Socket Mobile (SCKT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Socket Mobile, Inc. is a California-based provider of enterprise-grade data capture and mobility solutions, specializing in the design, development and marketing of handheld and wearable devices for barcode scanning, RFID reading and mobile point-of-sale applications. Its products integrate wireless technologies such as Bluetooth and near-field communication (NFC) to enable seamless data collection and secure transaction processing for customers in retail, hospitality, healthcare, transportation and logistics.

The company’s product portfolio includes rugged handheld barcode scanners, compact pocket scanners, wearable scanning accessories and companion software tools. These devices are engineered for compatibility with major operating systems, including iOS, Android, Windows and Linux, and are certified for use in demanding environments. In addition, Socket Mobile offers software development kits (SDKs) and application programming interfaces (APIs) to facilitate integration with third-party point-of-sale, warehouse management and enterprise resource planning platforms.

Founded in 1992, Socket Mobile has evolved from producing PC accessory peripherals to becoming a global leader in wireless data capture. Headquartered in Newark, California, the company distributes its hardware and software solutions through an international network of value-added resellers, system integrators and original equipment manufacturers. Its products are sold across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America, serving a diverse range of end users from small businesses to large enterprises.

Socket Mobile’s executive leadership team brings decades of experience in wireless communications, enterprise software and hardware manufacturing. The company is guided by a board of directors with backgrounds in technology innovation, global sales and strategic partnerships. Under this leadership, Socket Mobile continues to focus on product innovation, channel expansion and customer support to address the evolving needs of mobile workforces worldwide.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $1.18 to $1.25
• 50-Day Range: $1.06 to $1.27
• 52-Week Range: $0.91 to $1.72
• Volume: 9,315 shs
• Average Volume: 17,734 shs
• Market Capitalization: $9.60 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Socket Mobile Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Socket Mobile scored higher than 42% 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 Socket Mobile.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Socket Mobile is -3.37, 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 Socket Mobile is -3.37, 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

Socket Mobile has a P/B Ratio of 0.51. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.13% of the float of Socket Mobile has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Socket Mobile has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Socket Mobile has recently decreased by 6.49%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

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

Dividend Yield

Socket Mobile does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Socket Mobile does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.13% of the float of Socket Mobile has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Socket Mobile has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Socket Mobile has recently decreased by 6.49%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.94

News Sentiment

Socket Mobile has a news sentiment score of 0.94. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Socket Mobile this week, compared to 0 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, Socket Mobile insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $25,615.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

48.10% of the stock of Socket Mobile is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 3.76% of the stock of Socket Mobile is held by institutions.

SCKT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SCKT shares performed this year?

Socket Mobile's stock was trading at $1.33 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, SCKT shares have decreased by 8.6% and is now trading at $1.2150.

How were Socket Mobile's earnings last quarter?

Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:SCKT) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April, 24th. The company reported ($0.13) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The business earned $3.97 million during the quarter. Socket Mobile had a negative net margin of 15.09% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.85%.
Read the conference call transcript.

How do I buy shares of Socket Mobile?

Shares of SCKT 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 Socket Mobile own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Socket Mobile investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Ocugen (OCGN), Tesla (TSLA), AT&T (T), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Netflix (NFLX).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/24/2025
• Today: 7/11/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: COMP - PERIPH EQP
• Sub-Industry: Computer Hardware
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:SCKT
• CIK: 944075
• Web: www.socketmobile.com
• Phone: (510) 933-3000
• Fax: 510-933-3030
• Employees: 50
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.36)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$2.24 million
• Net Margins: -15.09%
• Pretax Margin: -18.20%
• Return on Equity: -14.85%
• Return on Assets: -9.72%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 1.27
• Quick Ratio: 0.59

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $17.75 million
• Price / Sales: 0.54
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $2.39 per share
• Price / Book: 0.51

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 7,899,000
• Free Float: 4,100,000
• Market Cap: $9.60 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.91