Aware (AWRE) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Aware, Inc. is a provider of biometric software and services that enable reliable identity authentication and forensic analysis for government and commercial applications. The company develops and licenses a range of core biometric algorithms, software development kits (SDKs), and end-to-end systems for fingerprint, iris, face, voice and vein recognition. These offerings are utilized by system integrators, law enforcement agencies, border control authorities and enterprises aiming to strengthen security and streamline identity management workflows.

Since its founding in 1986 and headquarters in Bedford, Massachusetts, Aware has focused on advancing biometric technology through continuous investment in research and development. Its product portfolio includes biometric capture devices, enrollment and authentication platforms, forensic image enhancement tools and multi-modal biometrics fusion engines. The company’s modular architecture allows customers to integrate individual components or deploy comprehensive solutions tailored to large-scale national ID, voter registration or criminal justice programs.

Aware serves a global customer base spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Africa. Beyond software licensing, the company offers professional services such as system design, integration, customization, training and technical support to ensure deployments meet stringent performance and compliance requirements. Aware also collaborates with hardware vendors and security integrators to certify new sensors and devices across emerging biometric modalities.

The company’s leadership team brings together seasoned professionals from the fields of biometrics research, software engineering and public safety. Drawing on decades of experience in identity verification and forensic science, management continues to refine Aware’s scalable platforms and expand applications in border security, law enforcement, financial services and enterprise access control. Through ongoing innovation, Aware aims to address evolving threats and regulatory challenges in the digital identity landscape.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $2.10 to $2.27
• 50-Day Range: $1.55 to $2.25
• 52-Week Range: $1.35 to $2.97
• Volume: 81,458 shs
• Average Volume: 50,930 shs
• Market Capitalization: $46.40 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Aware Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Aware scored higher than 13% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 618th out of 660 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Aware.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Aware is -8.80, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Aware is -8.80, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Aware has a P/B Ratio of 1.51. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.13% of the float of Aware has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Aware has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Aware has recently increased by 52.82%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Aware does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Aware does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.13% of the float of Aware has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Aware has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Aware has recently increased by 52.82%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: -0.26

News Sentiment

Aware has a news sentiment score of -0.26. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.85 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for Aware this week, compared to 22 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Aware insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $27,925.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

29.70% of the stock of Aware is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 24.39% of the stock of Aware is held by institutions.

AWRE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have AWRE shares performed this year?

Aware's stock was trading at $1.95 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, AWRE shares have increased by 12.8% and is now trading at $2.20.

How were Aware's earnings last quarter?

Aware, Inc. (NASDAQ:AWRE) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April, 30th. The software maker reported ($0.08) earnings per share for the quarter. The software maker had revenue of $3.61 million for the quarter. Aware had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 16.17% and a negative net margin of 30.44%.
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How do I buy shares of Aware?

Shares of AWRE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Aware own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Aware investors own include Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), NVIDIA (NVDA), Boeing (BA), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Kratos Defense & Security Solutions (KTOS) and LightPath Technologies (LPTH).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/30/2025
• Today: 7/15/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: Internet Software/Services
• Sub-Industry: Communications Equipment
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:AWRE
• CIK: 1015739
• Web: www.aware.com
• Phone: (781) 687-0300
• Fax: 781-276-4001
• Employees: 80
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.25)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$4.43 million
• Net Margins: -30.44%
• Pretax Margin: -30.09%
• Return on Equity: -16.17%
• Return on Assets: -11.91%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 4.64
• Quick Ratio: 4.64

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $16.58 million
• Price / Sales: 2.80
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $1.46 per share
• Price / Book: 1.51

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 21,092,000
• Free Float: 15,186,000
• Market Cap: $46.40 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.75