Fluent, Inc.

Fluent, Inc.

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$2.58

+8.8%
Communication ServicesAdvertising Agencies

Fluent, Inc. provides data-driven digital marketing services primarily in the United States. The company operates through Fluent and All Other segments. It offers customer acquisition services by operating digital marketing campaigns, through which the company connects its advertiser clients with consumers. The company also delivers data and performance-based marketing executions to approximately 500 consumer brands, direct marketers, and agencies across a range of industries, including financial products and services, media and entertainment, health and wellness, retail and consumer, and staffing and recruitment. Fluent, Inc. is headquartered in New York, New York.

At a Glance

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Market Cap$50.35M
EPS-1.0500
P/E Ratio-2.45
Earnings Date08/18/2026

Intrinsic Alpha Methodology

Thesis Lenses

Signal ยท Driver ยท Risk

Signal

Medium confidence

Valuation multiple is compressed (P/E -2.5).

Valuation inputs: P/E -2.5, earnings yield N/A, momentum +8.8%.

If multiples stay elevated while momentum fades, downside repricing risk rises.

Driver

High confidence

Return profile is soft (ROE -1.5%, ROIC -34.9%).

Profitability stack: net margin -13.0%, ROE -1.5%, ROIC -34.9%.

Quality deterioration often appears in margins before it shows up in headline EPS.

Risk

High confidence

Risk profile is balanced but has notable pressure points to monitor.

Risk factors: liabilities/assets +79.6%, momentum +8.8%, net margin -13.0%.

Higher leverage with weak momentum and thin margins can amplify drawdown severity.

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Fluent, Inc. Market vs Earnings Trajectory

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Fluent, Inc. Fair Value Envelope

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Our analysis suggests that FLNT has a fair value of HIDDEN per share in the Base Case projection. With shares currently trading at $2.5777, this represents a potential HIDDEN relative to our calculated worth for Fluent, Inc..

Intrinsic Value
Current Price: $2.5777
3Y-88.0%
5Y-718.0%
10Y-73.0%
3Y-42.0%
5Y-33.0%
10Y+12.0%
3Y-78.0%
5Y-1331.0%
10Y-7.0%
3Y-175.0%
5Y-107.0%
10Y-170.0%
3Y-37.0%
5Y-109.0%
10Y-83.0%
3Y-52.0%
5Y-71.0%
10Y-71.0%
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Fluent, Inc. Profit Bridge

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Revenue208.76M
Cost of Goods Sold (167.28M)
Gross Profit41.49M
Operating Expenses (61.04M)
Operating Income-19.55M
Interest Expense (3.07M)
Other Income/Expense-7.62M
Pretax Income-27.17M
Income Tax (-2.00K)
Net Income-27.17M
Net Income
-27.17M

Profitability Analysis

Gross Margin

19.9%

Thin margins leave little room for error. Cost management and pricing strategy are critical.

Operating Margin

-9.4%

Operating losses indicate the core business is unprofitable. Requires restructuring or revenue growth.

Net Profit Margin

-13.0%

Net losses indicate the company is burning cash. Sustainability depends on path to profitability.

19.87%
Gross Profit Margin
-17%
3Y-23.0%
5Y-35.0%
10Y-30.0%
-9.36%
Operating Profit Margin
1%
3Y-72.0%
5Y-447.0%
10Y-49.0%
-13.01%
Net Profit Margin
13%
3Y-62.0%
5Y-1932.0%
10Y-16.0%
-149.17%
Return on Equity
27%
3Y+14.0%
5Y-14759.0%
10Y+1078.0%
-30.48%
Return on Assets
-3%
3Y-55.0%
5Y-4384.0%
10Y+227.0%
-34.87%
Return on Invested Capital
-2%
3Y-59.0%
5Y-1640.0%
10Y+340.0%
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Fluent, Inc. Cash Conversion Engine

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Net Income-27.17M
Depreciation & Amortization9.75M
Stock-Based Compensation2.25M
Change in Working Capital7.60M
Others5.96M
Capital Expenditures-69.00K
Free Cash Flow-1.54M

Cash Flow Quality Analysis

FCF Conversion Rate

5.7%

Weak cash conversion. Significant portion of earnings not converting to cashโ€”review working capital trends and capital intensity.

