5 Best Micro and Small Cap Stocks to Buy According to Jim Simons’ Renaissance Technologies

In this article, we will list the 5 Best Micro and Small Cap Stocks to Buy According to Jim Simons’ Renaissance Technologies. Please visit 15 Best Micro and Small Cap Stocks to Buy According to Jim Simons’ Renaissance Technologies if you would like to see the extended list and the methodology behind it.

5. Marqeta Inc (NASDAQ:MQ)

Renaissance Technologies Equity Stake: $47.25 Million

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 27

Stock Upside Potential: 33.38%

Market Cap: $1.66 Billion

Marqeta Inc (NASDAQ:MQ) is one of the best micro and small cap stocks to buy according to Jim Simons’ Renaissance Technologies. Analysts expect the stock to rise more than 30% from its current level.

On May 5, Marqeta Inc (NASDAQ:MQ) reported Q1 2026 results that showed the company hit several high notes in the quarter. Total processing volume increased 33% YoY to $112 billion, marking the third consecutive quarter of expansion above 30%. Net revenue rose 19% to $166 million, supported by higher volumes. Gross profit also increased 19% to $118 million and came at the high end of the management’s guidance range.

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In a major milestone, Marqeta made its first quarterly profit on a GAAP basis. It posted GAAP net income of $8 million, compared with a net loss of $8 million in the prior year.

Looking ahead, Marqeta anticipates revenue growth between 14% and 16% in Q2 2026. For the full-year 2026, it expects revenue growth between 12% and 14%. Marqeta anticipates continued topline expansion as it advances various growth initiatives, including international expansion and crypto support. On the crypto side, the company is building capabilities for a stablecoin-backed card. This card would enable users to pay for purchases in local fiat currencies wherever they go while drawing from their crypto wallets.

Marqeta Inc (NASDAQ:MQ) operates a cloud-based platform that allows businesses to issue and manage branded payment cards. Its technology enables companies to transform real-time data into solutions that drive customer loyalty and capital efficiency.