Retail traders are back, and meme stocks are pumping again. From classic squeezes like GameStop to surprise surges like Krispy Kreme and Opendoor, 2025 is proving once again that social-media-driven investing still has teeth.
This new wave of volatility is catching analysts off guard — and giving Reddit, X, and Discord investors another moment in the spotlight.
Here’s a breakdown of the top meme stocks you need to know now.
GameStop (GME)
The OG meme stock refuses to die. GameStop’s stock continues to swing wildly on newsless days, proving its cult status endures. Even with declining fundamentals, GME remains the flagship of retail rebellion.
AMC Entertainment (AMC)
Another 2021 veteran, AMC’s price moves have little to do with ticket sales and everything to do with social momentum. Theaters may be half full, but meme traders are still all in.
BlackBerry (BB)
Remember BlackBerry? Meme investors sure do. Though long past its prime in the smartphone game, BB rides waves of nostalgia and social hype — making it a recurring favorite.
Virgin Galactic (SPACE)
This space tourism company flirts with meme status regularly. Retail traders love its sci-fi premise, even if financial performance is still light-years behind.
Opendoor Technologies (OPEN)
This real estate disruptor exploded in July — up over 120% in a single day. With massive short interest, it became the perfect target for meme traders to squeeze.
Krispy Kreme (DNUT)
Yes, doughnuts. DNUT shares jumped over 38% recently, becoming an unlikely meme stock darling. Social buzz — not earnings — drove the surge.
GoPro (GPRO)
A meme newcomer, GoPro shares spiked nearly 70% amid online hype. Traders cited short interest and nostalgia, even as the company’s core business stays flat.
Kohl’s (KSS)
Retail chain Kohl’s surged on little news, catching a boost from meme stock traders looking for the next short-squeeze candidate. Fundamentals? Not really part of the story.
Flowers.com
Up 15% in a single session, this e-commerce flower seller is the most surprising name in the mix. Retailers online joked it was “bouquet season” for meme gains.
American Eagle (AEO)
A renewed favorite among Gen Z investors, AEO made the rounds on TikTok and Reddit, sparking buying frenzies disconnected from broader apparel sector data.
Beyond Meat (BYND)
This plant-based stock is once again in the meme blender. Despite weak earnings, its high short interest and former glory days attract speculative retail action.
Wendy’s (WEN)
Burger memes live. A nostalgic favorite that rallies every few months, Wendy’s keeps popping up in meme portfolios thanks to a strong brand and loyal retail fans.
Nokia (NOK)
Like BB, Nokia makes the rounds in meme circles now and then. Mostly a play on millennial memory and penny-stock dynamics.
Carvana (CVNA)
Wild short interest and huge gains earlier this year gave Carvana meme momentum. The online used car seller is volatile, meme-ready, and watched closely.
Rivian (RIVN)
Electric vehicle startup Rivian has become a new favorite among meme investors. Volatile stock, retail popularity, and headlines keep it on watchlists — even if profitability is far off.
