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About Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR)
Research Frontiers Incorporated develops and markets technology and devices to control the flow of light in the United States. The company develops and licenses suspended particle device (SPD-Smart) light-control technology to companies that manufacture and market the SPD-Smart chemical emulsion, light-control film made from the chemical emulsion, the light-control panels made by laminating the film, lamination services, and electronics to power end-products incorporating the film, as well as the end-products, such as windows, skylights, and sunroofs. Its SPD-Smart light-control technology is used in various product applications, including windows, sunshades, skylights, and interior partitions for homes and buildings; automotive windows, sunroofs, sun-visors, sunshades, rear-view mirrors, instrument panels, and navigation systems; aircraft windows; museum display panels and eyewear products; and flat panel displays for electronic products. The company serves aerospace, architectural, automotive, and marine industries. Research Frontiers Incorporated was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Woodbury, New York.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Patent owners & lessors
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorComputer and Technology
SymbolNASDAQ:REFR
CUSIPN/A
Phone516-364-1902
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio6.12
Quick Ratio6.12
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio-8.50
Forward P/E Ratio-14.17
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$1.51 million
Price / Sales14.31
Cash FlowN/A
Price / CashN/A
Book Value$0.12 per share
Price / Book7.08
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.10)
Net Income$-2,410,000.00
Net Margins-145.67%
Return on Equity-73.63%
Return on Assets-64.80%
Miscellaneous
Employees7
Outstanding Shares25,430,000
Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Research Frontiers' stock symbol?
Research Frontiers trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "REFR."
How were Research Frontiers' earnings last quarter?
Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR) announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, May, 14th. The technology company reported ($0.03) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The technology company had revenue of $0.43 million for the quarter. Research Frontiers had a negative return on equity of 73.63% and a negative net margin of 145.67%. View Research Frontiers' Earnings History.
When is Research Frontiers' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for REFR?
1 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Research Frontiers' shares. Their forecasts range from $3.00 to $3.00. On average, they expect Research Frontiers' share price to reach $3.00 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Research Frontiers.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Research Frontiers stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Research Frontiers stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "RESEARCH FRONTIERS INC. is primarily engaged in the development and licensing of suspended particle technology and devices to control the transmission of light. " (5/22/2018)
- 2. Westpark Capital analysts commented, "We lower our PT to $3 to reflect this delayed announcement. We maintain our Outperform Rating on REFR. Adding newer licensees. The company is continuing to add more licensees to its roster. During Q4, REFR added Gauzy as a licensee to focus on the architectural market. Since the architectural market is much bigger than automotive market, in terms of glass deployment, we view this as a positive development for the company. As REFR doesn’t manufacture the products using SPD technology, we believe the addition of licensees will grow its future revenue pipeline. REFR’s revenues for F’17 stood at $1.5 million, a 22% Y/Y increase. The increase in revenue came from growth in its key verticals including automotive, marine and architectural markets. However, the company’s revenues from the aircraft industry went down during Q4, which management attributed to timing of deliveries of aircraft windows to customers." (3/16/2018)
Who are some of Research Frontiers' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Research Frontiers include MGT Capital Investments (MGTI), Finjan (FNJN), Copytele (ITUS), XCel Brands (XELB), Marathon Patent Group (MARA), ARC Group (ARCK), GlobalOptions Group (WLKR), XpresSpa Group (XSPA), Spherix (SPEX), Health Discovery (HDVY), American Restaurant (ICTPU), Patriot Scientific (PTSC), Micro Imaging Technology (MMTC) and Fortel (ECGP).
Who are Research Frontiers' key executives?
Research Frontiers' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Joseph M. Harary, CEO, Pres, Gen. Counsel, Sec. & Director (Age 57)
- Mr. Seth L. Van Voorhees Ph.D., CFO, VP - Bus. Devel., Treasurer and Pres - VariGuard Bus. Unit (Age 57)
- Mr. Michael R. LaPointe, VP of Aerospace Products (Age 59)
- Mr. Steven M. Slovak, VP of Technology (Age 56)
Has Research Frontiers been receiving favorable news coverage?
Headlines about REFR stock have been trending positive recently, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. Accern identifies positive and negative media coverage by analyzing more than twenty million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Research Frontiers earned a coverage optimism score of 0.33 on Accern's scale. They also assigned media headlines about the technology company an impact score of 46.95 out of 100, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near term.
How do I buy shares of Research Frontiers?
Shares of REFR can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Research Frontiers' stock price today?
One share of REFR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $0.85.
How big of a company is Research Frontiers?
Research Frontiers has a market capitalization of $21.36 million and generates $1.51 million in revenue each year. The technology company earns $-2,410,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.10) on an earnings per share basis. Research Frontiers employs 7 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Research Frontiers?
