The launch of China’s DeepSeek AI has shaken the market positions of several AI giants, especially OpenAI. If you hold AI stocks in your portfolio or plan to buy some in February 2025, you must explore the following 13 AI stocks for their growth potential.
Yiren Digital Ltd. (YRD)
Yiren Digital Ltd. is a leading and advanced AI-powered platform offering various lifestyle and financial services in China. It reported a +14.1% YOY change and a +129.1% in market cap, making it an attractive stock for many investors.
According to analysts, the overall stock price forecast for YRD in the coming 30 days is generally positive, so you may consider evaluating it further. This AI stock is a ‘Strong Buy’ for February, with 12 technical analysis indicators signaling ‘Buy Signals,’ 2 ‘Neutral Signals,’ and ‘3 ‘Sell Signals.’
Duolingo, Inc. (DUOL)
Duolingo is one of the few AI stocks that has delivered market-beating returns for two consecutive years. It generated approximately $193 million in revenue in Q3 of 2024, 82% of which came from paid subscriptions.
Investors looking for good AI stocks may consider DUOL as the company’s shares witnessed a 20.54% gain compared to the previous month. Duolingo is expected to release its earnings disclosure on 27th February 2025, and some predict that the report may showcase a 92.31% YOY growth, further increasing the stock’s value.
Perion Network Ltd. (PERI)
PERI deserves your attention if you’re looking to add a good AI stock to your portfolio this February. According to the latest analysis, PERI has received a 7/10 score, making it a ‘Buy’ stock.
It has a probability advantage of +2.65% to beat the S&P 500 market in the coming 3 months and a 36.53% probability of outperforming the overall market. Perion Network Ltd. has reported a steady increase in sales over the past six years, presenting PERI as a reasonably stable option for investors.
Amazon (AMZN)
Amazon shares are among the top AI stock picks of several brokerages for February. According to sell-side analysts, AMZN is the highest-rated Magnificent stock with the highest number of ‘Buy’ equivalent ratings. Unlike other big tech peers, Amazon continues witnessing a structural growth journey, resulting in incredible stock performance.
Goldman Sachs maintained their ‘Buy’ rating for Amazon, with a price target of $240. The Street also displayed a ‘Strong Buy’ consensus rating with an average price target of $261.38, a 9.44% upside from current levels.
ODDITY Tech Ltd. (ODD)
ODDITY Tech Ltd. shares have performed reasonably well in the markets, making them a good AI stock worth buying in February. Nearly eight ratings firms have given ODD a consensus recommendation of ‘Moderate Buy.’ It has also received an 8/10 score based on overall analysis.
These shares have a 3.74% probability advantage of beating the S&P 500 market in the coming three months, making them a worthy investment.
Palantir Technologies, Inc. (PLTR)
Investors looking for stocks with a good performance record must explore PLTR this month. It already delivered massive earnings and impressive stock price performance last year, with stocks jumping 340% in performance in the S&P 500.
Experts estimate that this stock will beat the market in the coming months and in the long term, making it an attractive stock option for February. The company’s stronger-than-expected outlook on its AI platform’s growing demand and the stock crossing its all-time high recently are strong reasons to invest in PLTR.
Nvidia (NVDA)
This semiconductor chipmaker giant has been performing exceptionally well on several stock markets. NVDA shares were up nearly 90% in the past 12 months through January end.
While the recent DeepSeek launch shook the market, plunging Nvidia’s shares by 17%, experts remain hopeful about NVDA stock performance in the coming days. You must consider adding NVDA to your portfolio if you plan to hold stocks for the long term. Analysts predict that Nvidia’s revenue will increase by 52% in fiscal year 2026, followed by a 21% increase in fiscal year 2027.
i3 Verticals, Inc. (IIIV)
i3 Verticals, Inc. is another excellent AI stock capable of impressive growth and stock performance in the coming days. The company released its recent earnings report, with an EPS of $0.31. This EPS exceeded analysts’ expectations by 24%, marking IIIV as a ‘Beat.’ The company’s stock has received a ‘Moderate Buy’ rating from seven brokerages, making it a worthy option.
Sportradar Group AG (SRAD)
SRAD prices hit a new 52-week high on 5th February 2025 during mid-day trading, with prices trading as high as $21.56. JMP Securities maintained their ‘Buy’ rating for SRAD, setting a $22 target price. You can consider adding SRAD to your portfolio this February as analysts have given it a consensus ‘Strong Buy’ rating with an average $19.28 price target.
SoundHound AI, Inc. (SOUN)
SOUN is one of the best-performing AI stocks whose shares have soared approximately 866.3% in the past 12 months. It has outperformed Zack’s Computers – IT Services industry’s return of 9.1% and Zack’s Computer and Technology sector’s appreciation of 23.4%.
If you plan to hold stocks for a long term, SOUN can generate good returns. It’s expected to earn revenue between $155 million and $175 million this year, influencing the stock performance positively.
Pegasystems Inc. (PEGA)
If you rely on professional insights shared by research firms and analysts while choosing AI stocks, you must explore PEGA this month. This AI stock has received a ‘Moderate Buy’ rating from 12 Wall Street analysts at a $95.82 target price. Several organizations have raised PEGA from a ‘hold’ to ‘buy’ rating, signaling its growth and earnings potential.
Upstart Holdings Inc. (UPST)
Shares of this online lending marketplace have recently been one of the most searched for. UPST has returned +9.7% compared to Zack’s S&P 500 composite’s +2.1% over the past month, driving investors’ attention.
It is a good AI stock from short and long-term perspectives, as Upstart’s sales estimates are projected at $598.36 million for the current fiscal year and $777.85 million for the next fiscal year, indicating a +16.5% and +30% change respectively. Upstart has consistently outperformed consensus EPS estimates in the previous four quarters, making it a worthy stock choice.
