Research Frontiers Company Profile (NASDAQ:REFR)

About Research Frontiers

Research Frontiers logoResearch Frontiers Incorporated (Research Frontiers) is engaged in the development and marketing of technology and devices to control the flow of light. The Company develops and licenses its patented suspended particle device (SPD-Smart) light-control technology to other companies that manufacture and market either the SPD-Smart chemical emulsion, light-control film made from the chemical emulsion, lamination services, electronics to power end-products incorporating the film, or the end-products themselves, such as smart windows, skylights and sunroofs. Research Frontiers has approximately 40 companies that, in the aggregate, are licensed to serve over four SPD-Smart application areas, including aerospace, architectural, automotive and marine products. Its VariGuard business unit markets and sells SPD-Smart products directly to customers for specialty uses, such as the protection of artwork and light-sensitive documents in museums and private collections.

Industry, Sector and Symbol:
  • Sector: Computer and Technology
  • Industry: Industrial Electrical Equipment
  • Sub-Industry: N/A
  • Exchange: NASDAQ
  • Symbol: REFR
  • CUSIP:
Key Metrics:
  • Previous Close: $2.65
  • 50 Day Moving Average: $2.97
  • 200 Day Moving Average: $3.82
  • 52-Week Range: $2.60 - $5.40
  • Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
  • Foreward P/E Ratio: -13.95
  • P/E Growth: -0.44
  • Market Cap: $63.71M
  • Outstanding Shares: 24,043,000
  • Beta: 0.31
Profitability:
  • Net Margins: -330.58%
  • Return on Equity: -57.36%
  • Return on Assets: -54.02%
Debt:
  • Current Ratio: 9.46%
  • Quick Ratio: 9.46%
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Analyst Ratings

Consensus Ratings for Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR) (?)
Ratings Breakdown: 1 Hold Rating
Consensus Rating:Hold (Score: 2.00)
Consensus Price Target: N/A
Analysts' Ratings History for Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR)
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DateFirmActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
8/5/2016Craig HallumDowngradeBuy -> HoldView Rating Details
(Data available from 9/24/2014 forward)

Earnings

Earnings History for Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR)
DateQuarterConsensus EstimateActual EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueRelease LinkConference CallDetails
11/2/2016        
8/4/2016Q2($0.03)($0.10)ViewN/AView Earnings Details
5/5/2016Q116($0.05)($0.05)$409.10 millionViewN/AView Earnings Details
3/10/2016Q415($0.02)($0.08)ViewListenView Earnings Details
11/4/2015Q315($0.02)($0.03)ViewN/AView Earnings Details
8/6/2015Q215($0.05)($0.02)ViewN/AView Earnings Details
3/11/2015($0.11)($0.06)ViewN/AView Earnings Details
8/19/2014($0.04)($0.04)ViewN/AView Earnings Details
(Data available from 1/1/2011 forward)

Estimates

Earnings Estimates for Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR)
Current Year EPS Consensus Estimate: $-0.2 EPS
Next Year EPS Consensus Estimate: $-0.19 EPS
QuarterNumber of EstimatesLow EstimateHigh EstimateAverage Estimate
Q1 20161($0.01)($0.01)($0.01)
Q2 20161$0.01$0.01$0.01
Q3 20162($0.01)$0.02$0.01
Q4 20161$0.03$0.03$0.03
(Data provided by Zacks Investment Research)

Dividends

Dividend History for Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR)
No dividend announcements for this company have been tracked by MarketBeat.com

