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US Penny Stocks To Watch In January 2025

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As of January 2025, the U.S. stock market is experiencing a surge, with major indices like the S&P 500 reaching record highs amid strong corporate earnings and optimism about AI-related developments. Penny stocks may be an old term, but they continue to offer intriguing opportunities for investors seeking growth at lower price points. Typically representing smaller or newer companies, these stocks can present significant upside potential when backed by strong financials and solid fundamentals.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In The United States

NameShare PriceMarket CapFinancial Health Rating
QuantaSing Group (NasdaqGM:QSG)$3.08$111.94M★★★★★★
BAB (OTCPK:BABB)$0.93$6.36M★★★★★★
Kiora Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqCM:KPRX)$3.80$11.61M★★★★★★
Inter & Co (NasdaqGS:INTR)$4.94$2.18B★★★★☆☆
ZTEST Electronics (OTCPK:ZTST.F)$0.2899$10.66M★★★★★★
Imperial Petroleum (NasdaqCM:IMPP)$2.90$88.72M★★★★★★
Golden Growers Cooperative (OTCPK:GGRO.U)$4.50$67.38M★★★★★★
BTCS (NasdaqCM:BTCS)$3.38$54.13M★★★★★★
Smith Micro Software (NasdaqCM:SMSI)$1.26$22.7M★★★★★☆
CBAK Energy Technology (NasdaqCM:CBAT)$0.92$83.39M★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 706 stocks from our US Penny Stocks screener.

Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

111 (NasdaqGM:YI)

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

Overview: 111, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, operates an integrated online and offline healthcare platform in the People's Republic of China, with a market cap of $40.05 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue of CN¥14.66 billion from its operations in the People's Republic of China.

Market Cap: $40.05M

111, Inc. operates with a market cap of US$40.05 million and reported significant revenue generation of CN¥14.66 billion, indicating its active business operations in China. Despite being unprofitable, it has been reducing losses annually by 10.1% over the past five years and maintains a positive free cash flow with a cash runway exceeding three years. The company's stock is trading significantly below estimated fair value but experiences high volatility, recently executing a 1:10 stock split on January 24, 2025. Leadership changes include the appointment of Mr. Yang Luke Chen as director following Dr. Leon Lian Yong Chen's resignation.

NasdaqGM:YI Financial Position Analysis as at Jan 2025
NasdaqGM:YI Financial Position Analysis as at Jan 2025

Butterfly Network (NYSE:BFLY)

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

Overview: Butterfly Network, Inc. develops, manufactures, and commercializes ultrasound imaging solutions both in the United States and internationally with a market cap of approximately $837.33 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from providing an AI-enhanced personal ultrasound solution, totaling $76.22 million.

Market Cap: $837.33M

Butterfly Network, with a market cap of US$837.33 million, is experiencing revenue growth, reporting US$20.56 million for Q3 2024 compared to US$15.42 million the previous year. Despite being unprofitable and having a negative return on equity of -54.18%, it has no debt and its short-term assets exceed liabilities significantly, providing financial stability in the near term. The company expects a 35% revenue increase for Q4 2024 and was recently added to the S&P Healthcare Equipment Select Industry Index, reflecting some positive market sentiment despite recent insider selling and stock volatility challenges.

NYSE:BFLY Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Jan 2025
NYSE:BFLY Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Jan 2025

Energy Vault Holdings (NYSE:NRGV)

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

Overview: Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. develops and sells energy storage solutions and has a market cap of approximately $313.37 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its Electric Equipment segment, totaling $130.96 million.

Market Cap: $313.37M

Energy Vault Holdings, with a market cap of US$313.37 million, is navigating financial challenges, reporting a significant drop in revenue to US$12.73 million for the first nine months of 2024 from US$223.31 million the previous year. Despite being unprofitable with a negative return on equity of -53.67%, it maintains more cash than its total debt and short-term assets exceed liabilities. Recent strategic partnerships aim to enhance its energy storage solutions and accelerate deployment timelines for data centers, potentially bolstering future revenue streams despite current volatility and operational losses.

NYSE:NRGV Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Jan 2025
NYSE:NRGV Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Jan 2025

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