CapEx Intensity

-4.7%

Asset-light business model. Low capital requirements leave more cash available for shareholders and growth investments.

FCF Growth Trend

+92.4%

Strong FCF growth demonstrates improving cash generation and business momentum. Positive signal for sustainability.

Working Capital Impact

+$7.60M

Working capital inflow boosted cash flow. Efficient management of receivables, inventory, and payables contributing positively.

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Fluent, Inc. Funding & Solvency Profile

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Cash & Cash Equivalents10.30M
Net Receivables31.77M
Inventory0.00
Other Current Assets7.37M
Total Current Assets49 M
Property, Plant & Equipment2.80M
Goodwill & Intangible Assets16.70M
Long-Term Investments0.00
Other Non-Current Assets3.33M
Total Non-Current Assets6 M
Total Assets
72.27M

Financial Health Analysis

Current Ratio

0.95x

Warning: Liquidity concerns. Current assets may not be sufficient to cover short-term obligations.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio

4.44x

High financial leverage. Heavy reliance on debt may indicate increased financial risk and potential solvency concerns.

Working Capital

-2779000

Negative working capital indicates short-term liabilities exceed short-term assetsโ€”potential liquidity stress.

Asset Composition

68% Current

Asset-light business model with high liquidity. Majority of assets are easily convertible to cash.

Financial Health Insight

Financial stress indicators: Both liquidity and leverage metrics raise concerns. The company may face challenges meeting obligations and should focus on strengthening its balance sheet.

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Fluent, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that FLNT stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 5.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 5.00 to a high of 5.00.

Lowest Target
5.00
93.97%
Consensus Target
5.00
93.97%
Highest Target
5.00
93.97%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 5.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 5.00 to a high of 5.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+94.0%

Substantial upside potential. Analysts see significant value gap, suggesting the stock may be materially undervalued at current levels.

Analyst Agreement

0.0% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Analyst Conviction

Very High

Strong buy conviction: High upside with tight consensus suggests compelling investment opportunity backed by analyst confidence.

Market Sentiment Insight

Rare opportunity: Exceptional upside potential with strong analyst consensus creates a compelling setup. The combination of significant price target premium and tight agreement suggests high-conviction undervaluation that may attract institutional capital.

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Fluent, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $572K and sold $59K worth of FLNT shares, resulting in $514K of net buying activity.

3 Months

Bought

164.7K

572.24K

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+572K

+$572K

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

3.7K

7.51K

Net Activity

-8K

-$8K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

28.2K

51.10K

Net Activity

-51K

-$51K

Top Buyers

1
GVIC

Global Value Investment Corp.

10 Percent Owner

82.4K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$286K

2
GJ

Geygan James

Director, 10 Percent Owner:

82.4K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$286K

Top Sellers

1
PDH

Patrick Donald Huntley

Officer: Chief Executive Officer

28.2K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$51K

2
PRM

Perfit Ryan Macnab

Officer: Chief Financial Officer

3.7K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$8K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bullish

Strong bullish signal with $514K net buying. Insiders are aggressively accumulating shares, suggesting significant confidence in future prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

9.76:1

Exceptional buy/sell ratio. Buying dramatically outweighs sellingโ€”one of the strongest possible insider signals.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$572K

Very strong recent buying momentum. Recent insider purchases significantly outpace sales, suggesting near-term optimism.

Insider Participation

Balanced

2 insider buyers and 2 sellers. Equal participation suggests mixed or neutral insider views.

Insider Activity Insight

Compelling insider conviction: The combination of strong buy/sell ratio and multiple buyers suggests insiders see attractive risk/reward. Consider this alongside fundamental analysis for confirmation.

No Dividend Yield Data

FLNT has not reported any dividend yield values in the available annual periods.

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flnt Dividend History

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10Y CAGR +0%
Latest $0
Annual $0
Stable dividend payments
Last Period: +0%