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PDYN Stock Chart & Stats
$6.57
-$1.35(-16.38%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$6.57
-$1.35(-16.38%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$4.14 - $13.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.29M
Average Volume (3M)2.56M
Market Cap
$267.87M
Enterprise Value$263.14M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$43.68M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$10.53M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta3.31
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.23Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.61
Shares Outstanding47,244,225
10 Day Avg. Volume1,799,089
30 Day Avg. Volume2,556,716
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.15
Price to Book (P/B)2.22
Price to Sales (P/S)31.54
P/FCF Ratio-5.84
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.98
Enterprise Value/Revenue37.20
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit116.23
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-10.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$11.25Price Target Upside71.23% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.91
Revenue Forecast (FY)$24.64M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Backlog & Revenue MomentumA material backlog increase to ~$24M and ~ $12.5M of gross new Q2 awards provide multi-quarter revenue visibility. Strong bookings and sequential revenue growth underpin a sustainable top-line ramp over the next 12–18 months, supporting capacity planning and de‑risking near‑term revenue volatility.
Strategic Partnership / TAM ExpansionThe IAI partnership, giving exclusive U.S. manufacturing/marketing rights to battle‑tested loitering munitions (subject to a definitive deal and U.S. assembly), materially expands Palladyne's addressable market and product portfolio. This structural alliance strengthens differentiation and aligns with rising DoD demand for domestic, combat-proven systems.
Vertical Integration & IP/Product ProgressRecent acquisitions, patents, and demonstrated autonomous swarming (Gremlin‑X, SwarmOS, BRAIN) establish a vertically integrated platform combining software, avionics, and manufacturing. This builds durable IP and end‑to‑end capabilities that shorten deployment cycles, create higher switching costs, and support long‑term commercial and defense scale.
Bears Say
Persistent Cash BurnSustained negative operating and free cash flow (~-$30M TTM) requires ongoing external financing to fund operations and the planned scale‑up. This funding dependency constrains strategic flexibility, increases financing/dilution risk, and makes the business vulnerable if bookings slow, creating a multi‑quarter sustainability challenge.
Low Manufacturing UtilizationAt ~30% capacity utilization, per‑unit manufacturing costs remain elevated, keeping gross margins depressed until volume scales. Margin recovery depends on converting backlog and achieving sustained higher production; otherwise fixed‑cost leverage will delay path to durable profitability over multiple quarters.
Dilution & Share-Based Compensation RiskBoard and shareholder approvals expanding incentive shares and large RSU awards, combined with recent ATM issuance, increase potential share dilution and recurring share‑based compensation expense. This erodes per‑share economics and may be a persistent headwind as the company finances growth and retains talent during scale‑up.
Palladyne AI Corp News
PDYN FAQ
What was Palladyne Ai Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Palladyne Ai Corp. lowest stock price was $4.14 and its highest was $13.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Palladyne Ai Corp.’s market cap?
Palladyne Ai Corp.’s market cap is $267.87M.
When is Palladyne Ai Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Palladyne Ai Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 33 days.
How were Palladyne Ai Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Palladyne Ai Corp. released its earnings results on May 05, 2026. The company reported -$0.28 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.165 by -$0.115.
Is Palladyne Ai Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Palladyne Ai Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Palladyne Ai Corp. pay dividends?
Palladyne Ai Corp. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Palladyne Ai Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Palladyne Ai Corp.’s EPS estimate is -0.23.
How many shares outstanding does Palladyne Ai Corp. have?
Palladyne Ai Corp. has 47,244,225 shares outstanding.
What happened to Palladyne Ai Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Palladyne Ai Corp. reported an EPS of -$0.28 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.165. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.828%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Palladyne Ai Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PDYN
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Palladyne AI Corp Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$11.25 (71.23% Upside)
$11.25 (71.23% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PDYN Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 3.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $165.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-32.66%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-40.48%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
46.21%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Palladyne Ai Corp.
Palladyne AI Corp. is a software enterprise dedicated to advancing the capabilities and operational effectiveness of third-party robotic systems, both fixed and mobile, within the United States. At its core, the company leverages advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) foundational technology. This proprietary technology empowers robots to perceive, understand, deduce, and execute actions effectively across both predictable and dynamic settings. It allows robotic systems to intrinsically sense their surroundings and rapidly adjust to evolving situations by learning dynamically from their interactions, all while circumventing extensive programming, protracted training, or the inherent latency of cloud-based operations. Among its offerings is Palladyne IQ, a solution designed for industrial robots and collaborative robots (cobots). This software allows these machines to master diverse tasks and efficiently navigate disruptions or obstructions. The company also develops Palladyne Pilot, tailored for unmanned platforms like Class 1 UAVs. This system ensures continuous detection, identification, tracking, and categorization of targets of interest. It achieves this by consolidating multi-modal sensor data and facilitating shared situational awareness across an entire fleet of drones. Palladyne AI serves a broad spectrum of industries, including industrial manufacturing, defense, infrastructure maintenance, repair, and surveillance, as well as the energy and aerospace sectors. Previously known as Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation, the company officially adopted the name Palladyne AI Corp. in March 2024. Its headquarters are located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
PDYN Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong technical validation, rapid revenue growth (107% YoY) and meaningful bookings/backlog expansion, supported by high-profile demonstrations, partnerships, space engagements, IP filings and reiterated aggressive 2026 guidance (implying ~357%–415% growth). At the same time, near-term financials reflect operating losses, margin compression from low manufacturing utilization and first-article costs, elevated operating cash usage (Q1 cash burn ~$10.2M) and some timing uncertainty due to the government shutdown and pending integrations. Overall, the operational and market progress materially outweighs short-term financial headwinds, signaling constructive momentum but with execution and scaling risks to monitor.View all PDYN earnings summariesPDYN Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$11.25
▲(71.23% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
24.83% Insiders
5.58% Mutual Funds
0.03% Other Institutional Investors
61.63% Public Companies and Individual Investors










