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Immersion Corporation(IMMR)

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QUALITY SIGNAL
1-STAR RATING
PASS
LAST CLOSE
$6.94
11/09/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for IMMR

11/09/2026: IMMR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

Immersion Corporation is a specialized technology company that generates revenue primarily by licensing its extensive portfolio of haptic patents to consumer electronics and automotive manufacturers. The company has a stable business model, benefiting from high-margin royalties and a strong balance sheet with minimal debt. Its primary growth opportunity lies in the expanding demand for realistic tactile feedback in automotive interfaces, VR/XR hardware, and mobile gaming. However, the company faces risks related to patent litigation, concentration of key licensees, and the constant threat of technology being designed around its patents. It may suit value-oriented investors who appreciate stable, royalty-based income, but should be monitored for upcoming litigation and renewal outcomes.

How to Read the Upturn Advisory

The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.

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

Investor Fit

Investor styleFitWhy
Growth investorMixed fitThe company offers exposure to tech growth trends like AR/VR but relies on a mature, licensing-heavy model.
Momentum investorMixed fitPerformance is often event-driven, such as major litigation settlements, rather than steady momentum.
Value investorStrong fitThe company often trades at valuations that reflect the stable cash flows of its licensing business.
Dividend investorMixed fitThe company pays dividends, but they are not the primary driver of the investment thesis.
Low-risk investorWeak fitReliance on litigation and concentration in electronics creates significant price volatility.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityMedium / highStock price is sensitive to news regarding patent litigation outcomes.
Valuation riskMediumMarket pricing depends on investor sentiment toward future licensing revenue cycles.
Competition risk (Hardware/IP)Medium / highLarge hardware OEMs may attempt to design around patented haptic technology.
Business qualityMediumHigh-margin licensing is a strong franchise, but highly dependent on legal defensibility.
Dividend incomeMediumDividends exist but are variable based on the company's cash flow needs.
Execution riskMediumSuccess depends on the ongoing ability to sign and renew license agreements.

Price Behavior

Rolling Over
PRICE PATH

Rolling Over

The price momentum is slowing down and beginning to turn downward.

Moderately Choppy
PRICE STABILITY

Moderately Choppy

The stock has experienced noticeable price swings while retaining some directional structure.

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -2.14%
Avg. Invested days 46
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 1.0
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
IMMR receives a 3-star rating based on the available scored pillars. The rating is constrained by weak unit economics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
IMMR has moderate overall fundamentals (3 stars), with moderate financial health, moderate growth momentum, and strong ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid revenue growth (+11.2%) is partially offset by negative earnings growth (-93.0%), weak cash generation (FCF margin -2.1%), soft profitability (net margin 0.3%).

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
IMMR's financial health is supported by moderate liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 26.6%). Profitability is soft (2 stars), which helps explain the 3-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Free-cash-flow growth is IMMR's strongest growth driver at +46.9% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). By comparison, revenue growth (+11.2%, solid) is also solid, while earnings growth (-93.0%, negative) holds the profile back, so recent growth is not broad-based across the business.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 64.4% and approximately 82.8% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 17.30% supports management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 7.35%
CDC Financial, Inc. 3.89%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 3.88%
Kanen Wealth Management LLC 3.05%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 2.29%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
IMMR generates approximately $188 of gross profit, $16 of operating income, and $-21 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Negative free cash flow explains the 1-star rating, with weak cash conversion and weak capital efficiency.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 64.60%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
IMMR has a liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Value-OrientedSmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 230.45M USD
Price to earnings Ratio 20.41
1Y Target Price 13.5
Price to earnings Ratio 20.41
1Y Target Price 13.5
Volume (30-day avg) 403.9K shares
Beta 0.9
52 Weeks Range 5.08 - 7.97
Updated Date 11/09/2026
52 Weeks Range 5.08 - 7.97
Updated Date 11/09/2026
Dividends yield (FY) 3.98%
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.34

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
IP LicensingRoyalty payments from manufacturers for using Immersion's haptic patents in phones, cars, and game controllers.The company acts like a 'patent landlord' for touch feedback technology, collecting fees from device makers.
Professional ServicesIntegration services and software tools for developers.Small revenue stream supporting the main licensing business by making it easier for customers to use their tech.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Valuation

Trailing PE 20.41
Forward PE 26.6
Enterprise Value 289.12M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.13
Enterprise Value 289.12M
Price to Sales(TTM) 0.13
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.17
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 3.06
Shares Outstanding 33.21M
Shares Floating 27.48M
Shares Outstanding 33.21M
Shares Floating 27.48M
Percent Insiders 17.3
Percent Institutions 64.38

Financial Metrics

🧭 Investment Snapshot

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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