EQUITY RESEARCH / 2026 → 2029

2–3 year stock research

Find a business worth researching. Understand what could drive growth, what could break the thesis, and how much success the entry price already assumes.

Research priorities reviewed 2026-09-23 · Editorial judgement, not a buy signal · Capital can be lost

44Research candidates
42 / 44Issuers covered by SEC snapshot
42 / 44Recent stored closes
—Entry valuation unverified

SECTOR RESEARCH

Explore by sector

Curated themes, not an industry index. Compare the business drivers first, then inspect individual companies and their entry valuations.

AI infrastructure

10

Compute, memory and optical links can benefit from larger AI deployments.

CRDO NBIS ALAB MU AMD AMAT ANET AVGO COHR AAOI

Drivers, metrics and risks

What to track: Organic revenue; customer concentration; cash after capex; product margins.

Risk: AI spending is shared exposure: several tickers can depend on the same customers.

SEC 9/10Stored closes 9/10Positive margin / known 7/8

Power & cooling

3

Electricity delivery and heat removal may constrain data-center expansion.

VRT ETN GEV

Drivers, metrics and risks

What to track: Organic orders; backlog conversion; factory capacity; cash conversion.

Risk: Grid delays, capex cycles and high entry valuations.

SEC 3/3Stored closes 3/3Positive margin / known 3/3

Nuclear industry

3

Generation, components and fuel offer different exposure to nuclear investment.

BWXT CEG LEU

Drivers, metrics and risks

What to track: Funded contracts; outages; fuel capacity; maintenance and expansion capex.

Risk: Permits, policy, project timing and financing; generators and fuel developers are not interchangeable.

SEC 3/3Stored closes 3/3Positive margin / known 3/3

Space & satellites

4

Launch, communication and imaging require different paths to commercial scale.

RKLB ASTS PL RDW

Drivers, metrics and risks

What to track: Operational launches; paid usage; backlog conversion; funded cash runway.

Risk: Launch failures, customer concentration and dilution.

SEC 4/4Stored closes 4/4Positive margin / known 0/3

Defense technology

2

Unmanned platforms and counter-drone systems may attract procurement.

AVAV KTOS

Drivers, metrics and risks

What to track: Funded backlog; production deliveries; organic margins; cash collections.

Risk: Budget changes, program selection and contract execution losses.

SEC 2/2Stored closes 2/2Positive margin / known 1/1

Industrial automation

3

Robotics, connected operations and testing can improve physical productivity.

SYM IOT TER

Drivers, metrics and risks

What to track: Installation economics; recurring usage; customer concentration; segment margins.

Risk: Slow deployments and cyclical industrial or semiconductor budgets.

SEC 3/3Stored closes 3/3Positive margin / known 3/3

Healthcare innovation

7

Diagnostics, surgical tools and drug discovery have distinct clinical and payment risks.

TEM HIMS RXRX ISRG NTRA GH TMDX

Drivers, metrics and risks

What to track: Reimbursed volumes; clinical milestones; collections; cash runway.

Risk: Trial failure, reimbursement and regulation; do not value a drug pipeline like software.

SEC 7/7Stored closes 7/7Positive margin / known 2/7

Cloud & security software

3

Recurring tools support cloud operations, security and development.

NET CRWD DDOG

Drivers, metrics and risks

What to track: Retention; consumption; recurring revenue; GAAP margins; diluted shares.

Risk: Competition, service incidents, stock compensation and entry multiples.

SEC 3/3Stored closes 3/3Positive margin / known 1/2

Digital platforms

3

Advertising, cloud services and learning subscriptions can scale with engagement.

GOOGL DUOL APP

Drivers, metrics and risks

What to track: Paid retention; advertiser returns; cash flow; organic growth.

Risk: Platform dependence, AI substitution, privacy rules and acquisition costs.

SEC 2/3Stored closes 2/3Positive margin / known 2/2

Quantum technology

4

Useful technical performance must turn into repeat paid commercial demand.

IONQ QBTS RGTI QUBT

Drivers, metrics and risks

What to track: External orders; organic revenue; cash burn; reproducible technical milestones.

Risk: Technical uncertainty, lumpy sales, acquisitions and dilution.

SEC 4/4Stored closes 4/4Positive margin / known 0/3

Battery technology

1

Higher energy density matters only if manufacturing becomes commercially viable.

ENVX

Drivers, metrics and risks

What to track: Qualified customers; manufacturing yield; unit cost; funded capacity.

Risk: Qualification delays, yield failures and financing.

SEC 1/1Stored closes 1/1Positive margin / known 0/1

Financial services

1

A broader customer relationship can support fee revenue and operating scale.

SOFI

Drivers, metrics and risks

What to track: Credit losses; capital adequacy; deposit costs; normalized earnings.

Risk: Credit cycles and regulation; software sales multiples are inappropriate.

SEC 1/1Stored closes 1/1Positive margin / known 1/1

Coverage counts refer to this entire list and its current snapshots. Positive margin counts use only issuers with a known trailing-four-quarter net margin; a dash means unavailable. Different fiscal periods and business models are not directly comparable.

44 companies match

How to read the stars
Compare research ideas
CompanyResearch priorityRiskWhy research it?Dated observations
CRDOCredo TechnologyAI connectivityCommercial growth Research priority★★★★☆4 / 5 RiskHigh4 / 5

Higher bandwidth creates demand for efficient links inside AI clusters.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Broader customer adoption and sustained margins as connectivity speeds rise.

What would break the thesis

Customer concentration, competing optical designs or margin compression.

Before assessing cheapness

Compare forward earnings and free cash flow with customer concentration.

