Brand Engagement Network Inc. (BNAI)
NASDAQ:BNAI
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Rating:44Neutral
Price Target:
$21.50
▲(462.83% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:04/30/26
The score is held down primarily by weak financial performance (large ongoing losses, negative cash-flow history, and significant equity erosion) and bearish/weak technical signals (below key moving averages with negative MACD). Corporate events provide some offset via liquidity and strategic expansion steps, but valuation support is limited given the company is still loss-making.
Positive Factors
Strategic acquisition (Cataneo)
Acquiring Cataneo embeds BEN’s conversational AI into a mission-critical ad-infrastructure platform (MYDAS) that manages large ad inventory and publisher relationships. This should materially expand addressable market, create cross-sell paths, and add recurring, platform-level revenue potential over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Deep, persistent unprofitability
Operating losses are structural relative to current revenue, indicating the cost base and R&D/sales spending far exceed monetization. Until scale or meaningful margin improvement occurs, profitability risks persist and will constrain reinvestment or return generation for equity holders over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strategic acquisition (Cataneo)
Acquiring Cataneo embeds BEN’s conversational AI into a mission-critical ad-infrastructure platform (MYDAS) that manages large ad inventory and publisher relationships. This should materially expand addressable market, create cross-sell paths, and add recurring, platform-level revenue potential over the medium term.
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Brand Engagement Network (BNAI) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$130.40M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)697.24K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.34
Revenue Growth175.70%
EPS Growth80.94%
CountryUS
Employees39
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustrySoftware - Infrastructure
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.97
Shares Outstanding5,857,955
10 Day Avg. Volume894,844
30 Day Avg. Volume697,237
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.01
Price to Book (P/B)2.93
Price to Sales (P/S)36.90
P/FCF Ratio-1.99
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.76
Enterprise Value/Revenue361.48
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-20.88
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-42.30
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)-4.7
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.50M
Brand Engagement Network Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Brand Engagement Network, Inc. engages in the provision of conversational artificial intelligence assistants with the purpose of transforming engagement and analytics for businesses through security-focused, multimodal communication and human-like...
How the Company Makes Money
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Brand Engagement Network Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Oct 14, 2025
(Q2-2025)
| % Change Since: |
Next Earnings Date:May 19, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed picture with significant cost reductions and improved net income, indicating financial stabilization. However, revenue generation remains minimal, primarily driven by pilot programs, and there were administrative delays in filing. The company is focusing on strategic partnerships and market expansions, though the financial impact of these initiatives is not yet fully realized.Positive Updates
Significant Expense Reduction
Operating expenses decreased by 55.6% to $2.8 million for the quarter, down from $6.3 million in the same quarter of 2024, driven by streamlined operations and strategic cost optimization.
Negative Updates
Delayed Q2 10-Q Filing
The Q2 10-Q filing was delayed, although it was stated as not being due to negative financial performance.
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Q2-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Significant Expense Reduction
Operating expenses decreased by 55.6% to $2.8 million for the quarter, down from $6.3 million in the same quarter of 2024, driven by streamlined operations and strategic cost optimization.
