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RCAT Stock Forecast: Red Cat Holdings, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 11 Sept 2026
$7.96
−1.49% on the day

The 8 Wall Street analysts covering Red Cat Holdings, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $15 — +88.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 5 of 100 as at 11 Sept 2026 — in the weakest quartile. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$1.2B
Ticker Nerd rank
5 / 100
Median analyst target
$15
Analysts covering
8
Revenue$20.2M+527.3% y/y
Operating income−$38.6M
Net income−$35.2M
Free cash flow−$52.6M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−6.8%
1M
−25.3%
YTD
+0.4%
1Y
−27.6%
From 52W high
−54.1%
From 52W low
+29.6%
$6
$17
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

RCAT stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Red Cat Holdings, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 11 Sept 2026
5 / 100

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

Momentum
43
Size
43
Issuance
38
Revisions
28
Volatility
24
Value
17
Quality
13
Accruals
12
Growth
5

Momentum (43): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.

Growth (5): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

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

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on RCAT, 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$15$20$25Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26RCATHigh $25Median $15Low $9

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 says8 analysts
7 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $9Median $15High $25

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +88.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
2 Sept 2026Piper SandlerInitiatesNeutral$9.00
31 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupInitiatesOutperform$15
7 Aug 2026HC Wainwright & Co.ReiteratesBuy
7 Aug 2026HC Wainwright & Co.ReiteratesBuy$20
7 Aug 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy$20$15
7 Aug 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy
1 June 2026Roth CapitalInitiatesBuy$25
1 June 2026Roth CapitalInitiatesBuy
27 May 2026HC Wainwright & Co.InitiatesBuy
27 May 2026HC Wainwright & Co.InitiatesBuy$20
19 Mar 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy
3 Mar 2026Ladenburg ThalmannMaintainsBuy
2 Mar 2026NeedhamReiteratesBuy
13 Jan 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy
14 Nov 2025NeedhamMaintainsBuy
3 Oct 2025NeedhamInitiatesBuy
11 Mar 2025Northland Capital MarketsInitiatesOutperform
14 June 2024Ladenburg ThalmannInitiatesBuy

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

Market Radar

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Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. RCAT appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

RCAT 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 11 Sept 2026, Red Cat Holdings, Inc. returned −27.6% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

RCAT vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
6080100120140160Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26RCATS&P 500

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Estimates

RCAT 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 movingNext fiscal year
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (RCAT) 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
−10.9×

Cheaper than 93% of US stocks

Price / sales
17.0×

Cheaper than 10% of US stocks

Price / book
2.6×

Cheaper than 37% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
−8.7×

Cheaper than 83% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
527.2%

Higher than 98% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
527.3%

Higher than 95% of US stocks

Gross margin
16.1%

Higher than 16% of US stocks

Operating margin
−191.4%

Higher than 11% of US stocks

Net margin
−136.3%

Higher than 4% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−34.4%

Higher than 26% of US stocks

Return on assets
−20.7%

Higher than 19% of US stocks

Dividend yield

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

Key statistics

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. (RCAT) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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

  • Red Cat Holdings, Inc. has a market value of $1.2B and an enterprise value of $904.9M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $71.5M. The latest quarter grew 527.2% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$97.5M, a −136.2% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $−0.81.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$157.7M.

  • Shares outstanding: 152.7M.

  • Trailing P/E: −10.9×; forward P/E: −14.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Red Cat Holdings, Inc. employs 244 people $293K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 12 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

RCAT vs competitors

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

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelAerospace & Defense
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
RCATRed Cat Holdings, Inc.$1.2B
5
CDRECadre Holdings, Inc.$1.2B
58
NPKNational Presto Industries, Inc.$1.1B
59
YSSYork Space Systems, Inc.$1.1B
0
LYNXLyntris, Inc.$1.5B
0
HAWKHawkEye 360, Inc.$1.6B
6
SATLSatellogic, Inc.$736.4M
43

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News

Latest RCAT news & analysis

Red Cat Holdings Director Sells 65,000 Shares for $552,500

The Motley Fool · 9 Sept 2026negative

A Red Cat Holdings director, Liuzza, sold 65,000 shares in a transaction valued at $552,500. Per the filing, the shares traded represented 13% of the direct equity stake held by Liuzza prior to the sale.

