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DMRC Stock Forecast: Digimarc Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 30 Oct 2026
$8.83
+0.68% on the day

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Digimarc Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $12 — +30.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 47 of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$199.1M
Ticker Nerd rank
47/ 100
Median analyst target
$12
Analysts covering
2
Revenue$7.4M−7.8% y/y
Operating income−$12.4M
Net income−$12.1M
Free cash flow−$954K
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+21.5%
1M
+51.7%
YTD
+34.6%
1Y
−5.5%
From 52W high
−46.3%
From 52W low
+102.5%
$4
$16
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

DMRC stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Digimarc Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 31 Oct 2026
47/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Accruals
97
Issuance
71
Size
64
Growth
61
Revisions
43
Quality
40
Momentum
26
Value
24
Volatility
12

Accruals (97): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Volatility (12): The share price moves around a lot.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

DMRC stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on DMRC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$5$10$15Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26DMRCHigh $15Median $12Low $8

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says2 analysts
1 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $8Median $12High $15

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +30.2% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
14 May 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy$10 → $15
16 Mar 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
31 Oct 2025NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
27 Feb 2025NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
15 Nov 2024NeedhamReiteratesBuy—
14 Aug 2024NeedhamReiteratesBuy—
24 June 2024NeedhamUpgradeBuy—
6 May 2024NeedhamReiteratesHold—
3 May 2024Craig-HallumMaintainsHold—
11 May 2023Craig-HallumMaintainsHold—
12 Sept 2019NorthlandInitiatesOutperform—
12 Sept 2019Northland Capital MarketsInitiatesOutperform—
30 May 2019B. Riley FBRDowngradeNeutral—
30 May 2019B. Riley SecuritiesDowngradeNeutral—
30 May 2019NeedhamDowngradeHold—
2 May 2019Craig-HallumUpgradeBuy—
7 July 2017Craig-HallumDowngradeHold—
9 Sept 2016NeedhamInitiatesBuy—
17 June 2016Craig-HallumInitiatesBuy—
9 May 2014Imperial CapitalInitiatesOutperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

DMRC vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 30 Oct 2026, Digimarc Corp. returned −5.5% against +12.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

DMRC vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
50100150200Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26DMRCS&P 500

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Estimates

DMRC analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
2
Fundamentals

Digimarc Corp. (DMRC) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
−5.9×

Cheaper than 91% of US stocks

Price / sales
6.3×

Cheaper than 19% of US stocks

Price / book
6.7×

Cheaper than 14% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
−8.0×

Cheaper than 84% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−7.8%

Higher than 18% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−7.8%

Higher than 28% of US stocks

Gross margin
58.2%

Higher than 71% of US stocks

Operating margin
−167.4%

Higher than 12% of US stocks

Net margin
−99.8%

Higher than 6% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−82.9%

Higher than 15% of US stocks

Return on assets
−37.7%

Higher than 11% of US stocks

Dividend yield
5.0%

Higher than 93% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Digimarc Corp. (DMRC) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Digimarc Corp. has a market value of $199.1M and an enterprise value of $193.6M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $31.5M. The latest quarter shrank 7.8% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$31.5M, a −99.9% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−1.43.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$5.3M, after $636K of capital spending.

  • Digimarc Corp. spent $2.3M on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 22.4M.

  • Trailing P/E: −5.9×; forward P/E: −25.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 4.97%, paying out 191% of earnings.

  • Digimarc Corp. employs 110 people — $286K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 31 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

DMRC vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSoftware - Application
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
DMRCDigimarc Corp.$199.1M47
IMMRImmersion Corp.$239.0M59
CURRCurrenc Group, Inc.$238.0M23
ALITAlight, Inc.$239.9M56
KLTRKaltura, Inc.$226.7M95
XPERXperi, Inc.$260.0M60
SMRTSmartRent, Inc.$260.3M72

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News

Latest DMRC news & analysis

Digimarc Sets Third Quarter 2026 Conference Call for Thursday, November 12

Business Wire · 27 Oct 2026neutral

Digimarc will hold a conference call on November 12, 2026, at 5 p.m. Eastern time to discuss results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Why it matters — The call provides DMRC watchers with a scheduled opportunity to hear the company discuss its third-quarter results.

