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Aware, Inc.

AWRE

NASDAQTechnologySoftware - Application

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Valuation

60

Fair Value

Momentum

29

Weakening

Sentiment

66

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Risk resilience

25

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Company profile

Company website

Aware, Inc. stands as a global purveyor of biometric software solutions and products, with its operations spanning the United States, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and numerous other international markets. The company's comprehensive product line features specialized biometric software development kits (SDKs) tailored for functions such as biometric search, matching, and enrollment, complemented by powerful application programming interfaces (APIs). Furthermore, Aware delivers advanced imaging tools, notably its JPEG2000 offering, designed to facilitate the compression, storage, and display of images for medical and other high-tech applications. Essential software maintenance services are also a core part of its offering. Among its proprietary software solutions are Knomi, a framework enabling mobile biometric authentication; AwareABIS, an automated system for biometric identification; the AFIX suite, specifically developed for smaller-scale law enforcement biometric identification needs; BioSP, a robust platform for managing biometric services; and WebEnroll, a browser-based tool for biometric data enrollment and management. Additionally, AwareID functions as a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform, leveraging biometric analysis of face and voice for critical liveness verification and document validation. A significant offering is also the Fortress Identity Biometric Authenticator and Onboarding Authentication Platform, which facilitates multi-factor authentication through a blend of passive and active biometrics across various modalities, including voice, fingerprint, facial recognition, and behavioral patterns, thereby streamlining online onboarding and identity proofing processes. Beyond its diverse software products, Aware furnishes a range of professional services. These encompass comprehensive program management and a full suite of software engineering capabilities, from project planning and oversight to system and architecture design, software development (including customization and configuration), rigorous testing, integration, and seamless installation. Ultimately, Aware's sophisticated software ecosystem empowers both governmental organizations and commercial entities to effectively enroll, identify, authenticate, and grant access using various biometric modalities, such as fingerprints, facial characteristics, iris patterns, and vocal prints. The company employs a multifaceted distribution strategy, selling its solutions through systems integrators, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Value Added Resellers (VARs), and strategic partners, alongside direct engagement with end-user customers. Established in 1986, Aware, Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Bedford, Massachusetts.

Industry
Software - Application
Sector
Technology
Headquarters
US
CEO
Ajay K. Amlani
Listed since
Aug 9, 1996
Employees
80

Market position

Day range

Current $1.24

52-week range

Current $1.24

Open
$1.21
Previous close
$1.22
Volume
73.73K
1.55× average
Average volume
47.67K
Average daily volume
Market cap
26.84M USD
Beta
1
Market reference 1
50-day average
$1.2746
-2.71% below average
200-day average
$1.5802
-21.53% below average

Financials

Financial snapshot

Latest / TTM

Valuation & yield

Enterprise value
35.89M USD
P/E (TTM)
-3.12×
P/B (TTM)
1.3×
P/S (TTM)
1.63×
EV / EBITDA
-7.11×
Earnings yield
-14.99%
Free cash flow yield
-14.20%
Dividend yield
0.00%

Profitability & efficiency

Gross margin
90.30%
Operating margin
-55.58%
Net margin
-51.90%
Return on equity
-22.47%
Return on assets
-15.79%
Return on invested capital
-21.59%

Financial health

Debt / equity
0.18×
Current ratio
3.77×
Altman Z-score
-1.82
Piotroski F-score
2 of 9

Financial statements

Margin trends

Profitability as a percentage of reported revenue.

Gross marginOperating marginNet margin
Gross, operating, and net margin trends108%51%-5%-61%Gross margin, FY2021: 92.83%Gross margin, FY2022: 92.13%Gross margin, FY2023: 93.02%Gross margin, FY2024: 93.49%Gross margin, FY2025: 92.35%Operating margin, FY2021: -36.18%Operating margin, FY2022: -13.85%Operating margin, FY2023: -46.81%Operating margin, FY2024: -31.89%Operating margin, FY2025: -37.92%Net margin, FY2021: -34.56%Net margin, FY2022: -10.78%Net margin, FY2023: -40.09%Net margin, FY2024: -25.48%Net margin, FY2025: -33.96%FY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025
Gross margin FY2021 92.83%. Gross margin FY2022 92.13%. Gross margin FY2023 93.02%. Gross margin FY2024 93.49%. Gross margin FY2025 92.35%. Operating margin FY2021 -36.18%. Operating margin FY2022 -13.85%. Operating margin FY2023 -46.81%. Operating margin FY2024 -31.89%. Operating margin FY2025 -37.92%. Net margin FY2021 -34.56%. Net margin FY2022 -10.78%. Net margin FY2023 -40.09%. Net margin FY2024 -25.48%. Net margin FY2025 -33.96%.