Insider Trades

Insider Trading History for Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR)
Insider Ownership Percentage: 11.60%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 19.65%
Transaction DateInsider NameTitleBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionDetails
1/22/2015Alexander KaganowiczDirectorBuy2,000$5.05$10,100.00View SEC Filing  
9/23/2014Alexander KaganowiczDirectorBuy2,000$5.10$10,200.00View SEC Filing  
9/19/2014Robert L SaxeChairmanSell6,212$5.19$32,240.28View SEC Filing  
7/18/2014Alexander KaganowiczDirectorBuy3,000$5.59$16,770.00View SEC Filing  
6/19/2014Alexander KaganowiczDirectorBuy2,000$5.39$10,780.00View SEC Filing  
6/16/2014Alexander KaganowiczDirectorBuy2,000$5.90$11,800.00View SEC Filing  
5/20/2014Kevin DouglasInsiderBuy53,107$5.52$293,150.64View SEC Filing  
5/19/2014Alexander KaganowiczDirectorBuy2,000$5.62$11,240.00View SEC Filing  
5/16/2014Alexander KaganowiczDirectorBuy3,000$5.33$15,990.00View SEC Filing  
5/16/2014Kevin DouglasInsiderBuy59,991$5.30$317,952.30View SEC Filing  
5/15/2014Darryl DaigleDirectorBuy2,450$5.29$12,960.50View SEC Filing  
5/14/2014Kevin DouglasInsiderBuy29,308$5.24$153,573.92View SEC Filing  
5/8/2014Kevin DouglasInsiderBuy750,000$4.65$3,487,500.00View SEC Filing  
3/21/2014Alexander KaganowiczDirectorBuy2,000$5.80$11,600.00View SEC Filing  
3/20/2014Alexander KaganowiczDirectorBuy2,000$5.76$11,520.00View SEC Filing  
1/3/2014Alexander KaganowiczDirectorBuy2,000$6.37$12,740.00View SEC Filing  
12/31/2013Darryl DaigleDirectorBuy1,500$5.69$8,535.00View SEC Filing  
12/18/2013Alexander KaganowiczDirectorBuy1,000$5.77$5,770.00View SEC Filing  
12/13/2013Darryl DaigleDirectorBuy1,150$5.69$6,543.50View SEC Filing  
12/5/2013Alexander KaganowiczDirectorBuy2,000$6.98$13,960.00View SEC Filing  
11/26/2013Alexander KaganowiczDirectorBuy2,000$7.30$14,600.00View SEC Filing  
11/22/2013Steven Michael SlovakVPSell15,000$7.07$106,050.00View SEC Filing  
11/21/2013Michael R LapointeVPSell1,500$6.80$10,200.00View SEC Filing  
11/12/2013Alexander KaganowiczDirectorBuy3,000$5.10$15,300.00View SEC Filing  
11/11/2013Alexander KaganowiczDirectorBuy2,000$5.00$10,000.00View SEC Filing  
8/26/2013Darryl DaigleDirectorBuy1,410$4.28$6,034.80View SEC Filing  
8/16/2013Alexander KaganowiczDirectorBuy2,000$4.39$8,780.00View SEC Filing  
8/12/2013Alexander KaganowiczDirectorBuy1,000$4.44$4,440.00View SEC Filing  
8/9/2013Alexander KaganowiczDirectorBuy7,000$4.52$31,640.00View SEC Filing  
8/9/2013Steven Michael SlovakVPSell10,000$4.70$47,000.00View SEC Filing  
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Headlines

