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Buy these small-cap stocks set for big gains in the spring, says Oppenheimer

The small-cap Russell 2000 ended March with losses of more than 5%, but the firm has spotted a few names that could see a surge.

TL;DR

  • Oppenheimer has identified 30 small- or mid-cap stocks (market caps $1B-$12B) that could see strong rallies this spring.
  • Alumis, a biotechnology company, is highlighted for its best year-to-date performance (doubled already in 2026) and has a $55 price target, suggesting a potential 150% gain.
  • Nurix Therapeutics, focusing on cancer and autoimmune diseases, has an analyst price target of $28, representing an 80% potential gain despite a recent 18% drop.
  • DigitalOcean, a cloud platform company, is viewed as a turnaround story with potential for multi-year expansion, and an analyst has set a $100 price target, implying over 16% growth.
  • Alumis's success is attributed to positive trial results for its envudeucitinib drug for plaque psoriasis.