10 Best Performing Small Cap Stocks So Far in 2026

8. Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE:SPIR)

Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE:SPIR) is one of the best performing small cap stocks so far in 2026. On April 27, Stifel lifted the price target on Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE:SPIR) to $19 from $16, reaffirming a Buy rating on the shares. The rating update came after the company announced the official termination of its Canadian WildFireSat contract for convenience. The firm told investors that the resolution of the WildFireSat program loss clears the path for core growth as Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE:SPIR) is increasingly focused on higher-value, long-duration government and defense opportunities across RF intelligence, weather, and space reconnaissance.

Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE:SPIR) also received a rating update from Canaccord on April 10. The firm lifted the price target on the stock to $22 from $14, and maintained a Buy rating on the shares. Canaccord updated its model after the announcement that it completed a $70M private placement offering, selling 5M shares at $14 per share. From a balance sheet perspective, Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE:SPIR) remains in a strong position.

Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE:SPIR) is involved in the collection of space-based data using a proprietary constellation of low-earth multi-use receiver nanosatellites. Through a subscription model, the company’s software analytics generate proprietary data, insights, and predictive analytics for its customers.