TransAct Technologies (TACT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

TransAct Technologies Inc. designs, manufactures and distributes secure card issuance systems and embedded transactional printing solutions for a variety of industries. The company’s portfolio includes high-speed card printers, card personalization and issuance software, as well as embedded printers used in kiosks, point-of-sale terminals, lottery machines and gaming applications. TransAct’s products are built to deliver reliable, on-demand printing and secure card encoding for markets that require rapid, accurate issuance of payment cards, identification badges and tickets.

Within its secure card solutions segment, TransAct offers turnkey systems that integrate card printing, magnetic stripe encoding, smart card personalization and instant card issuance software. Its embedded printing components are designed to be integrated by device manufacturers and system integrators into self-service kiosks, lottery terminals, gaming machines and retail checkout systems. The company also provides technical support, firmware updates and custom engineering services to enhance printer functionality and meet specific customer requirements.

TransAct serves a global customer base spanning financial institutions, retail chains, hospitality and gaming operators, government agencies and lottery organizations. The company’s solutions are deployed across North America, Europe, Asia and emerging markets, where on-site card issuance, ticketing and receipt printing are critical to customer service, security and operational efficiency. TransAct’s distribution network includes direct sales, authorized distributors and OEM partnerships.

Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Hamden, Connecticut, TransAct Technologies is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Charles R. Cook, under whose direction the company has expanded its product lines and geographic reach. TransAct is publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol TACT and continues to focus on innovation in secure issuance and embedded printing technologies.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $5.19 to $5.39
• 50-Day Range: $3.74 to $5.36
• 52-Week Range: $3.12 to $5.48
• Volume: 61,306 shs
• Average Volume: 86,764 shs
• Market Capitalization: $53.98 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $5.00
• Consensus Rating: Buy

TransAct Technologies Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

TransAct Technologies scored higher than 26% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 536th out of 661 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

TransAct Technologies has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Downside Risk

TransAct Technologies has a consensus price target of $5.00, representing about 6.5% downside from its current price of $5.35.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

TransAct Technologies has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for TransAct Technologies are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.30) to ($0.17) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of TransAct Technologies is -6.22, 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 TransAct Technologies is -6.22, 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

TransAct Technologies has a P/B Ratio of 1.75. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.05% of the float of TransAct Technologies has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

TransAct Technologies has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in TransAct Technologies has recently increased by 76.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

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

Dividend Yield

TransAct Technologies does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

TransAct Technologies does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.05% of the float of TransAct Technologies has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

TransAct Technologies has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in TransAct Technologies has recently increased by 76.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.19

News Sentiment

TransAct Technologies has a news sentiment score of 1.19. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.92 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for TransAct Technologies this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

7 people have searched for TACT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 600% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

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

Percentage Held by Insiders

15.52% of the stock of TransAct Technologies is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

74.46% of the stock of TransAct Technologies is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

TACT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have TACT shares performed this year?

TransAct Technologies' stock was trading at $4.09 at the start of the year. Since then, TACT stock has increased by 30.8% and is now trading at $5.35.

How were TransAct Technologies' earnings last quarter?

TransAct Technologies Incorporated (NASDAQ:TACT) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 6th. The technology company reported ($0.01) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.05) by $0.04. The technology company earned $13.80 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $12.55 million. TransAct Technologies had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.02% and a negative net margin of 18.00%.
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How do I buy shares of TransAct Technologies?

Shares of TACT 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 TransAct Technologies own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that TransAct Technologies investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Broadcom (AVGO), Arch Capital Group (ACGL), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Walt Disney (DIS) and Pfizer (PFE).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/06/2025
• Today: 9/30/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/06/2025
• 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:TACT
• CIK: 1017303
• Web: www.transact-tech.com
• Phone: (203) 859-6800
• Fax: 203-949-9048
• Employees: 120
• Year Founded: 1996

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for TransAct Technologies: $5.00
• High Price Target: $5.00
• Low Price Target: $5.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -6.5%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.86)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$9.86 million
• Net Margins: -18.00%
• Pretax Margin: -3.93%
• Return on Equity: -4.02%
• Return on Assets: -2.88%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 3.08
• Quick Ratio: 2.07

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $43.38 million
• Price / Sales: 1.24
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $3.06 per share
• Price / Book: 1.75

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 10,090,000
• Free Float: 8,526,000
• Market Cap: $53.98 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.06