As the old saying goes, past performance doesn’t guarantee future returns. But it’s not uncommon for stocks that are struggling to keep circling the drain and for recent outperformers to continue to ride their momentum even higher going forward.
The following companies are among the best small-cap stocks to buy in 2024, thanks to impressive returns in the prior year and strong outlooks for the future. All have delivered gains of more than 100% since Jan. 1. At the same time, all are still modest in size, with no stock over $10 billion and a few smaller than $1 billion.
That said, the following nine companies all clearly have something to offer, and each is worth considering if you’re looking for the top small-cap stocks to buy in 2024.
This post originally appeared at U.S. News & World Report.