RESEARCH
Monthly research. One thesis per theme.
Start with a trend — drones, uranium, defense, biotech — and get the small-caps scored for financial stability, not hype. Refreshed monthly.
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7 Best Small-Cap Power & Grid Stocks — June 2026
AI datacenter demand is reshaping the US power grid. 7 small-cap names exposed to transmission, switchgear, solar deployment, and grid engineering — ranked by fundamentals.
5 Best Small-Cap AI Photonics Stocks — June 2026
AI photonics is the optical layer of the AI build-out. The big-cap winners are obvious — small-cap pure-plays are rarer. 5 names with current exposure to optical interconnect, ranked on fundamentals.
Best Small-Cap Stocks to Watch — May 2026 Update
Top 5 small-cap growth stocks to buy in April 2026, ranked across 2,200+ US tickers by 8 fundamentals. Scores rose the most this month. See picks.
Best Small-Cap Uranium Stocks — May 2026 Update
5 small-cap uranium stocks ranked on cash runway, debt, and revenue. April 2026 picks for the SMR nuclear cycle. See who survives the cycle.
Best Small-Cap Gold Stocks — May 2026 Update
5 small-cap gold miners pre-scored on revenue, cash runway, and balance sheet. April 2026 picks as gold tests new highs. See the full ranking.
Best Small-Cap Critical-Minerals Stocks — May 2026 Update
5 small-cap rare-earth and critical minerals stocks ranked on balance sheet and cash runway. April 2026 picks after Project Vault. See the list.
Best Small-Cap AI Infrastructure Stocks — May 2026 Update
7 small-cap AI infrastructure stocks for April 2026, ranked on balance sheet, cash, and growth. Chip IP, networking, LiDAR, memory — real fundamentals.
4 Best Small-Cap Drone & UAV Stocks — May 2026
Drone investing splits into three real categories: military reconnaissance, autonomous passenger eVTOL, and commercial inspection. Here are the 5 small-caps left after the graduates, with honest context on what each actually does.
4 Best Small-Cap AI Drug Discovery Stocks — May 2026
AI drug discovery splits into three monetization models: software-to-pharma (SDGR), platform-to-partner (ABCL, ABSI), and own-pipeline (RXRX). Each has different unit economics and different bull-case shapes.
3 Best Small-Cap Quantum Computing Stocks — May 2026
The investable small-cap quantum-computing universe is thinner than the headlines suggest. Most pure-play names graduated to mid-cap or remain private. Here are the 3 small-caps left, plus a candid look at what 'quantum' actually means in each.
3 Best Small-Cap Space & Satellite Stocks — May 2026
Space-investable small-caps split into three monetization layers: imagery, data analytics, and components. Three pure-play names left after the SPAC graduates, with honest framing of each layer's economics.
6 Best Small-Cap Edge AI & Embedded Compute Stocks — May 2026
Edge AI is not the same as datacenter AI. Inference at the edge happens on auto SoCs, IP-licensed DSP cores, embedded perception sensors, and optical interconnect. 6 small-cap names, with the model-specific framing each requires.
2 Best Small-Cap Hydrogen Fuel Cells Stocks — May 2026
The investable small-cap hydrogen universe is genuinely thin. After the 2021-2024 drawdown, the survivors are technically credible but commercially still unprofitable. 2 fuel-cell makers, plus what to watch for the IRA Section 45V trigger.
5 Best Small-Cap Lithium & Battery Materials Stocks — May 2026
Small-cap lithium splits into producers (SGML), developers (LAC, NMG, SLI), and explorers (LITM). 2024-25 lithium price cycle has separated the survivors from the optionality plays. 5 names, ranked.
2 Best Small-Cap Mental Health Tech & Psychedelic Therapeutics Stocks — May 2026
The investable small-cap mental-health-tech and psychedelic-therapeutics universe is sparse. Most psychedelics names are micro-cap or pre-revenue; we have one credible psychedelics developer in our scored universe, plus context on what's missing.
4 Best Small-Cap Synthetic Biology Stocks — May 2026
Synthetic biology as a public small-cap category is mostly the post-SPAC survivors. 4 names with very different business models — organism foundry, antibody engineering, drug-discovery software, and a misclassified med-device.
4 Best Small-Cap Surgical Robotics & Med-Device Stocks — May 2026
Pure-play surgical robotics small-caps are rare. The actual investable layer is robotics-adjacent specialty surgical devices: ablation, nerve repair, sleep-apnea implants. 5 names with capital-equipment-plus-recurring-consumables economics.
