3 small cap shares on the rise today

The AuMake International Ltd (ASX:AU8) share price is one of three in the small cap space zooming higher on Tuesday…

| More on:
a woman

You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources, and more. Learn More

The S&P/ASX 200 (Index: ^AXJO) (ASX: XJO) may be having another day in the red, but that hasn't stopped a number of small cap shares from surging higher.

Three small caps that caught my eye with strong gains today are listed below. Here's why they are on the rise:

The AuMake International Ltd (ASX: AU8) share price has zoomed 12.5% higher to 22.5 cents after the daigou company released its latest quarterly results. For the three months ended June 30, the company generated sales of $7 million and gross profit of approximately $1.1 million. This was a 37% and 31% increase on the prior quarter. Investors appear pleased with this growth and the fact that costs have been reduced. In respect to the latter, management believes it will achieve total operational cost breakeven during the 2019 financial year. At the end of the quarter the company finished with cash at bank of $10.7 million and $3.6 million in inventory. I think it is a little soon to invest in AuMake, but it could be one for the watchlist.

The Empired Ltd (ASX: EPD) share price has pushed almost 3.5% higher to 56 cents following the release of its preliminary full-year results. The IT Services provider reported revenue of $174 million and underlying EBITDA of $17 million, which is a year-on-year increase of 4% and 10%. Pleasingly, management expects FY 2019 to be even stronger thanks to a good level of contracted work. It has provided guidance of double-digit revenue, EBITDA, NPAT, and EPS growth for FY 2019.

The Swift Networks Group Ltd (ASX: SW1) share price has raced 13% higher to 39 cents after announcing its preliminary full-year results. The telecommunications and content solutions provider expects to report FY 2018 revenue of $22.3 million, representing annual growth of 31%. Pleasingly, this has led to EBITDA of $2.7 million in FY 2018, up 170% on the prior year. Swift Networks finished the year with a cash balance of $3.2 million, up 43% year-on-year, and has repaid its $3 million debt facility with Bankwest.

Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

More on Share Gainers

A couple sits on a sofa, each clutching their heads in horror and disbelief, while looking at a laptop screen.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

Investors endured a rough Friday to close the trading week today.

Read more »

Man drawing an upward line on a bar graph symbolising a rising share price.
Share Gainers

Why Pointsbet, Qantas, Serko, and Yandal shares are pushing higher today

These shares are avoiding the market selloff today. But why?

Read more »

A happy young couple lie on a wooden deck using a skateboard for a pillow.
Share Gainers

These were the best performing ASX 200 shares in October

Did you own the best performers on the index last month? Here they are.

Read more »

The silhouettes of ten people holding hands with their arms raised against the sky, as the sun rises or sets in the background.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

ASX investors copped another rough session this Thursday.

Read more »

two men in hard hats and high visibility jackets look together at a laptop screen that one of the men in holding at a mine site.
Resources Shares

Mineral Resources share price rockets 16% on $1.1 billion news!

ASX 200 investors appear thrilled with Mineral Resources' latest news.

Read more »

Shot of a young businesswoman looking stressed out while working in an office.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

It was a disappointing Wednesday session for ASX investors today...

Read more »

Hiker man backpacker with hands up in the summer mountains with cloudy sky.
Share Gainers

Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

Investors enjoyed anther positive session this Tuesday.

Read more »

A man clenches his fists in excitement as gold coins fall from the sky.
Share Gainers

Why Firefly, Premier Investments, Serko, and Zip shares are roaring higher today

These shares are catching the eye with strong gains on Tuesday. But why are they rising?

Read more »