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Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp
(NASDAQ:DFLI)
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Rating:44Neutral
Price Target:
$1.00
▼(-29.08% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/22/26
The score is held down primarily by weak financial performance—deep ongoing losses, declining TTM revenue, and substantial negative operating/free cash flow. Technicals also remain bearish with price below key moving averages and negative MACD, despite oversold readings. Earnings-call commentary provides some improvement signals (cost actions, trucking ramp, Dakota Lithium expected to be accretive), but near-term guidance remains negative, and Nasdaq non-compliance adds an additional risk factor.
Positive Factors
Operating Cost Reduction
Rightsizing and lower operating expenses indicate management is actively reducing the cost base. If maintained, these actions can improve operating leverage as sales scale, although the company remains loss-making.
Negative Factors
Persistent Losses and Weak Operating Leverage
Deep losses combined with declining revenue show that the current cost structure is not yet scaling with sales. Continued negative profitability limits internal funding capacity and makes the path to sustainable earnings dependent on substantial growth.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Operating Cost Reduction
Rightsizing and lower operating expenses indicate management is actively reducing the cost base. If maintained, these actions can improve operating leverage as sales scale, although the company remains loss-making.
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Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp (DFLI) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$16.93M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)334.20K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)2.64
Revenue Growth-4.85%
EPS Growth53.62%
CountryUS
Employees138
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryElectrical Equipment & Parts
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-17.96
Shares Outstanding14,978,803
10 Day Avg. Volume207,118
30 Day Avg. Volume334,203
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)1.27
Price to Sales (P/S)0.25
P/FCF Ratio-0.53
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$3.00Price Target Upside112.77% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-1.35
Revenue Forecast (FY)$60.01M
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. engages in the manufacture and supply of deep cycle lithium-ion batteries. It also focuses on delivering an energy storage solution to enable a more sustainable and reliable smart grid through the future deployment ...
How the Company Makes Money
DFLI primarily makes money by selling lithium-ion battery products and related power solutions to end customers and channel partners. Its core revenue stream is product sales of lithium-based batteries (including branded battery packs) used as dro...
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 06, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 16, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presented a mix of constructive operational and strategic progress (notably a commercial inflection in heavy‑duty trucking, cost reductions, a strategic acquisition in Dakota Lithium, and expanded patent protections) alongside material near‑term challenges (continued net losses and negative adjusted EBITDA, RV market softness, reliance on a one‑time tariff refund for margin improvement, and lender covenant accommodations). Management provided specific near‑term guidance that includes temporary headwinds but reiterated a clear pathway and target to positive adjusted EBITDA at an annualized $70 million run rate, with Dakota expected to be accretive by Q4.Positive Updates
Net Sales and Channel Mix
Net sales of $13.2 million in Q2 FY2026, split between $8.4 million OEM and $4.5 million DTC, reflecting healthy OEM adoption despite softness in RV end markets.
Negative Updates
Continued Net Loss and Negative Adjusted EBITDA
Net loss attributable to common shareholders was $5.5 million (or $0.43 per diluted share) in Q2; adjusted EBITDA remained negative $1.6 million. Management expects adjusted EBITDA of approximately negative $2.4 million in Q3 (a near‑term deterioration driven by timing factors and one‑time items).
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Net Sales and Channel Mix
Net sales of $13.2 million in Q2 FY2026, split between $8.4 million OEM and $4.5 million DTC, reflecting healthy OEM adoption despite softness in RV end markets.
