Palladyne AI Corp.

Palladyne AI Corp.

PDYNยทNASDAQ

$7.81

-9.2%
TechnologySoftware - Infrastructure

Palladyne AI Corp., a software company, focuses on delivering software that enhances the utility and functionality of third-party stationary and mobile robotic systems in the United States. Its Artificial Intelligence (AI)/ Machine Learning (ML) Foundational Technology enables robots to observe, learn, reason, and act in structured and unstructured environments. In addition, the company's technologies enable robotic systems to perceive their environment and quickly adapt to changing circumstances by generalizing from their experience using dynamic real-time operations without extensive programming, training, or the latency associated with processing in the cloud. Further, it offers Palladyne IQ used with industrial robots and cobots, enabling them to learn multiple tasks and handle disruptions or obstacles; and develops Palladyne Pilot for use with unmanned platform, such as Class 1 UAVs to enable persistent detection, identification, tracking, and classification of objects of interest by sharing situational awareness information across multiple drones that is derived by fusing multi-modal sensor data. It serves industrial manufacturing, defense, infrastructure maintenance, repair and surveillance, energy, and aerospace and aviation industries. The company was formerly known as Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation and changed its name to Palladyne AI Corp. in March 2024. Palladyne AI Corp. is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$303.49M
EPS0.2600
P/E Ratio30.04
Earnings Date08/05/2026
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Palladyne AI Corp. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that PDYN stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 10.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 7.00 to a high of 12.00.

Lowest Target
7.00
-10.37%
Consensus Target
10.00
28.04%
Highest Target
12.00
53.65%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 10.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 7.00 to a high of 12.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+28.0%

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

Analyst Agreement

50.0% spread

Mixed analyst views. Wide target range suggests differing opinions on key value drivers, growth prospects, or risk factors.

Risk-Reward Profile

5.17x

Favorable risk-reward. Potential upside significantly exceeds downside risk, offering asymmetric return profile attractive for risk-tolerant investors.

Analyst Conviction

Low

Bearish or uncertain outlook. Limited upside or poor consensus suggests challenges ahead or fundamental concerns.

Market Sentiment Insight

High risk, high reward: Substantial upside potential exists, but wide analyst disagreement signals execution risk or unclear catalysts. Thorough due diligence essential before committing capital.

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Palladyne AI Corp. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
5.25M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
24.65M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
23.76M - 25.96M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+369.9%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread9%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Palladyne AI Corp. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
10.04M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
-38.64M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
-40.86M - -36.43M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-484.9%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread11%

Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Palladyne AI Corp. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
0.26
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$-0.91
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$-0.97 - $-0.86
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-449.0%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage2 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread12%

Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.

OutlookNeutral

Mixed signalsโ€”some positive indicators offset by concerns about growth or uncertainty.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Palladyne AI Corp. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
-32.29M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
-24.65M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
-25.96M - -23.76M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+23.6%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread9%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Palladyne AI Corp. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
-31.31M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
-24.65M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
-25.96M - -23.76M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+21.3%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread9%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Palladyne AI Corp. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
21.94M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
155.52M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
149.88M - 163.75M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+608.7%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread9%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Palladyne AI Corp. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $149K and sold $843K worth of PDYN shares, resulting in $694K of net selling activity.

3 Months

Bought

1.0K

5.85K

Sold

76.0K

492.69K

Net Activity

-487K

-$487K

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

26.3K

142.78K

Sold

30.9K

150.22K

Net Activity

-7K

-$7K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

27.0K

199.99K

Net Activity

-200K

-$200K

Top Buyers

1
WBG

Wolff Benjamin G

Director, Officer: President & Ceo

19.0K sharesโ€ข4 transactions

$103K

2
YMT

Young Michael T.

Director

8.3K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$45K

Top Sellers

1
GD

Garagic Denis

Officer: Chief Technology Officer

75.7K sharesโ€ข5 transactions

$477K

2
SS

Sonne Stephen

Officer: Chief Legal Officer

22.2K sharesโ€ข5 transactions

$144K

3
TT

Thatcher Trevor

Officer: Chief Financial Officer

20.4K sharesโ€ข5 transactions

$135K

4
MK

Martindale Kristi

Officer: Chief Commercial Officer

13.2K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$82K

5
TS

Twitty Stephen

Director

2.5K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$5K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $694K net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.18:1

Weak buy/sell ratio. Selling significantly exceeds buyingโ€”monitor for potential fundamental concerns.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$487K

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchasesโ€”may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

5 insider sellers vs. 2 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.