In this article, we will take a look at the best NASDAQ stocks under $10 to buy.
As retail participation in equity markets continues to expand, investor interest is increasingly shifting toward lower-priced stocks and companies outside the traditional mega-cap universe. Despite lower-priced stocks generally being associated with higher volatility, they often offer strong upside potential.
As outlined in Morningstar’s article “December 2025 US Stock Market Outlook: Where We See Investment Opportunities” by David Sekera, the Chief U.S. Market Strategist, small-cap stocks have outperformed in November. While the Morningstar US Small Cap Index surged 2.48%, its US Mid Cap Index rose merely 0.64% and its US Large Cap Index declined 0.05%. Thus, investing in leading companies doesn’t necessarily mean better returns.
In a Barron’s article titled “Cash Holdings Hit Record Lows as Investors Go Big on Stocks. What History Says Happens Next,” published on December 16, the author writes that investors all around the world are entering 2026 with the lowest levels of cash. As reported by Bank of America’s closely tracked survey of fund managers, investors are betting big on “stocks, commodities, and President Donald Trump’s ‘run it hot’ economic strategy.”
With this backdrop, we have compiled a list of the best NASDAQ stocks under $10 to buy. These stocks belong to a range of sectors, including healthcare, technology, and energy.
Our methodology
For this article, we considered companies listed on the NASDAQ exchange with share prices below $10. From these stocks, we have selected those with a market capitalisation of more than $2 billion and upside potential of at least 20%. We then shortlisted the ten companies with the highest upside potential and ranked them in ascending order. We also included data on hedge fund holdings in these companies based on Insider Monkey’s database, as of Q3 2025.
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10. ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:GTM)
Upside Potential as of December 15, 2025: 32.45%
On December 15, KeyBanc upgraded ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:GTM) to ‘Sector Weight’ from ‘Underweight’ without a price target, as reported by TheFly. This adjustment was part of the firm’s 2026 outlook, with the firm preferring small- and mid-cap software over large-cap software. According to KeyBanc, the company has moved past the worst of its down-market pressure and potential challenges from its private rivals.
The research firm views the company’s guidance strategy of delivering meaningful annual and quarterly earnings beats as intact, heading into 2026. KeyBanc highlights the company’s sustained commitment to share repurchases as a favorable point for stock performance. What’s even more interesting is that the firm expects that even with low-single-digit top-line growth, ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:GTM) is well-positioned to perform consistently relative to the firm’s coverage universe and the broader software sector next year.
During the latest earnings call, management emphasized the company’s unique footing in the market, noting that many of the “world’s fastest-growing and most innovative AI-native companies,” particularly Levelpath, Pano.ai, and Tilts, use ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:GTM) to “scale their sales teams and need data, signals, and workflow to scale in the enterprise.” Reaffirming this, Henry Schuck, the CEO and Founder, said,
“For 20 years, ZoomInfo has been the trusted source of truth for company and contact data. That foundation isn’t going away.”
ZoomInfo Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:GTM) is a Washington-based provider of go-to-market intelligence and engagement platforms. Founded in 2007, the company serves a wide range of industries, including education, financial services, and telecommunications.
9. Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (NASDAQ:MLCO)
Upside Potential as of December 15, 2025: 42.54%
As of December 15, Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (NASDAQ:MLCO) has a rating of ‘Buy’ or equivalent from 69% of the analysts covering the stock. With a median price target of $11.38, the stock has an upside potential of 42.54%.
According to TheFly, BofA slightly lifted the price target on Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (NASDAQ:MLCO) to $9.50 from $9 on November 27, while maintaining a ‘Neutral’ rating on the stock. In line with management’s statement on the third-quarter earnings call to resume its quarterly dividend by year-end 2026, the analyst anticipates a dividend per ADS of 7c and 30c in FY26 and FY27, respectively.
During the last earnings call, management reaffirmed the company’s focus on introducing new initiatives to improve the quality of engagement with its customers. Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (NASDAQ:MLCO) plans to close two Mocha Clubs before heading into 2026 and relocate the gaming machines across its three properties in Macau. By the third quarter of 2026, the company expects to open the Countdown Hotel, which is currently being renovated. Once completed, this hotel will bring a unique experience to Macau and the region, said Lawrence Ho, the Chairman and CEO. He further added,
“We plan to simultaneously upgrade retail and food and beverage in this precinct of COD and continue to elevate the quality of our product offerings.”
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited (NASDAQ:MLCO) is a Hong Kong-based company specializing in casino gaming and resort facilities. Founded in 2004, the company operates City of Dreams, Altira Macau, Studio City, and Mocha Clubs, among others.
