Today's Small Cap Stocks Pulse

Deep Fission targets up to $1.66B valuation in fresh Nasdaq IPO
Deep Fission announced a Nasdaq IPO seeking $157M at $24‑$26 per share, which would value the company at as much as $1.66B. The filing shows its cash deficit widened to $88.1M in March from $56.2M in December.

2396: The Exchange with Gervais Williams of Premier Miton
In this episode of Vox Markets Live, UK fund manager Gervais Williams discusses the current state and outlook for UK small‑ and mid‑cap equities, arguing that they are vastly undervalued and poised to deliver outsized returns as investors diversify away from over‑concentrated mega‑cap tech stocks. He highlights several high‑conviction ideas, including U‑Group’s rapid organic growth and cash‑rich balance sheet in the B2B energy space, Europa Oil & Gas’s low‑cost, high‑probability drilling project in Equatorial Guinea, and the resurgence of UK‑based tungsten miner Tungsten West, which could become a world‑leading low‑cost producer. Williams also touches on life‑science player NIOX and its defensive stance against a takeover bid, underscoring the importance of selective, high‑margin niche businesses in a volatile macro environment.

BOS Better Online Solutions (BOSC): Defense Supply Chain Integrator
Better Online Solutions (BOSC), an Israeli defense supply‑chain integrator listed on NASDAQ, was featured in a live Business Breakdown with CEO Eyal Cohen. Cohen outlined the company’s three core divisions—electromechanical connector integration, RFID solutions, and robotic cells—serving major defense customers...
Lime Files for $2 Billion IPO, Facing $846 Million Debt Cliff
Lime Inc. filed an S‑1 on May 8, 2026, targeting a roughly $2 billion valuation on Nasdaq. The filing reveals $1 billion in current liabilities, with $846 million due within a year, forcing the company to seek public‑market capital. The move revives a high‑profile...
Wells Fargo Raises CoreWeave Price Target to $155 on $100B AI Backlog
Wells Fargo analyst Michael Turrin lifted CoreWeave's price target to $155 from $135, citing a $99.4 billion revenue backlog and expanding hyperscale capacity. The move follows the AI‑infrastructure firm’s Q1 revenue beat but a softer Q2 outlook, highlighting the market’s focus...

Major Cineplex Jumps 11% on Booming Q1 Profits
Thai cinema operator Major Cineplex MAJOR TB (one of my biggest positions) +11% today thanks to its 1Q2026 report: • Revenue +14% • Net profit +126% • The Thai box office was strong, driven partly by Avatar and The Undertaker 2 •...
Cerebras Gains 55% Upside From AWS, OpenAI Partnerships
Hedgeye Long $CBRS 55% Upside from $120 IPO Price(before the $150-$160 change cuz demand) Many reasons why ,but this one point stood out Commercial momentum has accelerated following major engagements with AWS and OpenAI (OAI). We estimate OpenAI TCV exceeds $20bn,...

Resources Top 5: Chilean Project Strikes a Chord with FMR; WA in Tune for Pure and Rincon
FMR Resources has consolidated several concessions into the wholly‑owned La Lorena copper‑gold project in Chile, a 9 km × 6 km parcel within a prolific Eocene magmatic belt that hosts world‑class deposits like Escondida. High‑grade chip samples of up to 4.11% Cu and 2.42%...
KEN Poised for 10‑20x Breakout, Despite Missed Entry
I tried to add at 2.92p unsuccessfully as I think this is a beast. Mining sector not my specialty so I size accordingly BUT I’m trying to hang on when this 2x and 3x as I think this is a 10...
TSLX Dividend Cut Signals Caution, Not Buying Opportunity
TSLX cut its dividend to $0.48—a sign of caution, not stability. With NAV erosion and rising non-accruals, this BDC still trades at a premium. Not a buy yet. 🚩 BDCs

FMR Resources Eyes Q4 2026 Drilling After Acquiring La Lorena Copper-Gold Project
FMR Resources (ASX:FMR) has secured a five‑year option to acquire 100% of the La Lorena copper‑gold project, a 54 km² undrilled tenure in central Chile. Early rock‑chip sampling returned copper grades up to 4.11%, and Phase I drilling at the adjacent Llahuin target...
KEN Poised For
I’m not a geologist BUT #KEN looks sensational. 10 to 20 bagger from my 2.6p cost price ? An easy tripler for the risk reverse .

