3 Small Cap Stocks With Unanimous Strong Buy Ratings and Over 50% Upside
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.TipRanks identified three small-cap stocks with unanimous Strong Buy ratings and over 50% upside potential. Highlighted is Evolv Technologies (EVLV), an AI-powered weapons detection firm. Despite a recent 13% stock decline, EVLV reported Q1 revenue growth of 44% and beat earnings expectations. Analysts cite its 'security as a service' model and expanding adoption of new Expedite technology as key drivers for improved performance and valuation in 2026.
Let's look at 3 small cap stocks with unanimous Strong Buy ratings and price targets that would imply some double-digit upside over 50%.
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We found the stocks using the TipRanks Top Analyst Stock Page using the filters Strong Buy and Small Market Cap. We also produced a video about our search – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLuYydcSzUE
Evolv Technologies (EVLV)
EVLV makes AI-powered weapons detection systems – touchless security screening that scans people for weapons without them having to empty their pockets. It is used across schools, hospitals, stadiums and live entertainment venues and are marketed as a faster alternative to traditional metal detectors. They are now serving over 30 Fortune 500 companies and roughly 1,300 customers.
The exciting piece for the company just now is its Expedite technology, which is a newer add-on bag scanner. Adoption of this technology has jumped from just 1% of its customer base a year ago to nearly 6% today. It is on track to cross 10,000 total units deployed by the end of 2026.
Despite the buzz, the EVLV share price is down 13% in the last 6 months.
Its next quarterly earnings – Q2 – are on August 11. They follow and earnings and revenue beat in Q1. Then it reported a loss per share of 2 cents which was 1 cent better than expected and revenues of $46.3 million, growing 44% year-over-year. Annual recurring revenue was up 20%.
Last month, Five-Star TipRanks-Rated analyst Shaul Eyal of TD Cowen named Evolv as a Top Small Cap idea for 2026. He said the company's security as a service model, subscription-first selling posture and performance improvement strategies should drive improved performance and valuation.
He said that Evolv is positioned to improve its unit growth and financial performance during 2026 and to command a higher valuation multiple.