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Monday's Bonus Article Small-Cap Standouts: These 3 Stocks Rose Over 300% in 2025By Leo Miller. Posted: 1/3/2026. 
Key Points - 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 lagged the broader market. The Russell 2000 Index, which tracks the performance of roughly 2,000 U.S. small-cap stocks, delivered a total return of about 13% for the year. That significantly trailed the S&P 500 Index's total return of roughly 18%, which tracks U.S. large-cap stocks. Even so, a handful of small-cap names produced exceptional returns. Below, we profile three stocks that rose more than 300% in 2025. Each began the year in small-cap territory but, thanks to those gains, has since moved into mid-cap range. GRAL Catapults on Early Cancer Detection Enthusiasm While President Trump's official salary is $400,000 per year... his tax returns reveal he's been collecting up to $250,000 PER MONTH from one hidden source. Until recently, most Americans couldn't touch the type of investment that makes up this investment. But thanks to Executive Order 14330, that just changed. If you love investing in disruptive new companies... Discover how to invest in the fund Trump uses to collect this income >> Healthcare stock GRAIL (NASDAQ: GRAL) surged roughly 380% in 2025, pushing its market capitalization from well under $1 billion to about $3.3 billion. The company's flagship product is the Galleri Multi-Cancer Early Detection test. Early detection materially improves cancer survival rates, which has driven interest in the product. Only about five cancer types have standardized screening methods, yet roughly 70% of cancer deaths arise from other cancers. Galleri is designed to detect more than 50 cancer types. In a recent study, GRAIL reported that adding Galleri to traditional screening increased early cancer detection by more than sevenfold. Most Galleri sales currently come from out-of-pocket payments, but GRAIL expects to apply for Premarket Approval (PMA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in the first quarter of 2026. PMA approval would materially raise the likelihood that commercial insurers cover the test, potentially opening a much larger sales channel. That prospect has helped fuel investor enthusiasm. The MarketBeat consensus price target of $97.50 reflects analysts' optimism and implies roughly 14% upside from current levels. PL Blasts Off, Combining AI with Geospatial Imagery Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) posted a standout 2025, with shares climbing just under 390%. Planet operates hundreds of satellites that collect medium- to high-resolution Earth imagery. By combining that imagery with artificial intelligence, the company aims to help customers make better decisions in a changing world. Revenue comes from subscriptions to its cloud-based software platform and related satellite services. Demand has been particularly strong from government customers. Its Dec. 10 earnings report sent the stock up 35% in a single day, as defense and intelligence revenue rose more than 70%. Planet reported a backlog of roughly $735 million, about 2.6 times its last 12 months' revenue of $282 million — a potential runway for meaningful 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 versus recent share levels. However, analyst targets updated after the company's latest earnings average $18.19, which implies only around 7.7% downside. Planet Labs remains worth watching; a significant pullback could present a more attractive entry point. Updated Targets Eye Strong Upside in VSAT After Huge 2025 Run Finally, Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) rallied roughly 305% in 2025, giving it a market cap near $4.7 billion. Viasat is also a satellite company, but it focuses on internet and data connectivity — serving aviation, maritime and government markets — rather than primarily targeting consumer telecom operators like AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS). Viasat provides in-flight wireless connectivity to thousands of commercial and business aircraft. The U.S. government was the company's largest customer in fiscal 2025, accounting for 18% of revenue (note that Viasat was in fiscal 2026 at the time of the most recent reporting). Revenues grew by only 2% last quarter, but awards rose 17% to nearly $1.5 billion and the backlog increased to almost $3.9 billion. The MarketBeat consensus price target of $32.75 implies about 5% downside from recent prices. However, analyst targets updated after the Nov. 7 earnings report average $49, suggesting roughly 37% upside potential. GRAL, PL, VSAT: Deep Research Is Paramount GRAL, PL and VSAT delivered extraordinary returns in 2025, but investors should be cautious. Smaller companies that rebound sharply can remain highly volatile, and their share prices can move dramatically in either direction. Confidence in a company's long-term fundamentals — supported by thorough research and due diligence — is essential before committing capital to such stocks.
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