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#SHOE they last warned on the the 22nd of April https://t.co/xyKq1tXWaV …so does this “however” followed by a “further impacted” represent a new warning? Answers on an insole please https://t.co/xLKMC6xeoK
Planet Labs Shares Jump 10.8% After Greece Secures Thermal Satellite Constellation
Planet Labs' German unit landed a two‑year, seven‑figure contract with Greece’s National Satellite Space Project, sparking a 10.8% surge in the company's stock. The deal coincides with the launch of Greece’s first thermal imaging satellites, a €200 million (€215 million) national program...
Activists Near Victory if $CCP
Big win for the activists in $HUM 💪🏻💪🏻👏👏👏 (held) Now we just need $CCP to make a binding bid with 50.1% minimum acceptances and It’s done Drew won’t give up but it won’t matter if $CCP gains control
StockWatch: EnGene Shares Crater on Declines in Complete Response Rates to Bladder Cancer Therapy
enGene (ENGN) shares plunged 83% after Phase II LEGEND trial data showed its gene therapy detalimogene achieved a 43% complete response at six months, far below the 62% benchmark previously reported. The updated data also revealed a 13.3% twelve‑month response and...

Altech Batteries to Discontinue German Silumina Anodes Project
Altech Batteries (ASX: ATC) has halted its 8,000‑tonne‑per‑year silumina anodes project in Germany after six years of development, citing a lack of strategic funding and forward sales. The German subsidiary will be liquidated, with the Saxony land sold for roughly...
Paymentus Q1 2026 Earnings Beat Forecasts but Shares Slip 5% After Hours
Paymentus Holdings posted Q1 2026 earnings per share of $0.21, topping the $0.17 consensus, and revenue of $358.4 million, exceeding the $334.1 million outlook. Despite the beat, the shares fell 4.97% to $26.38 in after‑hours trading, reflecting investor caution.
Small‑Cap Tech Stocks Outpace Large‑Cap Peers, Delivering 38‑Point Edge
Small‑cap technology stocks have surged ahead of large‑cap software names, with the S&P SmallCap 600 IT sector beating the S&P 500 tech index by 38 percentage points over the past year. MaxLinear rose nearly 800% and Cohu climbed 209%, while...
Telos Corp (TLS) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Telos Corp reported Q1 2026 revenue of $47.7 million, a 56% year‑over‑year increase that topped its $44‑$45 million guidance. GAAP gross margin rose to 36.4% and cash gross margin to 42.3%, while adjusted EBITDA surged to $7.9 million, delivering a 16.5% margin. Operating...
Ffbw Inc (FFBW) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
First Financial Bancorp (FFBW) reported adjusted earnings of $0.77 per share, a 22% year‑over‑year increase, driven by a resilient net interest margin of 3.99% and a 24% jump in non‑interest income. Loan balances grew modestly by $71 million, largely reflecting the...
Certara Inc (CERT) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Certara reported a record Q1 2021 with revenue of $66.7 million, up 16% year‑over‑year, and adjusted EBITDA rising 20% to $23.9 million. Bookings surged 34% YoY, driven by strong demand for both software and services, while services bookings jumped 39%. The company...
Mammoth Energy Services Inc (TUSK) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Mammoth Energy Services reported FY2025 revenue of $44.3 million, a 3% decline year‑over‑year, and a Q4 loss of $12.3 million. The company completed $150 million of asset sales and redirected $65 million into expanding its aviation rental fleet, now operating 26 assets...
Heron Therapeutics Inc (HRTX) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Heron Therapeutics reported $155 million in 2025 net product revenue and adjusted EBITDA of $14.7 million, surpassing its guidance range. Acute‑care sales surged, with ZYNRELEF revenue up 48% YoY and the franchise growing 57% in Q4, driven by the CrossLink IGNITE program, a...
Hain Celestial Group Inc (HAIN) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
The Hain Celestial Group announced the sale of its North American snacks business to Snackrupters for $115 million in cash, earmarking the proceeds for debt reduction. The divestiture removes roughly 22% of FY 2025 net sales and a negligible EBITDA contribution, allowing...
Emerald Holding Inc (EEX) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Emerald Holding reported a 13.3% year‑to‑date revenue increase to $330.7 million and a 32.4% jump in adjusted EBITDA to $90.8 million, driven largely by recent acquisitions. Third‑quarter revenue rose to $77.5 million, but organic revenue slipped 6.8% because construction at the Las Vegas Convention...
Exagen Inc (XGN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Exagen reported Q1 2022 revenue of $10.4 million, driven by a record 30,903 AVISE CTD/Lupus tests and 2,175 ordering providers. The company secured a new Medicare PLA code (0312U) for AVISE Lupus, boosting reimbursement from $295 to $1,085 per test. Gross...
United Parks & Resorts Inc (PRKS) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
United Parks & Resorts reported Q1 2026 revenue of $278.3 million, down $8.7 million year‑over‑year, driven primarily by a 171,000‑guest attendance decline caused by adverse weather and weaker international travel. Despite lower foot traffic, in‑park per‑capita spending rose 5.3% to a record...

