OTCMKTS:AERG Applied Energetics (AERG) Stock Price, News & Analysis $1.17 -0.15 (-11.36%) As of 03:43 PM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisChartEarningsHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestBuy This Stock About Applied Energetics Stock (OTCMKTS:AERG) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get Applied Energetics alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$1.09▼$1.3450-Day Range$0.98▼$1.5852-Week Range$0.96▼$2.99Volume132,061 shsAverage Volume65,891 shsMarket Capitalization$262.02 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice TargetN/AConsensus RatingN/A Company Overview Applied Energetics, Inc. is a technology company specializing in the research, development and manufacturing of directed energy systems for defense and security applications. Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, the company focuses on high power microwave (HPM) and high energy laser (HEL) technologies designed to neutralize or disable targets at the speed of light. Applied Energetics’ platforms are engineered to address evolving threats such as unmanned aerial systems, electronic attack scenarios and counter‐personnel defense. The company’s product portfolio includes pulsed power modules, microwave amplifiers and laser beam directors that can be integrated into ground, air or sea‐based systems. By leveraging proprietary pulsed‐power and high‐voltage switching techniques, Applied Energetics delivers compact, scalable directed energy weapons intended to provide precision engagement without reliance on traditional munitions. Its systems are also explored for non‐kinetic applications such as electronic countermeasures, communications disruption and force protection. Founded in 1999, Applied Energetics has participated in multiple U.S. Department of Defense and DARPA programs aimed at advancing next‐generation defense capabilities. The company’s technology has undergone testing in collaboration with government laboratories and military branches to validate performance under realistic operational conditions. Through these engagements, Applied Energetics has positioned itself as a supplier of specialized directed energy components and subsystems. Led by President and Chief Executive Officer Javier M. Ortega, Applied Energetics serves primarily U.S. government and defense contractors, while exploring partnerships for allied and coalition forces. With a focus on innovation in pulsed‐power electronics and beam control, the company continues to refine its directed energy offerings and support integration efforts in evolving defense architectures.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Applied Energetics Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks11th Percentile Overall ScoreAERG MarketRank™: Applied Energetics scored higher than 11% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's OpinionN/AAnalyst RatingN/A Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for Applied Energetics. Earnings and Valuation0.0 / 5Proj. Earnings GrowthN/A Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Applied Energetics is -14.63, 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. SectorThe P/E ratio of Applied Energetics is -14.63, 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 RatioApplied Energetics has a P/B Ratio of 58.50. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Short Interest3.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted0.32% of the float of Applied Energetics has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverApplied Energetics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.73, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Applied Energetics has recently increased by 10.68%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend0.0 / 5Dividend StrengthN/A Dividend YieldApplied Energetics does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthApplied Energetics does not have a long track record of dividend growth. News and Social Media2.7 / 5News Sentiment0.25 News SentimentApplied Energetics has a news sentiment score of 0.25. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.49 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Applied Energetics this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows1 people have added Applied Energetics to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Company Ownership0.6 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Applied Energetics insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders17.20% of the stock of Applied Energetics is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions0.51% of the stock of Applied Energetics is held by institutions.Read more about Applied Energetics' insider trading history. Receive AERG Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Applied Energetics and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. 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Free today.May 19 at 1:00 AM | Profits Run (Ad)Applied Energetics, Inc.: Applied Energetics Selected for Inclusion in AFRL TACTICAL Broad Agency Announcement Topic Area GroupMay 12, 2026 | finanznachrichten.deApplied Energetics, Inc.: Applied Energetics to Participate in Two Industry Panels at the 38th Annual ROTH ConferenceMarch 20, 2026 | finanznachrichten.deApplied Energetics, Inc.: Applied Energetics to Participate in the 38th Annual ROTH ConferenceMarch 5, 2026 | finanznachrichten.deApplied Energetics, Inc. (AERG) Discusses Directed Energy Advancements and Counter-UAS Applications in Defense TranscriptFebruary 10, 2026 | seekingalpha.comApplied Energetics, Inc.: Applied Energetics Appoints Warren Spector as Chief Financial OfficerJanuary 30, 2026 | finanznachrichten.deSee More Headlines AERG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have AERG shares performed this year? Applied Energetics' stock was trading at $1.81 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, AERG stock has decreased by 35.4% and is now trading at $1.17. How were Applied Energetics' earnings last quarter? Applied Energetics Inc. (OTCMKTS:AERG) posted its earnings results on Monday, March, 30th. The company reported ($0.02) EPS for the quarter. The firm had revenue of $0.07 million for the quarter. Applied Energetics had a negative net margin of 3,221.00% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 456.54%. How do I buy shares of Applied Energetics? Shares of AERG 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 Applied Energetics own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Applied Energetics investors own include CrowdStrike (CRWD), 8X8 (EGHT), NVIDIA (NVDA), Sirius XM (SIRI), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). Company Calendar Last Earnings3/30/2026Today5/19/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeOTCMKTS SectorComputer and Technology Industry LASERS - SYS/COMP Sub-IndustryElectronic Equipment Current SymbolOTCMKTS:AERG CIK879911 Webwww.aergs.com Phone(520) 628-7415Fax520-917-3098Employees7Year Founded2002Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)($0.08) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income-$14.87 million Net Margins-3,221.00% Pretax Margin-6,180.56% Return on Equity-456.54% Return on Assets-268.06% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio4.96 Quick Ratio4.96 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$460 thousand Price / Sales569.61 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$0.02 per share Price / Book58.50Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares223,950,000Free Float185,433,000Market Cap$262.02 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.97 Social Links The 7 Hottest IPOs On Wall Street’s 2026 WatchlistMarketBeat just released its list of the 7 hottest IPOs expected to hit Wall Street in 2026. 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