Today's Small Cap Stocks Pulse

Deep Fission targets up to $1.66B valuation in new Nasdaq IPO
Deep Fission announced a Nasdaq IPO seeking $157 million at $24‑$26 per share, which would value the nuclear startup at up to $1.66 billion. The company previously completed a reverse merger that raised $30 million but never traded on the OTCQB. Its latest S‑1 filing shows a cash deficit of $88.1 million as of March, up from $56.2 million in December.
Aker Solutions Q1 Profit Jumps 55% as Order Backlog Hits $9 Bn, Boosting B2B Engineering Growth
Aker Solutions reported a 55% increase in first‑quarter profit to NOK 1.015 bn ($112 m) and a record order intake of NOK 28.8 bn ($3.2 bn), lifting its order backlog to NOK 80.2 bn ($8.8 bn). The results highlight accelerating demand for the Norwegian engineering firm’s B2B services across energy and infrastructure sectors.
RDDT's Q1 Surge Highlights Massive Undervalued Growth Potential
Another phenomenal earnings report for $RDDT... Q1 revs of $663M, up +69% YoY Q1 ebitda of $266M, up +131% YoY Q1 eps of $1.07, up +664% YoY Q1 gross margin of 91.5% $RDDT beat Q1 revenue estimates by +8.9% $RDDT beat Q1 ebitda estimates by +18.2% Meanwhile...

Foraco International Q1 2026 Update – FAR.TO
Foraco International posted Q1 2026 revenue of $66.3 million, a 20% year‑over‑year increase, led by a 30% jump in mining services. Gross profit slipped to $7.1 million, pulling the margin down to 10.7%, while EBITDA rose modestly to $7.4 million (11.1% margin). The company...

Research Pipeline Session #18: A Risky Special Situation With A Value + Growth Anchor
A new research note highlights a small‑cap special situation where the company’s balance‑sheet assets appear worth more than its current market price. The discrepancy stems from assets being recorded at historic rather than market values, creating a hidden valuation gap....
Alkami Reports Subscription Revenue Hits 90% of Total, Up 30% YoY in Q1 2026
Alkami (ALKT) posted Q1 2026 results showing subscription revenue now accounts for 90% of its $126.1 million total, up 30% year over year. The fintech‑focused SaaS firm also reported ARR of $494 million, a 22% increase, underscoring rapid expansion of its digital...

Targeting the Underserved Turned NetZero Into a Nasdaq Star
Back in 1999, I met Mark Goldston through Jennifer Fonstad. We became friends instantly. Mark saw something most people missed: America Online was only going after the high-end user. The low-end of internet access was completely ignored. He called it "Joe Sixpack." I called...

Wider Upside in LQDA Options Implies Higher Downside Risk
Looking at $LQDA option chain, with some prodding ChatGPT comes up with the following analysis. Note that the predicted distribution has to square with current stock price, and because there is a wider upside range, that requires a larger probability...

Globus Medical Inc. (GMED): Bares Capital Is Buying This Stock
Globus Medical (GMED) entered Bares Capital’s 13F portfolio, holding over 520,000 shares as of Q3 2025. The company is transitioning from a merger integration phase after its NuVasive acquisition to a high‑growth surgical platform. Management expects to capture $170 million in cost...

Medpace Holdings Inc. (MEDP): Bares Capital Trims Stake
Bares Capital, a value‑focused hedge fund, disclosed that it trimmed its Medpace Holdings (NASDAQ:MEDP) position by roughly 30% in the third quarter of 2025, falling to about 111,000 shares after a rapid buildup earlier in the year. Medpace, a global...

Copper and Silver Miner Lumina Shares Slip After Toronto IPO
Lumina Metals Corp., a Toronto‑listed copper and silver miner, closed its initial public offering with C$406.2 million (approximately $297 million) raised. The shares opened at C$12.60 but slipped to C$12.35, a 2% decline and below the IPO price of C$12.50. The offering...