Exceptional-return scenario

10× needs sustained expansion well beyond the current customer base; valuation is unverified.

Company newsroom lists FY2027 Q1 results and optical connectivity updates. Company source ↗

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$150.99Stored close · 2026-10-30-50.1%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -30.8%252-session change -12.0%
Revenue growth 114.7%Net margin 33.8%ROE 19.7%EPS acceleration —Reporting period 2026-08-01SEC · 2026-09-02 ↗
NBISNebiusAI cloudCommercial growth Research priority★★★★☆4 / 5 RiskExtreme5 / 5

AI compute demand may support a larger specialist cloud business.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Commission capacity, fill it with paying customers and improve cash returns.

What would break the thesis

Power delays, underutilized GPUs, capex funding and shareholder dilution.

Before assessing cheapness

Value cash flow after capex and debt; contracted demand is not earned revenue.

Exceptional-return scenario

10× is an exceptional execution and funding scenario, not a base case.

Q2 2026 results published August 12; AI cloud business and investment exposure disclosed. Company source ↗

SEC metrics not covered
—Recent close unavailable SEC metrics not covered
RKLBRocket LabSpace systems & launchCommercial growth Research priority★★★★☆4 / 5 RiskExtreme5 / 5

Launch services and spacecraft systems can serve growing commercial and defense demand.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Convert contracted backlog to cash and deliver the Neutron program.

What would break the thesis

Launch failures, development delays, acquisition integration and dilution.

Before assessing cheapness

Separate organic sales, acquisition effects, capex and fully diluted shares.

Exceptional-return scenario

10× requires much more than a successful launch; funding and entry valuation matter.

Q2 2026 release reports growing revenue/backlog and an announced Iridium acquisition. Company source ↗

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$54.73Stored close · 2026-10-30-63.6%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -22.3%252-session change -17.3%
Revenue growth 62.0%Net margin -21.5%ROE -4.7%EPS acceleration —Reporting period 2026-06-30SEC · 2026-08-10 ↗
ALABAstera LabsAI connectivityCommercial growth Research priority★★★★☆4 / 5 RiskHigh4 / 5

More complex AI systems need additional connectivity and switching products.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Scale Scorpio deployments and diversify product and customer revenue.

What would break the thesis

Customer concentration, competitive standards and a high entry valuation.

Before assessing cheapness

Check revenue multiple, cash generation and stock-based compensation.

Exceptional-return scenario

10× needs product expansion plus a defensible entry multiple; growth alone is insufficient.

Q2 2026 release discusses Scorpio deployment and expansion of connectivity products. Company source ↗

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$258.70Stored close · 2026-10-30-46.4%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -19.4%252-session change +49.0%
Revenue growth 104.5%Net margin 30.7%ROE 21.4%EPS acceleration 41.8 ppReporting period 2026-06-30SEC · 2026-08-05 ↗
VRTVertivPower & coolingCommercial growth Research priority★★★★☆4 / 5 RiskHigh4 / 5

AI capacity needs power management and heat removal as well as chips.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Deliver liquid cooling and power capacity with healthy cash conversion.

What would break the thesis

Hyperscaler capex slowdown, manufacturing bottlenecks and pricing pressure.

Before assessing cheapness

Check organic growth, working capital and free cash flow after capacity investment.

Exceptional-return scenario

10× would require exceptional expansion from an already established business; entry valuation is unverified.

July 29, 2026 release: Q2 sales rose 24%, including 18% organic growth. Company source ↗

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$232.50Stored close · 2026-10-30-38.2%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -11.6%252-session change +16.7%
Revenue growth 61.2%Net margin 16.0%ROE 38.1%EPS acceleration 38.2 ppReporting period 2026-09-30SEC · 2026-10-28 ↗
ETNEatonElectrical equipmentComparison businesses Research priority★★★★☆4 / 5 RiskSubstantial3 / 5

Grid expansion and data centers require electrical distribution and protection equipment.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Convert electrical backlog into deliveries while preserving margins.

What would break the thesis

Project delays, acquisition integration and a premium entry valuation.

Before assessing cheapness

Separate organic sales from acquisitions; compare cash earnings with normalized capex.

Exceptional-return scenario

Established industry comparison; 10× over 2–3 years is not a base case.

Q2 2026 release: sales rose 21%, comprising 14% organic growth and 7% from acquisitions. Company source ↗

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$366.07Stored close · 2026-11-02-20.4%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -17.7%252-session change -4.4%
Revenue growth 21.4%Net margin 12.8%ROE 18.9%EPS acceleration -6.5 ppReporting period 2026-06-30SEC · 2026-07-31 ↗
GEVGE VernovaGrid & generation equipmentComparison businesses Research priority★★★★☆4 / 5 RiskHigh4 / 5

Grid equipment, power generation and services address growing electricity requirements.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Convert Power and Electrification orders into profitable deliveries.

What would break the thesis

Long delivery cycles, wind losses, warranty costs and execution risk.

Before assessing cheapness

Separate equipment and service economics; orders and customer advances are not earnings.

Exceptional-return scenario

Industry comparison; a large backlog does not establish a 10× share-price opportunity.

July 22, 2026 release: Q2 revenue rose 22%, or 12% organically, led by Power and Electrification. Company source ↗

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$857.87Stored close · 2026-10-30-27.0%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -14.8%252-session change +48.4%
Revenue growth 26.8%Net margin 23.5%ROE 91.1%EPS acceleration 160.5 ppReporting period 2026-09-30SEC · 2026-10-28 ↗
BWXTBWX TechnologiesNuclear componentsCommercial growth Research priority★★★★☆4 / 5 RiskHigh4 / 5

Nuclear components and services participate in defense and commercial reactor investment.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Deliver funded programs and expand manufacturing with disciplined cash returns.

