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EVLV 
Evolv Technologies Holdings Inc (EVLV)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/24/2025: EVLV (3-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Moderate Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Number of Analysts
4 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $9.62
1 Year Target Price $9.62
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -31.56% | Avg. Invested days 32 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/24/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.41B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 9.62 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 9.62 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 1.69 | 52 Weeks Range 2.04 - 8.91 | Updated Date 10/26/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 2.04 - 8.91 | Updated Date 10/26/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.55 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -73.04% | Operating Margin (TTM) -32.82% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -14% | Return on Equity (TTM) -71.94% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 1268228917 | Price to Sales(TTM) 11.69 |
Enterprise Value 1268228917 | Price to Sales(TTM) 11.69 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 10.48 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -5.06 | Shares Outstanding 171891467 | Shares Floating 162918732 |
Shares Outstanding 171891467 | Shares Floating 162918732 | ||
Percent Insiders 6.54 | Percent Institutions 57.12 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Evolv Technologies Holdings Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Evolv Technology was founded in 2013. It focuses on developing security screening technology to detect weapons and threats using advanced sensors and artificial intelligence, aiming for a touchless and seamless security experience.
Core Business Areas
- Security Screening Systems: Evolv provides security screening systems used at various venues, including schools, stadiums, and entertainment facilities.
- AI-Powered Threat Detection: Their core technology utilizes AI to analyze data and identify potential threats without requiring individuals to stop or remove items from their bags.
- Subscription Services: Evolv offers subscription-based services for software updates, maintenance, and ongoing support of their security systems.
Leadership and Structure
Peter George is the CEO. The company has a board of directors and is structured around sales, engineering, and operations departments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Evolv Express: A touchless security screening system designed for high-volume pedestrian traffic. Market share data is not readily available. Competitors include Liberty Defense Holdings, Patriot One Technologies, and traditional metal detector manufacturers.
- Evolv Insights: A software platform providing analytics and data visualization related to security screening performance. Market share data is not readily available. Competitors include companies offering security analytics software.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The security screening industry is evolving with a growing demand for advanced technology that enhances security while minimizing disruptions. AI and sensor-based solutions are gaining traction.
Positioning
Evolv is positioned as an innovator in touchless security screening, offering a solution that is faster and less intrusive than traditional methods. Their competitive advantage lies in AI-powered threat detection.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global security screening market is expected to reach billions of dollars. Evolv aims to capture a significant portion of this TAM by offering advanced and efficient screening solutions. TAM estimates for the physical security market vary widely, with some sources predicting growth to over $100 billion by 2027. Evolv is positioned to address venues requiring mass pedestrian screening.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Innovative AI-powered technology
- Touchless and seamless screening experience
- Strong focus on customer experience
- Recurring revenue through subscription model
Weaknesses
- Relatively new company with limited track record
- High initial cost of implementation
- Dependence on technology performance and accuracy
- Concerns about potential bias in AI algorithms
Opportunities
- Expanding into new markets and verticals
- Developing new features and capabilities
- Partnerships with security integrators
- Increasing demand for advanced security solutions
Threats
- Competition from established security companies
- Negative publicity from security breaches or malfunctions
- Changes in regulations and security standards
- Economic downturn affecting security spending
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- LDES
- PATI
- SWKS
Competitive Landscape
Evolv's advantage is its AI-powered touchless system, but faces competition from companies with longer track records and lower costs.
Major Acquisitions
Patriot One Technologiesu2019 SmartGate Gateway
- Year: 2024
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 2.5
- Strategic Rationale: Expands Evolv's intellectual property and enhances its AI-driven threat detection capabilities.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth data requires access to financial statements.
Future Projections: Future projections require access to analyst reports and financial forecasts.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding partnerships, launching new products, and securing contracts with major venues.
Summary
Evolv Technologies is an innovative security screening company utilizing AI to provide touchless solutions. Its strengths lie in its technology and subscription model. However, it faces challenges as a relatively new company with high implementation costs and reliance on AI accuracy. Growth relies on expanding markets and maintaining technological advantage.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Website
- SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Press Releases
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on publicly available information and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data are estimated and may not be precise. Please consult with a financial professional before making investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Evolv Technologies Holdings Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Waltham, MA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2020-09-22 | President, CEO & Executive Director Mr. John Kedzierski | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Security & Protection Services | Full time employees 287 | Website https://evolv.com |
Full time employees 287 | Website https://evolv.com | ||
Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. provides artificial intelligence (AI)-based weapons detection for security screening in the United States and internationally. Its flagship product is the Evolv Express, an AI-based concealed weapons detection system designed to detect firearms, improvised explosive devices, and tactical knives. The company also offers Evolv Insights Analytics Application that provides self-serve access, insights regarding visitor flow and arrival curves, location specific performance, system detection performance, and alarm statistics; and Evolv eXpedite, an autonomous AI-based weapons detection system to detect concealed weapons in bags. It serves education, healthcare, professional sports, performing arts and entertainment venues, tourist destinations and cultural attractions, large industrial workplaces, and houses of worship industries. Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.
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