel and home products. Burlington Stores, Inc. shares are up by almost 11% in the last month but are down by almost 18% in the last year.

Burlington Stores shares have recently been seen trading above $222 with a 52-week range of around $106.47 to $276.35, giving the company a market cap of more than $14 billion.

Five Worst Performing Large-Cap Stocks in Q4 2022

Now, let's move on to the five worst performing large-cap stocks in Q4 2022.

5. SVB Financial Group (SIVB) (-31%)

Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., this one is a holding company that offers banking and financial services. SVB Financial Group shares are up by almost 6% in the last month but are down by over 68% in the last year.

As of this writing, SVB Financial Group shares have recently been seen trading above $244 with a 52-week range of around $198.10 to $752.68, giving the company a market capitalization of more than $14 billion.

4. Zscaler, Inc. (ZS) (-32%)

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Jose, Calfi., this is a cloud-based internet security platform. Zscaler, Inc. shares are down by almost 11% in the last month and down over 60% in the last year.

Zscaler shares have recently been seen trading above $103 with a 52-week range of around $104.00 to $290.47, giving the company a market cap of more than $15 billion.

3. CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. (CRWD) (-36%)

Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, this company offers cybersecurity products and services. Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc. shares are down by over 17% in the last month and down almost 50% in the last year.

CrowdStrike Holdings shares have recently been seen trading above $95 with a 52-week range of around $94.52 to $242.00, giving the company a market cap of more than $22 billion.

2. Rivian Automotive, Inc. (RIVN) (-44%)

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Irvine, Calif., this company designs, develops, and makes electric vehicles and accessories. Rivian Automotive, Inc. shares are down by over 39% in the last month and down almost 81% in the last year.

Rivian Automotive shares have recently been seen trading above $16 with a 52-week range of around $16.53 to $89.27, giving the company a market cap of more than $14 billion.

1. Lucid Group, Inc. (LCID) (-51%)

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Newark, Calif., this company is an electric vehicle maker. Lucid Group, Inc. shares are down by almost 28% in the last month and down over 85% in the last year.

Lucid Group shares have recently been seen trading above $6.35 with a 52-week range of around $6.14 to $47.59, giving the company a market capitalization of more than $11 billion.

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