What would break the thesis

Government concentration, project overruns and acquisition integration.

Before assessing cheapness

Inspect funded backlog, contract margins and free cash flow after factory expansion.

Exceptional-return scenario

10× needs exceptional per-share growth; nuclear exposure alone does not support it.

August 3, 2026 release reports Q2 revenue of $901.6m and net income of $89.1m. Company source ↗

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$130.70Stored close · 2026-10-30-45.2%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -24.8%252-session change -38.8%
Revenue growth 18.0%Net margin 10.1%ROE 26.6%EPS acceleration -6.6 ppReporting period 2026-06-30SEC · 2026-08-05 ↗
ANETArista NetworksData-center networkingComparison businesses Research priority★★★★☆4 / 5 RiskHigh4 / 5

Larger AI clusters require high-bandwidth Ethernet networking and software.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Convert AI networking deployments into sustained sales and customer diversification.

What would break the thesis

Hyperscaler concentration, competing architectures and valuation compression.

Before assessing cheapness

Check customer acceptance terms, inventory and cash conversion alongside earnings.

Exceptional-return scenario

Established networking comparison; no supported 10× forecast from demand growth alone.

Investor materials link Q2 2026 results and cloud/AI networking presentations. Company source ↗

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$168.86Stored close · 2026-10-30-22.1%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -8.7%252-session change +4.2%
Revenue growth 37.7%Net margin 38.4%ROE 27.3%EPS acceleration 10.7 ppReporting period 2026-06-30SEC · 2026-08-05 ↗
ASTSAST SpaceMobileSatellite connectivityFrontier technology Research priority★★★☆☆3 / 5 RiskExtreme5 / 5

Direct-to-phone satellite broadband could open a new connectivity market.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Launch and commission satellites, obtain approvals and convert coverage into paid service.

What would break the thesis

Launch or deployment failure, spectrum limits, funding needs and dilution.

Before assessing cheapness

Model funded satellite deployment and paying usage, not only addressable market.

Exceptional-return scenario

10× depends on network economics and funding; technical success alone is insufficient.

Investor page describes the direct-to-cell network and links Q2 2026 filings. Company source ↗

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$40.97Stored close · 2026-10-30-69.2%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -35.5%252-session change -48.8%
Revenue growth —Net margin —ROE -25.8%EPS acceleration —Reporting period 2026-06-30SEC · 2026-08-10 ↗
PLPlanet LabsEarth observationCommercial growth Research priority★★★☆☆3 / 5 RiskHigh4 / 5

Repeated Earth imagery can support government and commercial data subscriptions.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Renew contracts, expand analytics usage and convert bookings into cash.

What would break the thesis

Government budget concentration, competition and satellite replacement costs.

Before assessing cheapness

Check recurring revenue quality, gross margin and cash flow after constellation costs.

Exceptional-return scenario

10× needs durable cash-generating scale; no probability is assigned.

Company investor overview; current valuation has not been validated. Company source ↗

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$13.47Stored close · 2026-10-30-73.8%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -37.4%252-session change +4.4%
Revenue growth 58.1%Net margin -95.1%ROE -63.8%EPS acceleration —Reporting period 2026-07-31SEC · 2026-09-03 ↗
RDWRedwireSpace & defenseCommercial growth Research priority★★★☆☆3 / 5 RiskExtreme5 / 5

Space infrastructure and defense platforms can benefit from program expansion.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Execute contracts, integrate acquired operations and convert backlog into cash.

What would break the thesis

Program delays, acquisition integration, debt and contract execution losses.

Before assessing cheapness

Check organic growth, debt, working capital and cash conversion.

Exceptional-return scenario

10× requires profitable expansion without excessive dilution or leverage.

Investor page describes space/defense operations and links Q2 2026 results. Company source ↗

Company facts →
$8.39Stored close · 2026-10-30-67.6%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -13.0%252-session change +6.9%
Revenue growth 89.6%Net margin -57.3%ROE -15.0%EPS acceleration —Reporting period 2026-06-30SEC · 2026-08-06 ↗
TEMTempus AIHealthcare dataCommercial growth Research priority★★★☆☆3 / 5 RiskHigh4 / 5

Diagnostics and clinical data may support a growing precision-medicine business.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Grow paid testing and data licensing with improving unit economics.

What would break the thesis

Reimbursement, privacy obligations, competition and integration costs.

Before assessing cheapness

Separate diagnostics margins from data licensing and exclude acquisition-only growth.

Exceptional-return scenario

10× requires durable per-share economics; the AI label is not a valuation model.

Investor overview describes diagnostics and clinical-data products. Company source ↗

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$72.22Stored close · 2026-10-30-19.6%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change +56.8%252-session change -18.7%
Revenue growth 21.6%Net margin -17.8%ROE -57.2%EPS acceleration —Reporting period 2026-06-30SEC · 2026-07-30 ↗
HIMSHims & HersDigital healthCommercial growth Research priority★★★☆☆3 / 5 RiskExtreme5 / 5

Digital distribution can broaden access to repeat-purchase healthcare services.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Improve retention and expand compliant product offerings with profitable acquisition costs.

What would break the thesis

Product regulation, supplier access, customer acquisition costs and churn.

Before assessing cheapness

Check sustainable gross profit, retention and cash flow by product line.

Exceptional-return scenario

10× would require durable expansion; a temporary product surge is insufficient.

