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374Water And 2 Other Promising US Penny Stocks To Watch

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As the U.S. stock market experiences a pullback from record highs, with major indices like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 seeing declines, investors are closely watching economic indicators and corporate earnings reports for signs of future trends. In such a fluctuating environment, penny stocks—often representing smaller or newer companies—can present intriguing opportunities for those willing to look beyond established names. Despite being considered somewhat outdated as a term, these stocks continue to attract attention due to their potential for growth and value.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In The United States

NameShare PriceMarket CapFinancial Health Rating
BAB (OTCPK:BABB)$0.7987$5.8M★★★★★★
LexinFintech Holdings (NasdaqGS:LX)$2.95$485.02M★★★★★★
RLX Technology (NYSE:RLX)$1.65$2.1B★★★★★★
ARC Document Solutions (NYSE:ARC)$3.42$147.91M★★★★★★
Permianville Royalty Trust (NYSE:PVL)$1.595$52.63M★★★★★★
Golden Growers Cooperative (OTCPK:GGRO.U)$4.50$69.71M★★★★★★
Imperial Petroleum (NasdaqCM:IMPP)$3.76$114.05M★★★★★★
MIND C.T.I (NasdaqGM:MNDO)$1.88$39.56M★★★★★★
Zynerba Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqCM:ZYNE)$1.30$65.6M★★★★★☆
CBAK Energy Technology (NasdaqCM:CBAT)$1.07$96.23M★★★★★☆

Click here to see the full list of 749 stocks from our US Penny Stocks screener.

Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

374Water (NasdaqCM:SCWO)

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

Overview: 374Water Inc. operates in the United States, offering technology that converts wet wastes into recoverable resources, with a market cap of $229.62 million.

Operations: The company's revenue segment is entirely derived from the United States, totaling $0.24 million.

Market Cap: $229.62M

374Water Inc., with a market cap of US$229.62 million, operates in the waste-to-resource technology sector but remains pre-revenue, generating only US$0.24 million annually. The company is debt-free and has short-term assets of US$8.8 million exceeding liabilities, yet it faces a cash runway of less than a year due to negative free cash flow trends. Recent activities include filing for a US$30.73 million shelf registration and appointing Peter Mandel as General Counsel to aid in scaling operations and commercialization efforts amid ongoing losses and revenue decline from previous years.

NasdaqCM:SCWO Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Oct 2024
NasdaqCM:SCWO Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Oct 2024

Atai Life Sciences (NasdaqGM:ATAI)

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

Overview: Atai Life Sciences N.V. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and investing in therapeutics for mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and addiction, with a market cap of approximately $214.78 million.

Operations: Atai Life Sciences generates revenue primarily from its business of identifying and advancing innovations in mental health, amounting to $0.38 million.

Market Cap: $214.78M

Atai Life Sciences, with a market cap of US$214.78 million, is pre-revenue, generating only US$0.38 million annually. Despite being unprofitable, the company has managed to reduce losses by 14.1% per year over five years and maintains more cash than total debt. Recent positive Phase 1b trial results for its VLS-01 formulation indicate progress in its pipeline targeting mental health disorders. However, with less than a year of cash runway if free cash flow continues to decline at historical rates and no forecasted profitability in the near term, financial sustainability remains a concern amidst ongoing clinical developments and conference presentations.

NasdaqGM:ATAI Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Oct 2024
NasdaqGM:ATAI Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Oct 2024

Eventbrite (NYSE:EB)

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

Overview: Eventbrite, Inc. operates a two-sided marketplace offering self-service ticketing and marketing tools for event creators globally, with a market cap of approximately $286.38 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through its Internet Software & Services segment, which accounted for $340.11 million.

Market Cap: $286.38M

Eventbrite, Inc., with a market cap of US$286.38 million, has shown signs of financial improvement despite being currently unprofitable. The company reported a net income of US$1.06 million for Q2 2024, marking progress from the previous year's loss. Its short-term assets exceed both short and long-term liabilities, providing some financial stability. Eventbrite's recent management changes and strategic appointments aim to enhance growth and operational efficiency. Additionally, the company has repurchased shares worth US$39.29 million under its buyback program while issuing convertible senior notes to strengthen its financial position further.

NYSE:EB Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Oct 2024
NYSE:EB Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Oct 2024

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