The Most Popular Stocks on Reddit in December

December 22, 6:44 am

Reddit activity in December covered thousands of stocks, but some ranked higher than others in overall popularity. AltIndex tracks these trends to identify which stocks stood out once both mentions and sentiment were taken into account. Let’s take a closer look.

How We Calculate Reddit Popularity

Reddit popularity goes beyond simple mention counts. Some stocks are discussed often with little conviction, while others attract fewer mentions but far stronger sentiment.

To account for this, we combine total Reddit mentions with sentiment weighted by mentions, scale discussion volume logarithmically to reduce noise, and amplify stronger sentiment. The resulting popularity score is normalized to a 0–100 scale, where higher values reflect stronger overall popularity on Reddit.

Noteworthy Stocks

GameStop

GameStop (GME) remains the most discussed stock on Reddit. In December, GME recorded 10,707 mentions, far ahead of any other stock. The shares are currently trading at $22.52, down 1.2% since December 1. Despite the lack of strong price momentum, Reddit sentiment remains firmly bullish, highlighting continued retail conviction.

Google

Google (GOOG) has seen a notable improvement in Reddit sentiment in recent weeks. Discussions have turned increasingly bullish as investors focus on the company’s rapid AI progress, including Gemini and deeper AI integration across its ecosystem. GOOG is currently trading at $308.69, down 2.0% since December 1, suggesting sentiment is improving even as the stock consolidates.

Reviva Pharmaceuticals

Reviva Pharmaceuticals (RVPH) stands out due to extremely strong sentiment relative to its size. Although total mentions are modest, conviction is high. RVPH is trading at $0.60, down 3.2% since December 1. This pattern — high sentiment with low volume — is often seen ahead of speculative biotech moves.

Rocket Lab

Rocket Lab (RKLB) continues to attract retail investors focused on the growing space economy. The stock is trading at $70.55, up an impressive 74.7% since December 1. Reddit discussions emphasize launch cadence, government contracts, and long-term infrastructure potential.

AST SpaceMobile

AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) remains a high-conviction retail favorite tied to satellite-to-smartphone connectivity. ASTS is trading at $75.84, up 44.2% since December 1, reflecting how strong Reddit sentiment has aligned with recent price momentum.

Most Popular Reddit Stocks in December

The table below ranks the most popular stocks on Reddit in December, showing total mentions, popularity scores based on both volume and sentiment, average sentiment on a scale from 0 to 1 (where 1 is entirely bullish and 0 is entirely bearish), and stock price performance since December 1.

Company		Mentions	Popularity Score	Avg. Sentiment	Price
	GameStop GME	10,707	100.0	0.72	$22.51 -1.2%
	NVIDIA NVDA	10,193	78.1	0.66	$180.99 +0.6%
	Google GOOG	7,957	75.9	0.65	$308.59 -2.0%
	Reviva Pharmaceuticals RVPH	376	74.0	0.77	$0.60 -3.2%
	Meta Platforms META	4,712	71.5	0.65	$485.13 +2.8%
	Rocket Lab RKLB	1,406	70.6	0.69	$70.55 +74.7%
	Netflix NFLX	5,031	69.7	0.65	$94.39 -13.5%
	Amazon AMZN	4,627	68.5	0.64	$227.35 -2.8%
	AST SpaceMobile ASTS	1,095	68.0	0.69	$75.84 +44.2%
	AMD AMD	1,245	67.0	0.68	$213.43 -2.9%

Final Thoughts

Reddit data does not predict the future, but it often reveals where attention and conviction are building. When strong sentiment aligns with rising mentions, it can act as an early signal of changing market narratives.

At AltIndex, we continuously monitor Reddit activity and surface:

• Top trending stocks on Reddit
• Sudden sentiment shifts
• Early retail-driven momentum signals

Explore our Reddit Top Lists and set up Reddit Stock Alerts to stay ahead as sentiment changes in real time.

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