3 Best Small-Cap SMR & Nuclear Tech Stocks — Q2 2026
The small-cap Small Modular Reactor universe is almost empty — the big names graduated. Here are the 3 real small-caps left that fit a nuclear-tech thesis, plus why Oklo and NuScale are no longer on the list.
5 Best Small-Cap Cybersecurity Stocks — Q2 2026
The small-cap cybersecurity universe is thinner than investors expect — the winners already scaled out. Here are the 5 highest-scoring names left, ranked on fundamentals for Q2 2026.
Small-Cap Robotics Stocks April 2026 — Only 3 Pass Our Filter
We scored every small-cap robotics stock for April 2026. Only 3 pass our fundamental filter. Plus 1 automation-adjacent pick worth watching.
5 Best Small-Cap Defense Stocks — April 2026
Top 5 small-cap defense stocks for April 2026, pre-scored on balance sheet, cash, and growth. NATO ramps to 3.5% GDP — here's who benefits most.
7 Best Small-Cap Drone Stocks for 2026 (Ranked)
We scored every small-cap drone stock on 8 fundamental metrics. Military drones, eVTOL, and FPV systems — here's the honest ranking for 2026.
7 Best Small-Cap Industrial Stocks for 2026 (Ranked)
The 7 highest-scoring small-cap industrial stocks by fundamental score. Aerospace, green energy, robotics — ranked on balance sheet and growth.
7 Best Small-Cap Tech Stocks for 2026 (US, Ranked)
The 7 highest-scoring US small-cap tech stocks for 2026, ranked on revenue growth, margins, and insider ownership. Real data, no hype. See the list.
Industrials Small-Cap Analysis 2026 — Top 5 Ranked
Top 5 industrials small-caps for 2026, pre-scored on 8 fundamentals. Infrastructure, defense, and manufacturing picks with data. See the rankings.
Consumer Small-Cap Analysis 2026 — Top 5 Ranked
Top 5 consumer small-caps for 2026, pre-scored on 8 fundamentals. DTC brands and retail innovators ranked by margin, growth, and cash. See the list.
Energy Small-Cap Analysis 2026 — Top 5 Ranked
Top 5 energy small-caps for 2026, ranked on 8 fundamentals. Oil, gas, and renewables with sector benchmarks and balance-sheet checks. See picks.
7 Best Small-Cap Biotech Stocks for 2026 (Cash + Pipeline)
7 small-cap biotech stocks ranked on cash runway, pipeline depth, and balance sheet. April 2026 data — see which are trading below cash.
What Is a Good Stock Score? (70+/100 Explained)
A stock score above 70/100 places a small-cap in the top 10%. Learn how our 8-metric rating system works and what each score really means.
Revenue Growth: The #1 Metric for Small-Cap Stocks
Revenue growth carries 20% weight in our small-cap scoring model. How we measure it, sector benchmarks, and what 'good' actually looks like.
Small-Cap Fundamental Analysis: 8-Metric Guide
A step-by-step guide to fundamental analysis on small-cap stocks using 8 proven metrics. Screen 2,200+ companies with real scores, not hype.
10 Best Small-Cap Stocks to Buy for Q2 2026 (Ranked)
The 10 highest-scoring small-cap stocks entering Q2 2026, ranked by an 8-metric fundamental model. Catalysts, scores, and sector exposure per pick.
How to Find Undervalued Small-Cap Stocks (5 Steps)
A repeatable 5-step framework for finding undervalued small-cap stocks using P/S ratio filters and fundamental scoring. With real examples.
Veritone (VERI) Surges 22% on AI Revenue Guidance
Veritone (VERI) surged 22% on $130–145M AI revenue guidance. Full breakdown of the AI data marketplace play, fundamentals, and our score.
BrainSway (BWAY): FDA Clears At-Home Deep TMS
BrainSway (BWAY) gets FDA clearance for at-home Deep TMS depression therapy. Revenue impact, TAM, and our fundamental score breakdown.
Lovesac (LOVE) Crushes Q4 Earnings — Stock +20%
Lovesac (LOVE) beat Q4 estimates and surged 20%. Revenue, margin, and $40M buyback breakdown — plus how it scores on our 8 fundamental metrics.
5 Best Small-Cap Healthcare Stocks for 2026 (Ranked)
5 small-cap healthcare stocks scoring 88+/100 for 2026. Revenue growth, margins, and risk analysis per pick — ranked on 8 fundamental metrics.
What Are Small-Cap Stocks? (Beginner's Guide 2026)
A beginner's guide to small-cap stocks in 2026: market-cap definition, pros and cons, risk factors, and exactly where to start screening.