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10 Best Penny Stocks to Buy Now

Let's talk penny stocks. We've all played with them at one time or another, buying shares of a company trading at $1.00 or less because the stock was cheap.

Maybe you read online that a penny stock's price was likely to skyrocket because some big piece of news is going to be announced soon. Maybe your golfing buddy told you to checkout a penny stock and get in before it's too late.

Sometimes penny stock trades work out great and you can book a quick win, but often times the share price stays flat (or even goes down) and the whole trade was a giant waste of time and money.

Trading penny stocks can often feel like gambling, because you're putting up a small amount of money hoping for a big win. You can also lose all your money when you make the wrong bet.

But what if you could take the guess work out of trading penny stocks? Well, there might be a way to do that. We've gathered analyst research reports from every Wall Street firm on every public company whose shares are trading for under $1.00. There are literally thousands of these reports.

Our team sifted through them and found the ten penny stocks that Wall Street's top analysts are nearly universally bullish about. They believe these companies will have incredible upside in the next twelve months.

#1 - Sunnova Energy International (NYSE:NOVA)

Upgrades from Top-Ranked Analysts
12 (in the last 90 days)
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score
2.1
Ratings Breakdown
4 Buy Ratings, 23 Hold Ratings, 2 Sell Ratings.
Consensus Price Target
$5.37 (3,003.8% Upside)

About Sunnova Energy International

Sunnova Energy International logoSunnova Energy International Inc engages in the provision of energy as a service in the United States. The company offers electricity, as well as offers operations and maintenance, monitoring, repairs and replacements, equipment upgrades, on-site power optimization, and solar energy system and energy storage system diagnostics services. More about Sunnova Energy International
 

Recent Analyst Ratings

DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/2/2025The Goldman Sachs GroupLower Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$1.00 ➝ $0.50
3/13/2025CitigroupDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
3/5/2025GuggenheimUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
3/5/2025Piper SandlerLower Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$4.50 ➝ $1.00
3/5/2025MizuhoDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$11.00 ➝ $1.00
3/5/2025BarclaysDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$9.00 ➝ $1.00
3/4/2025BMO Capital MarketsLower Price TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$4.00 ➝ $0.85
3/4/2025Royal Bank of CanadaLower Price TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$5.00 ➝ $0.75
3/4/2025Janney Montgomery ScottDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$1.00
3/4/2025The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$10.00 ➝ $1.00

#2 - Tempur Sealy International (NYSE:TPX)

Upgrades from Top-Ranked Analysts
7 (in the last 90 days)
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score
3.1
Ratings Breakdown
8 Buy Ratings, 0 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings.
Consensus Price Target
$72.43

About Tempur Sealy International

Tempur Sealy International logoTempur Sealy International, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, distributes, and retails bedding products in the United States and internationally. It provides mattresses, foundations and adjustable foundations, and adjustable bases, as well as other products comprising pillows, mattress covers, sheets, cushions, and various other accessories and comfort products under the Tempur-Pedic, Sealy, Stearns & Foster, Sealy, and Cocoon by Sealy brand names. More about Tempur Sealy International
 

Recent Analyst Ratings

DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
2/11/2025Bank of AmericaBoost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$73.00 ➝ $79.00
2/7/2025KeyCorpBoost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$70.00 ➝ $74.00
2/5/2025William BlairUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform
2/3/2025KeyCorpSet Price Target$70.00
2/3/2025UBS GroupBoost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$67.00 ➝ $78.00
2/3/2025Piper SandlerBoost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$65.00 ➝ $76.00
2/3/2025WedbushReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Outperform$67.00 ➝ $80.00
1/29/2025KeyCorpBoost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$62.00 ➝ $66.00
1/29/2025Truist FinancialBoost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$63.00 ➝ $69.00
1/29/2025Bank of AmericaBoost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$60.00 ➝ $67.00

#3 - GeoVax Labs (NASDAQ:GOVX)

