Yahoo Finance highlights three sub-$50 AI stocks as Nvidia’s growth spreads

A Yahoo Finance article published on 6 June 2026 identifies Applied Digital, SoundHound AI, and BigBear.ai as three artificial intelligence stocks trading below $50 that analysts believe have significant upside potential. The piece contrasts these smaller-cap opportunities with Nvidia, noting that while Nvidia dominates the chip sector, AI growth also requires data centre infrastructure, voice interfaces, and defence applications.

Applied Digital is highlighted for its data centre leases and Nvidia investment. The company designs, builds, and operates digital infrastructure for high-performance computing. In 2024, it announced a $160 million private placement involving Nvidia. More recently, Applied Digital secured a new 15-year take-or-pay lease, bringing its total contracted baseline revenue to $31 billion, or $73 billion if all renewal options are exercised. Craig-Hallum analyst George Sutton has a “Buy” rating on the stock and recently raised his price target to $75, representing approximately 68% upside from current levels.

SoundHound AI is noted for its voice AI capabilities and the planned acquisition of LivePerson. The company focuses on voice and conversational artificial intelligence for sectors such as automotive, hospitality, and call centres. In the first quarter of 2026, SoundHound reported record revenue of $44.2 million, up 52% from a year earlier, and reaffirmed its full-year 2026 revenue outlook of $225 million to $260 million. The acquisition of LivePerson aims to combine voice AI with digital messaging to create an omnichannel platform. Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Thomas Blakey maintains a “Buy” rating with a price target of $15, implying 86% upside.

BigBear.ai is recognised for its national security contracts and use of artificial intelligence in defence and critical operations. The company reported revenue of $34.4 million in the first quarter of 2026 and highlighted a backlog increase to $281.9 million, up 14% from the previous quarter. It also noted more than $60 million in national-security contracts. H.C. Wainwright analyst Scott Buck has a “Buy” rating on BigBear.ai with a price target of $6, suggesting potential upside of about 25%, despite the company remaining unprofitable.

The article includes standard disclaimers that the content is for informational purposes only and not investment advice. It notes that while Nvidia has seen staggering growth, with record revenue of $81.6 billion in its latest quarter, investors may be looking for opportunities beyond the mega-cap chip leader as the AI boom matures.