Performance Food Group Surges 2.96 as Volume Jumps 40.9 to 294th Most Liquid Stock

On August 13, 2025, Performance Food Group (PFGC) closed with a 2.96% gain, driven by a 40.9% surge in trading volume to $410 million, ranking 294th among stocks by daily liquidity. The move followed reports of renewed institutional buying interest in the sector and broader market optimism over foodservice demand recovery.

Analysts noted that the stock's performance aligned with increased short-term positioning by algorithmic traders, though long-term fundamentals remain mixed. Supply chain cost pressures and margin compression in the restaurant industry continue to temper bullish sentiment despite recent technical strength.

The strategy of buying the top 500 stocks by daily trading volume and holding them for one day from 2022 to 2025 generated $2,550 in total profit. This represents a 12.5% return on the initial investment, demonstrating that high-volume stocks can produce consistent short-term gains despite market volatility. However, the approach showed limited effectiveness for long-term capital appreciation.