Align Technology Inc. (ALGN): One of the Best Stocks to Buy According to Bares Capital
Align Technology (NASDAQ:ALGN) ranks fourth among Bares Capital’s top small‑cap value picks, with the fund now holding roughly 609,000 shares—a 20% increase from the prior quarter. The fund’s stake has fluctuated since 2018, peaking at over 1.5 million shares in early...
Avalyn Pharma Prices $300 Million IPO at $18 per Share, Expanding Biotech B2B Financing
Avalyn Pharma announced the pricing of its upsized initial public offering, selling 16.67 million shares at $18 each to raise $300 million. The Nasdaq‑listed biotech will use the proceeds to advance its pulmonary‑fibrosis pipeline and deepen B2B collaborations across the pharmaceutical supply...
TX Rail Products, Announces Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter Results
TX Rail Products, Inc. reported fiscal Q2 2026 revenue of $3.5 million, a 60% increase year‑over‑year, and net income of $391,000, up 6.4%. Operating cash flow jumped 617% to $1.6 million, reflecting stronger cash conversion. The balance sheet improved with cash and equivalents...

Pulse Seismic Q1 2026 - PSD.to
Pulse Seismic (PSD) posted a dramatic revenue decline in Q1 2026, dropping to C$1.85 million (≈US$1.37 million) from C$22.76 million a year earlier. EBITDA swung to a C$1.47 million loss, and cash fell to C$13.1 million after a C$6 million dividend payout. The board raised the...
Vicarious Surgical Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Vicarious Surgical reported Q1 2026 results showing a sharp 52% reduction in total operating expenses to $7.5 million, driven by lower R&D, G&A and sales costs. Net loss narrowed to $7.3 million, or $1.03 per share, compared with a $15.4 million loss a year...

Can Sprout Social Survive the SaaSpocalypse with Pernas Research's Deiya Pernas
In a recent episode of the Yet Another Value Podcast, analyst Deiya Pernas examined Sprout Social (SPT) amid the ongoing SaaS sell‑off. The conversation dissected Sprout’s platform strengths, API complexity, integration depth, and AI‑related risks, questioning whether the market is undervaluing...

Farmland Partners Reports Q1 2026 Results: NOI Rises 6%, Dividend Raised 50%, Series A Preferred Units Redeemed
Farmland Partners Inc. posted Q1 2026 net income of $0.6 million, a 69% drop year‑over‑year, while net operating income rose 6.1% to $8.6 million. The REIT lifted its quarterly cash dividend by 50% to $0.09 per share and redeemed all 68,000 Series A preferred...

Itafos Reports Q1 2026 Revenue of $142.2 Million and Record MAP Production at Conda as Sulfur Costs Compress Margins
Itafos Inc. posted Q1 2026 revenue of $142.2 million, a 5% increase year‑over‑year, helped by higher monoammonium phosphate (MAP) and superphosphoric acid (SPA) prices and record MAP output at its Conda plant. Adjusted EBITDA fell sharply to $18.4 million and net income to...

Resources Top 5: TG Metals Top of the Heap Leach as It Chases Low Cost WA Gold
TG Metals (ASX:TG6) surged 14.3% after testwork showed an 88% gold recovery from its Van Uden laterite after just 35 days, suggesting a fast, low‑cost heap‑leach cash‑flow model. The current laterite resource holds about 17,700 oz of gold (≈$13.2 m market cap) with...

Smartworks' Revenue Crosses Rs 500 Cr in Q4 FY26, Maintains Profitability
Smartworks, the Indian managed office provider, posted Q4 FY26 revenue of Rs 520 crore ($55 million), crossing the Rs 500 crore ($53 million) mark and delivering a profit of Rs 16.6 crore ($1.8 million). Year‑on‑year revenue rose 45% to Rs 520 crore, while full‑year FY26 revenue reached Rs 1,796 crore ($189 million), a 30%...
Hokuriku Electric FY2026: Shika Nuclear Restart Highlights
Hokuriku Electric just dropped their FY2026 earnings. Key takeaways: nuclear restart updates at Shika plant and full-year financials. Always worth a look for energy market watchers. HokurikuElectric

Betr Entertainment Reaffirms Earnings Targets as Net Win Margin Rebounds
Betr Entertainment reported Q3 FY26 net win of AUD 38.2 million (≈USD 25 million) and a gross win margin of 13.1%, pushing its net win margin back above the 10% target. First‑time depositors rose 35% and customer stickiness improved 22% YoY, while generosity costs...
ASIC Posts Decade‑best 87.4% Combined Ratio
ASIC just dropped Q1 2026 results—best combined ratio in a decade at 87.4%. Net income jumped to $25.6M. They’re playing it smart, cutting property and focusing on higher-margin casualty lines. Solid execution. 📈 InsuranceEarnings