Why it matters — Insider selling can signal a director's reduced confidence in the company, and a stake reduction of this size is notable for shareholders monitoring insider activity.

These 3 Risky Stocks Could Be Sitting on 100% Upside

MarketBeat · 7 Sept 2026neutral

MarketBeat published an article highlighting risky, speculative stocks that could offer roughly 100% upside, while noting that consumer reticence and stretched valuations may limit near-term growth for many established investments. The piece identifies high-upside, speculative plays amid an S&P 500 hovering near all-time highs.

Why it matters — The article positions Red Cat Holdings among speculative, higher-risk stocks that market watchers may consider for significant potential upside.

AeroVironment Rises 4% on $464.8M Army Laser Award, Unusual Machines and Red Cat Tick Up

24/7 Wall Street · 3 Sept 2026positive

The U.S. Army awarded a $464.8 million laser-related contract to AeroVironment, whose stock rose 4% on the news. Unusual Machines and Red Cat also saw their shares tick up amid a sector-wide response to the award.

Why it matters — Red Cat shares rose in reaction to the Army award, suggesting the defense-related momentum could benefit RCAT and attract attention from investors tracking the sector.

Red Cat Stock Could Fly On Pentagon's Biggest-Ever Drone Bet, Evercore Says

Benzinga · 31 Aug 2026positive

Evercore ISI initiated coverage of Red Cat Holdings with an Outperform rating and a $15 price target in a note titled "Ready. Set. Fly." The firm frames the Department of Defense's shifting procurement priorities as a multi-year tailwind for the company.

Why it matters — The initiation of coverage with an Outperform rating signals analyst confidence that Pentagon procurement changes could benefit RCAT over the coming years.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about RCAT stock

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

The 8 Wall Street analysts covering Red Cat Holdings, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $15, with estimates ranging from $9 to $25. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is RCAT stock a buy right now?

Of the 8 analysts covering Red Cat Holdings, Inc., 7 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Red Cat Holdings, Inc. 5 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 11 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank RCAT?

As at 11 Sept 2026, Red Cat Holdings, Inc. ranks 5 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 Momentum (43 of 100).

Will RCAT stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 8 analysts implies +88.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Red Cat Holdings, Inc. 5 out of 100 as at 11 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the RCAT stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Red Cat Holdings, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for RCAT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $9 to $25 over the next 12 months.

How has RCAT stock performed over the past year?

Red Cat Holdings, Inc. returned -27.6% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Red Cat Holdings, Inc. do?

Red Cat Holdings Inc. is a drone and robotics company that develops advanced unmanned systems for defense, national security, public safety, and commercial use.

What is the latest news on RCAT?

The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 9 Sept 2026): "Red Cat Holdings Director Sells 65,000 Shares for $552,500". A Red Cat Holdings director, Liuzza, sold 65,000 shares in a transaction valued at $552,500. Per the filing, the shares traded represented 13% of the direct equity stake held by Liuzza prior to the sale.

Company

About Red Cat Holdings, Inc.

Red Cat Holdings Inc. is a drone and robotics company that develops advanced unmanned systems for defense, national security, public safety, and commercial use. The company designs and manufactures small and tactical unmanned aircraft systems, including short-range reconnaissance drones, first-person-view platforms, and extended-range fixed-wing systems for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. Its product portfolio also includes mission management software, ground control systems, and integrated hardware and software solutions that support operations across air, land, and sea. Red Cat serves military, government, and enterprise customers with tools built for situational awareness, data collection, and multi-domain operations. Based in South Salt Lake, Utah, Red Cat Holdings Inc. plays a role in the growing market for American-made drone technology and autonomous systems.

CEO Mr. Jeffrey M. Thompson · 244 employees · United States · https://redcat.red