Research Frontiers' mailing address is 240 CROSSWAYS PARK DRIVE, WOODBURY NY, 11797. The technology company can be reached via phone at 516-364-1902 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Research Frontiers (REFR)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Research Frontiers and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe REFR will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe REFR will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
1 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Research Frontiers in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $3.00, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 252.94%. The high price target for REFR is $3.00 and the low price target for REFR is $3.00. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s)
0 Hold Rating(s)
1 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
0 Hold Rating(s)
1 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
0 Hold Rating(s)
1 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
0 Hold Rating(s)
1 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $3.00 | $3.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Price Target Upside: | 252.94% upside | 212.50% upside | 225.20% upside | 225.20% upside |
Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR) Consensus Price Target History
Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR) Analyst Ratings History
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| Date | Brokerage | Action | Rating | Price Target | Impact on Share Price | Details |
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| 5/17/2018 | Westpark Capital | Set Price Target | Buy | $3.00 | High |  |
| 8/5/2016 | Craig Hallum | Downgrade | Buy ➝ Hold | | N/A | |
(Data available from 5/25/2016 forward)
Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Research Frontiers (NASDAQ REFR) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 9.50%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 14.65%
Research Frontiers (NASDAQ REFR) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
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| 5/16/2018 | Darryl Daigle | Director | Buy | 7,450 | $0.87 | $6,481.50 | 194,892 | |
| 5/16/2018 | Joseph M Harary | CEO | Buy | 10,000 | $0.87 | $8,700.00 | 409,944 | |
| 12/1/2017 | Darryl Daigle | Director | Buy | 2,000 | $0.98 | $1,960.00 | 187,442 | |
| 9/12/2017 | Voorhees Seth Van | CFO | Buy | 4,000 | $1.15 | $4,600.00 | 138,900 | |
| 8/11/2017 | Darryl Daigle | Director | Buy | 1,500 | $1.10 | $1,650.00 | 184,615 | |
| 8/9/2017 | Darryl Daigle | Director | Buy | 2,500 | $1.16 | $2,900.00 | 182,942 | |
| 8/4/2017 | Alexander Kaganowicz | Director | Buy | 6,000 | $1.24 | $7,440.00 | 147,923 | |
| 3/21/2017 | Alexander Kaganowicz | Director | Buy | 1,000 | $1.44 | $1,440.00 | 141,923 | |
| 3/20/2017 | Alexander Kaganowicz | Director | Buy | 3,000 | $1.48 | $4,440.00 | 140,923 | |
| 1/22/2015 | Alexander Kaganowicz | Director | Buy | 2,000 | $5.05 | $10,100.00 | | |
| 9/23/2014 | Alexander Kaganowicz | Director | Buy | 2,000 | $5.10 | $10,200.00 | | |
| 9/19/2014 | Robert L Saxe | Chairman | Sell | 6,212 | $5.19 | $32,240.28 | | |
| 7/18/2014 | Alexander Kaganowicz | Director | Buy | 3,000 | $5.59 | $16,770.00 | | |
| 6/19/2014 | Alexander Kaganowicz | Director | Buy | 2,000 | $5.39 | $10,780.00 | | |
| 6/16/2014 | Alexander Kaganowicz | Director | Buy | 2,000 | $5.90 | $11,800.00 | | |
| 5/20/2014 | Kevin Douglas | Insider | Buy | 53,107 | $5.52 | $293,150.64 | | |
| 5/19/2014 | Alexander Kaganowicz | Director | Buy | 2,000 | $5.62 | $11,240.00 | | |
| 5/16/2014 | Alexander Kaganowicz | Director | Buy | 3,000 | $5.33 | $15,990.00 | | |
| 5/16/2014 | Kevin Douglas | Insider | Buy | 59,991 | $5.30 | $317,952.30 | | |
| 5/15/2014 | Darryl Daigle | Director | Buy | 2,450 | $5.29 | $12,960.50 | | |
| 5/14/2014 | Kevin Douglas | Insider | Buy | 29,308 | $5.24 | $153,573.92 | | |
| 5/8/2014 | Kevin Douglas | Insider | Buy | 750,000 | $4.65 | $3,487,500.00 | | |
| 3/21/2014 | Alexander Kaganowicz | Director | Buy | 2,000 | $5.80 | $11,600.00 | | |
| 3/20/2014 | Alexander Kaganowicz | Director | Buy | 2,000 | $5.76 | $11,520.00 | | |
| 1/3/2014 | Alexander Kaganowicz | Director | Buy | 2,000 | $6.37 | $12,740.00 | | |
| 12/31/2013 | Darryl Daigle | Director | Buy | 1,500 | $5.69 | $8,535.00 | | |
| 12/18/2013 | Alexander Kaganowicz | Director | Buy | 1,000 | $5.77 | $5,770.00 | | |
| 12/13/2013 | Darryl Daigle | Director | Buy | 1,150 | $5.69 | $6,543.50 | | |
| 12/5/2013 | Alexander Kaganowicz | Director | Buy | 2,000 | $6.98 | $13,960.00 | | |
| 11/26/2013 | Alexander Kaganowicz | Director | Buy | 2,000 | $7.30 | $14,600.00 | | |
| 11/22/2013 | Steven Michael Slovak | VP | Sell | 15,000 | $7.07 | $106,050.00 | | |
| 11/21/2013 | Michael R Lapointe | VP | Sell | 1,500 | $6.80 | $10,200.00 | | |
| 11/12/2013 | Alexander Kaganowicz | Director | Buy | 3,000 | $5.10 | $15,300.00 | | |
| 11/11/2013 | Alexander Kaganowicz | Director | Buy | 2,000 | $5.00 | $10,000.00 | | |
| 8/26/2013 | Darryl Daigle | Director | Buy | 1,410 | $4.28 | $6,034.80 | | |
| 8/16/2013 | Alexander Kaganowicz | Director | Buy | 2,000 | $4.39 | $8,780.00 | | |
| 8/12/2013 | Alexander Kaganowicz | Director | Buy | 1,000 | $4.44 | $4,440.00 | | |
| 8/9/2013 | Alexander Kaganowicz | Director | Buy | 7,000 | $4.52 | $31,640.00 | | |
| 8/9/2013 | Steven Michael Slovak | VP | Sell | 10,000 | $4.70 | $47,000.00 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
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Research Frontiers (NASDAQ:REFR) Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement
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