Digimarc Returns from RGCA with Strong Market Interest in Its Next-Generation Gift Card Security

Business Wire · 26 Oct 2026positive

Digimarc reported strong market momentum for its gift card security solution after a successful week at the 2026 Retail Gift Card Association event in Denver, where a five-person cross-functional team held dozens of strategic discussions.

Why it matters — The report signals interest in Digimarc’s gift card security offering among industry event participants.

Digimarc Gift Card Security Gains Momentum as More Than Two Dozen Retailers and Brands Pilot and Deploy the Solution

Business Wire · 7 Oct 2026positive

Digimarc announced that more than two dozen retailers and brands are exploring, piloting, or deploying its gift card security solution. The system identifies card tampering and prevents compromised cards from activating at the register.

Why it matters — The reported adoption offers DMRC watchers an update on the solution’s market reach and use among retailers and brands.

Digimarc Announces Registered Direct Offering of Common Stock

Business Wire · 30 Sept 2026neutral

Digimarc announced on September 30, 2026, that it is conducting a registered direct offering of its common stock, as detailed in a Business Wire release from Beaverton, Oregon.

Why it matters — A registered direct offering of common stock can affect DMRC's share count and capital structure, which investors track closely.

Digimarc Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 14 Aug 2026negative

Digimarc reported lower Q2 revenue and annual recurring revenue due to customer contract changes, and outlined a commercial restructuring focused on retail and consumer packaged goods.

Why it matters — The revenue decline and restructuring signal ongoing business challenges and a strategic pivot for Digimarc's core market focus.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about DMRC stock

What is the DMRC stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Digimarc Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $12, with estimates ranging from $8 to $15. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is DMRC stock a buy right now?

Of the 2 analysts covering Digimarc Corp., 1 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Digimarc Corp. 47 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 31 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank DMRC?

As at 31 Oct 2026, Digimarc Corp. ranks 47 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Accruals (97 of 100).

Will DMRC stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +30.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Digimarc Corp. 47 out of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the DMRC stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Digimarc Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for DMRC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $8 to $15 over the next 12 months.

How has DMRC stock performed over the past year?

Digimarc Corp. returned -5.5% over the 12 months to 30 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Digimarc Corp. do?

Digimarc Corporation Common Stock represents the equity of Digimarc Corporation, a technology company focused on digital identity and authentication solutions. Digimarc develops software and services that use digital watermarking, serialized codes, and related identifiers to verify products, protect content, and improve traceability across physical and digital environments.

What is the latest news on DMRC?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 27 Oct 2026): "Digimarc Sets Third Quarter 2026 Conference Call for Thursday, November 12". Digimarc will hold a conference call on November 12, 2026, at 5 p.m. Eastern time to discuss results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Company

About Digimarc Corp.

Digimarc Corporation Common Stock represents the equity of Digimarc Corporation, a technology company focused on digital identity and authentication solutions. Digimarc develops software and services that use digital watermarking, serialized codes, and related identifiers to verify products, protect content, and improve traceability across physical and digital environments. Its solutions support use cases such as anti-counterfeiting, product authentication, recycling accuracy, leakage detection, provenance, and supply chain visibility. The company serves a wide range of industries, including consumer packaged goods, retail, apparel, media, automotive, health and wellness, pharmaceuticals, and government customers. Digimarc’s platform-based offerings are designed to help businesses and institutions connect items, packaging, and media to trusted data, making it a specialized provider in the broader product digitization and digital trust market.

CEO Mr. Paul Z. Carreiro · 110 employees · United States · https://www.digimarc.com