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Company Guidance
During the Brand Engagement Network Inc.'s Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call, acting CEO Tyler Luck emphasized strategic initiatives to strengthen the company's foundation, including a 55.6% reduction in operating expenses to $2.8 million from $6.3 million in the same quarter of 2024. The company reported $5,000 in revenue for Q2 2025, marking a significant improvement from no revenue in Q2 2024, primarily attributed to pilot programs like the one in Armenia's hospitality sector. Additionally, Walid Khiari noted a gain on debt extinguishment of $4 million, contributing to a net income of $900,000 compared to a net loss of $3 million in the previous year. Stockholders' equity increased by 126% to $5.9 million, reflecting improved financial health. The company is focused on scaling revenue growth, particularly in regulated industries, and is leveraging strategic partnerships and AI solutions for future expansion. Upcoming events include the next earnings call on November 4, 2025, and the Annual Shareholder Meeting on November 26, 2025.Brand Engagement Network Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
8
Very Negative
Balance Sheet
28
Negative
Cash Flow
10
Very Negative
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 275.12K | 99.79K | 35.21K | 15.64K | 7.41K |
| Gross Profit | -7.64M | 99.79K | 35.21K | 15.64K | 7.41K |
| EBITDA | -4.71M | -30.78M | -11.04M | -1.15M | -819.77K |
| Net Income | -8.63M | -33.72M | -11.73M | -676.04K | -820.07K |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 15.30M | 18.15M | 22.01M | 314.19M | 310.70M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 172.12K | 149.27K | 1.69M | 212.61K | 861.47K |
| Total Debt | 2.41M | 3.30M | 1.39M | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Total Liabilities | 11.84M | 15.51M | 4.31M | 16.44M | 20.15M |
| Stockholders Equity | 3.46M | 2.64M | 17.69M | 297.75M | 290.55M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -5.11M | -15.20M | -6.27M | -648.87K | -1.65M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -5.09M | -14.92M | -5.77M | -648.87K | -1.65M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -23.51K | -281.39K | -1.14M | 0.00 | -309.45M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 5.13M | 13.67M | 8.59M | 0.00 | 311.96M |
Brand Engagement Network Technical Analysis
Neutral
3.82
Price Trends
35.69
Positive
22.66
Positive
13.19
Positive
Market Momentum
2.55
Positive
46.97
Neutral
47.76
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For BNAI, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 3.82 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 41.71, below the 50-day MA of 35.69, and below the 200-day MA of 13.19, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 2.55 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 46.97 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 47.76 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for BNAI.
Brand Engagement Network Risk Analysis
Brand Engagement Network disclosed 56 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Brand Engagement Network reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Brand Engagement Network Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
55 Neutral | $12.85M | -29.08 | -25.73% | ― | 0.72% | -7.71% | |
45 Neutral | $8.97M | -0.08 | -164.51% | ― | 23.78% | ― | |
44 Neutral | $130.40M | -0.74 | -216.29% | ― | 175.70% | 80.94% | |
43 Neutral | $8.46M | -1.92 | 542.13% | ― | -58.04% | 82.31% | |
43 Neutral | $11.96M | -1.18 | -103.97% | ― | -25.01% | 74.35% | |
42 Neutral | $9.82M | -2.78 | -88.69% | ― | 20.31% | 90.57% |
* Technology Sector Average
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Brand Engagement Network Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesM&A Transactions
Brand Engagement Network to Acquire Cataneo Media Platform
Positive
Apr 30, 2026
On April 30, 2026, Brand Engagement Network signed a definitive agreement to acquire Munich-based Cataneo GmbH, a provider of media and advertising infrastructure software whose MYDAS platform manages more than €6 billion in annual ad invent...
Financial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and Financing
Brand Engagement Network Announces New Private Placement Financing
Positive
Apr 23, 2026
On April 21, 2026, Brand Engagement Network, Inc. entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with Ben Capital Fund I, LLC for a private placement of 25,492 common shares at $39.25 per share, a 20% premium to that day’s closing price, for t...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Brand Engagement Network Invests in AI Fleet Operations Collaboration
Positive
Apr 22, 2026
On April 21 and 22, 2026, Brand Engagement Network, Inc. announced a strategic investment of up to $1 million and commercial collaboration with HighTide Energy’s Accelevate Solutions to enter the commercial fleet operations market. The lette...
Financial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and Financing
Brand Engagement Network Strengthens Balance Sheet Through Financing
Positive
Mar 31, 2026
In the quarter ended March 31, 2026, Brand Engagement Network, Inc. reported that it strengthened its balance sheet by approximately $7.1 million through a mix of cash financing, vendor credits, and debt-to-equity conversions. The capital actions ...
Executive/Board Changes
Brand Engagement Network Appoints Jon Leibowitz as Chairman
Positive
Mar 25, 2026
On March 20, 2026, Brand Engagement Network Inc. announced that Bernard Puckett will step down as Chairman and resign from the Board of Directors at the end of his two-year term, effective March 31, 2026. Puckett, who had served on the board since...
Private Placements and Financing
Brand Engagement Network Completes Final Private Equity Placement
Positive
Mar 9, 2026
On March 9, 2026, Brand Engagement Network, Inc. completed the third and final closing under a Securities Purchase Agreement with Ben Capital Fund I, LLC, marking the conclusion of a previously announced $1,518,000 private placement. The financing...
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