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Rating:71Outperform
Price Target:
$11.50
▲(9.73% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/03/26
The score is driven primarily by improved financial performance and a strong balance sheet with solid recent profitability and cash generation, plus attractive valuation (low P/E and high dividend yield). Offsetting these strengths are weak technicals (downtrend and negative MACD) and conservative 2026 guidance that implies slower growth and near-term margin pressure.
Positive Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Very low long-term debt and rising equity provide financial flexibility for M&A, dividends, and R&D without threatening liquidity. This reduces refinancing risk and supports durable capital returns and strategic investments over the next several quarters.
Improved profitability and margins
Sustained expansion in gross and net margins demonstrates operating leverage from a software-first mix and cost control. Strong margins support free cash flow generation and the ability to sustain shareholder returns and reinvestment over a multi-quarter horizon.
Recurring revenue and ARR momentum
A rising share of subscription ARR increases revenue predictability and retention (net retention ~104%), reducing cyclicality tied to hardware. The software-first transition underpins steadier cash flows and more visible multi-period revenue streams.
Negative Factors
Secular hardware revenue decline
Structural shrinkage of the hardware token market erodes a once-stable revenue base and creates ongoing top-line headwinds. Even with software gains, persistent hardware decline limits total revenue growth and forces more investment in higher-growth areas.
Near-term margin pressure from investments & M&A
Planned incremental spend and acquisition-related dilution signal deliberate margin compression as management prioritizes growth and capability expansion. This reduces cash distributable to shareholders and raises execution risk during the transition period.
Inconsistent cash conversion
Weak and variable conversion of profits into operating cash suggests working-capital swings or non-cash adjustments can disrupt free cash flow. This undermines the predictability of dividends, buybacks and M&A funding unless conversion stabilizes.
OneSpan (OSPN) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$392.65M
Dividend Yield3.75%
Average Volume (3M)653.76K
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.9
Beta (1Y)1.10
Revenue Growth-1.43%
EPS Growth101.80%
CountryUS
Employees465
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustrySoftware - Infrastructure
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.36
Shares Outstanding37,466,946
10 Day Avg. Volume530,618
30 Day Avg. Volume653,758
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.24
Price to Book (P/B)1.79
Price to Sales (P/S)2.00
P/FCF Ratio9.64
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.86
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.39
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.96
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.53
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$13.50Price Target Upside28.82% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)1.42
Revenue Forecast (FY)$244.75M
OneSpan Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company DescriptionOneSpan Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, develops, and markets digital solutions for identity, security, and business productivity worldwide. The company offers OneSpan Sign, a range of e-signature requirements for occasional agreement to processing tens of thousands of transactions; OneSpan Cloud Authentication, a cloud-based multifactor authentication solution that supports a range of authentication options, including biometrics, push notification, and visual cryptograms for transaction data signing, SMS, and hardware authenticators; and OneSpan Identity Verification, which enables banks and financial institutions identity verification services. It also provides Mobile Security Suite, a software development kit; Mobile Authenticator Studio, a mobile authenticator that operates as a discrete mobile application; and authentication servers, which enables customers to administer a high level of access control. In addition, it offers Trusted Identity Platform, a cloud platform that simplify and secure user journeys; Intelligent Adaptive Authentication; and Risk Analytics, a comprehensive anti-fraud solution. It sells its solutions through its direct sales force, as well as through distributors, resellers, systems integrators, and original equipment manufacturers. The company was formerly known as VASCO Data Security International, Inc. and changed its name to OneSpan Inc. in May 2018. OneSpan Inc. was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. OneSpan Inc. was a former subsidiary of Guidewire Software, Inc.
How the Company Makes MoneyOneSpan generates revenue through a combination of software licensing, subscription services, and professional services. Its primary revenue streams come from the sale of its authentication and e-signature products, which can be licensed on a one-time basis or through recurring subscription models. Additionally, the company offers professional services, including implementation and support, which contribute to its earnings. Significant partnerships with financial institutions and technology providers enhance its market reach and provide steady revenue through integrated solutions. The demand for secure digital transactions and compliance with regulatory standards further drives OneSpan's growth and profitability.
OneSpan Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 26, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 30, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call highlights substantial progress in the company’s software transition, with double-digit ARR growth, strong subscription momentum, record digital agreements performance, improved gross margins, solid full-year adjusted EBITDA and cash generation, and active strategic M&A to expand capabilities. However, material headwinds remain from a secular decline in hardware, near-term profitability dilution from planned investments and the Build38 acquisition, a moderation in 2026 revenue and ARR growth guidance, and a modest decline in cash after M&A and shareholder returns. Overall the tone is balanced: operational and financial improvements and strategic positioning are encouraging, but the company is signaling conservative near-term guidance and expects some margin pressure as it invests to drive future growth.Q4-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Strong ARR Growth and Composition
Annual recurring revenue (ARR) reached $187.0M, up 11.5% year-over-year. Cybersecurity ARR grew 12% to $120.0M and Digital Agreements ARR grew 10% to $67.0M, reflecting recurring software strength.
