9 High Growth Small Cap Stocks That Are Profitable

5. Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA)

Revenue Growth (5y): 27.54%

Net Profit Margin: 20.07%

Market Capitalization: $1.35 billion

The next stock on our list of high growth stocks is Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA).

TheFly reported on January 16 that UBS downgraded AFYA from Buy to Neutral and lowered its price target to $16 from $18. The firm noted that higher investments amid naturally increased volatility during a political year could introduce uncertainties in AFYA’s investment outlook. Additionally, margin pressures may weigh on the shares in the near term, partially offsetting the potential for re-rating.

Additionally, earlier this month, on January 7, JPMorgan lowered its rating on Afya Limited (NASDAQ: AFYA) to Neutral from Overweight and reduced the price target to $22 from $24.50. The firm said Afya is less positioned to benefit from Brazil’s easing cycle compared with peers, following updated estimates and revised sector preferences for 2026.

Afya Limited (NASDAQ:AFYA) is a Brazilian medical education and healthcare technology group offering undergraduate medical programs, continuing education, and digital health services. It delivers an integrated physician‑centric ecosystem that supports students and healthcare professionals with education, training, clinical tools, and digital platforms across the medical career lifecycle.