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AudioCodes (AUDC)


Market Price (11/18/2025): $9.095 | Market Cap: $256.2 Mil
Sector: Information Technology | Industry: Communications Equipment

AudioCodes (AUDC)


Market Price (11/18/2025): $9.095
Market Cap: $256.2 Mil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Communications Equipment

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.4%, Dividend Yield is 2.1%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 3.3%, FCF Yield is 13%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -52%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -118%
Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -3.3%
1 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -14%
  
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%
  
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 44%
  
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include 5G & Advanced Connectivity, and Cloud Computing. Themes include Network Equipment, Telecom Infrastructure, Show more.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.4%, Dividend Yield is 2.1%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 3.3%, FCF Yield is 13%
1 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -14%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 17%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 13%
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 44%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include 5G & Advanced Connectivity, and Cloud Computing. Themes include Network Equipment, Telecom Infrastructure, Show more.
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -52%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -118%
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -3.3%

Market Valuation & Key Metrics

AUDC Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Between July 31, 2025, and November 18, 2025, AudioCodes (AUDC) stock experienced a -7% movement, influenced by several key factors: 1. Analyst Downgrade and Persistent Profitability Concerns: On October 31, 2025, before the Q3 earnings release, a Seeking Alpha article downgraded AudioCodes to a 'Sell' rating, citing persistent profitability struggles and the company's prior lack of annual guidance. This downgrade significantly impacted investor sentiment. Post-Q3 earnings, while some analysts maintained a "Hold" rating, they continued to highlight "declining profitability" as a concern. 2. Increased Tariff-Related Expenses: AudioCodes' third-quarter 2025 financial results, announced on November 4, 2025, indicated an increase in expenses due to new tariffs on U.S. imports, which added approximately $0.5 million in additional costs for Q3. This directly impacted profitability and contributed to the stock's downward pressure. The company had previously postponed its full financial outlook in Q2 2025 due to tariff uncertainties, signaling ongoing concerns.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
AUDC Return8%27%-48%-31%-17%-3%-60%
Peers Return-1%22%-10%-12%-7%51%34%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%13%107%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
AUDC Win Rate50%58%8%50%42%50% 
Peers Win Rate23%37%20%27%32%59% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%70% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
AUDC Max Drawdown-36%-3%-50%-59%-34%-15% 
Peers Max Drawdown-28%-1%-16%-25%-25%-19% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: VSAT, ADTN, FIEE, SYNX, CSCO.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 11/17/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventAUDCS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-80.6%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven414.6%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-42.5%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven73.9%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven42 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-26.2%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven35.5%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven23 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-90.3%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven929.0%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven3447 days1480 days

Compare to VSAT, ADTN, FIEE, SYNX, CSCO


In The Past

AudioCodes's stock fell -80.6% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 11/17/2021. A -80.6% loss requires a 414.6% gain to breakeven.

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Trade Ideas

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
ZBRA_10312025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10312025ZBRAZebra TechnologiesDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-10.7%-10.7%-10.7%
ACN_10312025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy10312025ACNAccentureDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
-2.0%-2.0%-3.5%
ADBE_10312025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy10312025ADBEAdobeDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
-2.7%-2.7%-3.9%
TXN_10312025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper10312025TXNTexas InstrumentsMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
-1.3%-1.3%-1.3%
MRVL_10242025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper10242025MRVLMarvell TechnologyMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
2.8%2.8%0.0%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
ZBRA_10312025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10312025ZBRAZebra TechnologiesDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-10.7%-10.7%-10.7%
ACN_10312025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy10312025ACNAccentureDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
-2.0%-2.0%-3.5%
ADBE_10312025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy10312025ADBEAdobeDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
-2.7%-2.7%-3.9%
TXN_10312025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper10312025TXNTexas InstrumentsMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
-1.3%-1.3%-1.3%
MRVL_10242025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper10242025MRVLMarvell TechnologyMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
2.8%2.8%0.0%

