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REFR Stock Forecast: Research Frontiers, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 3 Aug 2026
$0.45
+12.95% on the day

Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 19 of 100 as at 1 Aug 2026 — in the weakest quartile.

Market cap
$14.0M
Ticker Nerd rank
19 / 100
Median analyst target
—
Analysts covering
1
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−1.8%
1M
−17.9%
YTD
−65.5%
1Y
−71.8%
From 52W high
−80.9%
From 52W low
+15.8%
$0.39
$2.36
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

REFR stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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

Where the model ranks itAs at 1 Aug 2026
19 / 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
92
Size
90
Issuance
79
Revisions
25
Quality
23
Volatility
17
Growth
7
Momentum
1
Value
0

Accruals (92): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Value (0): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Research Frontiers, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership.

Wall Street

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

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on REFR, 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
$0.50$1.00$1.50$2.00Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26REFR

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

What Wall Street says1 analysts
1 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
28 Sept 2016WestPark CapitalInitiatesOutperform$6.00

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

Estimates

REFR analyst estimate revisions

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

Fundamentals

Research Frontiers, Inc. (REFR) 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
−7.3×

Cheaper than 91% of US stocks

Price / sales
20.0×

Cheaper than 9% of US stocks

Price / book
7.8×

Cheaper than 13% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
−5.7×

Cheaper than 80% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−75.6%

Higher than 3% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−75.6%

Higher than 5% of US stocks

Gross margin
—
Operating margin
−389.1%

Higher than 9% of US stocks

Net margin
0.0%

Higher than 30% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−113.7%

Higher than 12% of US stocks

Return on assets
−44.2%

Higher than 9% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

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

Peers

REFR vs competitors

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

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelElectronic Components
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
REFRResearch Frontiers, Inc.$14.0M
19
WETHWetouch Technology, Inc.$14.0M
20
NEONNeonode, Inc.$14.1M
18
MTEKMaris-Tech Ltd.$10.6M
16
MSAIMultiSensor AI Holdings, Inc.$9.6M
15
DAIOData I/O Corp.$26.7M
49
DSWLDeswell Industries, Inc.$51.8M
33
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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

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. REFR appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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News

Latest REFR news & analysis

RESEARCH FRONTIERS TO HOST SECOND QUARTER 2026 CONFERENCE CALL

GlobeNewsWire · 3 Aug 2026neutral

Research Frontiers Inc. announced it will release its second quarter 2026 financial results on August 6, 2026, and will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time that day to discuss its financial and operating results and recent developments.

Why it matters — The conference call and financial results release will provide shareholders and analysts with an update on the company's second-quarter performance and recent business developments.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about REFR stock

Is REFR stock a buy right now?

Of the 1 analysts covering Research Frontiers, Inc., 1 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Research Frontiers, Inc. 19 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 1 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank REFR?

As at 1 Aug 2026, Research Frontiers, Inc. ranks 19 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 (92 of 100).

What is the REFR stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Research Frontiers, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for REFR are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business.

How has REFR stock performed over the past year?

Research Frontiers, Inc. returned -71.8% over the 12 months to 3 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Research Frontiers, Inc. do?

Research Frontiers Inc. is an innovative technology company that specializes in the development and commercialization of proprietary light-control technology known as SPD-SmartGlass.

What is the latest news on REFR?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 3 Aug 2026): "RESEARCH FRONTIERS TO HOST SECOND QUARTER 2026 CONFERENCE CALL". Research Frontiers Inc. announced it will release its second quarter 2026 financial results on August 6, 2026, and will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time that day to discuss its financial and operating results and recent developments.

Company

About Research Frontiers, Inc.

Research Frontiers Inc. is an innovative technology company that specializes in the development and commercialization of proprietary light-control technology known as SPD-SmartGlass. This advanced glazing technology enables users to control the tint of windows electronically, adjusting to various light and heat conditions with precision. The primary function of this technology is to enhance energy efficiency, comfort, and privacy in a wide array of applications, including architectural glass, automotive windows, and consumer electronic displays. Research Frontiers' SPD-SmartGlass is particularly impactful in sectors such as automotive and architecture, where controlling heat and light transmission can significantly improve energy savings and occupant comfort. The technology allows for rapid adjustments from clear to dark, offering superior solar control and reducing glare and UV exposure. Within the financial market, Research Frontiers holds a strategic role as a leader in the smart glass segment, benefiting from the rising demand for innovative energy-saving solutions. The company's technology continues to attract interest from manufacturers and industries seeking sustainable and advanced window solutions.

CEO Mr. Joseph M. Harary J.D. · 5 employees · United States · https://www.smartglass.com