Three AI Stocks Under $50 With Major Upside

As Nvidia's five-year gains exceed 1,100% and its market cap surpasses $5 trillion, investors are hunting for the next wave of AI beneficiaries at accessible price points. Three stocks under $50 — Applied Digital, SoundHound AI, and BigBear.ai — are drawing analyst buy ratings with upside targets ranging from 25% to 86%. Applied Digital focuses on AI data center infrastructure and holds $31 billion in contracted revenue. SoundHound targets voice AI across automotive and hospitality sectors. BigBear.ai serves national security and defense. Analysts urge caution, noting stretched market valuations and high tech concentration in the S&P 500.