The market landscape is increasingly controlled by large firms that expand their reach by acquiring smaller competitors - a trend that the Trump administration’s looser regulatory policies will likely intensify. But a handful of mid-sized players will persist by leaning into their niches.

Digging up these buried treasures isn’t easy, and that’s exactly why we created StockStory. That said, here are three of our favorite mid-cap stocks that could end up being the next big thing.

Nova (NVMI)

Market Cap: $13.74 billion

Headquartered in Israel, Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a provider of quality control systems used in semiconductor manufacturing.

Why Will NVMI Beat the Market?

1. Annual revenue growth of 30.4% over the last two years was superb and indicates its market share increased during this cycle
2. Earnings growth has trumped its peers over the last five years as its EPS has compounded at 33.2% annually
3. Robust free cash flow margin of 28.1% gives it many options for capital deployment

Nova is trading at $432.17 per share, or 42.2x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

Jack Henry (JKHY)

Market Cap: $12.34 billion

Founded in 1976 by two entrepreneurs who saw the need for specialized banking software in the early days of financial computing, Jack Henry & Associates (NASDAQ: JKHY) provides technology solutions that help banks and credit unions innovate, differentiate, and compete while serving the evolving needs of their accountholders.

Why Is JKHY a Good Business?

1. Annual revenue growth of 7.6% over the last five years was above the sector average and underscores its products and services value to customers
2. Incremental sales over the last two years boosted profitability as its annual earnings per share growth of 16.8% outstripped its revenue performance
3. Stellar return on equity showcases management’s ability to surface highly profitable business ventures

Jack Henry’s stock price of $171.04 implies a valuation ratio of 26.1x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? See for yourself in our full research report, it’s free.

Tradeweb Markets (TW)

Market Cap: $26.54 billion

Founded in 1996 as one of the pioneers in electronic bond trading, Tradeweb Markets (NASDAQ: TW) builds and operates electronic marketplaces that connect financial institutions for trading across rates, credit, equities, and money markets.

Why Do We Love TW?

1. Market share has increased this cycle as its 23.8% annual revenue growth over the last two years was exceptional
2. Earnings per share grew by 24.2% annually over the last two years and trumped its peers

At $124.84 per share, Tradeweb Markets trades at 31.6x forward P/E. Is now a good time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it’s free.

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Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,326% between June 2020 and June 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Tecnoglass (+1,754% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today.