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.
Bank OZK Q1 Profit Falls 5% and Misses Earnings Estimate
Bank OZK reported a first‑quarter profit of $159.3 million, a 5.1% decline from a year earlier and below analysts' $1.46 per‑share earnings forecast. The Arkansas‑based regional bank raised its quarterly dividend to 47 cents per share, marking the 63rd consecutive increase.
MCCK’s Undervaluation Proved Right, Shares Jump to $71
Wrote this about $MCCK last July: "Mestek reported their Q1 results last week. Cash, and investments were $280 million as of March 31 which equates to $37/share. Shares currently trade at $43.00/share and Mestek has just $8mm of debt. Wild. I obviously...
Aeluma Shares Jump 8% After NASA Awards Quantum Laser Contract
Aeluma Inc. saw its Nasdaq‑listed shares climb 8.09% to $18.02 after NASA announced a non‑dilutive award to advance the company’s integrated quantum‑dot laser platform. The funding targets data‑center communications and advanced sensing, positioning Aeluma at the forefront of next‑gen high‑performance...
Tinka Resources Hits 52‑Week High, New Board Energized
Dancing with a new 52 week high on Tinka Resources $TK.V today and the team hasn't even had a chance yet to get properly under the hood at Ayawilca Thrilled to be invested with the refreshed board who are both talented...
IWM and QQQ Outpace SPY, DIA Lags
Not a lot of separation between $IWM and $QQQ over the last ~3 months. Both ahead of $SPY (for now). With $DIA clearly the laggard... https://t.co/QSDh0FEkCE
Aehr Test Systems: Small AI Stock Sees Record AI Hyperscaler Order
Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ:AEHR) announced a record $41 million order for its Sonoma AI‑chip testing system from a leading hyperscale customer, marking the largest deal in the company’s history. The order pushes second‑half FY 2026 bookings above $92 million, roughly 31% higher than...
Trump's Crumbs Spark $FLYQQ Killer Swing
Been a while since we've had a Q runner Trump always drops the crumbs it's just whether or not you pick them up $FLYQQ killer swing so far https://t.co/wS9FLDnSLg
D‑Wave Quantum Shares Drop 15% in 2026, Investors Eye Buying Opportunity
D‑Wave Quantum's stock fell 15% this year, bringing the quantum‑annealing firm back under $1 per share. The decline comes after a 471% jump in 2025 bookings and a $32 million Q1 2026 pipeline, sparking debate over valuation versus profitability.
Equitree Capital Launches GIFT City AIF for Global Access to India’s Small-Cap Story
Equitree Capital Advisors has launched the Equitree Emerging Opportunities Fund, a Category III AIF registered under IFSCA regulations in GIFT City. The USD‑denominated vehicle will give non‑resident Indians, foreign nationals, family offices and institutions offshore exposure to India’s small‑cap equities. Equitree...
Q1 Letter Highlights Investing Strategies, Secure & GFL Deal
The Greystone Capital Q1 letter is now available on the site. I talk a bit about investing in this environment and discuss Secure $SES.TO and the $GFL deal. https://t.co/W0P94HAyOL
Quick and Timely Idea: Positioned for a Sale
The firm announced a strategic alternatives review after previously turning down a private‑equity buyout offer. The language of the release suggests the sale process is already well‑advanced, with analysts estimating an over‑80% chance of a transaction within the next three...
Yesway Prices IPO at $20 per Share, Valuing Chain at $1.21 Billion
Yesway, Inc. priced its initial public offering at $20 a share, selling 14 million Class A shares and achieving a market valuation of roughly $1.21 billion. The pricing sits at the low end of the $20‑$23 range, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid a...
Koei Tecmo Revises FY26 Results Following Success of Pokémon Pokopia and Nioh 3
Koei Tecmo lifted its FY26 outlook after a strong Q4, driven by the launch of Pokémon Pokopia and Nioh 3. Ordinary profit is now projected to rise 50% to ¥55.5 bn ($345 m), while operating profit should increase 16.1% to ¥36 bn ($226 m). Net sales...
