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Brand Engagement Network (BNAI)


Market Price (12/18/2025): $1.54 | Market Cap: $6.5 Mil
Sector: Information Technology | Industry: Systems Software

Brand Engagement Network (BNAI)


Market Price (12/18/2025): $1.54
Market Cap: $6.5 Mil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Systems Software

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 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -28%
Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -27 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -36433%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Advertising. Themes include AI Software Platforms, and Ad-Tech Platforms.
Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -44%
2  Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -10274%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -11139%
3  High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 831%
4  Significant short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 41%
5  Key risks
BNAI key risks include [1] a high risk of bankruptcy driven by poor financial health and significant operational losses, Show more.
0 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -28%
1 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Advertising. Themes include AI Software Platforms, and Ad-Tech Platforms.
2 Not profitable at operating income level
Op Inc LTMOperating Income, Last Twelve Months is -27 Mil, Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is -36433%
3 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -44%
4 Not cash flow generative
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -10274%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -11139%
5 High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 831%
6 Significant short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 41%
7 Key risks
BNAI key risks include [1] a high risk of bankruptcy driven by poor financial health and significant operational losses, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

BNAI Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Here are five key points explaining the significant stock movement for Brand Engagement Network (BNAI) during the approximate period from August 31, 2025, to December 18, 2025: 1. Nasdaq Delisting Threat and Implementation of Reverse Stock Split.

Brand Engagement Network (BNAI) faced a Nasdaq non-compliance notification due to its stock price falling below the $1.00 minimum bid price, with an extension granted until December 29, 2025. To address this, the company announced and subsequently implemented a 1-for-10 reverse stock split, effective December 12, 2025. This action is often perceived negatively by investors, signaling underlying financial distress and contributing to stock devaluation. 2. Troubling Financial Health and "Going Concern" Doubts.

BNAI exhibited concerning financial indicators, including a significantly low current ratio (reported as 0.09 or 0.15) and a rapid cash burn rate. The company reported persistent financial losses, with an accumulated deficit of over $52 million as of September 30, 2025. Its Q3 2025 earnings report, released on November 25, 2025, explicitly raised "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue as a going concern for at least the next 12 months, severely shaking investor confidence.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
BNAI Return-82%
Peers Return7%142%-20%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%14%108%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
BNAI Win Rate22%33% 
Peers Win Rate32%53%47%43% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
BNAI Max Drawdown-97% 
Peers Max Drawdown-34%-59%-51% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: FIVN, SOUN, CRNC, LPSN, TWLO.
[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 12/17/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

BNAI has limited trading history. Below is the Information Technology sector ETF (XLK) in its place.

Unique KeyEventXLKS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-34.0%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven51.6%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven278 days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-31.5%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven46.0%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven79 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-24.1%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven31.8%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven105 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-53.6%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven115.3%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1183 days1480 days

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In The Past

SPDR Select Sector Fund's stock fell -34.0% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 12/27/2021. A -34.0% loss requires a 51.6% gain to breakeven.

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Trade Ideas

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
ENPH_11302025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11302025ENPHEnphase EnergyDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
10.4%10.4%-0.9%
PD_11262025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11262025PDPagerDutyDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
10.7%10.7%0.0%
CRM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025CRMSalesforceDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
12.2%12.2%-0.1%
HUBS_11212025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11212025HUBSHubSpotDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
4.2%4.2%0.0%
FIVN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11212025FIVNFive9Dip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
13.6%13.6%0.0%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
ENPH_11302025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11302025ENPHEnphase EnergyDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
10.4%10.4%-0.9%
PD_11262025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11262025PDPagerDutyDip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
10.7%10.7%0.0%
CRM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025CRMSalesforceDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
12.2%12.2%-0.1%
HUBS_11212025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE11212025HUBSHubSpotDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
4.2%4.2%0.0%
FIVN_11212025_Dip_Buyer_High_FCF_Yield_ExInd_DE_RevG11212025FIVNFive9Dip BuyDB | FCF Yield | Low D/EDip Buy with High Free Cash Flow Yield
Buying dips for companies with significant free cash flow yield (FCF / Market Cap) and reasonable debt / market cap
13.6%13.6%0.0%

Recent Active Movers

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Peer Comparisons for Brand Engagement Network

