As the U.S. market navigates recent fluctuations, with major indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite reaching record highs before a slight downturn, investors are keenly watching developments on tariffs and other economic policies. In such a climate, penny stocks—often representing smaller or newer companies—continue to capture attention for their potential value and growth opportunities. Despite being an older term, these stocks can offer affordability coupled with significant upside when backed by strong financials.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In The United States

Name	Share Price	Market Cap	Rewards & Risks
Waterdrop (WDH)	$1.40	$506.33M	✅ 4 ⚠️ 0 View Analysis >
FTC Solar (FTCI)	$4.94	$64.63M	✅ 3 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >
WM Technology (MAPS)	$0.92	$154.72M	✅ 4 ⚠️ 1 View Analysis >
Talkspace (TALK)	$2.77	$463.46M	✅ 4 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >
Tuniu (TOUR)	$0.9326	$95.78M	✅ 3 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >
Sequans Communications (SQNS)	$1.43	$36.49M	✅ 4 ⚠️ 4 View Analysis >
Cardno (COLD.F)	$0.1701	$6.64M	✅ 2 ⚠️ 4 View Analysis >
BAB (BABB)	$0.84976	$6.17M	✅ 2 ⚠️ 3 View Analysis >
TETRA Technologies (TTI)	$3.40	$452.45M	✅ 4 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >
Tandy Leather Factory (TLF)	$3.15	$26.81M	✅ 2 ⚠️ 2 View Analysis >

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

OmniAb (OABI)

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

Overview: OmniAb, Inc. is a biotechnology company that licenses discovery research technology to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, as well as academic institutions, for therapeutic discovery across the United States, Europe, Japan, China, and Canada; it has a market cap of approximately $236.11 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily generated from research services, amounting to $26.74 million.

Market Cap: $236.11M

OmniAb, Inc. is a biotechnology company with a market cap of US$236.11 million, generating US$4.15 million in revenue for Q1 2025, showing slight growth from the previous year. Despite being unprofitable with a net loss of US$18.2 million and negative return on equity, it remains debt-free and has sufficient cash runway for over a year based on current free cash flow. Recent strategic moves include launching the xPloration Partner Access Program and forming an alliance with VERAXA Biotech AG to develop bispecific antibody drug conjugates targeting solid tumors, potentially enhancing its future revenue streams.

4D Molecular Therapeutics (FDMT)

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

Overview: 4D Molecular Therapeutics, Inc. is a late-stage biotechnology company focused on developing adeno-associated virus vectors through its proprietary platform, Therapeutic Vector Evolution, operating in the Netherlands and the United States with a market cap of $196.42 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its biotechnology segment, amounting to $0.023 million.

Market Cap: $196.42M

4D Molecular Therapeutics, Inc., with a market cap of US$196.42 million, is a pre-revenue biotechnology firm focused on late-stage clinical trials for its 4D-150 therapy targeting wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema. The company recently accelerated its Phase 3 trials, supported by cash reserves of US$458 million to sustain operations through 2028. Despite recent executive changes and workforce reductions aimed at cost savings of approximately US$15 million annually, the firm's stock was removed from multiple Russell Indexes in June 2025 due to performance metrics. It remains unprofitable with no significant revenue streams yet established.

3D Systems (DDD)

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

Overview: 3D Systems Corporation offers 3D printing and digital manufacturing solutions across various regions worldwide, with a market cap of $234.63 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from two primary segments: Healthcare, contributing $185.64 million, and Industrial, generating $246.12 million.

Market Cap: $234.63M

3D Systems, with a market cap of US$234.63 million, recently joined several Russell Indexes, underscoring its visibility in the market despite ongoing challenges. The company has faced financial hurdles, including a significant drop in stock price following disappointing earnings and revenue shortfalls attributed to weakened customer spending and inventory issues. While it remains unprofitable with increasing losses over five years, 3D Systems' innovations in healthcare solutions have garnered FDA approval for bioprinting technologies. However, legal challenges loom due to allegations of misleading statements about its business resilience and revenue projections. The firm maintains a cash runway exceeding one year amidst high debt levels.

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