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Financials

AUDCVSATADTNFIEESYNXCSCOMedian
NameAudioCod.Viasat Adtran FiEE SilynxcomCisco Sy. 
Mkt Price9.1333.367.331.661.4777.788.23
Mkt Cap0.34.40.6--308.12.5
Rev LTM2454,5641,0350-56,6541,035
Op Inc LTM14-111-37-1-12,504-1
FCF LTM328826-1-13,28832
FCF 3Y Avg13-493-7-1-14,178-1
CFO LTM411,01690-1-14,19390
CFO 3Y Avg2572849-1-14,98649

Growth & Margins

AUDCVSATADTNFIEESYNXCSCOMedian
NameAudioCod.Viasat Adtran FiEE SilynxcomCisco Sy. 
Rev Chg LTM0.2%-1.4%14.3%-99.5%-5.3%0.2%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-3.3%26.8%13.7%-65.6%-3.4%3.4%
Rev Chg Q2.2%4.0%22.7%--7.6%5.8%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM0.5%1.0%5.3%35,994.4%-1.9%1.9%
Op Mgn LTM5.9%-2.4%-3.6%-3,292.4%-22.1%-2.4%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg6.8%-8.2%-11.5%-1,146.9%-24.5%-8.2%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.4%-0.3%2.6%1,197,542.8%-0.3%0.3%
CFO/Rev LTM16.6%22.3%8.7%-1,599.2%-25.1%16.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg10.3%17.9%5.3%-535.9%-26.7%10.3%
FCF/Rev LTM13.2%1.9%2.5%-1,599.2%-23.5%2.5%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg5.5%-14.7%-0.1%-536.4%-25.3%-0.1%

Valuation

AUDCVSATADTNFIEESYNXCSCOMedian
NameAudioCod.Viasat Adtran FiEE SilynxcomCisco Sy. 
Mkt Cap0.34.40.6--308.12.5
P/S1.11.00.6--5.41.0
P/EBIT20.4-29.2-17.4--24.31.5
P/E18.6-7.3-6.6--30.36.0
P/CFO6.34.36.5--21.76.4
Total Yield7.4%-13.6%-15.1%--5.4%-4.1%
Dividend Yield2.1%0.0%0.0%--2.1%1.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg4.9%-20.9%-0.8%--6.4%2.1%
D/E0.11.60.4--0.10.3
Net D/E-0.11.30.3--0.00.1

Returns

AUDCVSATADTNFIEESYNXCSCOMedian
NameAudioCod.Viasat Adtran FiEE SilynxcomCisco Sy. 
1M Rtn-0.1%-6.5%-18.9%-32.2%-11.4%10.9%-9.0%
3M Rtn-7.0%21.8%-17.0%-42.2%-14.5%16.9%-10.8%
6M Rtn4.8%211.5%-9.5%--22.6%23.2%4.8%
12M Rtn15.3%350.8%-5.4%--43.9%38.9%15.3%
3Y Rtn-50.9%-2.0%-64.1%--77.7%-26.5%
1M Excs Rtn-0.2%-6.7%-19.0%-32.4%-11.6%10.8%-9.1%
3M Excs Rtn-7.5%23.8%-18.7%-45.0%-16.6%13.1%-12.0%
6M Excs Rtn-7.1%199.6%-21.4%--34.5%11.3%-7.1%
12M Excs Rtn1.1%310.8%-19.7%--58.0%23.3%1.1%
3Y Excs Rtn-118.5%-67.1%-129.7%--17.3%-92.8%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Products124164155145136
Services120111947565
Total244275249221200


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date10312025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity353,408
Short Interest: % Change Since 10152025-3.7%
Average Daily Volume66,422
Days-to-Cover Short Interest5.32
Basic Shares Quantity28,169,000
Short % of Basic Shares1.3%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
9302025110420256-K 9/30/2025
630202572920256-K 6/30/2025
331202550620256-K 3/31/2025
12312024326202520-F 12/31/2024
9302024110620246-K 9/30/2024
630202473020246-K 6/30/2024
331202450720246-K 3/31/2024
12312023327202420-F 12/31/2023
9302023110220236-K 9/30/2023
630202380120236-K 6/30/2023
331202350920236-K 3/31/2023
12312022424202320-F 12/31/2022
9302022110220226-K 9/30/2022
630202280220226-K 6/30/2022
331202250220226-K 3/31/2022
12312021428202220-F 12/31/2021

Insider Activity

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