As the Dow Jones and S&P 500 continue their upward streak, buoyed by strong earnings reports and tariff discussions, investors are exploring diverse opportunities in the stock market. Penny stocks, a term that might seem outdated, still capture attention due to their potential for growth and affordability. For those interested in smaller or newer companies with solid financial foundations, these stocks can offer a mix of value and stability.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In The United States

Click here to see the full list of 759 stocks from our US Penny Stocks screener.

Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

FingerMotion

Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: FingerMotion, Inc. is a mobile data specialist company that offers a mobile payment and recharge platform system in China, with a market cap of $106.28 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its Wireless Communications Services segment, which generated $33.57 million.

Market Cap: $106.28M

FingerMotion, Inc. is a mobile data specialist with a market cap of US$106.28 million, primarily generating revenue from its Wireless Communications Services segment at US$33.57 million. Despite being unprofitable and experiencing increased losses over the past five years, the company maintains short-term assets exceeding both its short and long-term liabilities. The debt to equity ratio remains satisfactory at 14.9%, though it has slightly increased over time. Recent participation in investor conferences may enhance visibility, but the stock's high volatility and lack of profitability present challenges for investors seeking stability in penny stocks.

• Take a closer look at FingerMotion's potential here in our financial health report.
• Review our historical performance report to gain insights into FingerMotion's track record.

Nerdy

Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Nerdy, Inc. operates a platform for live online learning in the United States and has a market cap of $302.17 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its Educational Services segment, specifically in Education & Training Services, amounting to $190.23 million.

Market Cap: $302.17M

Nerdy, Inc., with a market cap of US$302.17 million, operates within the Education & Training Services sector, generating annual revenue of US$190.23 million. Despite being debt-free and having sufficient short-term assets to cover liabilities, Nerdy remains unprofitable with increasing losses over the past five years. Recent earnings showed a net loss of US$42.59 million for 2024 compared to the previous year’s loss of US$40.17 million, while revenue slightly decreased year-over-year. Insider selling and high volatility pose additional concerns for investors considering this stock in the penny stock segment.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Nerdy's performance by reading our balance sheet health report here.
• Understand Nerdy's earnings outlook by examining our growth report.

Zhihu

Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Zhihu Inc. operates an online content community in the People’s Republic of China with a market cap of $333.04 million.

Operations: Zhihu's revenue primarily comes from its advertising segment, which generated CN¥3.60 billion.

Market Cap: $333.04M

Zhihu Inc., with a market cap of $333.04 million, operates within the online content community sector in China, primarily generating revenue from advertising. Despite being unprofitable, Zhihu has significantly reduced its losses over five years and maintains a strong financial position with short-term assets exceeding liabilities and no debt. Recent earnings showed improvement with a net income of CN¥86.27 million for Q4 2024, reversing from a loss the previous year. The company completed a substantial share buyback program but faces challenges due to high share price volatility and an inexperienced management team.

• Click here and access our complete financial health analysis report to understand the dynamics of Zhihu.
• Review our growth performance report to gain insights into Zhihu's future.

Summing It All Up

• Explore the 759 names from our US Penny Stocks screener here.
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Companies discussed in this article include NasdaqCM:FNGR NYSE:NRDY and NYSE:ZH.

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