Are Small Caps Finally Ready to Take the Leap?
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 25 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Small-Cap Stocks Performance: Small-cap U.S. stocks, represented by the Russell 2000 index, are showing signs of recovery with an 18.58% increase over three months, nearly matching the S&P 500's performance, although they still lag behind large-cap stocks for the year.
Earnings Growth Comparison: In Q2, small-cap companies reported a 16.9% increase in earnings and 7.8% higher revenues, with a significant proportion beating estimates, indicating potential growth despite ongoing challenges compared to large-cap firms.
Analyst Views on SPY
Wall Street analysts forecast SPY stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for SPY is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
