Penny Stocks on the Move: Today’s Top Gainers and Biggest Decliners

On October 3, 2025, Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. (DFLI) recorded the highest gain among penny stocks, surging 76.64%, while Leap Therapeutics, Inc. (LPTX) experienced the largest decline, dropping 26.85%.

Top Gainers
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. (DFLI)
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. (DFLI), operating in the Electronics Equipment, Instruments & Components sector, surged 76.64% today, ranking it #1 among penny stocks. The stock hit an intraday high of $2.28 before closing at $1.89. Recent developments include reports of US deportations involving Nigerian nationals arriving in Lagos on October 4, FX backlog clearance boosting reserves announced September 29, and the upcoming inauguration of a $400 million Rivers crude export terminal, signaling improved economic infrastructure.

Brand Engagement Network Inc. (BNAI)
Brand Engagement Network Inc. (BNAI), a software company, surged 69.58% today—ranking second among penny stocks—with an intraday high of $0.69 and closing at $0.60. Recent reports indicate significant tech-sector opportunities emerged following China's initiatives to boost business expansion and innovation, potentially accelerating demand for AI-driven solutions.

Actelis Networks, Inc. (ASNS)
Actelis Networks, Inc. (ASNS) surged 68.90% today to close at $0.63 in Integrated Telecommunications Services, ranking third among penny stocks; shares reached an intraday high of $0.76. Market activity follows Nigerian developments: Glo expanded women-focused broadband initiatives in Delta State (Oct 2) and PalmPay launched an entrepreneur rewards program (Oct 1), fueling investor speculation.

Generation Income Properties, Inc. (GIPR)
Mortgage REIT Generation Income Properties surged 51.85% today with the 4th largest gain in the penny stock sector. Shares reached an intraday peak of $1.75 before closing at $1.64. Analysts cited favorable economic indicators, including central bank actions improving forex liquidity (Oct 4) and discussions on large-scale infrastructure investments (Oct 3).

Femasys Inc. (FEMY)
Healthcare provider Femasys Inc. (FEMY) surged 51.80% to close at $0.63, ranking among the top five penny stock gainers, after reaching an intraday high of $0.65. Reports indicate Nigeria's enhanced FX reserve transparency (Oct 4) and plans to inaugurate a major crude export terminal, potentially improving the operating landscape for regional entities.

Top Decliners
Leap Therapeutics, Inc. (LPTX)
Leap Therapeutics, Inc. (LPTX), operating in the Biotech sector, saw its stock plummet 26.85% today, ranking it as the worst performer among penny stocks. It reached an intraday low of $0.46 and closed at $0.53. Sentiment deteriorated amid reports of increased Nigerian Lassa fever fatalities (168 deaths, 906 cases on Oct 4) and US deportation actions targeting Nigerian nationals.