Company investor overview; SEC metrics are shown separately when covered. Company source ↗

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$27.68Stored close · 2026-10-30-39.1%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -10.2%252-session change -40.6%
Revenue growth 38.2%Net margin -5.5%ROE -43.8%EPS acceleration -17.6 ppReporting period 2026-06-30SEC · 2026-08-10 ↗
IONQIonQQuantum computingFrontier technology Research priority★★★☆☆3 / 5 RiskExtreme5 / 5

Useful quantum systems could create demand for computing and related infrastructure.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Demonstrate paid deployments, repeat orders and useful technical performance.

What would break the thesis

Commercial utility may arrive late; cash burn, acquisitions and valuation can dominate.

Before assessing cheapness

Separate organic revenue from acquired businesses; inspect cash burn and diluted shares.

Exceptional-return scenario

10× is a tail scenario dependent on commercial adoption and entry valuation.

Q2 2026 release discloses commercial deployments, losses and the SkyWater acquisition. Company source ↗

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$30.04Stored close · 2026-10-30-58.3%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -22.7%252-session change -50.8%
Revenue growth 286.8%Net margin -553.3%ROE -41.0%EPS acceleration —Reporting period 2026-06-30SEC · 2026-08-10 ↗
SOFISoFi TechnologiesFinancial servicesComparison businesses Research priority★★★☆☆3 / 5 RiskHigh4 / 5

Broader financial services may increase customer revenue and operating scale.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Grow durable fee income while controlling credit losses and acquisition costs.

What would break the thesis

Credit deterioration, funding costs, regulation and valuation compression.

Before assessing cheapness

Check normalized earnings, credit losses, capital and tangible book value.

Exceptional-return scenario

Included as a comparison business; 10×/100× is not an underwriting assumption.

Company investor overview; current valuation is unverified in this screen. Company source ↗

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$16.76Stored close · 2026-10-30-48.0%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -7.0%252-session change -45.8%
Revenue growth 1.1%Net margin 104.3%ROE 5.7%EPS acceleration -50.0 ppReporting period 2026-06-30SEC · 2026-08-06 ↗
MUMicronMemory semiconductorsComparison businesses Research priority★★★☆☆3 / 5 RiskHigh4 / 5

AI systems require additional memory capacity and bandwidth.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

HBM execution and sustained returns on capacity investment through the cycle.

What would break the thesis

Memory oversupply, cyclical pricing, capex and export restrictions.

Before assessing cheapness

Use mid-cycle earnings and cash flow; peak-cycle P/E can look misleadingly cheap.

Exceptional-return scenario

Cycle comparison, not a validated 10× or 100× candidate.

Investor materials discuss AI memory demand, HBM and capacity investment. Company source ↗

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$833.59Stored close · 2026-11-02-31.3%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -6.6%252-session change +272.1%
Revenue growth 379.3%Net margin 63.8%ROE 61.4%EPS acceleration 612.4 ppReporting period 2026-09-03SEC · 2026-10-09 ↗
AMDAdvanced Micro DevicesCompute semiconductorsComparison businesses Research priority★★★☆☆3 / 5 RiskHigh4 / 5

Server processors and accelerators can participate in AI infrastructure spending.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Accelerator adoption, software execution and profitable server share growth.

What would break the thesis

Strong competition, customer concentration, supply constraints and export rules.

Before assessing cheapness

Compare earnings and free cash flow with accelerator margins and dilution.

Exceptional-return scenario

Comparison company; being smaller than a competitor does not establish 10× upside.

Investor materials include Q2 2026 results and AI infrastructure partnerships. Company source ↗

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$466.84Stored close · 2026-11-02-28.1%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -10.0%252-session change +83.2%
Revenue growth 50.1%Net margin 15.6%ROE 9.6%EPS acceleration 64.6 ppReporting period 2026-06-27SEC · 2026-08-05 ↗
AMATApplied MaterialsChipmaking equipmentComparison businesses Research priority★★★☆☆3 / 5 RiskSubstantial3 / 5

More complex chips can increase demand for process equipment and services.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Technology transitions and sustained customer investment.

What would break the thesis

Semiconductor capex cycles, export restrictions and customer concentration.

Before assessing cheapness

Compare mid-cycle cash earnings and services durability with the entry price.

Exceptional-return scenario

Equipment-cycle comparison; 10×/100× is not an investment premise.

Company investor relations; no claim that the current price is cheap. Company source ↗

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$374.53Stored close · 2026-11-02-48.2%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -31.5%252-session change +61.1%
Revenue growth 24.8%Net margin 30.1%ROE 36.2%EPS acceleration 9.3 ppReporting period 2026-07-26SEC · 2026-08-20 ↗
GOOGLAlphabetCloud & digital platformsComparison businesses Research priority★★★☆☆3 / 5 RiskSubstantial3 / 5

Cloud growth and AI products may add to an established digital business.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Monetize AI while sustaining search economics and returns on capex.

What would break the thesis

Search disruption, antitrust remedies and heavy infrastructure spending.

Before assessing cheapness

Check free cash flow after AI capex and the durability of search margins.

Exceptional-return scenario

Established-business comparison; no supported 10×/100× thesis over 2–3 years.

Alphabet investor materials; cheapness requires a verified entry valuation. Company source ↗

SEC metrics not covered
—Recent close unavailable SEC metrics not covered
CEGConstellation EnergyPower generationComparison businesses Research priority★★★☆☆3 / 5 RiskHigh4 / 5

Existing nuclear generation can supply reliable electricity to growing loads.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Sign attractive power contracts and operate the generation fleet reliably.

What would break the thesis

Outages, power-price changes, integration costs and regulatory intervention.

Before assessing cheapness

Model contracted versus merchant power prices, maintenance capex and debt.

Exceptional-return scenario

Established generator comparison; growth in electricity demand is not a 10× forecast.