Latest Headlines for Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR)
DateHeadline
News IconNotable Chart Action: It Seems Research Frontiers, Inc. Will Go Down. Formed A Few Months Bearish Wedge Down ... - Chester News (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.chesterindependent.com - September 24 at 6:18 PM
marketwired.com logoSmartglass International's Retrofit Project With SPD-SmartGlass Will Protect Priceless Paintings at the University ... - Marketwired (press release) (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.marketwired.com - September 24 at 11:23 AM
News IconKeen Investors Find News on Research Frontiers Inc. (NASDAQ:REFR) - Duncan Research (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.duncanindependent.com - September 24 at 11:23 AM
biz.yahoo.com logoRESEARCH FRONTIERS INC Files SEC form 8-K, Regulation FD Disclosure (NASDAQ:REFR)
biz.yahoo.com - September 23 at 6:29 PM
finance.yahoo.com logoSmartglass International's Retrofit Project With SPD-SmartGlass Will Protect Priceless Paintings at the University of Edinburgh and Increases Energy Efficiency in Buildings (NASDAQ:REFR)
finance.yahoo.com - September 23 at 11:45 AM
marketwired.com logoVision Systems Establishes New Division Dedicated to SPD-Smart Window Technology by Research Frontiers - Marketwired (press release) (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.marketwired.com - September 22 at 6:44 PM
publicnow.com logoVision Systems Establishes New Division Dedicated to SPD-Smart Window Technology by Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.publicnow.com - September 22 at 11:50 AM
News IconPenny Stock Investors Take an Interest in Research Frontiers Inc. (NASDAQ:REFR) - Duncan Research (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.duncanindependent.com - September 21 at 11:03 AM
News IconKeen Investors Narrowing Their Focus on Research Frontiers Inc. (NASDAQ:REFR) - Duncan Research (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.duncanindependent.com - September 15 at 10:34 AM
News IconStock Tracking Lower for the Quarter: Research Frontiers Inc. (NASDAQ:REFR) - Post News (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.kentuckypostnews.com - August 21 at 11:02 AM
capitalcube.com logoETF’s with exposure to Research Frontiers, Inc. : August 12, 2016 (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.capitalcube.com - August 12 at 7:10 PM
capitalcube.com logoResearch Frontiers, Inc. :REFR-US: Earnings Analysis: Q2, 2016 By the Numbers : August 9, 2016 (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.capitalcube.com - August 9 at 7:22 PM
finance.yahoo.com logoResearch Frontiers, Inc. downgraded by Craig Hallum (NASDAQ:REFR)
finance.yahoo.com - August 5 at 7:20 PM
twst.com logoResearch Frontiers Incorporated: Research Frontiers Reports Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.twst.com - August 4 at 7:34 PM
sg.finance.yahoo.com logoResearch Frontiers reports 2Q loss (NASDAQ:REFR)
sg.finance.yahoo.com - August 4 at 7:34 PM
publicnow.com logoResearch Frontiers Reports Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.publicnow.com - August 4 at 7:34 PM
biz.yahoo.com logoQ2 2016 Research Frontiers Inc Earnings Release - After Market Close (NASDAQ:REFR)
biz.yahoo.com - August 4 at 10:16 AM
publicnow.com logoResearch Frontiers to Host Second Quarter 2016 Conference Call (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.publicnow.com - August 1 at 6:52 PM
fxpips.com logo52 Week New Lows - SKX, UG, LPG, NVGS, ZIOP, VOXX, REFR - FxPips.com (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.fxpips.com - July 25 at 7:13 PM
News IconResearch Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ:REFR) Sellers Increased By 20.5% Their Shorts - Consumer Eagle (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.consumereagle.com - July 23 at 10:56 AM
news.cmlviz.com logoResearch Frontiers Inc (NASDAQ:REFR) Stock Technicals Hit Extreme Weakness - CML News (NASDAQ:REFR)
news.cmlviz.com - July 23 at 10:56 AM
News IconStock Moving Lower for the Month; Investor Update on Research Frontiers Inc. (NASDAQ:REFR) - Engelwood Daily (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.engelwooddaily.com - July 21 at 9:58 AM
News IconResearch Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ:REFR) Shorted Shares Increased 0.92% After Market Selling - Consumer Eagle (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.consumereagle.com - July 19 at 8:04 AM
News IconShares Experiencing a Downtrend: Research Frontiers Inc. (NASDAQ:REFR) - TGP (NASDAQ:REFR)
telanaganapress.com - July 17 at 11:12 AM
News IconShares Moving Down on the Week: Research Frontiers Inc. (NASDAQ:REFR) - Engelwood Daily (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.engelwooddaily.com - July 17 at 11:12 AM
News IconInstitutional Investors Sentiment Indicator of Research Frontiers Inc (NASDAQ:REFR) Increases in Q1 2016 - Consumer Eagle (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.consumereagle.com - July 15 at 6:05 PM
