Motley Fool Strategy Daily Upgrade Report - 8/28/2025

Validea Motley Fool Strategy upgrades WM TECHNOLOGY INC (MAPS) from 45% to 72% based on solid fundamentals and strong price performance. IES HOLDINGS INC (IESC) is upgraded from 65% to 72% based on the firm's underlying fundamentals and the stock's valuation. Both companies meet several criteria for the Small-Cap Growth Investor model, including profit margin, cash flow from operations, and R&D as a percentage of sales.

Validea, an investment research service, has upgraded WM Technology (NASDAQ: MAPS) and IES Holdings (NASDAQ: IESC) based on their solid fundamentals and strong price performance. The upgrades, from 45% to 72% for WM Technology and from 65% to 72% for IES Holdings, were made using the Small-Cap Growth Investor model [1].

Both companies meet several criteria for the Small-Cap Growth Investor model, including profit margin, cash flow from operations, and R&D as a percentage of sales. WM Technology, which is a cannabis stock, has seen a rally since June, suggesting positive market sentiment [2]. IES Holdings, a mid-cap growth stock in the Computer Services industry, also shows strong fundamentals, with a rating of 52% based on the firm's underlying fundamentals and the stock’s valuation [1].

The upgrades come as Validea continues to monitor the performance of these stocks and adjust their ratings based on the latest data. Investors should keep an eye on these companies as they navigate the evolving landscape of the Small-Cap Growth Investor model.

References:
[1] https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/apld-factor-based-stock-analysis-3
[2] https://seekingalpha.com/article/4816254-wm-technology-could-double?source=affiliate_program:stockanalysis.com&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=stockanalysis.com&affid=858&oid=16&transaction=6c294de1f20c4da3a76d1319e8e50005