Investor materials describe a diversified generation fleet, nuclear operations and the Calpine transaction. Company source ↗

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$262.38Stored close · 2026-10-30-31.4%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -4.1%252-session change -34.6%
Revenue growth 13.2%Net margin 14.0%ROE 10.8%EPS acceleration -1128.4 ppReporting period 2026-06-30SEC · 2026-08-06 ↗
AVGOBroadcomCustom compute & networkingComparison businesses Research priority★★★☆☆3 / 5 RiskHigh4 / 5

Custom accelerators and networking may capture a share of AI infrastructure spending.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Scale custom compute programs and maintain recurring infrastructure software economics.

What would break the thesis

Customer concentration, leverage, program delays and multiple compression.

Before assessing cheapness

Separate semiconductor cyclicality from software cash flow; include debt and dilution.

Exceptional-return scenario

Large established-business comparison, not a validated 10× or 100× candidate.

Company investor materials cover semiconductor solutions and infrastructure software. Company source ↗

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$322.23Stored close · 2026-11-02-33.1%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -22.9%252-session change -14.4%
Revenue growth 85.5%Net margin —ROE —EPS acceleration 129.9 ppReporting period 2026-08-02SEC · 2026-09-10 ↗
COHRCoherentOptical componentsCommercial growth Research priority★★★☆☆3 / 5 RiskHigh4 / 5

Faster data-center links increase the need for optical transceivers and photonics.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Expand high-speed optical capacity with sustained yields and margins.

What would break the thesis

Optical pricing pressure, customer concentration, debt and manufacturing execution.

Before assessing cheapness

Check organic sales, leverage and cash flow after capacity spending.

Exceptional-return scenario

10× needs durable per-share cash growth and a defensible entry valuation.

August 12, 2026 release: fiscal Q4 revenue of $2.05bn, up 34% year on year. Company source ↗

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$210.32Stored close · 2026-10-30-50.7%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -27.0%252-session change +52.3%
Revenue growth 33.7%Net margin 11.3%ROE 7.4%EPS acceleration —Reporting period 2026-06-30SEC · 2026-08-14 ↗
AAOIApplied OptoelectronicsOptical transceiversCommercial growth Research priority★★★☆☆3 / 5 RiskExtreme5 / 5

Optical links can benefit from increasing data-center bandwidth requirements.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Win repeat high-speed transceiver orders and improve production yields.

What would break the thesis

Customer concentration, product qualification delays, losses and funding needs.

Before assessing cheapness

Check sustainable gross profit, capex and cash runway instead of extrapolating a small base.

Exceptional-return scenario

A speculative manufacturing scale-up; volume growth may not translate into per-share value.

Company investor materials describe fiber-optic access and data-center products. Company source ↗

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$69.05Stored close · 2026-10-30-69.0%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -37.3%252-session change +94.6%
Revenue growth 86.4%Net margin -9.6%ROE -3.4%EPS acceleration —Reporting period 2026-06-30SEC · 2026-08-06 ↗
SYMSymboticWarehouse automationCommercial growth Research priority★★★☆☆3 / 5 RiskExtreme5 / 5

Warehouse automation can reduce handling costs and increase throughput.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Install systems on time and grow profitable recurring service revenue.

What would break the thesis

Customer concentration, installation delays and cost overruns.

Before assessing cheapness

Check backlog cancellation terms, deployment margins and cash advances.

Exceptional-return scenario

10× requires successful deployment at scale and attractive economics for shareholders.

Company investor materials describe robotic warehouse systems and software. Company source ↗

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$37.93Stored close · 2026-10-30-56.6%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -17.3%252-session change -51.2%
Revenue growth 21.7%Net margin 0.5%ROE 1.8%EPS acceleration —Reporting period 2026-06-27SEC · 2026-08-05 ↗
IOTSamsaraConnected operationsCommercial growth Research priority★★★☆☆3 / 5 RiskHigh4 / 5

Fleet and industrial data can support recurring software for physical operations.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Expand paid deployments while sustaining retention and sales efficiency.

What would break the thesis

Competition, hardware costs, customer budgets and share-based compensation.

Before assessing cheapness

Compare recurring revenue growth, retention and free cash flow after dilution.

Exceptional-return scenario

10× is exceptional; recurring revenue alone does not justify any entry multiple.

Company investor overview describes its Connected Operations platform. Company source ↗

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$42.07Stored close · 2026-10-30-7.0%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change +13.3%252-session change +7.0%
Revenue growth 29.9%Net margin 4.9%ROE 5.7%EPS acceleration —Reporting period 2026-08-01SEC · 2026-09-08 ↗
TERTeradyneTest equipment & roboticsComparison businesses Research priority★★★☆☆3 / 5 RiskHigh4 / 5

More complex chips need testing, while industrial automation offers another demand channel.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Convert semiconductor test demand and improve robotics economics.

What would break the thesis

Semiconductor cycles, customer concentration and uneven robot adoption.

Before assessing cheapness

Use segment-level and mid-cycle earnings; do not treat test revenue as robotics revenue.

Exceptional-return scenario

Industrial comparison; no supported 10×/100× premise.

Company investor materials cover semiconductor test and robotics businesses. Company source ↗

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$274.37Stored close · 2026-10-30-43.3%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -25.0%252-session change +57.7%
Revenue growth 103.9%Net margin 25.8%ROE 33.5%EPS acceleration 71.0 ppReporting period 2026-06-28SEC · 2026-07-31 ↗
AVAVAeroVironmentAutonomous defense systemsCommercial growth Research priority★★★☆☆3 / 5 RiskHigh4 / 5

Demand for unmanned systems and counter-drone capabilities may support defense programs.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Scale funded production and convert contracts into cash.