Upgrades from Top-Ranked Analysts
6 (in the last 90 days)
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score
3.3
Ratings Breakdown
7 Buy Ratings, 0 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings.
Consensus Price Target
$12.90 (1,455.2% Upside)

About GeoVax Labs

GeoVax Labs logoGeoVax Labs, Inc, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, develops human vaccines and immunotherapies against infectious diseases and solid tumor cancers using modified vaccinia ankara virus-like particle vaccine platform. It is developing various preventive vaccines against (COVID-19), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); Zika virus; malaria; and hemorrhagic fever viruses, such as Ebola, Sudan, Marburg, and Lassa, as well as therapeutic vaccines for HIV, chronic Hepatitis B infections, and solid tumor cancers. More about GeoVax Labs
 

Recent Analyst Ratings

DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/16/2025HC WainwrightReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$8.00 ➝ $8.00
4/15/2025Alliance Global PartnersLower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$15.00 ➝ $8.50
4/10/2025D. Boral CapitalReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$18.00 ➝ $18.00
3/28/2025D. Boral CapitalReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$18.00 ➝ $18.00
2/27/2025D. Boral CapitalReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$18.00 ➝ $18.00
1/31/2025D. Boral CapitalReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$18.00 ➝ $18.00
1/16/2025D. Boral CapitalReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$18.00 ➝ $18.00
12/18/2024D. Boral CapitalReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$18.00 ➝ $18.00
11/19/2024D. Boral CapitalReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$18.00 ➝ $18.00
11/15/2024HC WainwrightReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$8.00 ➝ $8.00

#4 - CytomX Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CTMX)

Upgrades from Top-Ranked Analysts
5 (in the last 90 days)
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score
2.5
Ratings Breakdown
3 Buy Ratings, 3 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings.
Consensus Price Target
$4.77 (627.5% Upside)

About CytomX Therapeutics

CytomX Therapeutics logoCytomX Therapeutics, Inc, an oncology-focused biopharmaceutical company, focuses on developing novel conditionally activated biologics localized to the tumor microenvironment. The company utilizes conditional activation platform technology for oncology biologics research and development comprising the validation of targets for antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), opening therapeutic window for novel T-cell engagers (TCEs) targeting solid tumors, and increasing the therapeutic index for immune modulators, such as cytokines; and PROBODY platform in preclinical research in areas outside of oncology. More about CytomX Therapeutics
 

Recent Analyst Ratings

DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/14/2025Piper SandlerInitiated CoverageOverweight ➝ Overweight$3.25 ➝ $2.50
3/7/2025WedbushReiterated RatingOutperform$5.00
3/7/2025HC WainwrightReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral
1/7/2025HC WainwrightReiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral
11/11/2024HC WainwrightReiterated RatingNeutral
9/13/2024HC WainwrightReiterated RatingNeutral
8/22/2024HC WainwrightReiterated RatingNeutral
6/27/2024HC WainwrightReiterated RatingNeutral
5/28/2024Piper SandlerUpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$2.25 ➝ $3.50
5/9/2024BMO Capital MarketsBoost Price TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$3.25 ➝ $3.59

#5 - Nektar Therapeutics (NASDAQ:NKTR)

Upgrades from Top-Ranked Analysts
5 (in the last 90 days)
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score
3.0
Ratings Breakdown
7 Buy Ratings, 1 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings.
Consensus Price Target
$4.50 (607.1% Upside)

About Nektar Therapeutics

Nektar Therapeutics logoNektar Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on discovering and developing medicines in the field of immunotherapy in the United States and internationally. The company is developing rezpegaldesleukin, a cytokine Treg stimulant that is in phase 2 clinical trial for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus and ulcerative colitis, as well as phase 2b clinical trial to treat atopic dermatitis and psoriasis; and NKTR-255, an IL-15 receptor agonist, which is in phase 1 clinical trial to boost the immune system's natural ability to fight cancer. More about Nektar Therapeutics
 

