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Applied Energetics (AERG) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$0.90 +0.07 (+8.43%)
As of 09/25/2026 03:59 PM Eastern

About Applied Energetics Stock (OTCMKTS:AERG)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$0.86
▼
$1.00
50-Day Range
$0.69
▼
$1.29
52-Week Range
$0.64
▼
$2.20
Volume
54,643 shs
Average Volume
212,333 shs
Market Capitalization
$201.76 million
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
N/A
Consensus Rating
N/A

Company Overview

Applied Energetics, Inc. develops advanced directed-energy and photonics technologies for defense and other specialized applications. The company’s work centers on ultrashort-pulse laser systems and related technologies designed to generate and control high-energy laser effects.

Its technology portfolio has included laser-induced plasma channel systems, which use pulsed lasers to create conductive pathways through the atmosphere. These systems are intended to support applications such as directed-energy effects, precision energy delivery, and countermeasure technologies.

Applied Energetics was previously known as Ionatron, Inc. and adopted its current name as it expanded its focus on directed-energy research and development. The company is based in the United States and has primarily focused on serving government and defense-related markets. Specific information about its current leadership and commercial deployment is limited.

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Applied Energetics Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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AERG MarketRank™: 

Applied Energetics scored higher than 7% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    There is not enough analysis data for Applied Energetics.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Applied Energetics is -11.25, 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 Applied Energetics is -11.25, 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

    Applied Energetics has a P/B Ratio of 30.00. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    0.28% of the float of Applied Energetics has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Applied Energetics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.04, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Applied Energetics has recently decreased by 7.93%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    Applied Energetics does not currently pay a dividend.

  • Dividend Growth

    Applied Energetics does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • Search Interest

    Only 4 people have searched for AERG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -60% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

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

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    17.20% 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 Institutions

    0.51% of the stock of Applied Energetics is held by institutions.

  • Read more about Applied Energetics' insider trading history.
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AERG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Applied Energetics' stock was trading at $1.81 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, AERG shares have decreased by 50.3% and is now trading at $0.90.

Applied Energetics Inc. (OTCMKTS:AERG) released its earnings results on Thursday, August, 13th. The company reported ($0.02) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The business had revenue of $0.06 million for the quarter. Applied Energetics had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 454.83% and a negative net margin of 3,221.00%.

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.

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 Earnings
8/13/2026
Today
9/26/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
OTCMKTS
Industry
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Sub-Industry
Electronic Equipment & Instruments
Current Symbol
OTCMKTS:AERG
CIK
879911
Employees
7
Year Founded
2002

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
($0.08)
Trailing P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E Ratio
N/A
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
-$14.87 million
Net Margins
-3,221.00%
Pretax Margin
-6,585.25%
Return on Equity
-454.83%
Return on Assets
-270.29%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
N/A
Current Ratio
1.58
Quick Ratio
1.58

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$460 thousand
Price / Sales
438.61
Cash Flow
N/A
Price / Cash Flow
N/A
Book Value
$0.03 per share
Price / Book
30.00

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
224,178,000
Free Float
185,619,000
Market Cap
$201.76 million
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.75

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This page (OTCMKTS:AERG) was last updated on 9/26/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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