What would break the thesis

Procurement delays, contract losses, integration risk and export restrictions.

Before assessing cheapness

Separate organic growth from acquired operations and inspect funded backlog.

Exceptional-return scenario

10× needs exceptional program expansion and cash generation; awards are not revenue.

Investor page links fiscal Q1 2027 results dated September 9, 2026 and describes autonomous and counter-UAS systems. Company source ↗

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$126.11Stored close · 2026-10-30-67.9%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -20.8%252-session change -66.9%
Revenue growth 5.7%Net margin —ROE —EPS acceleration —Reporting period 2026-08-01SEC · 2026-09-10 ↗
KTOSKratos DefenseDefense platforms & propulsionCommercial growth Research priority★★★☆☆3 / 5 RiskExtreme5 / 5

Affordable unmanned platforms, propulsion and space systems may win larger programs.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Move development projects into funded repeat production.

What would break the thesis

Programs may not scale; procurement timing, development spending and dilution.

Before assessing cheapness

Distinguish prototypes and contract ceilings from funded production and earned revenue.

Exceptional-return scenario

10× depends on program selection, funding and scalable margins.

Company materials describe unmanned systems, propulsion, hypersonics and space capabilities. Company source ↗

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$41.09Stored close · 2026-10-30-68.6%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -16.5%252-session change -55.0%
Revenue growth 30.5%Net margin 2.0%ROE 0.9%EPS acceleration -133.3 ppReporting period 2026-06-28SEC · 2026-08-04 ↗
ISRGIntuitive SurgicalSurgical roboticsComparison businesses Research priority★★★☆☆3 / 5 RiskSubstantial3 / 5

An installed surgical robot base can support recurring instruments and service demand.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Grow procedures and system utilization with healthy recurring economics.

What would break the thesis

Hospital budgets, competition, regulatory issues and high entry expectations.

Before assessing cheapness

Track procedure growth and recurring gross profit; distinguish placements from utilization.

Exceptional-return scenario

Established medical technology comparison, not a validated 10× candidate.

Company investor materials describe robotic-assisted surgery systems and recurring products. Company source ↗

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$436.87Stored close · 2026-11-02-26.3%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change +18.6%252-session change -17.6%
Revenue growth 21.7%Net margin 25.5%ROE 18.5%EPS acceleration -50.1 ppReporting period 2026-09-30SEC · 2026-10-21 ↗
NTRANateraMolecular diagnosticsCommercial growth Research priority★★★☆☆3 / 5 RiskHigh4 / 5

Clinical adoption of molecular testing may expand monitoring and diagnostic demand.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Grow reimbursed tests with improving cash collections and unit economics.

What would break the thesis

Reimbursement, clinical evidence, litigation and funding requirements.

Before assessing cheapness

Compare recognized revenue with collections, test mix and cash burn.

Exceptional-return scenario

10× requires clinical adoption and durable reimbursement economics.

Investor materials describe cell-free DNA testing across clinical applications. Company source ↗

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$414.30Stored close · 2026-10-30-5.0%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change +53.2%252-session change +114.9%
Revenue growth 37.7%Net margin -7.1%ROE -10.6%EPS acceleration —Reporting period 2026-06-30SEC · 2026-08-07 ↗
GHGuardant HealthOncology diagnosticsCommercial growth Research priority★★★☆☆3 / 5 RiskExtreme5 / 5

Blood-based oncology testing and screening may broaden the addressable patient population.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Grow reimbursed testing and reduce cash consumption as volumes scale.

What would break the thesis

Reimbursement, screening adoption, competition and continued losses.

Before assessing cheapness

Inspect test-level economics, collections and funded runway; revenue growth alone is insufficient.

Exceptional-return scenario

10× needs profitable adoption at scale; clinical usefulness is not proof of shareholder returns.

July 30, 2026 release: Q2 revenue of $335.0m, up 44%, with continuing losses. Company source ↗

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$178.80Stored close · 2026-10-30-4.5%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change +12.6%252-session change +147.4%
Revenue growth 44.3%Net margin -38.3%ROE —EPS acceleration —Reporting period 2026-06-30SEC · 2026-07-30 ↗
TMDXTransMedicsOrgan transplant technologyCommercial growth Research priority★★★☆☆3 / 5 RiskHigh4 / 5

Organ preservation and transplant logistics may increase the use of available donor organs.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Expand transplant volumes and logistics efficiency with sustainable margins.

What would break the thesis

Clinical or regulatory setbacks, logistics costs and hospital adoption.

Before assessing cheapness

Separate technology and logistics economics; include aircraft and other capital needs.

Exceptional-return scenario

10× needs repeatable clinical adoption and profitable capital-efficient expansion.

Company investor materials describe the Organ Care System and transplant logistics. Company source ↗

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$65.99Stored close · 2026-10-30-56.1%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -19.1%252-session change -50.9%
Revenue growth 20.7%Net margin 22.7%ROE 29.3%EPS acceleration 16.0 ppReporting period 2026-06-30SEC · 2026-08-04 ↗
NETCloudflareCloud network & securityCommercial growth Research priority★★★☆☆3 / 5 RiskHigh4 / 5

Security and developer services can grow on a shared global network.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Expand paid enterprise adoption while improving GAAP profitability.

What would break the thesis

Competition, service failures, network spending and share-based compensation.

Before assessing cheapness

Reconcile adjusted profit with GAAP losses, cash flow and diluted shares.

Exceptional-return scenario

10× requires sustained adoption plus entry-multiple discipline.

