These ETFs Owned Russell 2000's Biggest Winners Before They Soared 400%+ In 2026

Several Russell 2000 small-cap stocks have surged 400%+ in 2026, driven by AI infrastructure demand. Companies like Applied Optoelectronics, Aehr Test Systems, and MaxLinear—which supply optical networking, semiconductor testing, and connectivity products—have outperformed mega-cap tech stocks. Small-cap growth ETFs including VTWG, IWO, and ISMD provided early exposure to these winners before they became mainstream AI investment stories.

06/03/2026, 2:54 PM • Benzinga

Micron And Dell Are Up 260%: These 5 Small Caps Nearly Doubled That

While Micron and Dell have surged 260% in 2026 driven by AI server demand, five Russell 2000 small-cap stocks have each rallied over 400%. Four are AI supply chain plays (optical components, semiconductor testing, networking chips), while one is an unrelated healthcare company. Applied Optoelectronics leads at +473%, followed by Rackspace at +461%, Aehr Test Systems at +436%, agilon health at +404%, and MaxLinear at +398%.

06/02/2026, 10:56 AM • Benzinga

7 Small-Cap Stocks More Than Doubled In May: Micron Did Only 46%

Seven Russell 2000 small-cap stocks more than doubled in May 2026, significantly outperforming Micron Technology's 46% gain. The rallies were driven by specific catalysts including strong earnings reports, guidance raises, strategic partnerships, and defense contracts. Hyliion Holdings led with a 213.6% gain, followed by Agilon Health at 209.1%, with each company benefiting from positive business developments and analyst upgrades.

05/25/2026, 2:16 PM • Benzinga

Levi & Korsinsky Reminds Shareholders of a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of March 2, 2026 in agilon health, inc. Lawsuit – AGL

Law firm Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors of class action securities lawsuits against agilon health, inc., Ardent Health, Inc., and Zynex, Inc. The primary case involves agilon health for alleged securities fraud between February 26, 2025 and August 4, 2025, with claims that defendants issued false 2025 guidance and overstated financial impacts from strategic actions. Lead plaintiff deadlines range from March 2 to April 21, 2026.

03/02/2026, 4:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

DEADLINE ALERT for AGL, FRMI, VRNS, and ARDT: The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Reminds Investors of Class Actions on Behalf of Shareholders

The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz has announced class action lawsuits against four publicly-traded companies for allegedly making materially false and misleading statements to investors. Agilon Health is accused of issuing unachievable 2025 guidance; Fermi Inc. of overstating tenant demand for Project Matador; Varonis Systems of failing to disclose growth trajectory challenges; and Ardent Health of misrepresenting accounts receivable practices and insurance coverage. Lead plaintiff deadlines range from March 2-9, 2026.

03/02/2026, 10:48 AM • GlobeNewswire

AGILON CLASS ACTION DEADLINE MARCH 2nd: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Urgently Reminds Agilon Health Investors with Large Losses to Contact the Firm Before the Lead Plaintiff Deadline

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Agilon Health, Inc. (NYSE: AGL) for allegedly making false and misleading statements regarding 2025 guidance and overstating financial impacts from strategic actions. Investors who purchased Agilon securities between February 26, 2025 and August 4, 2025 have until March 2, 2026 to apply as lead plaintiff.

03/01/2026, 6:17 PM • GlobeNewswire

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges agilon health, inc. Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm

A class action lawsuit has been filed against agilon health, inc. alleging that company executives made false and misleading statements regarding 2026 guidance and overstated the financial impact of strategic risk reduction actions during the period from February 26, 2025 to August 4, 2025. Investors who purchased agilon securities during this period are encouraged to join the case, with a lead plaintiff deadline of March 2, 2026.

02/27/2026, 12:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

AGILON DEADLINE MARCH 2nd: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Urgently Reminds Agilon Health Investors with Larges Losses to Contact the Firm Before the Lead Plaintiff Deadline

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Agilon Health, Inc. for allegedly making false and misleading statements regarding 2025 guidance and overstating financial impacts from strategic actions. Investors who purchased Agilon securities between February 26, 2025 and August 4, 2025 have until March 2, 2026 to apply as lead plaintiff.

