Banzai International (BNZI) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Banzai International, Inc. operates as an investment holding company specializing in acquiring and managing small- to mid-sized businesses across diverse sectors. The firm pursues controlling equity positions in companies that demonstrate steady cash flow generation, strong market positions, or disruptive technologies. Through its disciplined approach to due diligence and active portfolio management, Banzai International seeks to enhance operational efficiencies and unlock value over the long term.

The company’s core activities encompass sourcing acquisition targets, structuring transaction financing, and providing ongoing strategic guidance to subsidiary management teams. Banzai International leverages its in-house expertise in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and business development to support initiatives such as supply-chain optimization, digital transformation, and product line expansion. Its hands-on oversight typically includes board representation, financial risk management, and performance monitoring to drive sustainable growth.

Founded in 1999 and incorporated in Delaware, Banzai International established its headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona, before expanding operations to key markets in North America and select Western European countries. Over the past two decades, the company has completed multiple bolt-on acquisitions across industries ranging from industrial manufacturing and specialty distribution to business-to-business software. This geographic and sectoral diversification is designed to mitigate market cyclicality and capitalize on regional growth trends.

The leadership team at Banzai International features Chief Executive Officer Christopher J. Samuel, who has over 25 years of experience in private equity and corporate development, and Chief Financial Officer Angela M. Reyes, a former investment banker with expertise in capital markets and financial reporting. The company’s board includes industry veterans in operations, legal affairs, and technology adoption, reflecting its commitment to governance best practices and alignment of stakeholder interests. Together, this leadership cohort drives Banzai International’s mission to acquire, enhance, and grow high-potential businesses.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $4.03 to $4.28
• 50-Day Range: $4.07 to $10.80
• 52-Week Range: $3.93 to $112.00
• Volume: 371,007 shs
• Average Volume: 221,655 shs
• Market Capitalization: $10.32 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $240.00
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Banzai International Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Banzai International scored higher than 90% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

Banzai International has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Banzai International has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

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

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

9.15% of the float of Banzai International has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Banzai International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Banzai International has recently decreased by 80.78%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

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

Dividend Yield

Banzai International does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Banzai International does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

9.15% of the float of Banzai International has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Banzai International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Banzai International has recently decreased by 80.78%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.27

News Sentiment

Banzai International has a news sentiment score of 0.27. 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 0.94 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Banzai International this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

13 people have searched for BNZI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 30% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

9 people have added Banzai International to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Banzai International insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $24,000.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

57.74% of the stock of Banzai International is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

96.82% of the stock of Banzai International is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

BNZI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BNZI shares performed this year?

Banzai International's stock was trading at $15.30 at the start of the year. Since then, BNZI stock has decreased by 72.7% and is now trading at $4.18.

When did Banzai International's stock split?

Banzai International's stock reverse split on Thursday, September 19th 2024.The 1-50 reverse split was announced on Thursday, September 19th 2024. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the closing bell on Wednesday, September 18th 2024. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 2 shares after the split.

How do I buy shares of Banzai International?

Shares of BNZI 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 Banzai International own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Banzai International investors own include SoundHound AI (SOUN), Flex LNG (FLNG), Rekor Systems (REKR), Alkaline Water (WTER), Intercept Pharmaceuticals (ICPT), Intel (INTC) and IREN (IREN).

Company Calendar

• Today: 7/13/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/13/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Business Services
• Industry: ADVERTISING/MKTG SVCS
• Sub-Industry: Computer Software
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:BNZI
• Previous Symbol: NASDAQ:BNZI
• CIK: 1826011
• Web: www.7gc.holdings
• Phone: 628-400-9284
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 12
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Banzai International: $240.00
• High Price Target: $240.00
• Low Price Target: $240.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +5,641.6%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$31.51 million
• Net Margins: -350.15%
• Pretax Margin: -450.97%
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: -95.89%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 0.09
• Quick Ratio: 0.09

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $4.53 million
• Price / Sales: 2.28
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: ($3.37) per share
• Price / Book: -1.24

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 2,470,000
• Free Float: 1,043,000
• Market Cap: $10.32 million
• Optionable: N/A
• Beta: -0.58