5 Small-Cap AI Stocks

In this article, we discuss the 5 small-cap AI stocks. If you want to read our detailed analysis of the AI industry, go directly to the 10 Small-Cap AI Stocks.

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5. Qudian Inc. (NYSE: QD)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 8

Qudian Inc. (NYSE: QD) is a Chinese online credit platform that was founded in 2014. It is placed fifth on our list of 10 small-cap AI stocks. The fintech company utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to provide customers cash credit products. To provide customers with cash credit solutions, the company employs artificial intelligence and machine learning. 

The company has a market cap of $542 million. The company’s full-year revenue in 2020 came in at $565.2 million. Qudian Inc.’s net income in 2020 was $146.9 million or $0.55 per diluted ADS. As of December 31, 2020, the company’s total assets were approximately $2.87 million versus its total liabilities of $1 million. The 52-week price range of Qudian Inc. (NYSE: QD) is $1.17 – $3.82. Shares of QD climbed 41% over the past twelve months. 

At the end of the first quarter of 2021, 8 hedge funds in the database of Insider Monkey held stakes worth $25.4 million in Qudian Inc. (NYSE: QD), up from 6 the preceding quarter worth $10.2 million.