02/24/2026, 5:43 PM • GlobeNewswire

INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Reminds Investors with Losses on their Investment in agilon health, inc. of Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadlines - AGL

Pomerantz Law Firm has filed class action lawsuits against agilon health, inc. and other companies for alleged securities fraud. Agilon's CEO stepped down on August 4, 2025, and the company suspended its 2025 financial guidance, citing acute industry headwinds. The stock fell 51.52% to $0.88 per share on August 5, 2025. Investors have until March 2, 2026 to request Lead Plaintiff status.

02/24/2026, 4:52 PM • GlobeNewswire

ROSEN, A HIGHLY RANKED LAW FIRM, Encourages PomDoctor Ltd. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action - POM

Rosen Law Firm is soliciting investors who purchased securities in PomDoctor Ltd., Richtech Robotics Inc., and agilon health, inc. during specified periods to join class action lawsuits. The firm alleges that PomDoctor was subject to fraudulent stock promotion schemes and misleading statements, while similar allegations are being pursued against the other companies. The lead plaintiff deadline for PomDoctor is April 7, 2026.

02/21/2026, 9:50 AM • GlobeNewswire

ROSEN, THE FIRST FILING FIRM, Encourages Richtech Robotics Inc. Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action First Filed by the Firm – RR

Rosen Law Firm has filed securities class action lawsuits against Richtech Robotics Inc. (RR), PomDoctor Ltd. (POM), and agilon health, inc. (AGL). The primary case involves Richtech Robotics, which allegedly made false statements about having a collaborative relationship with Microsoft. Investors who purchased securities during specified class periods are encouraged to seek counsel before upcoming deadlines, with the lead plaintiff deadline for Richtech set for April 3, 2026.

02/21/2026, 9:31 AM • GlobeNewswire

AGILON DEADLINE: ROSEN, THE FIRST FILING FIRM, Encourages agilon health, inc. Investors with Losses in Excess of $100K to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action First Filed by the Firm – AGL

Rosen Law Firm is soliciting investors who purchased securities of Agilon Health (AGL) between February 26, 2025 and August 4, 2025 to join a securities class action lawsuit. The firm alleges that Agilon made false and misleading statements regarding 2025 guidance, overstated financial impacts from strategic actions, and failed to disclose material industry headwinds. The lead plaintiff deadline is March 2, 2026. Similar class action notices are being issued for Beyond Meat and Phoenix Education Partners.

02/21/2026, 8:45 AM • GlobeNewswire

Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Urges agilon health, inc. Investors to Act: Class Action Filed Alleging Investor Harm

A class action lawsuit has been filed against agilon health, inc. (NYSE: AGL) alleging that company executives made false and misleading statements regarding 2026 guidance and overstated the financial impact of strategic risk-reduction actions. The lawsuit covers investors who purchased agilon securities between February 26, 2025 and August 4, 2025. The lead plaintiff deadline is March 2, 2026.

02/20/2026, 12:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

AGL DEADLINE NOTICE: agilon health, inc. Investors Encouraged to Contact Kirby McInerney LLP By March 2, 2026

A securities fraud class action lawsuit has been filed against agilon health, inc. for allegedly issuing false 2025 guidance and overstating the impact of strategic actions despite known industry headwinds. The CEO was terminated without cause on August 4, 2025, the same day the company suspended its full-year 2025 financial guidance. The stock price declined 51.6% following the announcement. Investors have until March 2, 2026 to apply to be lead plaintiff.

02/19/2026, 6:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

DEADLINE ALERT for KLAR, AGL, FRMI: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Reminds Investors of Opportunity to Lead Securities Fraud Class Actions

Class action lawsuits have been filed against Klarna Group, agilon health, and Fermi Inc. for alleged securities fraud involving false statements and material omissions. Klarna faces allegations of understating loss reserve risks post-IPO, agilon is accused of issuing unachievable 2025 guidance, and Fermi is charged with overstating tenant demand for its Project Matador campus. Lead plaintiff deadlines range from February 20 to March 6, 2026.

02/19/2026, 1:50 PM • GlobeNewswire