5 Best Small-Cap Financial Stocks to Buy Now

2. AGI Inc. (NYSE:AGBK)

AGI Inc. (NYSE:AGBK) is one of the 10 best small-cap financial stocks to buy now. On June 15, Agibank, a subsidiary of AGI Inc. (NYSE:AGBK), announced a credit rating upgrade from Moody’s Local, moving from ‘AA-.br’ to ‘AA.br’. Following the bank’s New York Stock Exchange IPO, the agency attributed this adjustment to a stronger credit profile.

The upgrade was fueled by strong operational growth, increased loan portfolios, reinforced capital levels, and improved corporate governance. The rating adjustment occurs four months after the company’s Initial Public Offering (IPO). Agibank reported that its total credit portfolio has reached R$35.5 billion at the end of March 2026, which represents a 30% year-over-year increase.

Marcello Dubeux, Chief Financial Officer and Investor Relations Officer, noted that this milestone will reinforce market confidence, expand funding alternatives at more competitive costs, and solidify the bank’s reputation as a resilient debt issuer. He stated:

“This is the first credit rating upgrade Agi has received since our IPO, and we are confident that this achievement will reinforce the market’s confidence in our business model, expanding our funding alternatives with more competitive costs and strengthening Agibank’s position as a reliable and resilient debt issuer.”

AGI Inc. (NYSE:AGBK) delivers technology-powered specialized financial services in Brazil. The company offers public or private sector payrolls, social security benefits, severance fund benefits, and complementary banking, credit, and insurance products. It performs its services via AI-driven automation, cloud-based software, and mobile applications.