We recently compiled a list of the 10 Hottest Smid-Cap Stocks So Far In 2025. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Inari Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ:NARI) stands against the other smid-cap stocks.

As the name suggests, smid-cap stocks have a valuation between $200 million and $20 billion. The definition is pretty flexible, but I'll be working with the broadest one. Most stocks on the market fall into this category, so I think it is a good way to check the general pulse of the broader economy and look into some up-and-coming companies that may one day be the large caps of tomorrow.

We will be taking a look at some of them in this article by looking through stocks within the aforementioned market cap, sorted by their year-to-date gains so far in 2025. Do note that OTC stocks will not be included in this list.

You should keep in mind that while some of these stocks could be good buys, there is also a significant downside risk to stocks that have gained a lot recently.

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Inari Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ:NARI)

YTD Performance: 53.5%

Inari Medical (NASDAQ:NARI) makes medical devices. These devices are mostly used to treat blot clots in veins. Inari Medical is what I discussed before in an article talking about mid-cap stocks. Why is it surging so much this year? In short, Stryker announced it's buying Inari Medical for $4.9 billion at $80 per share in cash.

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Overall NARI ranks 10th on our list of the hottest smid-cap stocks so far in 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of NARI as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than NARI but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about thecheapest AI stock.

 

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