Recent Analyst Ratings

DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/11/2025Jefferies Financial GroupUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$1.00 ➝ $2.00
3/14/2025OppenheimerUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$6.00
3/13/2025William BlairReiterated RatingMarket Perform
3/13/2025HC WainwrightReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$6.50 ➝ $6.50
2/25/2025William BlairReiterated RatingMarket Perform
2/25/2025HC WainwrightReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$6.50 ➝ $6.50
1/13/2025HC WainwrightReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$6.50 ➝ $6.50
1/8/2025B. RileyInitiated CoverageBuy$4.00
1/7/2025B. RileyUpgradeStrong-Buy
12/10/2024HC WainwrightInitiated CoverageBuy$6.50

#6 - Quince Therapeutics (NASDAQ:QNCX)

Upgrades from Top-Ranked Analysts
5 (in the last 90 days)
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score
3.3
Ratings Breakdown
7 Buy Ratings, 0 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings.
Consensus Price Target
$8.00 (707.7% Upside)

About Quince Therapeutics

Quince Therapeutics logoQuince Therapeutics, Inc, a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on acquiring, developing, and commercializing therapeutics for patients with debilitating and rare diseases. The company's lead asset candidature comprises EryDex for the treatment of rare pediatric neurodegenerative disease, including A-T, an inherited autosomal recessive neurodegenerative and immunodeficiency disorder caused by mutations in ATM gene. More about Quince Therapeutics
 

Recent Analyst Ratings

DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
3/25/2025D. Boral CapitalLower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$12.00 ➝ $4.00
3/24/2025OppenheimerInitiated CoverageOutperform$10.00
2/5/2025D. Boral CapitalReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$12.00 ➝ $12.00
1/2/2025D. Boral CapitalReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$12.00 ➝ $12.00
12/18/2024Brookline Capital ManagementInitiated CoverageBuy$9.00
11/7/2024Maxim GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$6.00
10/29/2024RODMAN&RENSHAWUpgradeStrong-Buy
10/29/2024Rodman & RenshawInitiated CoverageBuy$11.00
10/22/2024EF Hutton Acquisition Co. IUpgradeStrong-Buy

#7 - Stardust Power (NASDAQ:SDST)

Upgrades from Top-Ranked Analysts
5 (in the last 90 days)
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score
3.4
Ratings Breakdown
5 Buy Ratings, 0 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings.
Consensus Price Target
$5.11 (738.1% Upside)

About Stardust Power

Stardust Power logoStardust Power Inc is a vertically-integrated lithium refinery that engages in producing battery-grade lithium. The company was founded in 2022 and is based in Greenwich, Connecticut.
 

Recent Analyst Ratings

DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/8/2025B. RileyUpgradeStrong-Buy
4/2/2025Roth MkmReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$4.00 ➝ $1.70
2/27/2025Maxim GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$1.75
2/6/2025Alliance Global PartnersInitiated CoverageBuy$5.00
12/18/2024Roth MkmReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$13.00 ➝ $13.00
11/21/2024Roth MkmInitiated CoverageBuy$13.00
11/20/2024Roth CapitalUpgradeStrong-Buy
10/29/2024B. RileyInitiated CoverageBuy$12.00
10/28/2024B. RileyUpgradeStrong-Buy

#8 - TPI Composites (NASDAQ:TPIC)

Upgrades from Top-Ranked Analysts
5 (in the last 90 days)
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score
2.1
Ratings Breakdown
2 Buy Ratings, 4 Hold Ratings, 2 Sell Ratings.
Consensus Price Target
$3.19 (339.3% Upside)

About TPI Composites

TPI Composites logoTPI Composites, Inc manufactures and sells composite wind blades, and related precision molding and assembly systems to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the United States, Mexico, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India. It also provides composite solutions for the automotive industry; and field service inspection and repair services comprising diagnostic, repair, and maintenance services for wind blades to OEM customers, and wind farm owners and operators. More about TPI Composites
 

