Research Frontiers Incorporated (REFR)

Currency in USD
0.754
-0.079(-9.48%)
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0.769+0.015(+1.92%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
0.7510.885
52 wk Range
0.7512.700
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
0.833
Open
0.885
Day's Range
0.751-0.885
52 wk Range
0.751-2.7
Volume
75.45K
Average Volume (3m)
35.48K
1-Year Change
-52.566%
Book Value / Share
0.03
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Research Frontiers Incorporated Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Cash reserves surged 92.8% to $1.28M vs. year-end 2025; company maintains debt-free status despite operational headwinds.
  • Q1 revenue impacted by GAAP accounting delays and non-recurring prior-year upfront payments, creating difficult YoY comparisons.
  • Management projects $1.12M revenue for both FY2026 and FY2027; significant progress reported in Black SPD technology development.
  • Stock trades at $0.83, near 52-week low, down 36.4% YTD; Gauzy's French rehabilitation proceedings pose operational risks.
  • CEO emphasizes disciplined cost control and operational efficiency; Black SPD expected to expand automotive and architectural market potential.
Last Updated: 2026-05-07, 09:00 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
Mar 05, 2026
EPS / Forecast
-0.02 / --
Revenue / Forecast
72.12K / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

REFR Income Statement

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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
−12.8x17.5x13.2x
PEG Ratio
0.273.790.01
Price/Book
28.0x1.6x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
23.3x0.8x2.5x
Upside (Analyst Target)
-15.6%18.9%
Fair Value Upside
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Research Frontiers Incorporated, together with other subsidiary, 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, heads up displays 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.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
1.11M3.21%839.33K
Other Institutional Investors
4.71M13.59%3.55M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
28.83M83.20%21.74M
Total
34.65M100.00%26.13M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Gauzy Ltd.5.31%1,838,8241,387
MGO One Seven LLC2.65%918,182692

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FAQ

What Is the Research Frontiers (REFR) Stock Price Today?

The Research Frontiers stock price today is 0.754 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Research Frontiers Trade On?

Research Frontiers is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Research Frontiers?

The stock symbol for Research Frontiers is "REFR."

What Is the Research Frontiers Market Cap?

As of today, Research Frontiers market cap is 26.130M USD.

What Is Research Frontiers's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Research Frontiers EPS (TTM) is -0.071.

When Is the Next Research Frontiers Earnings Date?

Research Frontiers will release its next earnings report on Oct 30, 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is REFR a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Research Frontiers Stock Split?

Research Frontiers has split 2 times.

How Many Employees Does Research Frontiers Have?

Research Frontiers has 5 employees.

What is the current trading status of Research Frontiers (REFR)?

As of May 10, 2026, Research Frontiers (REFR) is trading at a price of 0.754 USD, with a previous close of 0.833 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 0.751 USD to 0.885 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 0.751 USD to 2.700 USD.

What Is the REFR Premarket Price?

REFR's last pre-market stock price is 0.917 USD. The pre-market share volume is 1,720.000, and the stock has decreased by 0.084, or 10.080%.

What Is the REFR After Hours Price?

REFR's last after hours stock price is 0.769 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.015, or 1.920%.
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