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Airgain Inc(AIRG)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
2-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$4.23
11/04/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for AIRG

11/04/2026: AIRG (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Airgain Inc is a specialized provider of wireless connectivity and antenna technology for consumer, enterprise, and automotive markets. The company is actively transitioning from a legacy focus on consumer electronics to higher-margin opportunities in 5G and industrial IoT. Its primary strength lies in its deep technical expertise in wireless design, which supports a growing portfolio of integrated connectivity solutions. However, investors face risks from high customer concentration, cyclical revenue patterns, and the need for consistent execution in competitive markets. The stock may appeal to growth investors focused on long-term infrastructure trends, provided they can tolerate the volatility associated with its small-cap profile and ongoing strategic transformation.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers growth potential through new market segments but must overcome historical revenue volatility.
Momentum investorWeak fitMomentum fit is conditional on a clear and sustained upturn in financial performance and volume, which is not currently the primary trend.
Value investorMixed fitValuation may appear attractive during cyclical troughs, but the business model requires consistent profitability to be a core value holding.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay a dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios.
Low-risk investorWeak fitSmall-cap volatility and concentration risk make this unsuitable for conservative or low-risk profiles.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighAs a small-cap stock, price swings can be significant and driven by sector news rather than fundamentals.
Valuation riskMediumThe market's valuation of the company shifts rapidly based on expectations of future design-win success.
Competition risk (Hardware/Antenna)Medium / highMaintaining technological differentiation against larger players with greater R&D budgets is a constant struggle.
Business qualityMediumThe company is transitioning its business mix, which introduces operational and execution risks.
Dividend incomeLow / noneInvestors should expect no income from this holding.
Execution riskMedium / highSuccess depends on the company's ability to successfully transition to newer, higher-margin wireless markets.

Price Behavior

Downtrend
PRICE PATH

Downtrend

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

Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Choppy

The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 133.73%
Avg. Invested days 69
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

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

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
AIRG has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with soft financial health, moderate growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+26.0%) is partially offset by weak cash generation (FCF margin -2.5%), negative revenue growth (-14.6%), weak profitability (net margin -12.4%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
AIRG's financial health is soft, with the relatively strongest area being moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 28.2%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 2-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is AIRG's strongest growth driver at +65.5% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, earnings growth (+26.0%, solid) is also solid, while revenue growth (-14.6%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 31.5% and approximately 83.4% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 21.30% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

Ameriprise Financial Inc 5.79%
Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder Advisers, LLC 5.26%
Blair William & Co 4.75%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.63%
Renaissance Technologies Corp 3.15%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
AIRG generates approximately $435 of gross profit, $-164 of operating income, and $-25 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Operating losses and cash burn explain the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: -1.15% (Tax Credit)

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
AIRG 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 53.37M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 8.88
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 8.88
Volume (30-day avg) 56.5K shares
Beta 1
52 Weeks Range 3.00 - 7.66
Updated Date 11/04/2026
52 Weeks Range 3.00 - 7.66
Updated Date 11/04/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.57

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
Product SalesRevenue generated from the sale of antenna systems and integrated wireless devices to OEMs.The company makes money primarily by selling connectivity hardware to manufacturers of electronic products.
GeographyGlobal distribution with significant sales focus in the North American and Asian manufacturing markets.Global trade conditions and manufacturing trends in Asia significantly influence the company's supply chain and revenue.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 16.31
Enterprise Value 50.31M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.07
Enterprise Value 50.31M
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.07
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.98
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 150.37
Shares Outstanding 12.68M
Shares Floating 10.57M
Shares Outstanding 12.68M
Shares Floating 10.57M
Percent Insiders 21.3
Percent Institutions 31.46

Financial Metrics

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Total Revenue (Scale)

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Net Income (Profit)

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Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)

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📈 Growth & Strength

Operating Income (Core Profit)

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EBITDA (Cash Earnings)

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Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)

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🛡️ Financial Safety

Cash (Liquidity Buffer)

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Total Debt (Leverage Risk)

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Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)

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🧱 Balance Sheet Strength

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 & Drag Factors

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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