Presto Automation (PRST) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Presto Automation, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRST) is a technology company that develops and markets automation solutions for the hospitality and retail industries. The company’s platform combines proprietary hardware, software and advanced analytics to streamline order taking, payment processing and kitchen display functions. Presto’s suite of products includes self-service kiosks, table-side tablets, digital signage and an autonomous robotics kiosk known as “NomNom,” all of which are integrated through the company’s cloud-based operating system.

Presto’s software offerings support restaurants and other venues in managing orders, reducing labor costs and enhancing the guest experience. Its operating system connects front-of-house, back-of-house and point-of-sale systems in real time, providing enterprise customers with actionable insights into sales trends, order accuracy and consumer preferences. The company also offers a subscription-based analytics portal that delivers customizable reporting tools and artificial intelligence-driven recommendations to optimize menu performance and staffing levels.

Founded in 2008 by Rajat Suri—who serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer—Presto Automation is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and serves customers across North America. The company completed its initial public offering via a SPAC merger in 2023. Presto’s solutions are deployed in quick-service and full-service restaurant chains, stadiums, casinos and family entertainment centers, where operators seek to improve throughput, reduce wait times and build loyalty through contactless experiences.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: N/A
• 50-Day Range: N/A
• 52-Week Range: N/A
• Volume: 52,830 shs
• Average Volume: 236,970 shs
• Market Capitalization: $10 thousand
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Presto Automation Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Presto Automation scored higher than 2% 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: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Presto Automation.

Earnings and Valuation

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

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Presto Automation is 0.00, 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 Presto Automation is 0.00, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Short Interest

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the outstanding shares of Presto Automation have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Presto Automation has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Dividend

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

Dividend Yield

Presto Automation does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Presto Automation does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.00% of the outstanding shares of Presto Automation have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Presto Automation has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.1 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

Search Interest

1 people have searched for PRST on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added Presto Automation to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Presto Automation insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 10.00% of the stock of Presto Automation is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 20.94% of the stock of Presto Automation is held by institutions.

PRST Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How were Presto Automation's earnings last quarter?

Presto Automation Inc. (NASDAQ:PRST) announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, May, 20th. The leader in drive-thru voice AI reported ($0.32) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.20) by $0.12. The leader in drive-thru voice AI earned $4.45 million during the quarter.

How do I buy shares of Presto Automation?

Shares of PRST 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 Presto Automation own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Presto Automation investors own include Tesla (TSLA), Meta Platforms (META), NVIDIA (NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), AT&T (T), Ginkgo Bioworks (DNA).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/20/2024
• Today: 10/19/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/03/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 6/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Business Services
• Industry: Prepackaged software
• Sub-Industry: Computer Software
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:PRST
• CIK: 1822145
• Web: presto.com
• Phone: 650-817-9012
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 4
• Year Founded: N/A

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: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

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

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $19.05 million
• Price / Sales: 0.00
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: ($0.87) per share
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 100,894,000
• Free Float: 90,805,000
• Market Cap: $10 thousand
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.98