TransAct Technologies (TACT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

TransAct Technologies Incorporated is a global provider of transaction-based printing, card personalization and integrated payment solutions designed for retail, ticketing and secure identification markets. The company develops and manufactures a range of printers, supplies and related software that enable businesses to produce receipts, tickets, labels and plastic or paper-based cards at the point of sale or service. TransAct’s product portfolio addresses applications in lottery and gaming, transportation, municipal services and various retail environments.

The company’s offerings include thermal and direct thermal ticket printers, retail receipt printers, in-plant card issuance systems, on-demand card personalization machines and specialized supplies. TransAct also delivers software solutions that support remote device management, data capture and workflow automation. In addition to hardware and consumables, the firm provides installation, maintenance and technical support services to ensure continuous operation for its customers.

Founded in the late 1980s, TransAct Technologies has evolved through a series of strategic acquisitions and internal innovations. The company went public in the early 1990s and has since expanded its capabilities through targeted investments in R&D and partnerships with technology providers. Over the years, TransAct has enhanced its printing engines and card personalization platforms to meet increasingly stringent security and compliance requirements, particularly in the gaming and financial sectors.

TransAct operates in North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, serving a diverse customer base ranging from state lotteries and public transit authorities to national retail chains. The company is led by President and CEO Dr. Roger A. Grape, whose engineering background has guided TransAct’s focus on product reliability and innovation. Supported by a seasoned management team with deep expertise in printing technologies and secure issuance, TransAct continues to pursue growth through new product development and expansion into adjacent markets.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $3.63 to $4.00
• 50-Day Range: $3.34 to $3.91
• 52-Week Range: $3.12 to $5.11
• Volume: 15,226 shs
• Average Volume: 18,709 shs
• Market Capitalization: $38.81 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 63% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 324th out of 666 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: 3.5 / 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.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

TransAct Technologies has only been the subject of 2 research reports 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 -4.38, 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 -4.38, 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 1.26. 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

0.09% 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 0.6, 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 11.27%, 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

0.09% 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 0.6, 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 11.27%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

TransAct Technologies has a news sentiment score of 1.43. 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 0.85 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for TransAct Technologies this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

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

16.46% 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 beginning of 2025. Since then, TACT shares have decreased by 5.9% and is now trading at $3.85.

How were TransAct Technologies' earnings last quarter?

TransAct Technologies Incorporated (NASDAQ:TACT) issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May, 13th. The technology company reported $0.00 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.10) by $0.10. The technology company earned $13.05 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $11.04 million. TransAct Technologies had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.32% and a negative net margin of 19.25%.
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Who are TransAct Technologies' major shareholders?

TransAct Technologies' top institutional shareholders include Silverberg Bernstein Capital Management LLC (5.40%).
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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: 5/13/2025
• Today: 7/13/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/06/2025
• 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: N/A

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: +29.9%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.88)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$9.86 million
• Net Margins: -19.25%
• Pretax Margin: -4.78%
• Return on Equity: -4.32%
• Return on Assets: -3.16%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 3.05
• Quick Ratio: 1.92

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $43.38 million
• Price / Sales: 0.89
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $3.06 per share
• Price / Book: 1.26

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 10,080,000
• Free Float: 8,422,000
• Market Cap: $38.81 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.17