The IPO Buzz: Yesway (YSWY) Prices Upsized IPO at $20 – Low End – & Stock Opens at $22
Yesway (YSWY) priced its IPO at the low end of the $20‑$23 range, setting the price at $20 per share and upsizing the offering to 14 million shares, which raised roughly $280 million. The stock opened at $22, climbed to $22.60 intraday,...
Smith Brothers May Delist to Cut PLC Expenses
#SHOE not hard to envisage the Smith brothers delisting this…if only to reduce PLC costs https://t.co/5hHHnhhH5s
Wed 22 Apr 2026 - Paul Scott's Small/Mid Cap Value Report
On April 22, 2026, equity analyst Paul Scott published his Small/Mid‑Cap Value Report, spotlighting TENG as the headline recommendation. The brief also lists 17 additional tickers—including RKT, ABDN, SNR, and SHOE—spanning sectors such as biotech, industrials, and consumer goods. Scott’s...
Avoid ASX Relist; Sell Contracts, Cut Losses
If I was $CTD I wouldn’t relist on ASX as stock will plummet 95% or more Instead try and sell the current contracts to $FLT etc and salvage what you can (Never held) 👇👇👇
COH Hits $98, a Decade‑long High
Last time $COH was $98 was more than 10 years ago in early 2016 👀
Small-Cap Mailbag: Cleanspace Holdings (ASX: CSX)
CleanSpace Holdings (ASX:CSX), an Australian maker of powered‑air‑purifying respirators, posted a paper profit of A$2.8 million in H1 FY2026 after extinguishing a liability, but would have recorded a loss of about A$1 million without it. Chairman Graham McLean recently bought roughly A$50k of...
Hillgrove Resources Limited (HLGVF) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Hillgrove Resources reported a solid start to 2026, delivering 3,120 tonnes of copper in the March quarter, a 25% increase quarter‑on‑quarter. The mine generated $14.6 million of operating cash flow and $6.6 million net after capital and rehabilitation spend, lifting the group...
TAT Technologies: Sold For All Wrong Reasons, I Believe It's A Strong Buy
TAT Technologies (TATT) has slipped about 21% after a Q4 earnings miss, yet the analyst maintains a strong‑buy rating. The company posted robust FY 2025 results, with revenue up 17% YoY, gross profit rising 33.6%, and operating income climbing more than...
WA Gold Scoping Study Charts Path to Early Abercromby Production
WA Gold’s scoping study shows the Phase 1 Abercromby mine could generate $243‑$297 million in pre‑tax cash flow over a 4.5‑year horizon, with an initial 2‑year open‑pit delivering 24,000 oz and a subsequent 2.5‑year underground producing 90,000 oz of gold. The study assumes a...
Electra Vehicles Merges with Iron Horse SPAC to Form First Public AI Battery Intelligence Firm
Electra Vehicles, Inc. and Iron Horse Acquisition II Corp. have signed a definitive business combination agreement valued at more than $250 million. The merger will create Electra AI, Inc., the world’s first publicly traded pure‑play AI battery intelligence company, with a...
Minrex Hands Reins to New CEO as Serbian Gold Adventure Begins
Minrex Resources has appointed veteran mining executive Max Piirto as chief executive following its merger with Electrum Discovery. The deal gives Minrex control of more than 700 km² of Serbian ground, highlighted by the Tlamino gold project that hosts a 670,000‑ounce gold...
Plenti Surpasses $3b Loan Portfolio Goal in Record FY26 Results
Plenti Group (ASX: PLT) beat its $3 billion loan‑portfolio target in January 2026, reaching $3.1 bn (≈$2.0 bn USD) by March‑end. Cash profit before tax surged 117% to $30.8 m (≈$20 m USD) and cash NPAT jumped 97% to $27.3 m (≈$18 m USD). The firm originated...
