ENERGOUS CORP (WATT)
NASDAQInformation TechnologySemiconductorsSnapshot 2026-09-09
$11.37+3.84%
Close 2026-09-09 · 1-day change
NASDAQInformation TechnologySemiconductorsSnapshot 2026-09-09
Broken: Primary pillar broken — Increase gross profit to at least $1.1M in 2026-Q1: gross profit $0.1M vs $1.1M target.
Energous is growing revenue from about $3M in 2025 to $5.6M. Gross profit improved to $1.1M in early 2026. Operating losses are shrinking, showing progress. The company aims to reduce losses further and grow sales.
The company is still loss-making with negative EPS expected in 2026. Revenue remains very small at under $6M. The recent sharp stock selloff reflects doubts about durable profitability and growth.
The price is about 35% below our fair value near $28. Analysts expect revenue to double next year, but the stock reflects elevated risk and ongoing losses.
Breaks if: gross profit falls below $0.9M in 2026-Q1
Breaks if: operating losses worsen beyond -$3.6M in 2026-Q1
Breaks if: revenue falls below $3M in 2025
This is not a price target or investment advice.
A long-form read on the 1–3 year hold thesis. It updates when the weekly evidence changes.
This is a speculative growth investment with a medium confidence level. The current thesis state is cautious due to recent weak financial performance and high risk, despite some positive revenue growth signals.
The market currently prices WATT with a durable premium compared to peers, indicating that investors expect a recovery or improvement in performance. However, there is an expectations gap, suggesting that the market anticipates challenges ahead.
WATT has shown sustained revenue growth, but recent financial results have been weak. Management's focus on product quality and expanding manufacturing capacity is ongoing, but the mixed status of these priorities indicates some uncertainty.
The thesis hinges on key factors such as potential guidance cuts from management, movements in interest rates by the Federal Reserve, and the performance of major tech sector players. These elements could significantly influence WATT's trajectory.
The most important moves since the prior daily snapshot.
Mixed, the news cuts both ways. Revenue surged 217%, showing strong growth potential. However, the company missed earnings estimates, raising concerns about future revenue.
as of 2026-09-09
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Over the next 1 to 3 years, WATT's performance will depend on its ability to navigate challenges while capitalizing on growth opportunities. Not investment advice.