Franklin Wireless (FKWL) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Franklin Wireless, Inc. (NASDAQ: FKWL) is a designer and manufacturer of advanced wireless data networking solutions. Established in 2005, the company develops portable and embedded connectivity products that enable high-speed internet access and machine-to-machine (M2M) communications across multiple wireless standards, including LTE, 5G, and legacy 3G networks. Its offerings are engineered for both consumer applications—such as mobile hotspots and portable routers—and industrial IoT deployments requiring reliable, secure data links.

The company’s product portfolio features a range of MiFi-style mobile hotspots, plug-and-play LTE routers, and embedded IoT modules. These devices support global frequency bands and are certified by numerous carriers, facilitating seamless deployment for enterprises, service providers, and OEM partners. Franklin Wireless also provides tailored firmware and cloud-based management platforms that help customers monitor, configure, and update fleet-scale deployments remotely, addressing the growing demands of smart cities, transportation, healthcare, and energy sectors.

Headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, Franklin Wireless maintains research and development facilities in Shenzhen, China, as well as regional sales offices throughout North and Latin America, Europe, and Asia. This global footprint enables the company to work closely with major carriers such as AT&T, T-Mobile, and Telefónica, while also supporting system integrators and vertical market specialists with localized engineering and logistical expertise. Its international supply chain and manufacturing partnerships ensure scalability and cost-effective production for diverse market needs.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Howard T. Chang and Chief Financial Officer Jay Xu, Franklin Wireless has pursued strategic growth through product innovation and key partnerships. The management team combines deep experience in wireless communications, embedded systems, and global logistics to drive the company’s expansion into emerging segments like connected vehicles and industrial automation. Governance is overseen by a board comprising seasoned professionals in technology, finance, and corporate development, reflecting Franklin Wireless’s commitment to shareholder value and long-term market relevance.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $3.93 to $4.00
• 50-Day Range: $3.92 to $4.70
• 52-Week Range: $3.67 to $7.45
• Volume: 6,510 shs
• Average Volume: 26,236 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Franklin Wireless Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Franklin Wireless scored higher than 43% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Franklin Wireless.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Franklin Wireless is -28.07, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Franklin Wireless is -28.07, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Franklin Wireless has a P/B Ratio of 1.27. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.27% of the float of Franklin Wireless has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Franklin Wireless has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Franklin Wireless has recently decreased by 15.64%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Franklin Wireless does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Franklin Wireless does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.27% of the float of Franklin Wireless has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Franklin Wireless has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Franklin Wireless has recently decreased by 15.64%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 4.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Franklin Wireless has a news sentiment score of 1.89. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.83 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Franklin Wireless this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

2 people have searched for FKWL on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added Franklin Wireless to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Franklin Wireless insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $746,000.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

31.10% of the stock of Franklin Wireless is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 18.49% of the stock of Franklin Wireless is held by institutions.

FKWL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have FKWL shares performed this year?

Franklin Wireless' stock was trading at $4.90 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, FKWL shares have decreased by 19.8% and is now trading at $3.93.

How were Franklin Wireless' earnings last quarter?

Franklin Wireless Corp. (NASDAQ:FKWL) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 15th. The company reported ($0.05) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Franklin Wireless had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.48% and a negative net margin of 3.68%.

How do I buy shares of Franklin Wireless?

Shares of FKWL stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Franklin Wireless own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Franklin Wireless investors own include Motley Fool 100 Index ETF (TMFC), Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT), Rithm Capital (RITM), Argan (AGX), Alarm.com (ALRM) and Walt Disney (DIS).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/15/2025
• Today: 7/18/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 9/29/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 6/30/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: COMP - NETWORKS
• Sub-Industry: Electronic Equipment
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:FKWL
• CIK: 722572
• Web: www.franklinwireless.com
• Phone: 858-623-0000
• Fax: 858-623-0050
• Employees: 80
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.14)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$3.96 million
• Net Margins: -3.68%
• Pretax Margin: -4.63%
• Return on Equity: -4.48%
• Return on Assets: -3.29%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 4.28
• Quick Ratio: 4.14

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $30.80 million
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $3.09 per share
• Price / Book: 1.27

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.46