Argonaut Rates Uranium Explorer Alligator Energy with a Speculative Buy
Argonaut Equity Research has initiated coverage of Alligator Energy (AGE) with a speculative buy rating and a 7 cents per share price target, above the current ~4.2 c share price. The firm’s focus is the Samphire uranium project in South Australia, which...
If You’re Not In Space Stocks, Everyone Can Hear You Scream
Rocket Lab reported a record Q1 with $200.3 million revenue, a 63.5% YoY increase, 38.2% GAAP gross margin and a $2.2 billion backlog, boosting its liquidity above $2 billion. The results sent RKLB shares up 34.2% and sparked a rally across other public...
Short-Term Vs. Long-Term Investing in Microcaps
The microcap space is seeing average holding periods shrink from roughly six years to six months, sparking a debate over short‑term versus long‑term approaches. While rapid, catalyst‑driven trades can generate spectacular bursts, they are hard to replicate consistently. The author’s...
Bard Associates Sells $7.7 Million of Willdan Shares, Cutting Stake Below 0.004%
Bard Associates reduced its Willdan Group position by 73,167 shares, cashing out roughly $7.74 million in the first quarter, according to a May 7 SEC filing. The divestiture shrank the fund’s stake to less than 0.004% of its reportable U.S. equity assets,...
Serve Robotics Posts 578% Revenue Surge as DoorDash Partnership Fuels Premium Delivery Growth
Serve Robotics reported a 578% year‑over‑year revenue increase in Q1 2026, with fleet revenue climbing tenfold and a six‑times boost in DoorDash merchant count. The growth reflects a broader shift in gig‑economy platforms toward premium offerings for higher‑earning customers, a...
POWI Posts 3% Q1 Revenue Rise, Cites Renewable Demand and $18M Free Cash
Power integrator POWI announced Q1 2026 revenue of $108.3 million, a 3% year‑over‑year increase and a 5% sequential gain. CFO Nancy Erba highlighted strong industrial and renewable‑energy orders, a $18 million free‑cash‑flow surplus, and a capital‑expenditure plan that leans heavily into the...
EDAP TMS Posts Record Q1 Revenue as Robotic HIFU Sales Surge 78%
EDAP TMS SA announced Q1 2026 revenue of $17.8 million, up 25% year‑over‑year, powered by a 78% surge in its Focal One robotic HIFU system sales. The French‑based medical‑robotics firm guided core HIFU revenue of $50‑$54 million for the full year, underscoring...

Cipher Digital (CIFR) Releases Q1 2026 Financial Results
Cipher Digital Inc. posted Q1 2026 results showing $35 million in revenue and a negative adjusted EBITDA of $48 million. The company secured a lease for its third AI‑focused data‑center campus with an investment‑grade hyperscale tenant and closed a $200 million revolving credit...
CRDO’s High P/E Justified by AI Growth, Future Cheapness
CRDO looks absurd until you do the math. 📈 Its high P/E makes sense when you factor in AI-driven revenue growth and expanding margins. If the numbers hold, today’s price could look cheap in two years. Semiconductors

Q1 Earnings Updates - Part I
Q1 earnings season is underway, with five portfolio companies reporting results. This update spotlights Cipher Pharmaceuticals (CPH.TO) and Ascent Industries (ACNT) while acknowledging three undisclosed holdings. The brief highlights early performance trends and hints at possible strategic adjustments for the...

