Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street. Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.
These trade-offs can cause headaches for even the most seasoned professionals, which is why we started StockStory - to help you separate the good companies from the bad. Keeping that in mind, here are two small-cap stocks that could amplify your portfolio’s returns and one best left ignored.
One Small-Cap Stock to Sell:
Lindblad Expeditions (LIND)
Market Cap: $1.68 billion
Founded by explorer Sven-Olof Lindblad in 1979, Lindblad Expeditions (NASDAQ:LIND) offers cruising experiences to remote destinations in partnership with National Geographic.
Why Should You Sell LIND?
- Muted 18.5% annual revenue growth over the last two years shows its demand lagged behind its consumer discretionary peers
- Responsiveness to unforeseen market trends is restricted due to its substandard operating margin profitability
- Capital intensity will likely ramp up in the next year as its free cash flow margin is expected to contract by 2.6 percentage points
Lindblad Expeditions is trading at $25.65 per share, or 94.9x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including LIND in your portfolio.
Two Small-Cap Stocks to Watch:
EVERTEC (EVTC)
Market Cap: $1.75 billion
Operating one of Latin America's leading PIN debit networks called ATH, EVERTEC (NYSE:EVTC) is a payment transaction processor and financial technology provider that enables merchants and financial institutions across Latin America and the Caribbean to accept and process electronic payments.
Why Are We Fans of EVTC?
- Solid 12.6% annual revenue growth over the last two years indicates its offerings solve complex business issues
- Market-beating return on equity illustrates that management has a knack for investing in profitable ventures
EVERTEC’s stock price of $29.27 implies a valuation ratio of 7x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.
Noble Corporation (NE)
Market Cap: $7.23 billion
With origins dating back over a century to 1921, Noble Corporation (NYSE:NE) operates drilling rigs that oil and gas companies charter to drill wells in deep ocean waters and shallow seas.
Why Is NE on Our Radar?
- Impressive 29.7% annual revenue growth over the last five years indicates it’s winning market share this cycle
- Economies of scale give it more fixed cost leverage than its smaller competitors
- EBITDA margin improvement of 15.3 percentage points over the last five years demonstrates its ability to scale efficiently
At $45.28 per share, Noble Corporation trades at 56.7x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? See for yourself in our comprehensive research report, it’s free.
Stocks We Like Even More
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Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,460% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-small-cap company Exlservice (+271% between June 2020 and June 2025). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.