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Aware, Inc.(AWRE)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
AWRE•NASDAQ
$1.30
Price updated Jun 27, 2026
SectorTechnologyIndustryApplication SoftwareSub-IndustryEmerging tech platforms (AI, blockchain, identity)
AboutAware, Inc. provides biometrics software products and solutions in the United States, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and internationally. It offers biometrics software products, including biometric search and matching software development kits (SDKs); biometric enrollment SDKs and application programming interfaces (APIs); and imaging products for medical and advanced imaging applications, such as JPEG2000 product to compress, store, and display images, as well as software maintenance services. The company also provides Knomi mobile biometric authentication framework; AwareABIS, an automated biometric identification system; AFIX suite of products for small-scale law enforcement focused biometric identification; BioSP, a biometric services platform; WebEnroll, a browser-based biometric enrollment and data management solution; AwareID, a software-as-a-service that provides biometric face and voice analysis for liveness-verification, and document validation; and Fortress Identity Biometric Authenticator and Onboarding Authentication Platform, which offers multi-factor authentication through passive and active biometrics for multiple modalities, including voice, fingerprint, face, and behavior to enable online onboarding and identity proofing. In addition, it offers program management and software engineering services, including project planning and management; system and architecture design; software design, development, customization, configuration, and testing; and software integration and installation. The company's software portfolio enables government agencies and commercial entities to enroll, identify, authenticate, and enable using biometrics, such as fingerprints, faces, irises, and voices. The company sells its products through systems integrators, original equipment manufacturers, value added resellers, and partners, as well as directly to end user customers. Aware, Inc. was incorporated in 1986 and is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts.Show more
- Revenue$17M-0.6%
- EBITDA-$6M-20.1%
- Net Income-$6M-32.5%
- EPS (Diluted)-0.28-33.3%
- Gross Margin92.35%-1.2%
- EBITDA Margin-34.61%-20.8%
- Operating Margin-37.92%-18.9%
- Net Margin-33.96%-33.3%
- ROE-20.6%-51.5%
AWRE Price & Volume
Aware, Inc. (AWRE) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Persistent Operating Losses Cloud SaaS Transition Strategy
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative: The company's inability to achieve operating leverage
Growth:Contracting
Profitability:Negative
Financial Position:Healthy
Cash Flow:Burning
Primary Risk:Persistent Operating Cash Burn
"Aware, Inc. is currently navigating a challenging pivot from legacy government licensing to a recurring SaaS model, which has resulted in a 6.2% year-over-year revenue decline as of 2026Q1. While the company maintains exceptional gross margins exceeding 90%, the lack of operating leverage—evidenced by a -107.8% operating margin—suggests that high fixed R&D and SG&A costs continue to outpace revenue growth. Investors should monitor the company's ability to stabilize its cash position, which has eroded from $14.3M in 2024Q1 to $4.6M in 2026Q1, as the current burn rate threatens long-term financial sustainability."
Verdict Logic
combined with a significant depletion of cash reserves to $4.6M in 2026Q1, suggests that the current business model remains unsustainable without a fundamental shift in cost discipline.
AWRE Growth Metrics
Aware, Inc. (AWRE) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-1.26%
5 Years8.87%
3 Years2.61%
TTM2.99%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-53.23%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-51.39%
Return on Capital
10 Years-8.52%
5 Years-14.59%
3 Years-18.04%
Last Year-18.73%
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Aware, Inc. (AWRE)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1.30 | $28.08M | -4.64 | -0.55% | -33.96% | -20.6% | — | |
| $1.48 | $3.45M | -0.55 | 1.85% | -250.66% | -134.07% | — | |
| $4.29 | $86.88M | 67.88 | 13.35% | 9.56% | 11.26% | — | |
| $1.10 | $17.75M | -0.80 | 130.2% | -811.67% | -202.13% | — | |
| $7.65 | $2.1B | -57.71 | 17.18% | -21.78% | -26.68% | — | |
| $0.78 | $9.9M | -1.17 | -16.33% | -72.99% | -171.32% | — |
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Aware, Inc. (AWRE) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
AWRE SEC Filings & Documents
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AWRE Frequently Asked Questions
Aware, Inc. (AWRE) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Aware, Inc.'s revenue?
Aware, Inc. (AWRE) reported $17.1M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 222% increase from $5.3M in 1996.
How fast is Aware, Inc. growing?
Aware, Inc. (AWRE) saw revenue decline by 0.6% over the past year.
Is AWRE profitable?
Aware, Inc. (AWRE) reported a net loss of $7.7M for fiscal year 2025.
Dividend & Returns
What is AWRE's return on equity?
Aware, Inc. (AWRE) has a return on equity (ROE) of -20.6%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
What is Aware, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Aware, Inc. (AWRE) had negative free cash flow of $5.3M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.