Volcon (EMPD) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Volcon, Inc. (NASDAQ: EMPD) is a Texas‐based powersports company specializing in the design, development and distribution of electric off-road vehicles. Headquartered in Austin, Volcon aims to introduce zero-emission solutions to the traditionally gas-powered UTV and dirt bike markets. The company’s modular vehicle platforms blend electric drivetrains with rugged chassis designs, targeting recreational and utility riders seeking sustainable alternatives for trail, sand and farm use.

Volcon’s product lineup includes the Stag, a side-by-side utility terrain vehicle (UTV) engineered for work and play; the Grunt, an entry-level electric dirt bike offering trail-ready performance; and the Ranger, a dual-purpose e-adventure motorcycle suited for longer off-road excursions. Each model is equipped with swappable battery packs, programmable ride modes and an array of accessories such as cargo racks, winches and storage solutions. The company also previews future models through concept unveilings to gauge customer interest and technology readiness.

Founded in 2016, Volcon transitioned to a publicly traded company in early 2022 via a reverse merger, opening up new capital avenues to scale production and expand its dealer network. Manufacturing partnerships in the United States facilitate assembly and quality control, while a growing roster of authorized dealers across North America supports sales, service and parts distribution. The company continues to explore international expansion and strategic alliances to broaden its geographic footprint beyond the U.S. and Canada.

Volcon’s leadership team is led by founder and CEO Michael Nixon, who brings extensive experience in powersports design and operations. Under Nixon’s direction, the company pursues research and development initiatives aimed at improving battery efficiency, reducing vehicle weight and enhancing ride customization. Through a focus on innovation and customer engagement, Volcon seeks to establish itself as a leading provider of electric adventure vehicles in the rapidly evolving powersports industry.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $6.45 to $6.79
• 50-Day Range: $6.66 to $11.07
• 52-Week Range: $4.40 to $80.80
• Volume: 965,520 shs
• Average Volume: 1.16 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $294.52 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Volcon Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Volcon scored higher than 9% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 88th out of 90 stocks in the auto/tires/trucks sector. 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 Volcon.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Volcon has a P/B Ratio of 11.48. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.18% of the float of Volcon has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Volcon has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Volcon has recently increased by 472.36%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

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

Dividend Yield

Volcon does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Volcon does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.18% of the float of Volcon has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Volcon has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Volcon has recently increased by 472.36%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.84

News Sentiment

Volcon has a news sentiment score of 0.84. 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 0.50 average news sentiment score of Auto/Tires/Trucks companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Volcon this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Search Interest

2 people have searched for EMPD on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

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

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.13% of the stock of Volcon is held by insiders.

EMPD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have EMPD shares performed this year?

Volcon's stock was trading at $34.96 at the start of the year. Since then, EMPD stock has decreased by 80.9% and is now trading at $6.66.

How were Volcon's earnings last quarter?

Volcon, Inc. (NASDAQ:EMPD) released its earnings results on Tuesday, August, 12th. The company reported ($7.57) earnings per share for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $0.70 million for the quarter. Volcon had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 282.87% and a negative net margin of 720.28%.

When did Volcon's stock split?

Shares of Volcon reverse split before market open on Friday, June 7th 2024.The 1-100 reverse split was announced on Friday, June 7th 2024. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the closing bell on Friday, June 7th 2024. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 1 shares after the split.

How do I buy shares of Volcon?

Shares of EMPD 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.

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/12/2025
• Today: 10/18/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Auto/Tires/Trucks
• Industry: AUTO - DOMESTIC
• Sub-Industry: Automobiles And Trucks
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:EMPD
• Previous Symbol: NASDAQ:VLCN
• CIK: 1829794
• Web: www.volcon.com
• Phone: 512-400-4271
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 80
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$45.51 million
• Net Margins: -720.28%
• Pretax Margin: -720.25%
• Return on Equity: -282.87%
• Return on Assets: -180.44%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 4.56
• Quick Ratio: 4.15

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $3.50 million
• Price / Sales: 84.11
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $0.58 per share
• Price / Book: 11.48

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 44,222,000
• Free Float: 44,165,000
• Market Cap: $294.52 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: -0.63