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Aware (AWRE)
NASDAQ:AWRE
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Aware (AWRE) Price & Analysis

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AWRE Stock Chart & Stats

$1.11
$0.01(0.90%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$1.11
$0.01(0.90%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
High Gross MarginsSustained ~92% gross margins indicate highly scalable, software-centric economics where incremental revenue largely drops to the contribution margin. Over the next several quarters, high gross profitability provides structural leverage to restore operating profitability if revenue growth or cost discipline accelerates.
Clean Balance Sheet And Cash RunwayHaving ~$16.8M cash and no debt materially reduces refinancing risk and gives management runway to execute the platform transition and cost reductions. This financial flexibility supports multi-quarter investments in product integration while limiting near-term solvency risk.
Platform Progress And Strategic PartnershipsNew partnerships and platform enhancements (matching, liveness, orchestration) strengthen the product ecosystem, reducing customer integration friction and improving differentiation. Over months, deeper integrations can raise switching costs and open cross-sell/renewal opportunities across government and financial verticals.
Bears Say
Persistent Cash BurnRecurring negative operating and free cash flow show the company is not consistently self-funding operations. Continued cash burn erodes equity and forces reliance on capital markets or dilutive financing, constraining long-term investment capacity and risking capital shortfalls if revenue recovery stalls.
Declining Revenue And Timing UncertaintySequential and year-over-year revenue declines signal weakened demand or timing of license deals. Persistent top-line softness undermines operating leverage from high gross margins, extends the path to profitability, and makes planning difficult given procurement cycles and perpetual license timing variability.
Execution Risk From Platform Transition And Rising OpexShifting from legacy products to a unified platform requires execution, sales reorientation and upfront costs. Rising operating expenses and one-time charges have widened losses; if the transition proves slower or less commercially accepted, margin pressure and customer churn could persist, prolonging recovery.

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AWRE FAQ

What was Aware’s price range in the past 12 months?
Aware lowest stock price was $1.02 and its highest was $2.95 in the past 12 months.
    What is Aware’s market cap?
    Aware’s market cap is $24.03M.
      When is Aware’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Aware’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 96 days.
        How were Aware’s earnings last quarter?
        Aware released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported -$0.118 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
          Is Aware overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Aware’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            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 21,646,076 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Aware’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Aware reported an EPS of -$0.118 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.604%.
                  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?
                  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

                    Company Description

                    Aware

                    Aware, Inc. stands as a global purveyor of biometric software solutions and products, with its operations spanning the United States, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and numerous other international markets. The company's comprehensive product line features specialized biometric software development kits (SDKs) tailored for functions such as biometric search, matching, and enrollment, complemented by powerful application programming interfaces (APIs). Furthermore, Aware delivers advanced imaging tools, notably its JPEG2000 offering, designed to facilitate the compression, storage, and display of images for medical and other high-tech applications. Essential software maintenance services are also a core part of its offering. Among its proprietary software solutions are Knomi, a framework enabling mobile biometric authentication; AwareABIS, an automated system for biometric identification; the AFIX suite, specifically developed for smaller-scale law enforcement biometric identification needs; BioSP, a robust platform for managing biometric services; and WebEnroll, a browser-based tool for biometric data enrollment and management. Additionally, AwareID functions as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform, leveraging biometric analysis of face and voice for critical liveness verification and document validation. A significant offering is also the Fortress Identity Biometric Authenticator and Onboarding Authentication Platform, which facilitates multi-factor authentication through a blend of passive and active biometrics across various modalities, including voice, fingerprint, facial recognition, and behavioral patterns, thereby streamlining online onboarding and identity proofing processes. Beyond its diverse software products, Aware furnishes a range of professional services. These encompass comprehensive program management and a full suite of software engineering capabilities, from project planning and oversight to system and architecture design, software development (including customization and configuration), rigorous testing, integration, and seamless installation. Ultimately, Aware's sophisticated software ecosystem empowers both governmental organizations and commercial entities to effectively enroll, identify, authenticate, and grant access using various biometric modalities, such as fingerprints, facial characteristics, iris patterns, and vocal prints. The company employs a multifaceted distribution strategy, selling its solutions through systems integrators, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Value Added Resellers (VARs), and strategic partners, alongside direct engagement with end-user customers. Established in 1986, Aware, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Bedford, Massachusetts.

                    Aware (AWRE) Earnings & Revenues

                    AWRE Earnings Call

                    Q2 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Negative
                    The call reflects meaningful strategic and product progress—platform updates, liveness and matching improvements, new partners, a renewed top-15 financial customer, and a solid cash position with planned cost reductions—combined with clear short-term financial deterioration: Q2 and year-to-date revenue declines, higher operating expenses (including a one-time $700k severance), and materially larger net losses and adjusted EBITDA losses. Management expects seasonally stronger H2 results and lower expenses as cost actions take hold, but near-term revenue timing remains uncertain due to procurement cycles and the company’s transition. Given the significant negative trends in reported financials that outweigh near-term positives, the overall tone is cautious and indicates material execution and timing risk despite encouraging product and market developments.View all AWRE earnings summaries
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