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 Yalla Group Limited (NYSE:YALA) 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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An aerial view of Dubai, the 2016 epicenter of the technology industry.
Yalla Group Limited (NYSE:YALA)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders In Q4 2024: 6
Yalla Group Limited (NYSE:YALA) is a prominent online social networking and gaming company based in the Middle East and North Africa region, operating two primary mobile applications: Yalla, a voice-centric group chat platform, and Yalla Ludo, a casual gaming application.
The stock is up significantly so far in 2025 as it has tagged 2025 as its “Year of the Game,” aiming to take its business to the next level by building on its strong foundation in the region’s gaming sector. This initiative comes after Yalla Group Limited (NYSE:YALA) successfully built a base of mostly casual gamers and social app users that crossed the 40 million threshold in the third quarter of 2024.
Yalla Group Limited (NYSE:YALA) is strengthening its competitive position by developing a pipeline of mid- and hardcore games while partnering with local organizations across the region to stage live tournaments. These efforts are designed to boost its brand among serious gamers and expand beyond its casual gaming roots. Despite the strong stock performance, some analysts note that Yalla Group Limited (NYSE:YALA) is being held back by insufficient growth, with earnings projected to decrease by 13%.
YALA stock is up 58.62% year-to-date.
Overall YALA ranks 7th on our list of the tech stocks that are up the most so far in 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of YALA 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 YALA but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.
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