Research Frontiers (REFR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Research Frontiers Incorporated engages in the development and marketing of technology and devices to control the flow of light worldwide. It develops and licenses suspended particle device (SPD-Smart) light-control technology to companies that manufacture and market the SPD-Smart chemical emulsion, light-control film made from the chemical emulsion, the light-control panels made by laminating the film, and electronics to power end-products incorporating the film, as well as lamination services for and the end-products, such as windows, skylights, and sunroofs. The company's SPD-Smart light-control technology is used in various product applications, including windows, sunshades, skylights, and interior partitions for homes and buildings; automotive windows, sunroofs, sun-visors, sunshades, rear-view mirrors, instrument panels, and navigation systems; aircraft windows; museum display panels, and eyewear products; and flat panel displays for electronic products. It serves architectural, automotive, marine, and aerospace and appliance applications. The company was incorporated in 1965 and is headquartered in Woodbury, New York.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $1.37 to $1.39
• 50-Day Range: $1.38 to $1.83
• 52-Week Range: $0.93 to $2.41
• Volume: 8,042 shs
• Average Volume: 34,266 shs
• Market Capitalization: $45.92 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

REFR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have REFR shares performed this year?

Research Frontiers' stock was trading at $1.71 at the beginning of the year. Since then, REFR shares have decreased by 19.9% and is now trading at $1.37.
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How were Research Frontiers' earnings last quarter?

Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ:REFR) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, March, 7th. The technology company reported ($0.02) earnings per share for the quarter. The technology company had revenue of $0.31 million for the quarter. Research Frontiers had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 38.15% and a negative net margin of 80.60%.

Who are Research Frontiers' major shareholders?

Research Frontiers' top institutional shareholders include Focus Partners Wealth (2.98%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (0.29%), Raymond James Financial Inc. (0.05%) and Raymond James Financial Inc. (0.05%). Insiders that own company stock include Alexander Kaganowicz and Darryl Daigle.
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How do I buy shares of Research Frontiers?

Shares of REFR 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 Research Frontiers own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Research Frontiers investors own include Energy Transfer (ET), MicroVision (MVIS), Plug Power (PLUG), iBio (IBIO), NGL Energy Partners (NGL), Onconova Therapeutics (ONTX) and Blackstone (BX).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 3/07/2024
• Today: 2/21/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 5/07/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: Patent owners & lessors
• Sub-Industry: Trading
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:REFR
• CUSIP: N/A
• CIK: 793524
• Web: www.smartglass.com
• Phone: (516) 364-1902
• Fax: 516-364-3798
• Employees: 6
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): ($0.03)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $-1,910,000.00
• Net Margins: -80.60%
• Pretax Margin: -80.52%
• Return on Equity: -38.15%
• Return on Assets: -34.44%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 16.19
• Quick Ratio: 16.19

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $910,000.00
• Price / Sales: 50.46
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $0.10 per share
• Price / Book: 13.70

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 33,520,000
• Free Float: 31,433,000
• Market Cap: $45.92 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.28