Most tech stocks haven’t been doing well so far this year, but this isn’t a problem that all tech stocks face. The technology sector is broad, and there are always some stocks that still do well regardless of the broader market environment.
Many of these companies are leading the way in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Their ability to adapt and launch new solutions has set them apart from the pack. For example, firms that reported robust growth in large customer contracts or unveiled breakthrough AI tools have seen their shares surge, even as industry giants have struggled with market volatility.
It’s worth looking into these winners if you’re looking for opportunities in this market.
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Methodology
For this article, I screened the best-performing tech stocks year-to-date.
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15. Nayax Ltd (NASDAQ:NYAX)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders In Q4 2024: 3
Nayax Ltd (NASDAQ:NYAX) is a global commerce payments and loyalty platform designed to help merchants scale their business.
The stock is up significantly so far in 2025 due to its impressive financial performance announced on March 4, 2025, where it reported full-year 2024 revenue of $314 million with recurring revenue growth of 47% year-over-year.
Nayax also provided bullish 2025 guidance with projected revenue of $410-425 million and adjusted EBITDA of $65-70 million due to strong confidence in continued growth. The company’s free cash flow reached $18 million for the year, showing improved operational efficiency.
Another major catalyst for the stock’s rise was the successful completion of a Notes and Warrants offering to classified investors in Israel. On March 7, 2025, Nayax announced it had accepted investor commitments totaling approximately $137.5 million in gross proceeds. These funds will be used for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment and potential acquisitions. It will give Nayax significant financial flexibility for future growth.
Plus, Nayax settled an investigation with the Israeli Competition Authority on February 3, 2025. That’s regarding its 2022 acquisition of On Track Innovations. The settlement involved a payment of approximately $701,000 to the State Treasury and removed regulatory uncertainty.
The consensus price target of $34.75 implies 6.9% downside.
NYAX stock is up 27.97% year-to-date.
14. SolarWinds Corp (NYSE:SWI)
Number of Hedge Fund Holders In Q4 2024: 21
SolarWinds Corp (NYSE:SWI) is a provider of simple, powerful, secure observability and IT management software for hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
The stock is up significantly so far in 2025 due to the announcement that the company will be acquired by private equity firm Turn/River Capital in an all-cash transaction valued at $4.4 billion. The deal offers shareholders $18.50 per share, which implies a 35% premium over the average closing price of SolarWinds stock during the previous 90 trading days. This acquisition was unanimously approved by SolarWinds’ board of directors and is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025.
While awaiting the completion of the acquisition, SolarWinds has continued to enhance its business operations. The company unveiled improvements to its Partner Program on February 4, 2025. It focuses on three key areas: increasing partner profitability, enhancing partner capabilities, and providing partners with the tools needed to succeed. SolarWinds also announced on April 8, 2025, that it would participate in the GITEX 2025 global events to showcase its latest product innovations.
Once the transaction is finalized, SolarWinds will transition to a privately held company, and its stock will no longer be traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
The consensus price target of $18 implies 2.65% downside.
SWI stock is up 29.75% year-to-date.