August 6, 2026 release reports revenue growth alongside a GAAP operating loss. Company source ↗

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$280.70Stored close · 2026-10-30-22.2%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -0.7%252-session change +23.4%
Revenue growth 35.9%Net margin -8.2%ROE -12.7%EPS acceleration —Reporting period 2026-06-30SEC · 2026-08-06 ↗
CRWDCrowdStrikeCybersecurityComparison businesses Research priority★★★☆☆3 / 5 RiskHigh4 / 5

Security platform consolidation may increase recurring customer spending.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Sustain retention, cross-selling and reliable service delivery.

What would break the thesis

Service incidents, liability, competition and elevated valuation.

Before assessing cheapness

Track recurring revenue, renewal concessions and free cash flow after dilution.

Exceptional-return scenario

Established software comparison; no supported 10×/100× thesis.

Company investor materials describe the Falcon cybersecurity platform. Company source ↗

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$241.81Stored close · 2026-11-02-13.3%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change +14.5%252-session change +79.6%
Revenue growth —Net margin —ROE 1.1%EPS acceleration —Reporting period 2026-07-31SEC · 2026-08-27 ↗
DDOGDatadogCloud observabilityCommercial growth Research priority★★★☆☆3 / 5 RiskHigh4 / 5

More complex cloud and AI workloads require monitoring and security tools.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Expand paid usage while maintaining retention and cash efficiency.

What would break the thesis

Cloud-spend optimization, competition and share-based compensation.

Before assessing cheapness

Inspect consumption trends, customer concentration and per-share cash economics.

Exceptional-return scenario

10× depends on exceptional sustained growth and a reasonable entry price.

Company publishes Q2 2026 results and materials on observability and security. Company source ↗

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$235.27Stored close · 2026-10-30-19.8%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -14.0%252-session change +50.8%
Revenue growth 35.6%Net margin 4.5%ROE 4.1%EPS acceleration 985.7 ppReporting period 2026-06-30SEC · 2026-08-06 ↗
DUOLDuolingoDigital educationCommercial growth Research priority★★★☆☆3 / 5 RiskHigh4 / 5

A broad learning audience can support paid subscriptions and additional courses.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Convert engagement into retained paid users without excessive acquisition costs.

What would break the thesis

AI competition, weaker monetization, churn and platform dependence.

Before assessing cheapness

Compare bookings, recognized revenue, paid retention and free cash flow.

Exceptional-return scenario

10× needs durable monetization, not just growth in free users.

Company investor materials describe its learning platform and subscription business. Company source ↗

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$131.59Stored close · 2026-10-30-51.4%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -3.1%252-session change -51.8%
Revenue growth 18.3%Net margin 35.9%ROE 29.1%EPS acceleration -51.1 ppReporting period 2026-06-30SEC · 2026-08-06 ↗
APPAppLovinAdvertising softwareCommercial growth Research priority★★★☆☆3 / 5 RiskExtreme5 / 5

Better ad targeting and measurement can attract advertiser spending.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Demonstrate repeat advertiser returns and diversify demand profitably.

What would break the thesis

Platform policy, privacy rules, advertiser concentration and valuation.

Before assessing cheapness

Check organic sales, cash quality, leverage and dependence on external platforms.

Exceptional-return scenario

10× is an exceptional outcome; recent operating growth is not a return forecast.

Company investor materials describe advertising software and its performance platform. Company source ↗

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$228.85Stored close · 2026-11-02-68.8%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -45.5%252-session change -63.1%
Revenue growth 52.8%Net margin 64.6%ROE 139.4%EPS acceleration -55.9 ppReporting period 2026-06-30SEC · 2026-08-05 ↗
QBTSD-Wave QuantumQuantum computingFrontier technology Research priority★★☆☆☆2 / 5 RiskExtreme5 / 5

Quantum optimization and computing could find repeat commercial uses.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Turn pilot activity into repeat orders and revenue that covers growing costs.

What would break the thesis

Lumpy system sales, limited commercial demand, cash burn and competing approaches.

Before assessing cheapness

Value recognized recurring demand separately from bookings and one-off system sales.

Exceptional-return scenario

10× remains a speculative adoption scenario; a technology headline is not proof.

Q2 2026 financial results disclose operating investment and losses. Company source ↗

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$10.65Stored close · 2026-10-30-71.3%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -46.7%252-session change -68.9%
Revenue growth -0.6%Net margin -2001.6%ROE -23.0%EPS acceleration —Reporting period 2026-06-30SEC · 2026-08-06 ↗
RGTIRigetti ComputingQuantum computingFrontier technology Research priority★★☆☆☆2 / 5 RiskExtreme5 / 5

Superconducting quantum processors may benefit if scalable useful systems emerge.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Demonstrate reliable systems and convert technical milestones into paying demand.

What would break the thesis

Hardware roadmap misses, competing architectures, cash burn and dilution.

Before assessing cheapness

Check system revenue, cash runway and financing needs before revenue multiples.

Exceptional-return scenario

10× is a tail outcome with technical and commercial failure risk.

Investor overview describes the full-stack superconducting platform and Q2 2026 reporting. Company source ↗

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$11.25Stored close · 2026-10-30-74.6%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -29.8%252-session change -71.5%
Revenue growth —Net margin —ROE -44.4%EPS acceleration —Reporting period 2026-06-30SEC · 2026-08-06 ↗
RXRXRecursionDrug discoveryFrontier technology Research priority★★☆☆☆2 / 5 RiskExtreme5 / 5

Computational discovery may produce valuable medicines and partnerships.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Positive clinical evidence and meaningful partner milestones.

What would break the thesis

Trial failure, regulatory setbacks, cash burn and dilution.

Before assessing cheapness

Use risk-adjusted clinical programs and cash runway, not a software revenue multiple.

Exceptional-return scenario

Binary clinical outcomes make 10× scenarios highly uncertain; capital loss is possible.

