Aware (AWRE)
NASDAQ:AWRE
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AWRE Stock Chart & Stats
$1.97
-$0.08(-4.85%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$1.97
-$0.08(-4.85%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$1.10 - $2.95
Previous CloseN/A
Volume18.16K
Average Volume (3M)38.12K
Market Cap
$29.16M
Enterprise Value$24.13M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$22.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.97M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.77
Next Earnings
Apr 29, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.07
Shares Outstanding21,601,751
10 Day Avg. Volume24,199
30 Day Avg. Volume38,119
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.20
Price to Book (P/B)1.50
Price to Sales (P/S)2.27
P/FCF Ratio-7.04
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.83
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.40
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.51
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-4.56
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Very High Gross MarginsConsistently ~92–93% gross margins indicate exceptional product-level economics for biometric software. Sustained high margins allow the business to achieve profitability as fixed costs are controlled, support strong incremental margins on recurring license and maintenance revenue, and make scaling more capital-efficient over time.
Certifications And Third-party ValidationHigh‑assurance certifications and top NIST results materially reduce procurement friction in government and regulated enterprise markets. These durable technical credentials strengthen credibility, raise competitive barriers, and improve the likelihood pilots convert to long-term contracts and recurring deployments.
Clean Balance Sheet And Cash RunwayHaving $22.3M of cash and no debt provides multi-quarter runway to fund product and go-to-market investments without immediate refinancing. The low leverage profile reduces insolvency risk, gives management time to execute on pilot conversions, and preserves optionality for strategic investments or partnerships.
Bears Say
Volatile And Contracting RevenueA steep recent revenue contraction and ongoing volatility signal weak demand visibility and make it difficult to build predictable recurring revenue. This complicates scaling sales and support efficiently, magnifies leverage on fixed R&D/SG&A costs, and increases execution risk for moving to sustainable profitability.
Negative Cash Generation And Eroding EquityPersistent negative operating/free cash flow and a shrinking equity base reduce financial flexibility. Ongoing cash burn increases the likelihood of capital raises or expense cuts; declining shareholder equity reflects cumulative losses that constrain the company's ability to invest aggressively or absorb prolonged sales conversion delays.
Reliance On Federal Procurement And Long Sales CyclesHeavy exposure to federal procurement timing and long evaluation-to-deployment cycles creates structural revenue timing risk and poor visibility. Lengthy pilots and confidential deals delay recurring revenue conversion, making bookings lumpy and extending the horizon to realize returns on go‑to‑market and R&D investments.
Aware News
AWRE FAQ
What was Aware’s price range in the past 12 months?
Aware lowest stock price was $1.10 and its highest was $2.95 in the past 12 months.
What is Aware’s market cap?
Aware’s market cap is $29.16M.
When is Aware’s upcoming earnings report date?
Aware’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 29, 2026 which is tomorrow.
How were Aware’s earnings last quarter?
Aware released its earnings results on Mar 04, 2026. The company reported -$0.068 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -$0.068.
Is Aware overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Aware’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Aware pay dividends?
Aware pays a Notavailable dividend of $1.75 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Aware dividends here
What is Aware’s EPS estimate?
Aware’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Aware have?
Aware has 21,601,751 shares outstanding.
What happened to Aware’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Aware reported an EPS of -$0.068 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.548%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Aware?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AWRE
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
Aware
Aware, Inc. provides biometrics software products and solutions in the United States, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and internationally. It offers biometrics software products, including biometric search and matching software development kits (SDKs); biometric enrollment SDKs and application programming interfaces (APIs); and imaging products for medical and advanced imaging applications, such as JPEG2000 product to compress, store, and display images, as well as software maintenance services. The company also provides Knomi mobile biometric authentication framework; AwareABIS, an automated biometric identification system; AFIX suite of products for small-scale law enforcement focused biometric identification; BioSP, a biometric services platform; WebEnroll, a browser-based biometric enrollment and data management solution; AwareID, a software-as-a-service that provides biometric face and voice analysis for liveness-verification, and document validation; and Fortress Identity Biometric Authenticator and Onboarding Authentication Platform, which offers multi-factor authentication through passive and active biometrics for multiple modalities, including voice, fingerprint, face, and behavior to enable online onboarding and identity proofing. In addition, it offers program management and software engineering services, including project planning and management; system and architecture design; software design, development, customization, configuration, and testing; and software integration and installation. The company's software portfolio enables government agencies and commercial entities to enroll, identify, authenticate, and enable using biometrics, such as fingerprints, faces, irises, and voices. The company sells its products through systems integrators, original equipment manufacturers, value added resellers, and partners, as well as directly to end user customers. Aware, Inc. was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts.
AWRE Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call highlighted substantial strategic and technical progress — best-in-class evaluation results, high-assurance certifications (ISO 30107 Level 3, ISO 27001, FIDO2), product advancements in liveness and orchestration, pilot deployments and a healthy cash position with no debt. However, near-term financial performance remains soft with essentially flat revenue, widening net losses and increased full-year adjusted EBITDA loss driven by continued investments. The business is also exposed to timing variability from federal procurement and long evaluation-to-deployment cycles. Overall, the call signals strong long-term positioning and credibility gains but balanced by short-term financial and timing challenges.View all AWRE earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
31.64% Insiders
6.50% Mutual Funds
1.49% Other Institutional Investors
56.29% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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