On Friday, Europe's STOXX 600 index marked its fourth consecutive record closing, driven primarily by technology stocks that mirrored the strong performance of Wall Street. The recent U.S. jobs data, which suggested a slower labor market, has diminished the likelihood of an interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve this September.

Europe's headline index is up 10% in 2026 so far, but below the surface, the sectoral picture is far more nuanced.

The STOXX Europe 600 has reached record highs. Meet the 10 best-performing European stocks of 2026 and what is fuelling their gains.