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US Penny Stocks: 3 Picks With Market Caps Over $100M

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As the U.S. stock market continues its upward trajectory with major indices like the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average hitting fresh records, investors are increasingly exploring diverse opportunities beyond traditional large-cap stocks. Penny stocks, though often seen as a relic of speculative trading, still hold potential for growth when backed by robust financials and sound business models. In this article, we examine several penny stocks that demonstrate strong fundamentals, offering investors a chance to discover under-the-radar companies with promising prospects.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In The United States

NameShare PriceMarket CapFinancial Health Rating
BAB (OTCPK:BABB)$0.83945$6.1M★★★★★★
Golden Growers Cooperative (OTCPK:GGRO.U)$4.50$69.71M★★★★★★
QuantaSing Group (NasdaqGM:QSG)$3.08$143.12M★★★★★★
RLX Technology (NYSE:RLX)$1.80$2.29B★★★★★★
ZTEST Electronics (OTCPK:ZTST.F)$0.233$8.57M★★★★★★
LexinFintech Holdings (NasdaqGS:LX)$3.39$557.36M★★★★★★
Permianville Royalty Trust (NYSE:PVL)$1.55$51.15M★★★★★★
Zynerba Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqCM:ZYNE)$1.30$65.6M★★★★★☆
CBAK Energy Technology (NasdaqCM:CBAT)$0.8899$80.04M★★★★★☆
Information Services Group (NasdaqGM:III)$3.11$173.23M★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 729 stocks from our US Penny Stocks screener.

We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

Blade Air Mobility (NasdaqCM:BLDE)

Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Blade Air Mobility, Inc. offers air transportation alternatives to alleviate congested ground routes in the United States and has a market cap of approximately $258.44 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from two main segments: Medical, contributing $142.42 million, and Passenger services, generating $99.39 million.

Market Cap: $258.44M

Blade Air Mobility, Inc. has shown revenue growth with US$194.34 million for the first nine months of 2024, compared to US$177.7 million the previous year, though it remains unprofitable with a net loss of US$17.51 million. The company is debt-free and its short-term assets exceed both short- and long-term liabilities, indicating strong financial positioning despite recent shareholder dilution by 4.9%. Strategic partnerships with Supernal LLC and Qatar Airways aim to enhance Blade's air mobility offerings and expand market reach in urban air transport solutions, potentially bolstering future revenue streams within the growing AAM sector.

NasdaqCM:BLDE Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Nov 2024
NasdaqCM:BLDE Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Nov 2024

Performant Financial (NasdaqGS:PFMT)

Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Performant Financial Corporation offers technology-enabled audit, recovery, and analytics services in the United States with a market cap of $248.18 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its Business Services segment, which amounts to $120.78 million.

Market Cap: $248.18M

Performant Financial Corporation, with a market cap of US$248.18 million, continues to navigate its unprofitable status despite revenue growth in its Business Services segment, reporting US$31.52 million in Q3 2024 sales up from the previous year. The company maintains a satisfactory net debt to equity ratio and sufficient short-term assets to cover liabilities, but challenges persist as net losses widened to US$2.38 million for the quarter. Analysts predict significant stock price appreciation potential while Performant reiterates its 2024 guidance amidst healthcare market volatility, expecting revenues between US$117 million and US$122 million for the year.

NasdaqGS:PFMT Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Nov 2024
NasdaqGS:PFMT Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Nov 2024

Solid Power (NasdaqGS:SLDP)

Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Solid Power, Inc. develops solid state battery technologies for electric vehicles and other markets in the United States, with a market cap of approximately $198.43 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its Auto Parts & Accessories segment, totaling $18.03 million.

Market Cap: $198.43M

Solid Power, Inc., with a market cap of approximately US$198.43 million, is navigating challenges as it remains unprofitable and has seen increased net losses year-over-year. Despite generating US$15.68 million in revenue for the first nine months of 2024, the company's earnings guidance projects annual revenues between US$16 million and US$20 million. The management team is relatively new, with an average tenure of 1.3 years, which may impact strategic execution. Solid Power remains debt-free with sufficient short-term assets to cover liabilities and a cash runway extending beyond a year if free cash flow trends persist.

NasdaqGS:SLDP Financial Position Analysis as at Nov 2024
NasdaqGS:SLDP Financial Position Analysis as at Nov 2024

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