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Innodata Inc(INOD)

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EXPLORE ADVISORIES AND THEIR HISTORY
QUALITY SIGNAL RECENCY
2-STAR RATING
SELL
SELL for 5 days
PROFIT SINCE LAST BUY
-23.22% ▼
LAST CLOSE
$55.04
10/20/2026
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for INOD

10/20/2026: INOD (2-star) is a SELL. SELL for 5 days. Simulated Profits (-23.22%). Updated daily EoD!

Innodata Inc is a technology services provider that has successfully pivoted to focus on high-quality AI data engineering and fine-tuning services for large language models. The company’s main strength lies in its ability to manage complex human-in-the-loop workflows, which are essential for its major technology clients. Its primary growth story is tied to the accelerating demand for accurate data in the generative AI space. However, potential investors must weigh this against risks like significant client concentration, operational labor risks, and evolving AI technologies. Innodata suits growth-oriented investors who can tolerate high volatility, with key developments to monitor being contract renewals and margins.

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 investorStrong fitThe company is positioned in the high-growth generative AI data services market.
Momentum investorStrong fit while signal remains positiveThe stock often exhibits high volatility and strong price action linked to AI industry developments.
Value investorWeak fitValuations are often driven by future growth expectations rather than current earnings multiples.
Dividend investorWeak fitThe company does not pay dividends, focusing on growth.
Low-risk investorWeak fitHigh volatility and operational risks make this unsuitable for conservative portfolios.

Risk Profile

Risk factorLevelWhy it matters
Price volatilityHighThe stock is sensitive to AI sentiment and news, leading to sharp price fluctuations.
Valuation riskMedium / highCurrent prices reflect significant future growth, leaving little room for earnings disappointment.
Competition risk (AI data services)HighThe sector is crowded with well-funded competitors and potential technological shifts.
Business qualityMediumWhile the services are in high demand, the business model relies heavily on a limited number of large-scale clients.
Dividend incomeLow / noneThere is no dividend income stream for investors.
Execution riskMedium / highScaling operations to meet the rigorous demands of LLM developers is operationally complex.

Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
PRICE PATH

Strong Uptrend

The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

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 50.62%
Avg. Invested days 24
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Upturn Scorecard

Upturn Star Rating

★★★★★
INOD receives a 4-star rating, supported by solid unit economics, solid company fundamentals, and solid analyst coverage. The rating is constrained by soft quantitative characteristics, and weak price momentum.

Company Fundamentals

★★★★★
INOD has solid overall fundamentals (4 stars), with solid financial health, solid growth momentum, and solid ownership. In FY2025 versus FY2024, solid earnings growth (+12.3%) and solid cash generation (FCF margin 14.2%) are partially offset by modest insider ownership of 4.86%.

Financial Health Rating

★★★★★
INOD's financial health is supported by solid liquidity, including working-capital and asset support (WC/assets 50.3%). Profitability is moderate (3 stars), which helps explain the 4-star overall score.

Growth Momentum Score

★★★★★
Revenue growth is INOD's strongest growth driver at +47.6% FY2025 versus FY2024 (strong, 5 stars). Earnings growth (+12.3%, solid) and free-cash-flow growth (+30.7%, solid) are also constructive, though not equally high across every growth measure.

Ownership

★★★★★
Institutional ownership is 60.4% and approximately 96.2% of outstanding shares are publicly tradable, supporting liquidity and institutional participation. Insider ownership of 4.86% provides only moderate management-shareholder alignment.

Top 5 Institutional Investors

BlackRock Inc 7.90%
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC 4.04%
Jane Street Group LLC 3.71%
D. E. Shaw & Co LP 2.56%
Geode Capital Management, LLC 2.43%

Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)

★★★★★
INOD generates approximately $397 of gross profit, $160 of operating income, and $142 of free cash flow for every $1,000 of revenue. Based on FY2025 results. Moderate margins, cash conversion, and capital efficiency support the rating.

Economic Dimensions

★★★★★
Effective Tax Rate: 22.32%

Quantitative Style Profile

★★★★★
INOD has a high-quality, liquid profile. Weak momentum is the primary drawback, while soft valuation.

Style Classification

Quality Focused

Quality TiltHigh VolatilitySmall / Mid Cap RiskShort Squeeze RiskHighly Liquid / Institution-Friendly

Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.86B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 41.86
1Y Target Price 122.75
Price to earnings Ratio 41.86
1Y Target Price 122.75
Volume (30-day avg) 1.4M shares
Beta 2.98
52 Weeks Range 34.23 - 125.14
Updated Date 10/19/2026
52 Weeks Range 34.23 - 125.14
Updated Date 10/19/2026
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 1.29

How Company Makes Money

Business areaWhat it includesRetail investor read
AI Data EngineeringData annotation, model fine-tuning, and RLHF services.Innodata makes money by helping big tech companies train their AI models with human-verified data.
Digital Transformation ServicesLegacy content management and data conversion.The company helps older businesses modernize their data archives to make them usable for new software.

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

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Valuation

Trailing PE 41.86
Forward PE 31.35
Enterprise Value 2.23B
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.85
Enterprise Value 2.23B
Price to Sales(TTM) 5.85
Enterprise Value to Revenue 7.03
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 35.03
Shares Outstanding 34.38M
Shares Floating 33.09M
Shares Outstanding 34.38M
Shares Floating 33.09M
Percent Insiders 4.86
Percent Institutions 60.35

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)

Information icon Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.

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