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Exclusive Article Small-Cap Standouts: These 3 Stocks Rose Over 300% in 2025Reported by Leo Miller. First Published: 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, which tracks 2,000 U.S. small-cap companies, returned about 13%, well below the S&P 500 Index's roughly 18% total return, which tracks U.S. large-cap stocks. Despite that lag, three names stood out, each delivering returns of 300% or more in 2025. These companies began the year in small-cap territory but, after their gains, have 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) rose roughly 380% in 2025. The company's market capitalization climbed from well under $1 billion to about $3.3 billion. GRAIL's main product is the Galleri multi-cancer early detection test. Early detection significantly improves survival odds, which has driven investor interest. Only about five cancer types have standardized screening methods, yet roughly 70% of cancer deaths come from other cancers. Galleri is designed to detect more than 50 different cancer types. In a recent study, GRAIL reported that adding Galleri to traditional screening increased early cancer detection by more than sevenfold. Currently, most Galleri sales come from out-of-pocket payments. GRAIL expects to apply for Premarket Approval (PMA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in the first quarter of 2026. If approved, commercial-insurer coverage would become far more likely, potentially unlocking a large new sales channel and fueling 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) enjoyed a blockbuster 2025, with shares rising just under 390%. Planet operates hundreds of satellites that capture medium- to high-resolution imagery of Earth. By coupling that imagery with artificial intelligence, the company helps customers make better decisions. Revenues come from subscriptions to its cloud-based platform and satellite services. Demand is materializing, particularly among government customers. Its Dec. 10 earnings report sent shares up about 35% in one day; defense and intelligence revenue rose more than 70%. The firm reported a backlog near $735 million—roughly 2.6 times its trailing 12-month revenue of $282 million—indicating significant growth potential. Planet Labs 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 company's latest earnings is $18.19, which would imply roughly 7.7% downside. A meaningful pullback could make the stock more attractive to long-term investors. Updated Targets Eye Strong Upside in VSAT After Huge 2025 Run Finally, Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) jumped roughly 305% in 2025, giving it a market cap near $4.7 billion. Like Planet Labs, Viasat is a satellite company, but it focuses on internet and data connectivity for aviation, maritime and government customers rather than primarily on consumer telecom operators. The company provides in-flight wireless connectivity to thousands of commercial and business aircraft. The U.S. government was Viasat's largest customer in fiscal 2025, accounting for about 18% of revenue. Viasat is now in fiscal 2026; in the most recent quarter, revenues rose just 2%, but contract awards increased 17% to nearly $1.5 billion and backlog climbed to almost $3.9 billion. The MarketBeat consensus price target of $32.75 implies about 5% downside. However, analyst targets revised after the company's Nov. 7 earnings report average $49, suggesting roughly 37% upside potential. GRAL, PL, VSAT: Deep Research Is Paramount Overall, GRAL, PL and VSAT delivered exceptional returns in 2025. That outperformance is exciting, but smaller, fast-rising stocks can be highly volatile. Investors should have conviction in each company's long-term outlook and conduct thorough due diligence before making any investment decisions.
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