Lelantos $LNTO Price Begins Breaking Downtrend
Lelantos Holdings $LNTO. Microcap spec for gamblers only. No news in a long time. But price starting to break downtrend. https://t.co/4ebyC1djOw

Research Pipeline Session #17: A Boring AI Stock That's Building Hyperscaler Data Centers
Investors chasing AI exposure typically buy chips, hyperscalers, or power‑related stocks, but a small‑cap construction contractor is quietly building the foundations for dozens of hyperscaler data centers. The company has just turned profitable after two years of losses and boasts...

AXSM Jumps 10.5% on Approval and Analyst Boost
$AXSM up over 10.5% on approval, calls hit nicely from recent write-up on this catalyst play https://t.co/H2E75g3iRB
John Story Grabs 40% of AEG Placing, Others Excluded
Who is John Story that he takes 40pct of #AEG placing while every previous supporter gets zeroed? And that’s after shares have halved in 2 weeks ! Stinks John Story is a substantial SH of AEG and has agreed to subscribe for...
Clearwater Paper's Augusta Acquisition Drives 46% Sales Surge, Boosts Q1 EBITDA
Clearwater Paper Corp. reported a 46% jump in Q1 2025 net sales to $378 million and adjusted EBITDA more than double to $30 million, crediting the recent Augusta acquisition. The deal lifted full‑year revenue guidance and sparked a cost‑reduction program, underscoring a...
Vireo’s Fluent Buy Crowns It #4 Global Cannabis Leader
With the purchase of Fluent, $VREOF is the #4 largest cannabis company in the world by revenue and has clear sights on being the largest. One of the most fascinating stories in cannabis is how Vireo keeps rolling up distressed...
Inseego to Acquire Nokia's Fixed Wireless Access Business
"Inseego $INSG said on Thursday it will acquire Nokia's $NOK fixed wireless access, or FWA business, to expand its global footprint in wireless broadband." https://t.co/O5VEKjus4K via Seeking Alpha
NeoGenomics Q1 2026 Revenue Jumps 11% as COO Warren Stone Charts Aggressive Sales Expansion
NeoGenomics reported first‑quarter 2026 revenue of $186.7 million, an 11% year‑over‑year increase that beat guidance and prompted a lift in full‑year outlook. President and COO Warren Stone used the call to unveil a sales‑force expansion and deeper community‑oncology coverage aimed at...
Molybdenum Prices Surge Past $28, $MOLY Near $3B Valuation
Molybdenum prices keep rising. Now firmly above US$28 lb/Mo. That's roughly $ 3bn for $MOLY Expect more announcement re financing and off-take agreement over the quarters. $150m market cap.
Biotech Liquidation Opportunities: ENDI, FNCH, LQDA Outlook
Please find Arquitos Capital's Q1 2026 letter below. I discuss opportunities in liquidating biotechs, $ENDI $FNCH and the range of potential outcomes for $LQDA. https://t.co/LJCczZ04W6
Two Harbors Posts $80.2M Loss After $375M Litigation Settlement, Shifts Credit Strategy
Two Harbors Investment Corp (NYSE:TWO) posted a $80.2 million comprehensive loss for Q3 2025 after paying a $375 million litigation settlement and selling $19.1 billion of mortgage‑servicing‑rights (MSR) assets. The firm’s cash fell to $770.5 million, its expense ratio rose, and management outlined a pivot...
OverActive Media Posts Record $21M Revenue, Launches Fenix Club & AI Platform
OverActive Media Corp announced a record $28.5 million CAD (≈$21 million USD) revenue for 2025, a 5% increase year‑over‑year, driven by a 34% jump in Business Operations revenue. The company also launched a direct‑to‑consumer subscription service, Fenix Club, and an AI‑powered localization...
Donegal Group Inc (DGICA) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Donegal Group reported Q1 2021 net income of $10.5 million, up from $3.7 million a year earlier, driven by a market‑to‑market equity gain and strong commercial line growth. Net premiums written rose 8.9% to $215.9 million, with commercial lines expanding 18.7%...
Phathom Pharmaceuticals Inc (PHAT) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Phathom Pharmaceuticals reported Q4 2025 results that hit the top of its guidance, delivering $57.6 million in quarterly revenue—a 16% sequential increase—and $175.1 million for the full year, up 217% year‑over‑year. Cash operating expenses fell roughly 50% versus peak quarters, limiting net...
OFS Capital Corp (OFS) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
OFS Capital Corp reported Q1 2026 net investment income of $0.20 per share, down from $0.22, as higher rates on new unsecured notes and Fed rate cuts compressed margins. Net asset value fell 10% to $9.19 per share, driven by...