Recent Analyst Ratings

DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
3/18/2025Jefferies Financial GroupDowngradeHold ➝ Underperform$2.30 ➝ $0.50
2/25/2025UBS GroupLower Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$2.40 ➝ $1.60
2/21/2025Roth MkmLower Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$2.75 ➝ $1.50
12/12/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Neutral
11/15/2024Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$4.00 ➝ $2.00
11/7/2024Bank of AmericaLower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$7.00 ➝ $4.00
10/17/2024Jefferies Financial GroupInitiated CoverageHold$5.00
8/12/2024Evercore ISIUpgradeStrong-Buy
8/12/2024Piper SandlerBoost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$3.50 ➝ $3.70
7/22/2024Piper SandlerBoost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$3.00 ➝ $3.50

#9 - Canaan (NASDAQ:CAN)

Upgrades from Top-Ranked Analysts
4 (in the last 90 days)
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score
2.8
Ratings Breakdown
4 Buy Ratings, 1 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings.
Consensus Price Target
$3.88 (456.1% Upside)

About Canaan

Canaan logoCanaan Inc engages in the research, design, and sale of integrated circuit (IC) final mining equipment products by integrating IC products for bitcoin mining and related components in the People's Republic of China. It is also involved in the assembly and distribution of mining equipment and spare parts. More about Canaan
 

Recent Analyst Ratings

DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/11/2025Rosenblatt SecuritiesReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$8.00 ➝ $8.00
3/27/2025HC WainwrightReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$3.00 ➝ $3.00
3/27/2025Rosenblatt SecuritiesReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$8.00 ➝ $8.00
3/18/2025Compass PointInitiated CoverageBuy$2.50
3/17/2025Rosenblatt SecuritiesReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$8.00 ➝ $8.00
3/11/2025Rosenblatt SecuritiesReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$8.00 ➝ $8.00
3/4/2025HC WainwrightReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$3.00 ➝ $3.00
3/4/2025Rosenblatt SecuritiesReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$8.00 ➝ $8.00
2/20/2025Rosenblatt SecuritiesReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$8.00 ➝ $8.00
1/22/2025HC WainwrightReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$3.00 ➝ $3.00

#10 - Cognition Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CGTX)

Upgrades from Top-Ranked Analysts
4 (in the last 90 days)
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score
3.0
Ratings Breakdown
5 Buy Ratings, 1 Hold Ratings, 0 Sell Ratings.
Consensus Price Target
$7.13 (1,813.3% Upside)

About Cognition Therapeutics

Cognition Therapeutics logoCognition Therapeutics, Inc, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, engages in the discovery and development of small molecule therapeutics targeting age-related degenerative diseases and disorders of the central nervous system and retina. Its lead product candidate is CT1812, an orally delivered molecule modulator designed to penetrate the blood-brain barrier and bind selectively to the S2R complex, which is in Phase 2 clinical trial for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, as well as geographic atrophy secondary to dry age-related macular degeneration and synucleinopathies, such as dementia with Lewy bodies. More about Cognition Therapeutics
 

Recent Analyst Ratings

DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
3/24/2025HC WainwrightLower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$6.00 ➝ $5.00
3/21/2025Chardan CapitalLower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$11.00 ➝ $8.00
2/26/2025Chardan CapitalReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$11.00 ➝ $11.00
1/27/2025Brookline Capital ManagementUpgradeStrong-Buy
12/19/2024B. RileyUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$1.00 ➝ $1.50
12/19/2024HC WainwrightBoost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$5.00 ➝ $6.00
12/19/2024Chardan CapitalReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$11.00 ➝ $11.00
11/27/2024HC WainwrightReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$5.00 ➝ $5.00
11/15/2024Chardan CapitalReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$11.00 ➝ $11.00
11/4/2024HC WainwrightReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$5.00 ➝ $5.00

While no one can say for sure that these will be the ten best penny stocks next year, Wall Street's top analysts are giving them high price targets, "buy" ratings and are telling their clients to acquire shares.

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