Subscription and Software Momentum
Full-year subscription revenue grew 12% to $156.1M; Q4 subscription revenue grew 7% to $38.6M. Software and services represented 80% of 2025 revenue (up from 76% in 2024), supporting the company’s software-first transition.
Record Profitability and Improved Margins
Adjusted EBITDA for FY2025 was $77.6M (31.9% margin) vs $73.4M (30.2%) in FY2024. Q4 adjusted EBITDA was $19.4M (30.9%). Full-year gross margin improved to ~74% from 72% a year ago.
Digital Agreements Outperformance
Digital Agreements revenue surged 117% in Q4 to $17.5M and 117% for the full year to $65.5M. DA subscription revenue grew 11% for the year. DA delivered record Q4 operating income of $5.6M (32% of revenue) and FY operating income of $16.0M (24% of revenue).
Cash Generation and Strong Balance Sheet
Operating cash flow for 2025 was approximately $59.5M. The company ended the year with $70.5M in cash and no long-term debt, and an untapped $100M revolver available.
Capital Returns and Shareholder Actions
Returned nearly $32M to shareholders in 2025 via dividends and buybacks (repurchased ~1.0M shares for $13.1M). Board increased the quarterly dividend by 8% (from $0.12 to $0.13 per share; annualized $0.52).
Strategic M&A and Investments
Completed the Knock Knock acquisition and acquired a 15% stake in ThreatFabric. Announced a definitive agreement to acquire Build38 (expected to close this quarter) to strengthen mobile app shielding and broaden cybersecurity capabilities.
Improved Retention and Business Profitability
Net retention rate improved to 104% (up from 103% prior quarter). Both divisions (cybersecurity and digital agreements) were profitable at the division level for the quarter and full year.
GAAP & Non-GAAP Earnings Improvement
GAAP net income per share improved to $1.13 in Q4 (vs $0.72) and $1.88 for FY2025 (vs $1.46). Non-GAAP EPS was $0.36 in Q4 and $1.49 for the year, broadly consistent with prior-year non-GAAP levels after reporting-framework updates.
Negative Updates
Ongoing Hardware Revenue Decline
Hardware revenue declined ~16.6% (company commentary also referenced ~17%) in 2025 due to secular declines in consumer banking tokens as customers shift to mobile. Guidance expects further hardware decline of 8%–12% in 2026, which constrains total revenue growth.
Flat/Declining Cybersecurity Revenue (Mix Headwind)
Cybersecurity revenue was essentially flat in Q4 year-over-year and declined 2.5% for full-year 2025, primarily due to hardware declines despite subscription growth (13% YoY for the year). Cybersecurity operating income margin compressed (Q4: 43% vs 51% prior-year quarter; FY: 45% vs 49% prior year) driven by higher operating expenses and third-party software costs.
Near-Term Profitability Headwinds in Guidance
2026 guidance includes incremental investments (~$5.5M) in sales/marketing and R&D and the pending Build38 acquisition, which is expected to dilute adjusted EBITDA by $3M–$4M this year. Full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance of $64M–$68M is below 2025 adjusted EBITDA of $77.6M, indicating near-term margin pressure.
Revenue Growth Moderation in Guidance
Guidance for 2026 forecasts software & services revenue of $201M–$204M (4%–5% growth) and total revenue of $244M–$249M (0%–2% growth). ARR guidance of $192M–$196M implies 3%–5% ARR growth—downshift from the 11.5% ARR growth achieved in 2025.
Q4 Pull-Forward Impacting 2026 Comparability
Management noted about $3M of revenue was pulled into Q4 that would have otherwise fallen in Q1 2026, meaning 2026 comparables may be modestly lighter and visibility into early-year expansion/conversions is reduced.
Cash Decline and Uses of Cash
Cash and cash equivalents declined to $70.5M from $83.2M at year-end 2024 due to dividends, buybacks, and M&A spending (e.g., $14.7M for Knock Knock and $11.6M for ThreatFabric stake). This reduces near-term liquidity despite no long-term debt.
Pressure on Q4 Adjusted EBITDA and Margins
Q4 adjusted EBITDA decreased slightly YoY ($19.4M vs $20.0M) and Q4 adjusted EBITDA margin fell from 32.7% to 30.9%, reflecting higher operating expenses (headcount, acquisition-related costs) and some one-time/nonrecurring charges.