Syndax Pharmaceuticals Inc (SNDX) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Syndax Pharmaceuticals reported $172 million total revenue for 2025, driven by $124.8 million from its menin inhibitor RevuForge and $151.6 million from the chronic‑GVHD therapy Nictimvo. RevuForge posted 38% quarter‑over‑quarter revenue growth and reached roughly 50% penetration of the KMT2A AML population, while...
Offerpad Solutions Inc (OPAD) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Offerpad Solutions posted Q1 2026 revenue of $80 million from 263 transactions, staying within its $70‑95 million guidance. Gross margin improved to 6.9 percent, and operating expenses fell to $12.2 million, down from $16.7 million a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed to $6.7 million, reflecting...
Ardelyx Inc (ARDX) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Ardelyx reported total Q3 2025 revenue of $110.3 million, a 12% increase year‑over‑year, driven primarily by a 92% surge in IBSRELA sales to $78.2 million. XPHOZAH contributed $27.4 million, marking a 9% sequential rise, and the company raised its full‑year IBSRELA revenue guidance...
Minerals Technologies Inc (MTX) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Minerals Technologies reported Q3 2025 revenue of $532 million, a modest 1% increase both sequentially and year‑over‑year, while delivering a record EPS of $1.55 and an operating margin of 14.7%. The company highlighted strong growth in pet care, oil purification...
Southside Bancshares Inc (SBSI) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Southside Bancshares reported a 327% jump in Q1 net income to $21 million, driven by the removal of a prior restructuring loss. Net interest margin improved to 2.98% and is expected to expand further after redeeming $93 million of subordinated debt. Credit...
Kymera Therapeutics Inc (KYMR) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Kymera Therapeutics reported Q1 2026 revenue of $2.8 million, entirely from its Gilead collaboration, and ended the quarter with $978.7 million in cash, extending its runway into the second half of 2028. The company completed enrollment and dosing for the Phase Ib atopic...
Balchem Corp (BCPC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Balchem Corp reported a strong Q1 2022, posting $228.9 million in net sales, a 23.3% year‑over‑year increase, and adjusted earnings per share of $1.03, up 17%. All three business segments—human nutrition, animal nutrition, and specialty products—delivered double‑digit revenue growth, driven by...
Cohu Inc (COHU) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Cohu Inc. reported a 57% year‑over‑year surge in orders, propelled by AI and high‑performance computing (HPC) demand, and highlighted a $750 million pipeline targeting test handlers and HBM inspection. Non‑GAAP revenue reached $125.1 million with a 46.5% gross margin, while recurring revenue...
Diamondrock Hospitality Co (DRH) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
DiamondRock Hospitality reported Q1 2019 results that slightly exceeded internal expectations, driven by a 2% overall RevPAR increase and stronger food‑and‑beverage performance. Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted FFO were marginally ahead of forecasts, while the company repurchased 3.1 million shares at a...
Trupanion Inc (TRUP) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Trupanion reported Q1 2026 adjusted operating income of $40.2 million, a 29% increase year‑over‑year, driven by strong subscription growth. Total revenue rose 12% to $384 million, with subscription revenue up 16% to $269.5 million, surpassing the high end of guidance....
Forum Energy Technologies Inc (FET) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Forum Energy Technologies reported Q1 2026 revenue of $209 million, an 8% year‑over‑year increase driven by offshore and international growth. Adjusted EBITDA rose 14% to $23 million, while adjusted net income surged 300% to $6 million, helped by a favorable tax rate and...
Universal Display Corp (OLED) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Universal Display Corp reported Q1 2021 revenue of $134 million, operating profit of $63.6 million and net income of $51.7 million, or $1.08 per diluted share. The company highlighted accelerating OLED adoption across smartphones, TVs, laptops, gaming devices and automotive interiors, with panel...