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Rekor Systems Inc(REKR)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for REKR
10/08/2026: REKR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Rekor Systems is a growth-oriented technology stock providing AI-driven roadway intelligence and vehicle recognition software for public and commercial sectors. The company’s core strength lies in its flexible, device-agnostic platform, which enables scalable data collection and traffic management. Its primary opportunity is capitalizing on global smart-city initiatives through its recurring revenue model. However, investors must monitor execution risks, potential shareholder dilution, and significant competition from well-capitalized incumbents. The stock is best suited for growth investors comfortable with high volatility and long-term horizons, as the firm works to demonstrate sustained path-to-profitability and continued contract win momentum.
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Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Strong fit | Rekor is a high-growth, technology-focused company targeting large infrastructure markets. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Suitability depends on positive technical signals and sustained contract win momentum. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | The company lacks current profitability and meaningful earnings history. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | Rekor does not pay dividends and focuses entirely on capital reinvestment. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High volatility and operational risks make this unsuitable for risk-averse investors. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | As a small-cap tech stock, REKR shares are prone to significant price swings. |
| Valuation risk | High | The stock price is driven more by future growth potential than current earnings multiples. |
| Competition risk (AI competition) | Medium / high | Established players are also investing heavily in AI-driven traffic solutions. |
| Business quality | Medium | The company is transitioning to a more stable, recurring revenue model. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | There is no income component to the investment thesis. |
| Execution risk | High | Scaling operational and sales capabilities is critical to achieving profitability. |
Price Behavior
Steep Decline
The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.
Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 9.9% | Avg. Invested days 16 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/08/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
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Company Fundamentals
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 46.22M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 2.5 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 2.5 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 1.8M shares | Beta 1.92 | 52 Weeks Range 0.30 - 3.42 | Updated Date 10/08/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 0.30 - 3.42 | Updated Date 10/08/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.16 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) | Subscriptions to Rekor One and related AI analytics platforms. | The company makes money primarily through recurring subscription fees from long-term contracts. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 75.81M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.93 |
Enterprise Value 75.81M | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.93 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.52 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -5.79 | Shares Outstanding 137.64M | Shares Floating 132.58M |
Shares Outstanding 137.64M | Shares Floating 132.58M | ||
Percent Insiders 3.91 | Percent Institutions 28.09 |
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Financial Metrics
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Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 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)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Rekor Systems Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Columbia, MD, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2017-08-29 | Founder, President, CEO & Executive Chairman Mr. Robert Alan Berman | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Software - Application | Full time employees 233 | Website https://www.rekor.ai |
Full time employees 233 | Website https://www.rekor.ai | ||
Rekor Systems, Inc. provides infrastructure solutions for public safety, urban mobility, and transportation management markets in the United States and internationally. The company offers Rekor One, a roadway intelligence engine; Rekor Command for transportation management; Rekor Discover for urban mobility; Rekor Scout for public safety; and Rekor AutoNotice, cloud-based financial management application for contactless compliance, as well as Rekor CarCheck, an artificial intelligence (AI) based vehicle and license plate recognition technology. It also provides Rekor Edge Max, a fixed traffic data collection system that captures and transforms roadway data into holistic traffic insights; Rekor Edge Pro, a vehicle recognition solution that is used on a standalone basis or integrated into a network; and Rekor Edge Flex, a portable data collection system. In addition, the company provides traffic services, such as traditional traffic studies for permanent and temporary traffic analytics projects; AI-driven traffic studies for traffic management; and traffic engineering services. Rekor Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland.
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