Last Update 09 Apr 26

Fair value Increased 5.23%

ONDS: Epic Fury Counter Drone Demand Will Support Future Capital Deployment

Analysts lifted the Ondas fair value estimate by $1 to $20.13 as they factor in higher long term profitability and richer P/E assumptions, while still accounting for uncertainties flagged in recent research on counter drone demand and capital deployment.

Analyst Commentary

Recent Street research around Ondas centers on how the company might convert a stronger balance sheet and rising geopolitical interest in low cost counter drone systems into sustained earnings power, while still flagging several open questions around execution and capital deployment.

Bullish Takeaways

Bullish analysts are lifting price targets by amounts ranging from $1 to $9, reflecting higher assumed long term profitability and richer P/E multiples tied to the updated fair value framework.
The $1b registered direct offering of common shares and warrants is viewed as a key funding event that, in their view, supports Ondas' ability to scale its business model without relying on more constrained balance sheet resources.
The February 27 Operation Epic Fury and subsequent drone and missile activity are cited as evidence of rising demand for low cost, scalable counter drone solutions, and bullish analysts point to Ondas as a direct way to get exposure to that theme.
Several reports frame Ondas as well positioned within the counter drone ecosystem, which they see as supportive of higher long term earnings assumptions feeding into current valuation work.

Bearish Takeaways

Some cautious analysts stress that, despite a strong Q4, there are still several unknowns ahead of upcoming calls, especially around how quickly potential demand translates into booked business and revenue visibility.
Concerns remain around capital deployment following the $1b offering, with questions about dilution, return on invested capital, and whether management can execute efficiently on a larger funding base.
There is also focus on the risk that interceptor stockpile issues and geopolitical events may not convert into consistent, long duration contracts, which would limit how far current P/E and profitability assumptions can stretch.
Cautious views highlight that Ondas' thesis is still closely tied to evolving counter drone procurement patterns, leaving valuation sensitive to any delay or change in defense and security spending priorities.

What’s in the News

The U.S. Department of Commerce withdrew plans to restrict Chinese made drones, keeping Ondas listed alongside other U.S. drone names in Reuters coverage of the sector (Reuters).
Ondas Inc. and Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG created ONBERG Autonomous Systems, a joint venture aimed at delivering autonomous drone defense and security systems across Germany and Ukraine in an initial phase.
Palantir Technologies, Ondas, and World View Enterprises agreed to collaborate on AI enabled capabilities for multi domain ISR missions, integrating Ondas’ unmanned and counter drone systems into a shared intelligence architecture.
Ondas changed its corporate name from Ondas Holdings Inc. to Ondas Inc., updating its articles of incorporation, bylaws, equity plans, and other governance documents to reflect the new name.
Ondas entered into a Series B Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement, issuing 303,250 Series B Convertible Preferred shares at an issue price of $27.70 for gross proceeds of $8,400,025, with dividends accruing at 8% of the original issue price when and if declared by the board.

Valuation Changes

Fair Value: The updated fair value estimate moves from $19.13 to $20.13, representing a modest increase in the underlying valuation anchor.
Discount Rate: The discount rate edges down slightly from 8.10% to 8.08%, implying a small adjustment to the risk and return assumptions used in the model.
Revenue Growth: The long term revenue growth input is reduced from 185.96% to 167.05%, indicating more measured expectations for how quickly the business might scale.
Profit Margin: The profit margin assumption shifts from 10.44% to 10.94%, reflecting a slightly higher view of potential long run profitability.
Future P/E: The future P/E multiple increases from 90.91x to 137.46x, a significant change that raises the valuation placed on future earnings in the model.

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Key Takeaways

Strategic partnerships and expanding defense contracts in various sectors are driving significant revenue growth and market diversification for Ondas Holdings.
Advancements in autonomous systems and private network technologies are set to enhance operational efficiency, potentially improving margins and financial performance.
High operating expenses and debt reliance are challenges, with conservative revenue expectations and volatile margins posing risks to future profitability and growth.

