These Five U.S. Small Cap Stocks Have The Best 5-Year EPS Growth Rate

TM editors’ note: This article discusses a penny stock and/or microcap. Such stocks are easily manipulated; do your own careful due diligence.

Written by SmallCapPower.com

The U.S. small cap stocks on our list have been growing earnings per share at more than 75% compounded over the past five years making for a potentially attractive investment opportunity. These stocks have a market capitalization between $100 million – $500 million.

1. Lee Enterprises, Incorporated (NYSE: LEE)

Lee Enterprises owns various daily newspapers and a joint interest in several others. The Company also owns various weekly newspapers, shoppers, and specialty publications. In addition, Lee provides related Internet services, primarily from the Midwest to the Pacific Northwest United States.

2. Omega Protein Corporation (NYSE: OME)

Omega Protein Corporation produces protein-rich fish meal, fish oil, and solubles. The Company markets a variety of products derived from menhaden, an inedible fish found in coastal waters off the United States mid-Atlantic and Gulf coasts.

3. Southern National Bancorp of Virginia Inc. (Nasdaq: SONA)

Southern National Bancorp of Virginia Inc. is the bank holding company for SonaBank. The Bank acquires deposits from the general public and offers a variety of financial services to commercial and consumer clients. SonaBank’s branches are located in Virginia.

4. Hawthorn Bancshares Inc. (Nasdaq: HWBK)

Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. is a multi-bank holding company. The Bank offers its customers checking and savings accounts, electronic cash management services, debit cards, certificates of deposit, trust services, brokerage services, and a wide range of lending services.