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AudioEye Inc(AEYE)

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QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
1-STAR RATING
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BUY for 14 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
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LAST CLOSE
$6.86
09/25/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AEYE

09/25/2026: AEYE (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.

AudioEye Inc is a software-as-a-service company specializing in digital accessibility, helping websites comply with standards for users with disabilities. Its primary strength lies in a hybrid model that blends automated AI remediation with expert services, providing a competitive edge in complex compliance cases. The company's main growth opportunity is the widening adoption of digital inclusion laws, driving demand for its platform. However, investors must monitor risks related to intense competition from low-cost widget providers, high customer acquisition costs, and the company's path to sustained profitability. The stock suits growth-oriented investors who are comfortable with the risks inherent in small-cap technology equities and evolving regulatory landscapes.

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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company targets a growing niche, but sustained profitable growth remains a key hurdle.
Momentum investorMixed fitMomentum is highly conditional on positive sentiment regarding tech-sector valuations and accessibility adoption rates.
Value investorWeak fitThe company's historical lack of consistent earnings makes it unsuitable for traditional value-based investment strategies.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend and prioritizes capital reinvestment.
Low-risk investorWeak fitSmall-cap volatility and the evolving nature of the accessibility market present significant risk.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighSmall-cap tech stocks like AEYE often experience large price swings based on market sentiment.
Valuation riskMedium / highValuations are highly sensitive to revenue growth projections in the SaaS segment.
Competition risk (AI/Widget providers)HighLow-cost competitors offer automated solutions that may undercut AudioEye's premium pricing model.
Business qualityMediumWhile the platform has recurring revenue, the company's path to scale and profitability is still developing.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should expect zero income through dividends.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccess depends on the company's ability to maintain technological parity while managing customer acquisition costs.

Price Behavior

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PRICE PATH

Downtrend

The stock has experienced a sustained decline in price over recent periods.

Extreme Price Shocks
PRICE STABILITY

Extreme Price Shocks

The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 19.72%
Avg. Invested days 26
Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
AEYE receives a 3-star rating, supported by solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
AEYE has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with moderate financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+27.7%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 11.7%) are partially offset by soft profitability (net margin -7.6%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
AEYE's financial health is supported by moderate cash strength, including free-cash-flow generation (11.7% of revenue). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is AEYE's strongest growth driver at +494.8% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Revenue growth (+14.5%, solid) and earnings growth (+27.7%, solid) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 35.4% and approximately 66.3% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 32.99% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Kennedy Capital Management Inc 6.43%
BlackRock Inc 3.74%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 2.69%
Skylands Capital, LLC 2.14%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 1.84%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
AEYE generates approximately $783 of gross profit, $-79 of operating income, and $117 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Strong cash conversion and healthy margins support the rating, although capital efficiency remains below the highest tier.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 0.00%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
AEYE has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while valuation that is moderately attractive rather than deeply discounted.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Small / Mid Cap RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 90.50M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 17.33
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 17.33
Volume (30-day avg) 199.1K shares
Beta 0.89
52 Weeks Range 5.31 - 16.39
Updated Date 09/24/2026
52 Weeks Range 5.31 - 16.39
Updated Date 09/24/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.37

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
SaaS Platform SubscriptionsMonthly or annual fees for access to the AudioEye automated accessibility platform.The primary revenue stream, providing predictable subscription-based income.
Professional ServicesFees for auditing, manual remediation, and consulting.Provides one-time or project-based revenue to supplement recurring SaaS income.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

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Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 5.99
Enterprise Value 97.64M
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.16
Enterprise Value 97.64M
Price to Sales(TTM) 2.16
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.33
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 512.45
Shares Outstanding 12.57M
Shares Floating 8.33M
Shares Outstanding 12.57M
Shares Floating 8.33M
Percent Insiders 32.99
Percent Institutions 35.44

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Financial Metrics

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)

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Total Assets (Asset Base)

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Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)

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Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)

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Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)

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Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)

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About AudioEye Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquarters Tucson, AZ, United States
IPO Launch date 2013-04-26
CEO & Director Ms. Kelly Georgevich
Sector Technology
Industry Software - Application
Full time employees 116
Full time employees 116

AudioEye, Inc. provides patented, Internet content publication and distribution software and related services to Internet and other media to people regardless of their device, location, or disabilities in the United States. Its software and services enable conversion of digital content into accessible formats and allow for real time distribution to end users on any Internet connected device. The company's offering provides ongoing testing, automated fixes, and 24/7 monitoring that enhances conformance with web content accessibility guidelines; identifies and fixes the accessibility errors and addresses a range of disabilities, including dyslexia, color blindness, epilepsy, and others; and offers additional solutions to provide for enhanced compliance and accessibility, including periodic auditing, custom fixes by experts, and legal support services, as well as PDF remediation services, mobile application, and audit reporting services to help customers with their digital accessibility needs. It serves small- and medium-sized businesses, corporate enterprises, non-profit organizations, and federal government agencies, as well as federal, state, and local governments and agencies through content management system partners, platform and agency partners, authorized resellers, and the marketplace. AudioEye, Inc. was incorporated in 2005 and is based in Tucson, Arizona.