Material Disconnect: How the Market Should Be Valuing PolarX’s Flagship Alaska Range Copper Project
PolarX (ASX:PXX) controls 85% of the Alaska Range copper project, a 11.2 Mt resource grading 2.4% copper, 0.6 g/t gold and 8.7 g/t silver. Blue Ocean Equities values the company’s 30% interest at roughly 8 c un‑risked and 4 c risk‑adjusted per share, far above...
Beyond Meat Is Making the Right Move, But Is It Too Late?
Beyond Meat’s stock has slipped into penny‑stock territory, prompting a Nasdaq delisting notice after years of declining sales and no profitable quarter since its 2020 IPO. The company never turned a profit as a public firm, and consumer enthusiasm for...
Nanox Posts $33.4M Q4 Loss, Announces 360‑System Distribution Deal
Nanox (NASDAQ:NNOX) disclosed a $33.4 million net loss for Q4 2025 and $3.7 million in revenue, while CEO Erez Meltzer highlighted a new distribution agreement covering roughly 360 Nanox.ARC systems over the next two to three years. The update also noted a CFO...
Live Oak Bancshares Inc (LOB) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Live Oak Bancshares posted Q2 2025 earnings per share of $0.51, a rise from the prior quarter, supported by a 22% jump in core operating leverage and lower provision expenses. Revenue grew 10% quarter‑over‑quarter and 20% year‑over‑year, driven by net...
Amerisafe Inc (AMSF) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Amerisafe Inc. posted a 20.5% return on average equity and a 90.6% combined ratio for the quarter, underscoring strong underwriting profitability. Voluntary premiums surged 10.6% while gross written premiums rose 7.2% to $80.3 million, driving a 6.2% increase in net earned...
Stewart Information Services Corp (STC) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Stewart Information Services reported Q4 2025 results on Feb. 4, 2026, posting $791 million in revenue, a 20% sequential increase, and GAAP net income of $36 million. Adjusted earnings surged 46% year‑over‑year to $1.65 per share, driven by strong commercial growth and higher fees...
QCR Holdings Inc (QCRH) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
QCR Holdings posted a 13% sequential rise in adjusted earnings per share, driven by margin expansion, loan growth, and higher capital markets revenue. Net interest income increased to $62 million, with net interest margin expanding by four basis points and...
Origin Bancorp Inc (OBK) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Origin Bancorp posted a Q1 2026 run‑rate ROA of 1.19%, beating its 1% target, while net interest income rose 10.2% year‑over‑year. Loan originations jumped $500 million, a 37% increase, and noninterest expense fell 0.7% thanks to cost‑control measures. The Optimize Origin...
Banner Corp (BANR) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Banner Corp posted Q1 2026 net profit of $45.5 million, or $1.31 per diluted share, up from the prior year and quarter, and pretax pre‑provision core earnings of $62 million. Core operating revenue increased to $163 million and loan outstandings grew 9% annualized,...
Liberty Energy Inc (LBRT) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Liberty Energy reported Q1 2026 revenue of $1 billion, a 7% sequential increase, and adjusted EBITDA of $181 million, up 8% from the prior quarter. Net income surged to $71 million, while net debt declined by $46 million, leaving $276 million in total liquidity after...
Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc (HLX) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Helix Energy Solutions Group reported Q3 2025 results that marked a sharp rebound, delivering $377 million in revenue and $22 million of net income, the first profit after a prior loss. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $104 million, the highest level since 2014, and...
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust Inc (KREF) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust reported a GAAP net loss of $10.6 million for Q1 2025, while generating $17 million in distributable earnings that supported its $0.25 per share dividend. Liquidity stood above $700 million, with no corporate debt maturities...
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc (KNX) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Knight‑Swift reported a GAAP loss of $0.04 per share in Q1 2026, driven primarily by a $52.9 million non‑cash impairment tied to the integration of the Abilene Motor Express brand into Swift. Adjusted earnings slipped to $0.31 per share as both...