news.cmlviz.com logoResearch Frontiers Inc Stock Momentum Hits Weakness - CML News (NASDAQ:REFR)
news.cmlviz.com - July 15 at 6:05 PM
news.cmlviz.com logoOption Market: Research Frontiers Inc Risk Hits An Elevated Level - CML News (NASDAQ:REFR)
news.cmlviz.com - July 11 at 7:01 PM
News IconResearch Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ:REFR) Shorted Shares Increased 0.92% After Market Selling - Press Telegraph (NASDAQ:REFR)
presstelegraph.com - July 2 at 9:47 AM
marketwired.com logoResearch Frontiers Mourns the Passing of Robert L. Saxe: Its Founder, Chairman, and Chief Technology Officer - Marketwired (press release) (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.marketwired.com - July 1 at 9:52 AM
marketwired.com logoResearch Frontiers Mourns the Passing of Robert L. Saxe: Its Founder, Chairman, and Chief Technology Officer (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.marketwired.com - June 30 at 7:22 PM
fxpips.com logoNew Lows - CSBR, UTI, ADMP, MRUS, VIVE, USFD, FENX - FxPips.com (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.fxpips.com - June 28 at 11:54 AM
News IconResearch Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ:REFR) Sellers Increased By 0.68% Their Shorts - Engelwood Daily (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.engelwooddaily.com - June 24 at 7:10 PM
kcregister.com logoTop Stories: Globalstar Inc. (NYSEMKT:GSAT), Research Frontiers Inc. (NASDAQ:REFR), Epizyme, Inc. (NASDAQ ... - KC Register (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.kcregister.com - June 23 at 7:42 PM
zacks.com logoDaktronics (DAKT) Approves $40M Stock Buyback Program (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.zacks.com - June 20 at 8:39 AM
marketwired.com logoResearch Frontiers CEO Joseph Harary Will Present Keynote Presentation at This Week's CTI Automotive Glazing ... - Marketwired (press release) (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.marketwired.com - June 14 at 6:50 PM
streetinsider.com logoForm 8-K RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC For: Jun 14 (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.streetinsider.com - June 14 at 11:51 AM
biz.yahoo.com logoRESEARCH FRONTIERS INC Files SEC form 8-K, Regulation FD Disclosure, Financial Statements and Exhibits (NASDAQ:REFR)
biz.yahoo.com - June 14 at 10:58 AM
publicnow.com logoResearch Frontiers CEO Joseph Harary Will Present Keynote Presentation at This Week’s CTI Automotive Glazing Conference in Michigan (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.publicnow.com - June 14 at 8:09 AM
finance.yahoo.com logoResearch Frontiers CEO Joseph Harary Will Present Keynote Presentation at This Week's CTI Automotive Glazing Conference in Michigan (NASDAQ:REFR)
finance.yahoo.com - June 14 at 8:00 AM
biz.yahoo.com logoRESEARCH FRONTIERS INC Files SEC form 8-K, Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders (NASDAQ:REFR)
biz.yahoo.com - June 9 at 4:19 PM
News IconChillers Market (Type & End-Use Industry) 2021 Growth Driven by Plastics Industry Segment - SYS-CON Media (press release) (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.sys-con.com - May 31 at 7:24 PM
news.sys-con.com logoWalk-in Coolers Segment Expected to Lead the Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Market During 2016 - 2022: P&S ... - SYS-CON Media (press release) (NASDAQ:REFR)
news.sys-con.com - May 31 at 1:47 AM
capitalcube.com logoETF’s with exposure to Research Frontiers, Inc. : May 27, 2016 (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.capitalcube.com - May 26 at 8:09 PM
finance.yahoo.com logoSPD-Smart Electronically Dimmable Windows (EDWs) Lead the Way for Enhancing the Passenger Experience at the EBACE Aircraft Show in Geneva (NASDAQ:REFR)
finance.yahoo.com - May 26 at 12:00 PM
capitalcube.com logoResearch Frontiers, Inc. :REFR-US: Earnings Analysis: Q1, 2016 By the Numbers : May 23, 2016 (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.capitalcube.com - May 23 at 12:39 PM
kcregister.com logoIndustrial Goods New Lows: The Dixie Group (NASDAQ:DXYN), Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ:ZBRA), Clean Diesel ... - KC Register (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.kcregister.com - May 18 at 2:58 PM
finance.yahoo.com logoRESEARCH FRONTIERS INC Financials (NASDAQ:REFR)
finance.yahoo.com - May 17 at 1:04 PM
news.sys-con.com logoResearch Frontiers to Present at Drexel Hamilton Micro-Cap Investor Forum May 12, 2016 in New York - SYS-CON Media (press release) (NASDAQ:REFR)
news.sys-con.com - May 11 at 8:13 AM
publicnow.com logoResearch Frontiers to Present at Drexel Hamilton Micro-Cap Investor Forum May 12, 2016 in New York (NASDAQ:REFR)
www.publicnow.com - May 10 at 8:08 AM

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Last Updated on 9/24/2016 by MarketBeat.com Staff