Roth Capital Adjusts Earnings Outlook for Genasys in Q1 2025

Genasys Inc. (NASDAQ:GNSS – Free Report) recently received a revised earnings forecast from Roth Capital. In a research note distributed to investors on December 9, Roth Capital analysts revised their estimates for Genasys' Q1 2025 earnings per share (EPS). Analyst S. Searle now anticipates that Genasys will report an EPS of ($0.15) for the first quarter, a decrease from the previous estimate of ($0.13).

The consensus among analysts regarding Genasys' full-year earnings remains at ($0.20) per share. In addition to the revised Q1 estimate, Roth Capital outlined projections for subsequent quarters: an estimated EPS of ($0.09) for Q2 2025, ($0.02) for Q3 2025, and $0.03 for Q4 2025. They also predict a full-year EPS of ($0.23) for FY2025, with a Q4 2026 EPS estimate of $0.09.

Other firms have also weighed in on Genasys. For example, Ascendiant Capital Markets recently raised its price target on Genasys shares from $4.25 to $4.75, assigning a “buy” rating. Similarly, Northland Securities increased its price objective from $4.50 to $6.00, also rating the stock as “outperform.” Additionally, Roth Mkm boosted its target price for Genasys from $3.50 to $4.50, maintaining a “buy” rating.

Genasys Stock Overview

On Thursday, Genasys' stock opened at $2.70. The company holds a market capitalization of approximately $120.42 million and has a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of -3.75. Genasys shares have a beta of 0.51, indicating lower volatility compared to the market. Over the past few months, the fifty-day moving average for the stock is $3.71, while the 200-day moving average is $3.01. The stock has a recorded 52-week low of $1.51 and a high of $4.04. In terms of liquidity metrics, Genasys reports a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.41, a quick ratio of 1.98, and a current ratio of 2.58.

Changes in Institutional Holdings

Recently, several hedge funds have modified their holdings in Genasys. Barclays PLC acquired a new stake valued at $70,000 during the third quarter. Cutter & CO Brokerage Inc. increased its position in Genasys by 12.0%, now owning 213,000 shares after purchasing an additional 22,750 shares. Geode Capital Management also raised its stake by 11.2%, owning 483,882 shares valued at approximately $1,724,000. On the other hand, BOKF NA significantly boosted its holdings by 103.4%, while Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC saw a 23.1% increase in its ownership of Genasys shares. Currently, institutional investors hold around 40.04% of the stock.

Insider Transactions

In related news, Genasys Director William H. Dodd recently acquired 16,327 shares in the company, purchasing them at an average price of $2.65 per share, leading to a total transaction value of approximately $43,266.55. Following this acquisition, Dodd’s direct ownership of the company increased to 59,159 shares, which are valued at around $156,771.35. This transaction represents a notable 38.12% increase in Dodd's holdings. Currently, corporate insiders own about 3.50% of Genasys' stocks.

About Genasys Inc.

Genasys Inc. specializes in the design, development, and marketing of essential communications hardware and software solutions aimed at alerting, informing, and protecting people. Their services cover various regions, including North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Genasys operates through two main segments: Hardware and Software.

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