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Company Guidance
Guidance: For Q3 the company expects net sales of approximately $13.5 million and adjusted EBITDA of about negative $2.4 million; in Q2 actuals were net sales $13.2M (OEM $8.4M; DTC $4.5M), gross profit $4.3M, gross margin 33.0% (up 470 bps, including a $1.1M tariff‑refund benefit), operating expenses $7.2M (down from $7.9M), net loss $5.5M or $0.43/sh vs prior loss $7.0M or $5.77, and adjusted EBITDA negative $1.6M (improved $0.6M YoY and $3.0M sequential); heavy‑duty trucking revenue was ~$0.5M in Q2 and is expected to more than double to ~$1.3M in Q3 with further ramp in Q4, Dakota Lithium generated ~$12M in 2025 and was acquired for $4M ($1M cash + $3M stock at $2/sh, 12‑month lockup) and is expected to begin contributing meaningful revenue and be accretive to adjusted EBITDA in Q4, and the company is targeting positive adjusted EBITDA at an annualized net‑sales run rate of approximately $70M (term‑loan amendments reduce minimum cash covenant, allow two quarters of interest in kind, and defer certain covenants until Sept 2027; facility consolidation principal actions expected to be completed in Q3).Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
18
Very Negative
Balance Sheet
42
Neutral
Cash Flow
14
Very Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 51.89M | 58.63M | 50.65M | 64.39M | 86.25M | 78.00M |
| Gross Profit | 13.17M | 15.65M | 11.63M | 15.45M | 23.62M | 29.63M |
| EBITDA | -49.76M | -45.06M | -15.51M | 3.41M | -32.83M | 7.08M |
| Net Income | -67.12M | -69.94M | -40.62M | -13.82M | -39.99M | 4.34M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 70.29M | 86.55M | 75.21M | 75.20M | 89.11M | 76.25M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 6.28M | 18.27M | 4.85M | 12.71M | 17.78M | 25.59M |
| Total Debt | 32.93M | 32.71M | 55.27M | 23.31M | 24.02M | 44.70M |
| Total Liabilities | 47.00M | 75.02M | 84.62M | 47.29M | 78.36M | 62.19M |
| Stockholders Equity | 23.29M | 11.53M | -9.40M | 27.91M | 10.74M | 14.06M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -29.71M | -27.92M | -9.92M | -24.59M | -52.56M | -16.54M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -28.74M | -25.97M | -7.18M | -17.71M | -45.70M | -13.57M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -1.10M | -1.95M | -2.73M | -6.88M | -6.83M | -2.91M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 33.39M | 41.34M | 2.05M | 19.52M | 41.67M | 38.91M |
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp Technical Analysis
Negative
1.41
Price Trends
1.52
Negative
1.76
Negative
3.08
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.10
Negative
36.96
Neutral
21.74
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For DFLI, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1.41 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1.21, below the 50-day MA of 1.52, and below the 200-day MA of 3.08, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.10 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 36.96 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 21.74 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for DFLI.
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp Risk Analysis
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp disclosed 97 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp 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
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
57 Neutral | $112.81M | -16.91 | -4.95% | ― | 4.69% | -304.68% | |
54 Neutral | $76.66M | -4.60 | -14.94% | ― | 50.51% | -4669.05% | |
50 Neutral | $155.75M | -4.17 | -299.98% | ― | 8.05% | 21.73% | |
45 Neutral | $15.13M | -1.82 | -737.52% | ― | -36.58% | 5.31% | |
44 Neutral | $16.93M | -0.06 | 1227.16% | ― | -4.85% | 53.62% | |
41 Neutral | $12.83M | -0.13 | -1251.69% | ― | -119.02% | 53.13% |
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Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp Corporate Events
Delistings and Listing ChangesFinancial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Dragonfly Energy Faces Nasdaq Non-Compliance, Listing Risk Emerges
Negative
Aug 21, 2026
On August 20, 2026, Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. disclosed that it received a notice from Nasdaq stating the company is not in compliance with the Nasdaq Capital Market’s minimum stockholders’ equity requirement, after reporting a s...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and Financing
Dragonfly Energy Updates Q2 Results and Liquidity Outlook
Neutral
Aug 6, 2026
Dragonfly Energy reported preliminary second-quarter 2026 results showing net sales of $13.2 million, with OEM revenue of $8.4 million and direct-to-consumer sales of $4.5 million, against a backdrop of weaker RV shipments and softer consumer dema...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and Financing
Dragonfly Energy Acquires Dakota Lithium Specialty Battery Assets
Positive
Jul 31, 2026
On July 31, 2026, Dragonfly Energy completed the $4 million acquisition of substantially all operating assets associated with the Dakota Lithium brand, including intellectual property, inventory and customer relationships. The deal, paid with $1 m...
Executive/Board Changes
Dragonfly Energy Appoints New Independent Class B Director
Neutral
Jun 23, 2026
On June 18, 2026, Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. appointed Lukas Lutz as an independent Class B director and member of its Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, replacing Brian Nelson, with his term running through the 2027 annual meetin...
Business Operations and Strategy
Dragonfly Energy Advances Solid-State Battery Patent Portfolio
Positive
Jun 18, 2026
On June 18, 2026, Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. announced it received a notice of allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a patent application titled “Powderized Solid-State Electrolyte and Electroactive Materials.” T...
Business Operations and Strategy
Dragonfly Energy Secures European Patent for Dry Electrode Technology
Positive
Jun 15, 2026
On June 15, 2026, Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. announced it received a notice of allowance from the European Patent Office for a patent covering systems and methods for dry powder coating layers of an electrochemical cell. The patent protects k...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Dragonfly Energy Simplifies Capital Structure with Article Amendments
Neutral
Jun 8, 2026
On June 5, 2026, Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. amended its Articles of Incorporation in Nevada to update its registered agent and registered office, a procedural change that became effective immediately upon filing and helps maintain current cor...
Business Operations and StrategyLegal Proceedings
Dragonfly Energy Sues Over Alleged Misleading Battery Reviews
Negative
Jun 2, 2026
On June 1, 2026, Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., maker of Battle Born Batteries, filed a trade libel lawsuit in Nevada state court against William Errol Prowse IV and Prowse Publications LLC, alleging that Prowse’s monetized online technica...
Glossary
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