BigBear.ai Holdings Inc. (BBAI): This Small-Cap Stock Is Poised To Outperform in 2025

We recently compiled a list of the 15 Small-Cap Stocks Poised to Outperform in 2025. In this article, we are going to take a look at where BigBear.ai Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BBAI) stands against the other small-cap stocks.

Fifteen small-cap stocks—predominantly under the technology sector—are taking center stage this year, boasting triple- to quadruple-digit performance in their share prices, thanks to the booming Artificial Intelligence sector.

In this article, we will dive into their performance and evaluate whether these stocks are poised to become the next big winners for your portfolio.

To come up with the 15 hottest small-cap stocks, we only considered companies with more than $3 million in trading volume and less than $2 billion in market capitalization.

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BigBear.ai Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BBAI)

BigBear.ai—a company providing technology to analyze organization’s data and help make data-driven decisions—posted a stellar performance over the past year, booking a 96 percent in its share price, with growth expected to carry over the next few years.

BigBear.ai is among the roster of companies riding the rapid growth in the AI sector alongside partnerships with military and non-military customers.

In October this year, BigBear.ai bagged a five-year contract with the US Army to power the latter’s plan of becoming a data-centric fighting force.

Just recently, it partnered with Denver International Airport for the installation of biometric verification technology, as well as with the Heathrow Airport in London to develop and deliver advanced technologies at Europe’s largest airport.

The MSA allows for a wide range of potential projects. The partnership between BigBear.ai and Heathrow aims to improve security and operational effectiveness while enhancing the overall experience for travelers through the UK’s hub airport.

BigBear.ai provides cutting-edge solutions to help airports ensure traveler safety and streamline operations, leveraging a comprehensive Vision AI portfolio (including image-based anomaly and threat detection), advanced analytics, and digital twin capabilities.

Overall BBAI ranks 13th on our list of the small-cap stocks poised to outperform in 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of BBAI as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is as promising as BBAI but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.

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Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.