Audioeye (NASDAQ:AEYE) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Audioeye (NASDAQ:AEYE) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided EPS guidance of .94- for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 0.670. The company issued revenue guidance of $43.0 million-$44.5 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $44.7 million. Audioeye also updated its Q1 2026 guidance to 0.170-0.180 EPS.

Audioeye Stock Performance

Shares of AEYE opened at $7.87 on Friday. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $8.52 and its 200-day simple moving average is $11.42. The firm has a market cap of $97.75 million, a PE ratio of -28.11 and a beta of 0.63. Audioeye has a 12-month low of $6.35 and a 12-month high of $16.39. The company has a current ratio of 1.00, a quick ratio of 1.00 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.23.

Audioeye (NASDAQ:AEYE) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, March 5th. The company reported $0.22 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.21 by $0.01. Audioeye had a negative net margin of 8.88% and a positive return on equity of 40.94%. The firm had revenue of $10.49 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.48 million. Audioeye has set its FY 2026 guidance at .94- EPS and its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.170-0.180 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that Audioeye will post 0.18 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

AEYE has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. HC Wainwright set a $18.00 target price on Audioeye and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Needham & Company LLC reduced their target price on Audioeye from $25.00 to $15.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday. Finally, Roth Mkm restated a “buy” rating on shares of Audioeye in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Four research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $17.33.

Audioeye News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Audioeye this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat estimates and revenue hit a record — AudioEye reported $0.22 EPS vs. $0.21 consensus and $10.49M in revenue, marking continued top-line strength and the company’s 40th consecutive period of record revenue, which supports momentum and investor confidence. AudioEye Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Aggressive EPS guidance — Management raised FY‑2026 EPS guidance to about $0.94 (well above the ~$0.67 consensus) and Q1 guidance to $0.17–$0.18 (above ~$0.15 consensus). Strong EPS guidance implies improving profitability and is a primary bullish catalyst. Earnings / Guidance Press Release
• Positive Sentiment: New AI platform and margin guidance — AudioEye outlined a new AI-driven platform and set a goal of at least 30% adjusted EBITDA growth for 2026, which supports the higher EPS guide and could expand margins if execution matches plans. AudioEye outlines at least 30% adjusted EBITDA growth for 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst & coverage commentary — Several outlets summarized the beat and guidance (earnings call transcript and coverage pieces); these help visibility but are informational rather than directional by themselves. Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest data appears anomalous in recent reports (zero / NaN entries) and does not provide a clear signal about bearish positioning; treat reported short-interest changes with caution.
• Negative Sentiment: Price target cut from $25 to $15 by Needham — while Needham kept a “buy” rating, the sizable reduction in target reduces some upside expectations and could temper enthusiasm among valuation-focused investors. Needham Lowers AudioEye Price Target

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. grew its position in Audioeye by 19.7% in the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 4,904 shares of the company’s stock valued at $54,000 after buying an additional 806 shares in the last quarter. Wells Fargo & Company MN lifted its stake in shares of Audioeye by 64.6% in the 4th quarter. Wells Fargo & Company MN now owns 9,762 shares of the company’s stock worth $98,000 after acquiring an additional 3,832 shares during the period. Rhumbline Advisers lifted its stake in shares of Audioeye by 14.5% in the 1st quarter. Rhumbline Advisers now owns 10,360 shares of the company’s stock worth $115,000 after acquiring an additional 1,313 shares during the period. Quadrature Capital Ltd bought a new position in shares of Audioeye in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $105,000. Finally, Renaissance Technologies LLC acquired a new position in shares of Audioeye during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $107,000. 51.11% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Audioeye

AudioEye, Inc is a provider of digital accessibility solutions, offering software and services designed to help organizations ensure their online properties comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other global accessibility standards. Through its cloud-based platform, the company automates the detection and remediation of accessibility barriers in websites, mobile applications and multimedia content.

The company’s flagship AEYE Platform leverages machine learning, artificial intelligence and human validation to continuously scan digital assets, identify potential compliance issues and deploy corrective overlays or code adjustments.