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Just For You Small-Cap Standouts: These 3 Stocks Rose Over 300% in 2025Submitted by Leo Miller. Posted: 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 stocks, delivered a total return of about 13% in 2025—well below the S&P 500 Index's total return of roughly 18%, which tracks U.S. large-cap stocks. Despite the broader underperformance, three names stood out for exceptional gains last year. Below we detail three stocks that returned 300% or more in 2025. Each began the year in small-cap territory but, thanks to their stellar gains, has since moved into mid-cap status. GRAL Catapults on Early Cancer Detection Enthusiasm Amazon's Layoffs Were Just the Beginning
Amazon just slashed 30,000 jobs – the largest layoff in its history – and almost no one's talking about the real reason why. A former hedge fund manager says it's part of a much bigger shift. One that could reshape how we all work, invest, and build wealth in the years ahead. He's spent the last decade preparing for this moment... and just released something that could help everyday Americans get ahead, while there's still time. Full story here Healthcare stock GRAIL (NASDAQ: GRAL) surged roughly 380% in 2025. Its market capitalization climbed from well under $1 billion to about $3.3 billion. GRAIL's flagship product is the Galleri multi-cancer early detection test. Early detection improves cancer survival, which has driven strong interest in the test. Only about five types of cancer have standardized screening methods, yet roughly 70% of cancer deaths come 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 detection by more than sevenfold. Today, 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 insurers would be far more likely to cover the test, potentially unlocking a much larger sales channel. That potential approval is a key reason investors are bullish. 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 an enormous 2025, with shares rising just under 390%. Planet operates hundreds of satellites that collect medium- to high-resolution Earth imagery. By combining that data with artificial intelligence, the company aims to help customers make better decisions. Revenue comes primarily from subscriptions to its cloud-based platform and satellite services. Demand has been particularly strong among governments. Its Dec. 10 earnings report sent shares up 35% in one day, with defense and intelligence revenue rising more than 70%. Planet also reported a backlog of about $735 million—roughly 2.6 times its trailing 12 months' revenue of $282 million—providing a runway for 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 from current levels. However, the average of targets updated after the latest earnings report is $18.19, which would imply about 7.7% downside. Planet Labs remains worth watching; a significant pullback could present an attractive entry point. Updated Targets Eye Strong Upside in VSAT After Huge 2025 Run Viasat (NASDAQ: VSAT) climbed roughly 305% in 2025, bringing its market cap to about $4.7 billion. Like Planet Labs, Viasat is a satellite company, but it focuses on internet and data connectivity rather than primarily serving consumer telecom operators. Viasat's customers include aviation, maritime and government clients. For example, Viasat provides in-flight 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. (Viasat is currently in fiscal 2026.) Revenues grew only 2% last quarter, but contract awards rose 17% to nearly $1.5 billion, and backlog expanded to almost $3.9 billion. The MarketBeat consensus price target of $32.75 implies about 5% downside. Targets updated after the Nov. 7 earnings report average $49, however, suggesting roughly 37% upside potential. GRAL, PL, VSAT: Deep Research Is Paramount GRAL, PL and VSAT delivered remarkable returns in 2025. That performance is exciting, but investors should remember that smaller stocks—especially those that have surged dramatically—are often volatile and can move sharply in either direction. Confidence in a company's long-term outlook and thorough due diligence are essential before making investment decisions in names like these.
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