In this article, we will look at 11 Newly-Listed NASDAQ Stocks to Buy Now.

IPO activity is starting to recover after a quiet stretch. In its Market Outlook 2026 entitled “Forging Ahead”, HarbourVest Partners noted that “IPO activity has accelerated,” adding that “strong aftermarket performance suggests the window will remain open into 2026.” That second point carries weight. A spike in new listings can fade quickly, but strong trading performance after companies go public usually signals that investors are not just chasing allocations on day one; they remain committed after the stocks begin to trade.

HarbourVest also described the broader backdrop as “cautiously optimistic,” wahile acknowledging that risks remain. A supportive but selective environment tends to reward companies that can execute rather than simply tell a compelling story. When fresh listings hold their ground after debuting, it reduces the perceived penalty for coming public and encourages more issuers to test the market. It also gives investors a wider opportunity set beyond the established large-cap names that have dominated indices.

A functioning IPO window is not just about volume. It reflects improving confidence, capital availability, and appetite for equity risk. With issuance picking up and aftermarket resilience holding, newly listed names are back in focus. Against that backdrop, we take a closer look at 11 Newly-Listed NASDAQ Stocks to Buy Now.

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11. EquipmentShare.com Inc. (NASDAQ:EQPT)

On February 17, 2026, UBS initiated coverage of EquipmentShare.com Inc. (NASDAQ:EQPT) with a Neutral rating and a $36 price target. UBS said EquipmentShare is positioned to outgrow the equipment rental market as it plans to double branch locations over five years, which could justify a premium multiple versus peers. However, UBS added that current valuations appear to fairly balance the company’s growth prospects with business complexities.

Also on February 17, 2026, Oppenheimer initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a $39 price target. Oppenheimer noted EquipmentShare has grown organically over the past decade to become the fourth-largest competitor in the $84B U.S. equipment rental industry, highlighting its T3 telematics platform as a key differentiator that provides real-time asset data and has helped win a high percentage of mega project bids. Truist began coverage the same day with a Buy rating and a $43 price target, citing $4.4B in trailing twelve-month sales, an $8.8B fleet, a diversified customer base, and above-average organic growth. Truist said the company’s expansion strategy and proprietary T3 platform position it to benefit from mega project spending and a potential recovery in North American construction. Baird also initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a $63 price target, pointing to the company’s “differentiated capital-lite growth model” and plans to add 70-80 branch locations annually through 2030, indicating potential for mid-20% annual sales growth.

EquipmentShare.com Inc. (NASDAQ:EQPT) provides integrated construction solutions across equipment rental, sales, and technology through its digitally native equipment rental platform servicing jobsites nationwide.

10. Gemini Space Station, Inc. (NASDAQ:GEMI)

On February 20, 2026, Rosenblatt analyst Chris Brendler lowered the price target on Gemini Space Station, Inc. (NASDAQ:GEMI) to $11.50 from $26 and maintained a Buy rating. Chris Brendler said Gemini is “now in full restructuring mode” just five months after what had appeared to be a successful IPO. Chris Brendler reduced revenue and adjusted EBITDA estimates due to tougher market conditions, but noted the stock has fallen nearly 80% from its IPO price and remains highly levered to a potential crypto rebound.

On February 18, 2026, Needham lowered its price target on Gemini to $10 from $23 and kept a Buy rating, citing a “major leadership restructuring” tied to the company’s Q4 pre-announcement, along with worsening expense and crypto volume outlooks.

On February 17, 2026, Gemini disclosed that as of December 31, 2025, it served approximately 600,000 Monthly Transacting Users, up 17% year over year. Net revenue for 2025 is expectedto be between $165 million and $175 million compared to $141 million in 2024, driven primarily by higher services revenue and credit card growth. Transaction revenue is projected at $93M-$99M and services revenue at $72M-$76M. Total operating expenses are expected to be between $520M-$530M versus $308M in 2024, largely due to personnel-related costs, technology investments, general and administrative expenses, and marketing. Adjusted EBITDA is expected between ($267M)-($257M), including net realized and unrealized losses of $30M-$35M. The regulatory filing confirmed the company will be “parting ways” with Chief Operating Officer Marshall Beard, Chief Financial Officer Dan Chen, and Chief Legal Officer Tyler Meade, effective February 17. Gemini said Beard’s resignation was “not the result of any disagreement,” and noted that Cameron Winklevoss will assume certain responsibilities. Danijela Stojanovic was appointed Interim CFO, and Kate Freedman was appointed Interim General Counsel.

Gemini Space Station, Inc. (NASDAQ:GEMI) operates a crypto platform offering trading, custody, derivatives, staking, stablecoin services, a U.S. credit card, and Web3-related services for digital assets, including bitcoin and ether.