Cathay General Bancorp (CATY) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Cathay General Bancorp reported first‑quarter net income of $62 million, a 5% year‑over‑year increase, and earnings per share of $0.83. Net interest margin rose 18 basis points to 2.99%, while pre‑provision net revenue grew 11.5% to $106 million. Non‑broker deposits surged $1.4 billion...
Travel + Leisure Co (TNL) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Travel + Leisure Co reported Q1 2026 revenue of $1.02 billion, up 3% year‑over‑year, driven primarily by a 6% surge in its Vacation Ownership segment. Adjusted EBITDA rose 2% to $250 million, maintaining a 25% margin, while adjusted EPS increased 9% to...
Goosehead Insurance Inc (GSHD) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Goosehead Insurance reported Q1 2026 revenue of $93.1 million, up 23% year‑over‑year, and adjusted EBITDA of $24.4 million, a 57% increase with a 26% margin. The company launched Digital Agent 2.0 for homeowners in Texas, expanding its fully digital sales capability, and its...
Selective Insurance Group Inc (SIGI) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Selective Insurance Group reported a strong Q1 2026 earnings beat, highlighted by a 14.4% return on equity and an 18% increase in book value per share. The full-year combined ratio fell to 97.2% from 103% in 2024, driven by disciplined...
IWMI: A Different Take On Income Investing
The NEOS Russell 2000 High Income ETF (IWMI) earned a Buy rating for delivering genuine small‑cap exposure combined with an options‑based income strategy. At $50.53 per share, the fund offers a 13.34% annualized yield and a 0.68% expense ratio, backed by...
9 Must-Buy Penny Stocks to Invest In Now
A tentative cease‑fire in the US‑Israel‑Iran conflict sparked a three‑week rally that lifted the Dow 1.8% and pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to record highs, reviving optimism for small‑cap equities. Despite lingering geopolitical risk, analysts see the Russell 2000...
Liberty Defense Announces Pricing of Its U.S. Initial Public Offering
Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd. priced its U.S. IPO at $4.50 per share, issuing 3,673,638 common shares and pre‑funded warrants for an expected $20 million in gross proceeds. The shares will begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker DETX...
Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. (NTLA) Sees Moderate Buy Rating From Analysts
Intellia Therapeutics (NASDAQ:NTLA) earned a moderate buy rating from Wall Street analysts, who set an average price target of $21.25. The gene‑editing firm’s stock has climbed 88.76% over the past year and is up 62.32% year‑to‑date. In an SEC filing,...
Compass Therapeutics, Inc. (CMPX) Up 200% Year-on-Year
Compass Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CMPX) has rallied 237% over the past year and is up 16% year‑to‑date, landing it among the ten best small‑cap biotech stocks favored by hedge funds. Analyst John Newman of Cannaccord Genuity reaffirmed a Buy rating with a...
Compass Therapeutics, Inc. (CMPX) Up 200% Year-on-Year
Compass Therapeutics (CMPX) has delivered a spectacular rally, climbing 237% over the past year and gaining 16% year‑to‑date. Analyst John Newman of Cannaccord Genuity reaffirmed a Buy rating with a $13 price target on April 7. CEO Thomas Schuetz highlighted that the...
Annexon Biosciences (ANNX) Buy Rating Retained
Annexon Biosciences (NASDAQ:ANNX) retained a Buy rating from Needham analyst Joseph Stringer, who set a new price target of $11. The small‑cap biotech has rallied 289.3% over the past year and is up 39.5% year‑to‑date. CEO Douglas Love highlighted progress...
Annexon Biosciences (ANNX) Buy Rating Retained
Annexon Biosciences (NASDAQ:ANNX) has been highlighted as one of hedge funds’ top ten small‑cap biotech picks, with its stock soaring 289% over the past year and up 39% year‑to‑date. Needham analyst Joseph Stringer reaffirmed a Buy rating and lifted the...