Company describes a clinical-stage pipeline and AI-enabled drug discovery platform. Company source ↗

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$4.03Stored close · 2026-10-30-28.7%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change +26.7%252-session change -31.3%
Revenue growth -60.1%Net margin -945.9%ROE -56.7%EPS acceleration —Reporting period 2026-06-30SEC · 2026-08-05 ↗
ENVXEnovixBattery technologyFrontier technology Research priority★★☆☆☆2 / 5 RiskExtreme5 / 5

Higher energy-density batteries may win demanding device applications.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Customer qualification, manufacturing yield and profitable volume production.

What would break the thesis

Production yield, delayed qualification, cash burn and funding needs.

Before assessing cheapness

Model yield, unit cost and funded capacity before extrapolating design wins.

Exceptional-return scenario

10× requires successful industrial scaling; prototype performance is insufficient.

Company investor overview; manufacturing and qualification remain key diligence topics. Company source ↗

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$3.15Stored close · 2026-10-30-74.2%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -25.4%252-session change -73.2%
Revenue growth 20.8%Net margin -473.9%ROE -81.0%EPS acceleration —Reporting period 2026-07-05SEC · 2026-08-12 ↗
LEUCentrus EnergyNuclear fuelFrontier technology Research priority★★☆☆☆2 / 5 RiskExtreme5 / 5

Domestic enrichment and advanced-reactor fuel may become important supply constraints.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Secure funded demand and scale enrichment capacity at viable unit costs.

What would break the thesis

Policy dependence, supply restrictions, construction funding and timing of reactor demand.

Before assessing cheapness

Separate existing fuel supply economics from still-to-be-funded enrichment expansion.

Exceptional-return scenario

A speculative scaling scenario; funding and dilution can overwhelm operating progress.

Company materials describe nuclear fuel supply, enrichment technology and HALEU capabilities. Company source ↗

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$103.29Stored close · 2026-10-30-73.1%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -44.1%252-session change -73.6%
Revenue growth 14.0%Net margin 10.2%ROE 5.7%EPS acceleration 20.3 ppReporting period 2026-06-30SEC · 2026-08-06 ↗
QUBTQuantum Computing Inc.Quantum & photonicsFrontier technology Research priority★☆☆☆☆1 / 5 RiskExtreme5 / 5

Photonic products and foundry services may develop commercial demand.

Thesis, risks & sources

What must go right

Verify repeat external orders, recognized revenue and production economics.

What would break the thesis

Unproven commercial scale, execution, cash consumption and dilution.

Before assessing cheapness

Require customer and revenue evidence before applying a sales multiple.

Exceptional-return scenario

No support for a 100× investment thesis; commercial evidence must come first.

Company investor relations; valuation and sustained commercial scale require further diligence. Company source ↗

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$6.60Stored close · 2026-10-30-60.5%From 252-session closing peak
63-session change -24.5%252-session change -57.5%
Revenue growth 9000.0%Net margin -152.5%ROE -0.9%EPS acceleration —Reporting period 2026-06-30SEC · 2026-08-10 ↗

SCENARIO LAB

What would 10× really require?

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Enter positive market cap, annual revenue and price-to-sales; share growth must be 0–1000%. Missing or invalid inputs produce no estimate.

Formula and limitations

Future equity market cap = current cap × share-price multiple × (1 + new shares / current shares). Required annual sales = future equity cap / assumed equity price-to-sales. Revenue CAGR = (required sales / current annual sales)^(1 / years) − 1. The model excludes dividends, taxes and currency effects. It does not price bankruptcy risk or establish that a future sales multiple is reasonable. Clinical-stage biotechnology and banks need different valuation models.

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Stars rank the order of further research for this particular 2–3 year brief. They are editorial assessments, not model scores, return forecasts or buy recommendations. The same rating is a tie; row order within it is not a finer ranking.

★★★★★ requires a verified attractive entry valuation and a complete thesis review; no company receives it here. ★★★★☆ prioritizes a visible commercial catalyst. ★★★☆☆ means material questions remain. ★★☆☆☆ needs technical, clinical or commercial milestones. ★☆☆☆☆ needs stronger revenue evidence before a return thesis. Reviews expire after 90 days.

Risk describes business and financing uncertainty on an editorial 1–5 scale. 3 is substantial, 4 high and 5 extreme. It is not a loss probability, and all rows carry valuation risk.

What is connected

SEC facts and daily price history reuse the existing FinEdg data store. SEC snapshot as of 2026-11-04; page observed 2026-11-04 17:24 UTC. A covered issuer can still have missing metrics.

Revenue growth compares the latest supported quarter with a year earlier. Net margin uses four matched quarters. A missing value stays unavailable. A stored close must be no more than seven calendar days old; it is not a live quote. Price changes compare closes 63 or 252 stored sessions apart; they require 64 or 253 valid observations, respectively. They exclude dividends and are historical, not return forecasts. ROE uses trailing-four-quarter net income over current reported equity; EPS acceleration is the change in year-on-year EPS growth, in percentage points. Sorting is descending with missing observations last, and does not rank cheapness. The drawdown compares that close with the maximum of the last 252 stored daily closes, not total return or intrinsic value.

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What funds bought

Not verified in this view. A 13F reports quarterly holdings, not a real-time trade tape. Purchases require comparison of share counts across matched filings, with amendments and corporate actions handled. Short positions are omitted. The Q2 2026 reporting deadline was August 14, 2026. SEC Form 13F guidance ↗

These 44 names are a curated research list, not a screen proving capitalization below $10bn. A lower stock price, a drawdown, or a smaller capitalization than a competitor does not establish a bargain.