ACDC Q1 2026 Update – ACDC
ACDC reported a disappointing Q1 2026, with revenue falling 25% YoY to $449.6 million and adjusted EBITDA plunging 58% to $54 million, yielding a 12% margin. Stimulation Services saw a 22% revenue decline, while the Flotek segment posted a 183% jump in...
Natural Grocers Posts 0.5% Sales Rise, Refines FY Guidance Amid Consumer Headwinds
Natural Grocers (NGVC) posted a 0.5% increase in Q2 net sales to $337.4 million and a 3.6% rise in diluted EPS to $0.58. The specialty grocer trimmed its comparable‑store sales outlook and lowered capital‑expenditure guidance, citing lingering consumer uncertainty and geopolitical...
Senseonics Posts $11.7M Q1 Revenue, Lifts 2026 Guidance After $92M Equity Raise
Senseonics announced Q1 2026 revenue of $11.7 million, an 85% year‑over‑year increase, and disclosed a $92 million public equity offering alongside a $20 million draw on its debt facility. The company raised its full‑year revenue guidance to $60‑64 million and outlined margin and...
Tomi (TOMZ) Reports Q4 2025 Revenue Drop to $5.6M, Eyes $12M 2026 Target
Tomi Environmental Solutions (TOMZ) released its Q4 2025 earnings transcript, revealing revenue of $5.6 million—a 27% year‑over‑year decline—and a net loss of $3.7 million. Management highlighted a stronger gross margin, a shrinking cash balance, and a $12 million revenue target for 2026, while...
Cytokinetics Stock Overpriced Amid Strong Aficamten Data
Aficamten’s clinical data is strong, but Cytokinetics’ stock price already reflects peak sales. With competition from Camzyos and launch risks ahead, the risk/reward looks skewed at current levels. Biotech

Small Caps Surge as Earnings Rebound, Market Broadens
Smaller caps are on a sustainable tear over the last two quarters because the market is fundamentally broadening out for the first time since ‘21. Those who are overly focused on S&P contribution-math are overlooking the broadening opportunity set of...
Maravai Biosciences Posts 41% Revenue Jump to $65.8M in Q1 2026
Maravai Biosciences reported first‑quarter revenue of $65.8 million, a 41% year‑over‑year increase, and posted its first positive free cash flow since 2024. CFO Rajesh Asarpota highlighted cost‑discipline measures and a $50 million debt repayment that underpinned the earnings beat and an upgraded...

EPS Outlook: Russell 45
-Russell 2000 EPS growth rate hold at at 45% for the current year $IWM -S&P 500 up to 23% for CY 2026 $SPY -Steady 10-13% for the S&P 500 EW isn't bad $RSP https://t.co/noFpTnYumM
Wolfspeed Shares Jump After Q3 Earnings Amid Bankruptcy Fears
Wolfspeed's fiscal third‑quarter earnings lifted its shares 3.2% after the report, but a 19% revenue drop to $150.2 million and a gross margin of –27% have reignited concerns about the company's solvency. The chipmaker emerged from bankruptcy last fall, yet cash...
Lime Files for Nasdaq IPO, Targets $886.7M Revenue and Debt Repayment
Lime, the San Francisco‑based electric bike and scooter operator, filed a Form S‑1 to list on Nasdaq under the ticker LIME. The filing shows 2025 revenue of $886.7 million, a 29.1% jump year‑over‑year, and a plan to use proceeds to clear...

Serve Robotics Fails to Deliver for Investors – Here's How to Play It
Serve Robotics (NASDAQ: SERV) runs about 2,000 autonomous delivery robots but faces mounting operational setbacks, public backlash, and regulatory hurdles in U.S. cities. The robots frequently get stuck, lost or stolen, and many restaurants report negligible cost savings. Despite these...

3 Under-The-Radar Small Caps Making New All-Time Highs
Three niche small‑cap stocks have just hit all‑time highs, each riding distinct macro tailwinds. AXT Inc., a wafer maker for InP substrates used in AI data‑center transceivers, surged nearly 600% YTD after reporting $26.9 million revenue and a $100 million backlog, though...
10 Smallcap Stocks Soaring up to 116% in FY27. Do You Own Them?
India's small‑cap segment has outperformed the broader market in FY27, with the BSE 250 SmallCap index up over 23% versus a 7.5% rise in the Sensex. Ten small‑cap stocks led the rally, delivering gains of 54%‑116% since April, highlighted by...