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Audinate Group Ltd. (AU:AD8)
ASX:AD8
AD8 Stock Chart & Stats
AU$3.30
-AU$0.29(-3.97%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
AU$3.30
-AU$0.29(-3.97%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeAU$3.23 - AU$10.44
Previous CloseN/A
Volume510.04K
Average Volume (3M)477.32K
Market Cap
$310.33M
Enterprise ValueAU$250.92M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$111.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.69M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.66
Next Earnings
Aug 24, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.1Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.13
Shares Outstanding84,328,560
10 Day Avg. Volume315,656
30 Day Avg. Volume477,323
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.61
Price to Book (P/B)3.77
Price to Sales (P/S)10.03
P/FCF Ratio101.67
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.81
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.04
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.91
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-839.21
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$5.52Price Target Upside67.24% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Licensing Business Model & EcosystemAudinate’s core revenue model is licensing the Dante protocol to OEMs and selling related software/tools. That model creates recurring, scalable revenue as more manufacturers embed Dante. Network effects and broad third-party integration increase switching costs and support durable demand for licenses and tools.
Very High Gross MarginAn 82% gross margin reflects the software/IP-heavy nature of Audinate’s business and implies strong unit economics once SG&A is leveraged. High gross margins provide room to absorb R&D and sales investments and enable quicker path to operating profitability as revenue growth stabilizes or reverses its decline.
Low Leverage And Improving Free Cash FlowMinimal financial leverage and rising free cash flow (+36%) give the company flexibility to fund product development, support partners, and withstand cyclical periods. Positive FCF conversion ratios reduce refinancing risk and improve capacity to invest for long-term platform adoption without taking on material debt.
Bears Say
Sustained Revenue DeclineA ~15.7% revenue decline undermines the licensing model’s scale benefits and pressures fixed-cost absorption. If device shipments and OEM integrations continue to fall, license and software revenues may not recover quickly, reducing margin leverage and limiting reinvestment into product and partner initiatives.
Negative Profitability And MarginsPersistent negative net and operating margins indicate the company is not currently converting high gross profit into positive operating earnings. This suggests ongoing structural cost or revenue mix issues; until operating margins turn positive, profitability remains a material long-term risk for sustainable shareholder returns.
Weak Returns On EquityA negative ROE signals that capital invested in the business has not delivered positive returns, reflecting profitability shortfalls. Over time, sustained negative ROE can constrain the company’s ability to attract capital and reinvest, making it harder to fund growth initiatives that would restore licensing momentum.
Audinate Group News
AD8 FAQ
What was Audinate Group Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Audinate Group Ltd. lowest share price was AU$3.23 and its highest was AU$10.44 in the past 12 months.
What is Audinate Group Ltd.’s market cap?
Audinate Group Ltd.’s market cap is $310.33M.
When is Audinate Group Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Audinate Group Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 24, 2026 which is in 188 days.
How were Audinate Group Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Audinate Group Ltd. released its earnings results on Feb 15, 2026. The company reported -AU$0.127 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -AU$0.049 by -AU$0.078.
Is Audinate Group Ltd. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Audinate Group Ltd.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Audinate Group Ltd. pay dividends?
Audinate Group Ltd. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Audinate Group Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Audinate Group Ltd.’s EPS estimate is -0.1.
How many shares outstanding does Audinate Group Ltd. have?
Audinate Group Ltd. has 84,328,560 shares outstanding.
What happened to Audinate Group Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Audinate Group Ltd. reported an EPS of -AU$0.127 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -AU$0.049. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.08%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Audinate Group Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:AD8
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Audinate Group Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$5.52 (67.24% Upside)
$5.52 (67.24% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
AU:AD8 Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 60%
Bearish news 40%
Bearish news 40%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-45.78%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-3.69%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-5.53%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Audinate Group Ltd.
Audinate Group Limited develops and sells digital audio visual (AV) networking solutions in Australia and internationally. It provides Dante, a technology platform that distributes digital audio and video signals over computer networks to original equipment manufacturers. The company also offers software products, such as Dante Controller, a real-time network monitoring device; Dante Virtual Soundcard that provides access to various audio devices on the network; Dante Via, a software that delivers multi-channel routing of computer-based audio; Dante Studio; and Dante Domain Manager, as well as Dante AVIO adapter. In addition, it provides Dante-enabled products; and various products to develop networked AV products, including chips and modules, IP Core, Dante application library, and reference designs. Audinate Group Limited was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Surry Hills, Australia.
AD8 Company Deck
AD8 Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presents solid commercial momentum: double-digit revenue growth (+12%), very high gross margins (~82.5%), expanding design wins and a growing product ecosystem and installed base. Management is actively executing a platform strategy (Iris acquisition, Dante Director) and has revised FY26 OpEx guidance downward to reflect cost actions. Offsetting these positives are meaningful near-term cost and cash impacts: operating expenses and employment costs rose sharply, underlying EBIT swung to a loss, free cash flow is negative and Iris currently contributes minimal revenue while absorbing investment. Given the company’s strong revenue/margin performance, strategic positioning and forward bookings together with visible cost management steps, the highlights modestly outweigh the lowlights.View all AU:AD8 earnings summariesAD8 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
AU$5.52
▲(67.24% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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