Audioeye (NASDAQ:AEYE) Updates FY 2025 Earnings Guidance

Key Points

• Audioeye has updated its FY 2025 EPS guidance to 0.710-0.730, significantly surpassing the consensus estimate of -0.124, while revenue guidance is set at $40.3 million-$40.7 million, slightly below the consensus of $41.5 million.
• Shares of Audioeye were down 3.0%, trading at $11.66, with a market cap of $145.28 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of -29.15.
• Despite recent guidance, analysts maintain a consensus "Buy" rating for Audioeye, with target prices ranging from $20.00 to $25.00 amidst adjustments by several firms.

Audioeye (NASDAQ:AEYE - Get Free Report) issued an update on its FY 2025 earnings guidance on Thursday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 0.710-0.730 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of -0.124. The company issued revenue guidance of $40.3 million-$40.7 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $41.5 million. Audioeye also updated its Q3 2025 guidance to 0.170-0.190 EPS.

Audioeye Stock Down 3.0%

Shares of NASDAQ AEYE traded down $0.36 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $11.66. 123,440 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 112,916. The company has a market cap of $145.28 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -29.15, a PEG ratio of 1.50 and a beta of 0.78. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $12.16 and a 200-day moving average price of $13.05. Audioeye has a 52 week low of $8.91 and a 52 week high of $34.85. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a quick ratio of 1.30 and a current ratio of 1.30.

Audioeye (NASDAQ:AEYE - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, August 7th. The company reported $0.03 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.16 by ($0.13). Audioeye had a negative net margin of 13.28% and a positive return on equity of 36.54%. Research analysts anticipate that Audioeye will post 0.18 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts recently commented on AEYE shares. HC Wainwright reiterated a "buy" rating and set a $22.00 price objective on shares of Audioeye in a research report on Wednesday, April 30th. Needham & Company LLC restated a "buy" rating and set a $25.00 price target on shares of Audioeye in a research note on Wednesday, April 30th. B. Riley lowered their price objective on shares of Audioeye from $26.00 to $20.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, April 22nd. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised shares of Audioeye from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a report on Saturday, May 24th. Five investment analysts have rated the stock with a buy rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, Audioeye presently has a consensus rating of "Buy" and an average target price of $25.50.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Audioeye

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. increased its holdings in Audioeye by 20.6% in the 1st quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 108,392 shares of the company's stock valued at $1,203,000 after purchasing an additional 18,513 shares during the last quarter. Rhumbline Advisers grew its position in shares of Audioeye by 14.5% during the first quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 10,360 shares of the company's stock worth $115,000 after buying an additional 1,313 shares in the last quarter. Finally, MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. increased its position in shares of Audioeye by 19.7% in the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 4,904 shares of the company's stock valued at $54,000 after purchasing an additional 806 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 51.11% of the company's stock.

About Audioeye

AudioEye, Inc provides patented, internet content publication, distribution software, and related services to Internet and other media to people regardless of their device, location, or disabilities in the United States. Its software and services enable conversion of digital content into accessible formats and allows for real time distribution to end users on any Internet connected device.

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