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Just For You Small-Cap Standouts: These 3 Stocks Rose Over 300% in 2025Written by Leo Miller. Publication Date: 1/3/2026. 
At a Glance - While small caps as a whole generated lower returns than large caps in 2025, three interesting names bucked this narrative.
- A cancer screening company and two satellite operators saw their shares rise 300% or more.
- See where analysts are forecasting upside and understand vital considerations pertaining to smaller stocks.
In 2025, small-cap stocks underperformed. The Russell 2000 Index, which tracks 2,000 U.S. small-cap names, delivered a total return of about 13% in 2025 — significantly below the S&P 500 Index’s roughly 18% total return, which tracks U.S. large-cap stocks. Despite the broader weakness, three names stood out with exceptional gains. Below we detail three stocks that returned 300% or more in 2025. This analysis focuses on companies that began 2025 in small-cap territory but, because of their gains, have since moved into mid-cap status. GRAL Catapults on Early Cancer Detection Enthusiasm REVEALED: America just unlocked a $500 trillion asset
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One company is already in position and this could be one of the most important AI infrastructure plays heading into 2026. The name and ticker are available here now >>> Healthcare stock GRAIL (NASDAQ: GRAL) rose roughly 380% in 2025, pushing its market capitalization from well below $1 billion to around $3.3 billion. GRAIL’s main product is the Galleri multi-cancer early detection test. Early detection greatly improves cancer survival odds, which has driven investor interest in Galleri. Only about five cancers have standardized screening programs, yet roughly 70% of cancer deaths arise from other types. Galleri is designed to detect more than 50 different cancers. In a recent study, GRAIL reported that adding Galleri to traditional screening methods increased early cancer detection by more than sevenfold. Currently, most Galleri revenue comes from out-of-pocket payments. GRAIL expects to apply for Pre-Market Approval (PMA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in the first quarter of 2026. If approved, commercial insurers would be much more likely to cover the test, opening a large new sales channel and driving further investor enthusiasm. The MarketBeat consensus price target of $97.50 reflects analyst optimism and implies roughly 14% upside. PL Blasts Off, Combining AI with Geospatial Imagery Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) posted a monster 2025, with shares rising just under 390%. Planet operates a large fleet of satellites that capture medium- to high-resolution Earth imagery. By pairing that data with artificial intelligence, the company aims to help customers make better decisions in a changing world. Planet generates revenue via subscriptions to its cloud-based platform and satellite services. Demand is materializing, particularly among government customers. Its Dec. 10 earnings report sent the stock up 35% in one day, with defense and intelligence revenue rising more than 70%. Planet reported a backlog of about $735 million — roughly 2.6 times its trailing 12-month revenue of $282 million — which supports the potential for substantial growth. The company also posted positive free cash flow for the second consecutive quarter. The MarketBeat consensus price target of $14.74 implies about 25% downside. However, the average of targets updated after the latest earnings report is $18.19, which implies roughly 7.7% downside. Planet Labs remains a stock to watch; a meaningful pullback could create an attractive entry point for long-term investors. Updated Targets Eye Strong Upside in VSAT After Huge 2025 Run Last up is Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT), which gained about 305% in 2025 and now has a market cap near $4.7 billion. Viasat is another satellite company, focused on internet and data connectivity, and is somewhat similar to AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS). Rather than concentrating on consumer telecom operators, Viasat targets aviation, maritime and government customers. The company provides in-flight connectivity to thousands of commercial and business aircraft. The U.S. government was Viasat’s largest customer in fiscal 2025, accounting for 18% of revenue. (Viasat is currently in fiscal 2026.) Revenues grew just 2% last quarter, but awards rose 17% to nearly $1.5 billion and the backlog climbed to almost $3.9 billion. The MarketBeat consensus price target of $32.75 implies about 5% downside. However, price targets updated after the company’s Nov. 7 earnings report average $49, suggesting roughly 37% upside potential. GRAL, PL, VSAT: Deep Research Is Paramount GRAL, PL and VSAT delivered remarkable returns in 2025, but investors should remember that smaller and recently high-flying stocks can be especially volatile and risky. Confidence in each company’s long-term fundamentals is essential. Investors should conduct thorough due diligence and assess their risk tolerance before making investment decisions in these names.
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