We recently compiled a list of the Why These 15 Tech Stocks Are up the Most So Far in 2025. In this article, we are going to take a look at where NetClass Technology Inc (NASDAQ:NTCL) stands against the other tech stocks.
Most tech stocks haven’t been doing well so far this year, but this isn’t a problem that all tech stocks face. The technology sector is broad, and there are always some stocks that still do well regardless of the broader market environment.
Many of these companies are leading the way in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Their ability to adapt and launch new solutions has set them apart from the pack. For example, firms that reported robust growth in large customer contracts or unveiled breakthrough AI tools have seen their shares surge, even as industry giants have struggled with market volatility.
It’s worth looking into these winners if you’re looking for opportunities in this market.
Methodology
For this article, I screened the best-performing tech stocks year-to-date.
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NetClass Technology Inc (NASDAQ:NTCL)
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NetClass Technology Inc (NASDAQ:NTCL) is a B2B smart education IT solutions provider with offices in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Singapore. It had its IPO recently.
The most significant catalyst for the stock’s surge in 2025 was the March 10 announcement of acquiring a 51% stake in Tokyo-based CreateSolutions Co., Ltd. This strategic acquisition expanded NetClass’s operational footprint into Japan, diversified its customer base, and strengthened its software development capabilities, aligning with its long-term Asian expansion strategy. The market responded with a sharp rally, as investors saw this move as a major step toward accelerating revenue growth and product innovation.
Plus, NetClass Technology Inc (NASDAQ:NTCL) announced that underwriters had fully exercised their over-allotment option to purchase an additional 270,000 Class A ordinary shares at $5.00 each, generating additional gross proceeds of $1.35 million. This brought the total IPO proceeds to $10.35 million.
NetClass Technology Inc (NASDAQ:NTCL) stock is up 92.31% year-to-date.
Overall NTCL ranks 3rd on our list of the tech stocks that are up the most so far in 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of NTCL as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. There is an AI stock that went up since the beginning of 2025, while popular AI stocks lost around 25%. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than NTCL but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.
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Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