Catalysts

About Ondas Holdings

Provides private wireless, drone, and automated data solutions in the United States and internationally.What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?

Ondas anticipates record revenue growth in 2025, primarily driven by Ondas Autonomous Systems (OAS), due to significant backlog and expanding programs with Optimus and Iron Drone systems in defense and homeland security sectors. This will directly impact revenue.
The strategic partnership with Palantir Technologies aims to leverage advanced AI capabilities to enhance operational efficiencies and scale OAS’s operations, which is expected to support the revenue ramp and broaden their customer base, influencing earnings and margins through improved operational scale.
The expansion of OAS’s market presence, with increased customer engagement and government contracts in defense sectors in Israel and the UAE, is set to secure additional military customers, suggesting potential revenue growth and improved market diversification.
Expected improvements in operating leverage as revenues grow, particularly at OAS, are set to recover gross margins, which could reach 50% or better in the second half of 2025, impacting net margins positively.
Continued strategic value building at Ondas Networks and progress in private wireless network technologies for rail operations, which includes 900-megahertz network rollouts and new product opportunities, aims to unlock further revenue streams and bolster financial performance.

Ondas Holdings Earnings and Revenue Growth

Ondas Holdings Future Earnings and Revenue Growth

Assumptions

How have these above catalysts been quantified?

Analysts are assuming Ondas's revenue will grow by 167.0% annually over the next 3 years.
Analysts are not forecasting that Ondas will become profitable in next 3 years. To represent the Analyst Price Target as a Future PE Valuation we will estimate Ondas's profit margin will increase from -270.4% to the average US Communications industry of 10.9% in 3 years.
If Ondas's profit margin were to converge on the industry average, you could expect earnings to reach $105.7 million (and earnings per share of $0.18) by about April 2029, up from -$137.2 million today.
In order for the above numbers to justify the price target of the analysts, the company would need to trade at a PE ratio of 137.5x on those 2029 earnings, up from -33.2x today. This future PE is greater than the current PE for the US Communications industry at 41.3x.
Analysts expect the number of shares outstanding to grow by 7.0% per year for the next 3 years.
To value all of this in today's terms, we will use a discount rate of 8.08%, as per the Simply Wall St company report.

Risks

What could happen that would invalidate this narrative?

Ondas Holdings faced challenges in 2024, such as extending timelines at Ondas Networks and disruptions due to military activity in Israel, which could impede future revenue growth if similar issues recur.
The company's revenue expectations for 2025 remain conservative at $25 million, with uncertainties related to Ondas Networks affecting the potential for revenue expansion.
Gross margins are expected to be volatile due to the early stages of platform adoption and shifts in revenue mix, which may impact net margins and profitability.
As of 2024, Ondas Holdings reported high operating expenses and adjusted EBITDA loss, with existing revenues not covering these expenses, posing a risk to future earnings if revenue growth does not accelerate as projected.
The $52 million in debt outstanding and reliance on raising additional funds or extending debt terms might impact the company's financial health and its ability to invest in growth initiatives.

Valuation

How have all the factors above been brought together to estimate a fair value?

The analysts have a consensus price target of $20.12 for Ondas based on their expectations of its future earnings growth, profit margins and other risk factors.
However, there is a degree of disagreement amongst analysts, with the most bullish reporting a price target of $25.0, and the most bearish reporting a price target of just $16.0.
In order for you to agree with the analysts, you'd need to believe that by 2029, revenues will be $966.1 million, earnings will come to $105.7 million, and it would be trading on a PE ratio of 137.5x, assuming you use a discount rate of 8.1%.
Given the current share price of $9.45, the analyst price target of $20.12 is 53.0% higher.
We always encourage you to reach your own conclusions though. So sense check these analyst numbers against your own assumptions and expectations based on your understanding of the business and what you believe is probable.

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