Income trends

Revenue

17.29M USD-0.55%

Operating income

−6.56M USD-18.25%

Net income

−5.87M USD-32.54%
Income trends across reported periods20.92M USD10.21M USD−504.8K USD−11.22M USDRevenue, FY2021: 16.85M USDRevenue, FY2022: 16.01M USDRevenue, FY2023: 18.24M USDRevenue, FY2024: 17.39M USDRevenue, FY2025: 17.29M USDOperating income, FY2021: −6.1M USDOperating income, FY2022: −2.22M USDOperating income, FY2023: −8.54M USDOperating income, FY2024: −5.55M USDOperating income, FY2025: −6.56M USDNet income, FY2021: −5.82M USDNet income, FY2022: −1.73M USDNet income, FY2023: −7.31M USDNet income, FY2024: −4.43M USDNet income, FY2025: −5.87M USDFY2021FY2022FY2023FY2024FY2025
Revenue FY2021 16.85M USD. Revenue FY2022 16.01M USD. Revenue FY2023 18.24M USD. Revenue FY2024 17.39M USD. Revenue FY2025 17.29M USD. Operating income FY2021 −6.1M USD. Operating income FY2022 −2.22M USD. Operating income FY2023 −8.54M USD. Operating income FY2024 −5.55M USD. Operating income FY2025 −6.56M USD. Net income FY2021 −5.82M USD. Net income FY2022 −1.73M USD. Net income FY2023 −7.31M USD. Net income FY2024 −4.43M USD. Net income FY2025 −5.87M USD.
Metric (USD)FY2025FY2024FY2023FY2022FY2021
Revenue17.29M USD17.39M USD18.24M USD16.01M USD16.85M USD
Cost of goods sold1.32M USD1.13M USD1.27M USD1.26M USD1.21M USD
Gross profit15.97M USD16.26M USD16.97M USD14.75M USD15.65M USD
Research and development8.3M USD7.76M USD9.12M USD9.23M USD9.26M USD
Selling, general, and administrative14.23M USD14.05M USD14.5M USD13.51M USD12.48M USD
Operating expenses22.53M USD21.8M USD25.51M USD16.97M USD21.74M USD
Interest income941K USD1.17M USD1.29M USD540K USD4K USD
Depreciation and amortization572K USD562K USD578K USD760K USD687K USD
Operating income−6.56M USD−5.55M USD−8.54M USD−2.22M USD−6.1M USD
Net income−5.87M USD−4.43M USD−7.31M USD−1.73M USD−5.82M USD

Company facts updated Aug 24, 2026.

Earnings

EPS beat rate
0%
0 beats, 2 misses, 0 met estimates
Average EPS surprise
-460.00%
2 comparable reports
Latest EPS result
-0.12
Estimate -0.1 · Miss by 20.00%

EPS: actual versus estimate

Recent quarterly results

ActualEstimate
Quarterly EPS actual values compared with estimates-0.04-0.1-0.15-0.2Q1 '25No estimateQ2 '25No estimateQ3 '25No estimateQ4 '25No estimateQ1 '26No estimateQ2 '26No estimateQ3 '26MissQ4 '26Estimate
Q1 2025, reported Mar 5, 2025: actual -0.06, estimate —, surprise —, Comparison unavailable. Q2 2025, reported Apr 30, 2025: actual -0.08, estimate —, surprise —, Comparison unavailable. Q3 2025, reported Jul 30, 2025: actual -0.08, estimate —, surprise —, Comparison unavailable. Q4 2025, reported Oct 29, 2025: actual -0.05, estimate —, surprise —, Comparison unavailable. Q1 2026, reported Mar 4, 2026: actual -0.07, estimate —, surprise —, Comparison unavailable. Q2 2026, reported Apr 29, 2026: actual -0.16, estimate —, surprise —, Comparison unavailable. Q3 2026, reported Jul 29, 2026: actual -0.12, estimate -0.1, surprise -20.00%, Miss. Q4 2026, reported Oct 28, 2026: actual —, estimate -0.1, surprise —, Comparison unavailable.

Revenue: actual versus estimate

Recent quarterly results

ActualEstimate
Quarterly Revenue actual values compared with estimates5.33M4.57M3.81M3.05MQ1 '25No estimateQ2 '25No estimateQ3 '25No estimateQ4 '25No estimateQ1 '26No estimateQ2 '26No estimateQ3 '26MissQ4 '26Estimate
Q1 2025, reported Mar 5, 2025: actual 4.8M USD, estimate —, surprise —, Comparison unavailable. Q2 2025, reported Apr 30, 2025: actual 3.61M USD, estimate —, surprise —, Comparison unavailable. Q3 2025, reported Jul 30, 2025: actual 3.9M USD, estimate —, surprise —, Comparison unavailable. Q4 2025, reported Oct 29, 2025: actual 5.13M USD, estimate —, surprise —, Comparison unavailable. Q1 2026, reported Mar 4, 2026: actual 4.66M USD, estimate —, surprise —, Comparison unavailable. Q2 2026, reported Apr 29, 2026: actual 3.39M USD, estimate —, surprise —, Comparison unavailable. Q3 2026, reported Jul 29, 2026: actual 3.25M USD, estimate 3.7M USD, surprise -12.05%, Miss. Q4 2026, reported Oct 28, 2026: actual —, estimate 3.7M USD, surprise —, Comparison unavailable.

Corporate actions

Corporate action history

Dividend

Ex-dividend Jul 25, 2014

$1.75

Special

Record Jul 10, 2014

Dividend

Ex-dividend Dec 18, 2012

$1.80

Semi-Annual

Record Dec 3, 2012 · Payment Dec 17, 2012

Dividend

Ex-dividend May 9, 2012

$1.15

Semi-Annual

Record May 11, 2012 · Payment May 25, 2012

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