Phunware Inc (PHUN)
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Rating:49Neutral
Price Target:
$2.00
▼(-9.09% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/19/26
The score is held down primarily by weak financial performance—declining revenue, very large losses, and ongoing negative operating/free cash flow—despite a low-debt balance sheet. Technical indicators are neutral-to-mixed with modest intermediate support, while valuation is constrained by negative earnings and no dividend yield data. A positive corporate development (Apollo 2.0 build-out and leadership change) supports the outlook but does not outweigh current operating and cash-flow challenges.
Positive Factors
Balance Sheet Strength
Very low financial leverage gives the company flexibility to fund Product 2.0 rollout, weather operating losses, and pursue partnerships without near-term debt pressure. This balance-sheet cushion is a durable structural advantage over the next several months.
Negative Factors
Declining Revenue
A shrinking top line erodes operating leverage and limits the company's ability to spread fixed costs. Continued revenue contraction over multiple periods suggests weak demand or competitive pressure that impairs durable recovery absent successful product commercialization.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Balance Sheet Strength
Very low financial leverage gives the company flexibility to fund Product 2.0 rollout, weather operating losses, and pursue partnerships without near-term debt pressure. This balance-sheet cushion is a durable structural advantage over the next several months.
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Phunware (PHUN) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$41.30M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)152.97K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.52
Revenue Growth-18.57%
EPS Growth38.84%
CountryUS
Employees29
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustrySoftware - Application
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.55
Shares Outstanding20,447,418
10 Day Avg. Volume184,198
30 Day Avg. Volume152,974
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.08
Price to Book (P/B)0.39
Price to Sales (P/S)14.62
P/FCF Ratio-2.99
Enterprise Value/Market Cap-1.36
Enterprise Value/Revenue-23.27
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-42.57
Enterprise Value/Ebitda3.21
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$2.00Price Target Upside-9.09% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.52
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.64M
Phunware Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Phunware, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, offers integrated software platform that equips companies with the products, solutions, and services to engage, manage, and monetize their mobile application portfolios in the United States and inter...
How the Company Makes Money
Phunware generates revenue primarily by selling software and services tied to its mobile application platform. Key revenue streams include: (1) Platform/software revenue: fees for access to or use of its platform capabilities (e.g., mobile engagem...
Phunware Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 07, 2024
(Q3-2024)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 06, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call highlighted significant improvements in bookings, gross margin, and a substantial increase in cash reserves while maintaining a debt-free status. However, there was a decline in net revenues and a continuing non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA loss. Overall, while there are positive strides in financial health and strategic positioning, the decline in revenues indicates challenges that need addressing.Positive Updates
Significant Increase in Software Subscriptions and Service Bookings
Year-to-date software subscriptions and service bookings for the 9 months ended September 30 increased nearly 300% to $2.2 million in 2024 compared to $600,000 in 2023.
Negative Updates
Decline in Net Revenues
Net revenues for Q3 2024 were approximately $665,000, down from $1.3 million in Q3 2023. Year-to-date net revenues also decreased from $3.9 million in 2023 to $2.6 million in 2024.
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Q3-2024 Updates
Positive
Negative
Significant Increase in Software Subscriptions and Service Bookings
Year-to-date software subscriptions and service bookings for the 9 months ended September 30 increased nearly 300% to $2.2 million in 2024 compared to $600,000 in 2023.
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Company Guidance
During the Phunware Q3 2024 earnings call, the company provided comprehensive guidance on its strategic direction and financial performance. Phunware's year-to-date software subscriptions and service bookings increased by nearly 300% to $2.2 million compared to $600,000 in 2023. The company's gross margin also improved to 51% in 2024 from 32% in 2023. Operating expenses decreased by 28% in Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023, excluding a goodwill impairment expense in the previous year. The non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA loss was approximately $2.9 million for Q3 2024, showing a significant improvement from a $3.3 million loss in the same quarter of 2023. Phunware ended the quarter with $35.6 million in cash and no debt, bolstered by its at-the-market equity program, which raised gross proceeds of $16.8 million. Subsequent to the quarter, the company raised an additional $79.8 million, bringing its cash reserves to approximately $100 million. This strong financial position supports Phunware's strategic focus on integrating AI into mobile solutions and targeting enterprise and federal government contracts, with expectations to launch a next-generation AI-driven SaaS platform by mid-2025.Phunware Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
18
Very Negative
Balance Sheet
62
Positive
Cash Flow
24
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 2.41M | 2.55M | 3.19M | 4.83M | 6.52M | 10.64M |
| Gross Profit | 1.32M | 1.29M | 1.45M | 1.69M | 3.51M | 3.61M |
| EBITDA | -17.47M | -20.52M | -10.12M | -40.10M | -42.97M | -49.23M |
| Net Income | -10.91M | -11.40M | -10.32M | -52.78M | -50.89M | -53.52M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 99.73M | 120.87M | 114.78M | 6.73M | 56.80M | 98.02M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 97.86M | 100.68M | 112.97M | 3.93M | 1.96M | 23.14M |
| Total Debt | 537.00K | 619.00K | 932.00K | 6.60M | 13.24M | 6.45M |
| Total Liabilities | 6.49M | 24.55M | 7.60M | 18.18M | 31.91M | 32.74M |
| Stockholders Equity | 93.23M | 96.32M | 107.18M | -11.46M | 24.88M | 65.28M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -5.94M | -12.47M | -13.30M | -18.43M | -28.02M | -63.80M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -11.82M | -12.47M | -13.30M | -18.43M | -26.86M | -22.51M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 15.38M | -2.26M | -46.38M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -1.18K | 80.00K | 122.34M | 4.97M | 8.05M | 88.02M |
Phunware Technical Analysis
Negative
2.20
Price Trends
1.98
Positive
1.91
Positive
2.19
Negative
Market Momentum
>-0.01
Positive
48.02
Neutral
38.60
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For PHUN, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 2.2 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2.09, above the 50-day MA of 1.98, and above the 200-day MA of 2.19, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of >-0.01 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 48.02 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 38.60 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for PHUN.
Phunware Risk Analysis
Phunware disclosed 67 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Phunware 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
Phunware Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 Outperform | $50.24M | 7.70 | 4.81% | ― | 12.37% | 615.79% | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
49 Neutral | $41.30M | -2.80 | -11.23% | ― | -18.57% | 38.84% | |
45 Neutral | $27.04M | -1.95 | -29.65% | ― | 3.00% | -51.43% | |
44 Neutral | $12.61M | -0.41 | 356.16% | ― | 55.81% | 30.17% | |
44 Neutral | $28.89M | -4.05 | -35.41% | ― | 0.98% | -74.61% |
* Technology Sector Average
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Phunware Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesProduct-Related Announcements
Phunware Signs Apollo 2.0 Software Services Agreement
Positive
May 18, 2026
On May 13, 2026, Phunware entered a one-year renewable Master Software and Services Agreement with Build Something LLC, under which the developer will provide software and technology services, including building the Apollo 2.0 Program for up to $3...
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