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Financials

BNAIFIVNSOUNCRNCLPSNTWLOMedian
NameBrand En.Five9 SoundHou.Cerence LivePers.Twilio  
Mkt Price1.5321.1110.9910.724.48139.2210.86
Mkt Cap0.01.66.60.50.021.31.1
Rev LTM01,1271482522584,896255
Op Inc LTM-2713-18013-31128-7
FCF LTM-8127-11247-4078319
FCF 3Y Avg-95-9220-4254520
CFO LTM-8192-10961-2484027
CFO 3Y Avg-149-9129-1360129

Growth & Margins

BNAIFIVNSOUNCRNCLPSNTWLOMedian
NameBrand En.Five9 SoundHou.Cerence LivePers.Twilio  
Rev Chg LTM-44.4%12.5%120.5%-24.0%-23.0%12.8%-5.3%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-14.9%79.8%-7.2%-20.6%10.4%10.4%
Rev Chg Q20.2%8.2%67.6%10.6%-19.0%14.7%12.7%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM15.6%2.0%12.9%2.4%-5.2%3.5%2.9%
Op Mgn LTM-36,433.4%1.2%-121.6%5.2%-12.1%2.6%-5.5%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg--5.6%-158.2%4.7%-20.2%-4.5%-5.6%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM10,230.7%2.8%4.6%3.1%2.8%0.9%2.9%
CFO/Rev LTM-10,274.2%17.1%-73.8%24.3%-9.3%17.2%3.9%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg-14.7%-134.2%10.7%-4.4%13.2%10.7%
FCF/Rev LTM-11,139.3%11.3%-75.4%18.6%-15.5%16.0%-2.1%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-9.5%-135.5%7.7%-12.6%11.9%7.7%

Valuation

BNAIFIVNSOUNCRNCLPSNTWLOMedian
NameBrand En.Five9 SoundHou.Cerence LivePers.Twilio  
Mkt Cap0.01.66.60.50.021.31.1
P/S16.51.744.41.80.13.12.5
P/EBIT-38.8-331.4-0.3119.779.3
P/E-0.160.0-21.1-24.8-0.2228.0-0.1
P/CFO-0.29.7-60.27.6-1.318.23.7
Total Yield-1,867.0%1.7%-4.7%-4.0%-415.1%0.4%-4.4%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-4.0%-6.1%-561.0%4.4%4.2%
D/E-0.4-0.511.90.10.4
Net D/E-0.1-0.38.6-0.10.2

Returns

BNAIFIVNSOUNCRNCLPSNTWLOMedian
NameBrand En.Five9 SoundHou.Cerence LivePers.Twilio  
1M Rtn-60.8%12.8%-3.8%36.2%-16.6%15.8%4.5%
3M Rtn-51.8%-18.6%-27.3%-8.7%-56.4%34.5%-23.0%
6M Rtn-46.6%-22.8%16.7%27.0%-59.9%19.3%-3.1%
12M Rtn-78.8%-50.6%-43.3%31.2%-63.6%26.8%-47.0%
3Y Rtn--70.1%847.4%-41.6%-97.2%190.5%-41.6%
1M Excs Rtn-61.5%12.0%-4.6%35.5%-17.3%15.1%3.7%
3M Excs Rtn-52.5%-21.9%-31.0%-9.4%-57.8%27.1%-26.5%
6M Excs Rtn-59.0%-35.2%4.3%14.6%-72.3%6.9%-15.5%
12M Excs Rtn-91.8%-61.1%-46.1%34.6%-73.6%12.1%-53.6%
3Y Excs Rtn--137.8%812.8%-109.4%-166.0%120.4%-109.4%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20242023
Single Segment 0
Total 0


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20242023
Single Segment22 
Total22 


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1,715,039
Short Interest: % Change Since 11152025-61.0%
Average Daily Volume1,222,496
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1.40
Basic Shares Quantity4,216,612
Short % of Basic Shares40.7%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/14/2025-15.7%-5.6%-18.4%
6/10/2025-8.7%-34.9%-33.7%
3/28/2025-3.4%-21.7%-4.7%
11/14/202410.9%21.2%7.8%
8/14/2024-7.1%-18.1%-54.9%
3/8/2024 
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive122
# Negative544
Median Positive10.9%21.2%7.8%
Median Negative-7.9%-19.9%-26.1%
Max Positive10.9%21.2%7.8%
Max Negative-15.7%-34.9%-54.9%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251125202510-Q 9/30/2025
63020251014202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025605202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024331202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241114202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024814202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024514202410-Q 3/31/2024
1231202210172023S-4 12/31/2022