Company Guidance
The company guided to 2026 software and services revenue of $201M–$204M (up ~4%–5%), hardware revenue of $43M–$45M (down ~8%–12%), and total revenue of $244M–$249M (0%–2% growth), with ARR of $192M–$196M (up ~3%–5%) and adjusted EBITDA of $64M–$68M (inclusive of the pending Build38 acquisition). Management said it will make incremental internal investments of about $5.5M in sales/marketing and product/R&D that will modestly pressure near-term profitability, expects Build38 to dilute adjusted EBITDA by $3M–$4M in 2026, anticipates continued secular decline in consumer banking hardware tokens, and noted lower visibility into multiyear license expansions early in the year.OneSpan Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Strong recent inflection: profitability and margins improved materially in 2024–2025 (net margin ~23%–30%, gross margin ~74%), cash flow turned solid (FCF ~$46–50M), and leverage is very low. The key risk is durability given multi-year volatility and weaker cash conversion versus net income (operating cash flow roughly half of net income).Income Statement
Revenue has recovered from earlier declines and is now stable at roughly $243M in 2024–2025, with a sharp step-up shown in 2025 (reported ~72% growth). Profitability improved meaningfully: net margin moved from losses in 2021–2023 to strong profitability in 2024–2025 (about 23% to 30%), and gross margin expanded to ~74% in 2025. The main weakness is volatility across years—loss-making operations as recently as 2023 and mixed operating profit trends, which raises confidence risk around the durability of the current earnings level.78
Positive
Balance Sheet
The balance sheet is conservatively financed with very low debt (debt-to-equity ~2% in 2025 and ~4% in 2024), which reduces financial risk and provides flexibility. Equity has grown to ~$272M in 2025 from ~$159M in 2023, and returns on equity are strong in 2024–2025 (~27%). The key watch-out is the sharp swing from negative returns on equity in 2021–2023 to very strong returns recently, implying performance has been cyclical and may not be fully normalized.88
Very Positive
Cash Flow
Cash generation has turned solid in 2024–2025, with operating cash flow of ~$56–59M and free cash flow of ~$46–50M, showing strong growth versus the negative cash flows in 2021–2023. Free cash flow is also relatively well-supported versus earnings (free cash flow running at ~83%–85% of net income in 2024–2025). The main weakness is conversion consistency: operating cash flow is only about half of net income in 2024–2025, suggesting working-capital or non-cash items are meaningfully affecting cash realization, and the company had multiple years of negative operating/free cash flow before the recent improvement.74
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 243.18M | 243.18M | 235.11M | 219.01M | 214.48M |
| Gross Profit | 171.90M | 174.58M | 157.72M | 148.57M | 142.94M |
| EBITDA | 65.11M | 57.61M | -5.08M | -6.74M | -17.20M |
| Net Income | 72.90M | 57.08M | -29.80M | -14.43M | -30.58M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 397.70M | 338.73M | 289.19M | 335.08M | 342.27M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 70.50M | 83.16M | 42.49M | 98.83M | 98.49M |
| Total Debt | 6.14M | 9.28M | 6.82M | 10.70M | 10.18M |
| Total Liabilities | 125.86M | 126.20M | 130.05M | 131.77M | 122.49M |
| Stockholders Equity | 271.84M | 212.53M | 159.14M | 203.31M | 219.78M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 50.49M | 46.42M | -23.28M | -10.78M | -4.95M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 59.45M | 55.67M | -10.73M | -5.76M | -2.75M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -35.58M | -9.30M | -12.01M | 46.59M | -10.98M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -38.42M | -5.24M | -32.09M | -7.31M | -10.39M |
OneSpan Technical Analysis
Negative
10.48
Price Trends
11.96
Negative
12.71
Negative
13.99
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.28
Negative
37.75
Neutral
39.37
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For OSPN, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 10.48 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 11.14, below the 50-day MA of 11.96, and below the 200-day MA of 13.99, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.28 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 37.75 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 39.37 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for OSPN.
OneSpan Risk Analysis
OneSpan disclosed 43 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. OneSpan 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
OneSpan Peers Comparison
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Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71 Outperform | $392.65M | 5.89 | 30.10% | 3.75% | -1.43% | 101.80% | |
71 Outperform | $2.11B | 22.36 | 6.07% | ― | 9.60% | ― | |
70 Outperform | $1.42B | 33.64 | 19.01% | 1.33% | 10.27% | 3.52% | |
63 Neutral | $548.52M | -96.78 | ― | ― | ― | ― | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
60 Neutral | $13.11B | 67.91 | 2.96% | ― | 12.12% | ― |
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