10 Best Small-Cap Stocks to Buy Before They Explode

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1. Janux Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:JANX)

Market Capitalization: $1.773 Billion

Analyst Upside Potential: 152.05%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 54

Janux Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:JANX) is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative tumor-activated immunotherapies for cancer treatment. It employs two proprietary platforms including Tumor Activated T Cell Engagers and Tumor Activated Immunomodulators. Its pipeline candidates include JANX007 and JANX008.

On March 14, JonesTrading analyst Soumit Roy reiterated a Buy rating on the stock. Roy noted that Janux Therapeutics, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:JANX) masking technology is considered highly promising, with best-in-class data. The company plans to release updated data on its PSMA and EGFR-targeting masked T-cell engagers in 2025, which could further validate its technology.

During the fiscal fourth quarter of 2024, Janux Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:JANX) presented positive interim Phase 1 clinical trial data for JANX007, metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. Notably, 100% of patients achieved PSA50 declines, with deep declines in PSA90 and PSA99. Moreover, the company has a robust cash position of approximately $1.03 billion, supporting ongoing research and development efforts. It is among the best small cap stocks to buy before they explode.

While we acknowledge the potential of Janux Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:JANX) to grow, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than JANX but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

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