Palladyne AI Corp.

NasdaqGM:PDYN Stock Report

Market Cap: US$399.2m

Palladyne AI Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 0/6

Palladyne AI has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 10.6%, while the Machinery industry saw earnings growing at 8.3% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 6.2% per year.

Key information

10.58%

Earnings growth rate

16.34%

EPS growth rate

Machinery Industry Growth8.77%
Revenue growth rate-6.18%
Return on equity-36.23%
Net Margin-358.04%
Last Earnings Update31 Mar 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha May 28

Palladyne AI: Autonomy And The 'Relentless Wolfpack'

Summary Palladyne AI is transitioning from an AI software innovator to a vertically integrated defense contractor, leveraging recent acquisitions and major DoD partnerships. PDYN expects 2026 revenues of $24–27 million, with recent contracts and a $17 million backlog supporting sequential quarterly growth, though profitability is unlikely before 2030. The company’s edge-AI and swarm autonomy platforms have secured significant wins, including US Navy and Air Force contracts, positioning PDYN to benefit from long-term defense modernization tailwinds. While near-term risks remain—competitive pressures, delayed profitability, and shareholder dilution—PDYN at $6.40 offers multiyear upside for investors with a long-term horizon. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Oct 21

Companies Like Palladyne AI (NASDAQ:PDYN) Are In A Position To Invest In Growth

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Analysis Article Sep 23

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Palladyne AI Corp. (NASDAQ:PDYN)

Key Insights The projected fair value for Palladyne AI is US$9.80 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...
Analysis Article Jul 04

Here's Why We're Not Too Worried About Palladyne AI's (NASDAQ:PDYN) Cash Burn Situation

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Seeking Alpha Apr 25

Palladyne AI: At The Nexus Of Autonomy, Reshoring, And Drone War

Summary PDYN's two divisions --Palladyne IQ and Palladyne Pilot-- should both see impressive demand, especially in industrial robotics and military drone operations. Despite its amazing technology and partnerships, the firm's financials show significant losses and liabilities, with profitability not expected for at least two years. Investors should wait for clearer revenue visibility and commercial uptake before committing capital, as the company's future (though bright) is still highly speculative. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Feb 22

Here's Why We're Not Too Worried About Palladyne AI's (NASDAQ:PDYN) Cash Burn Situation

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Seeking Alpha Feb 18

Palladyne AI: Revolutionizing Robotics With AI

Summary PDYN's AI/ML software products, Palladyne IQ and Palladyne Pilot, have strong growth prospects across diverse industries, justifying a Buy rating with a $15 target price. Palladyne IQ targets stationary industrial robots, while Palladyne Pilot focuses on mobile platforms like drones, with both nearing commercialization and generating government contract revenues. The partnership with Red Cat boosts Palladyne Pilot, embedding it in Teal drones and enhancing its market reach, especially with the US Army's SRR Program. Financial projections estimate FY26E sales at $17.6 million, with significant YoY growth, improving EBITDA margins, and a P/S valuation justifying a $15 target price. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Dec 27

Palladyne AI's Red Cat Partnership: A Catalyst For Growth In Military Robotics

Summary Palladyne AI Corp. develops adaptive robots using its Palladyne IQ AI Software platform, suitable for manufacturing, commercial, and defense UAVs. Its Palladyne Pilot software enables UAVs and robotic systems to respond autonomously without depending on external computations. A partnership with Red Cat means Palladyne Pilot could become the standard for Teal drones under the U.S. Army’s SRR Program. I rate PDYN a “Buy” due to the long-term potential of its strategic partnership with RCAT and anticipated adoption in military applications. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Feb 01

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Analysis Article May 16

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Analysis Article May 14

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Analysis Article Mar 22

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Seeking Alpha Feb 03

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Analysis Article Dec 24

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Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Palladyne AI makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGM:PDYN Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Mar 267-252514
31 Dec 255102213
30 Sep 254-412012
30 Jun 254-452011
31 Mar 256-432010
31 Dec 248-732110
30 Sep 248-562416
30 Jun 249-782823
31 Mar 247-1013533
31 Dec 236-1164239
30 Sep 2312-1715141
30 Jun 2314-1655942
31 Mar 2316-1596738
31 Dec 2215-1577334
30 Sep 229-997930
30 Jun 226-1139824
31 Mar 224-968221
31 Dec 215-826518
30 Sep 217-514614
30 Jun 218-211214
31 Mar 218-211114
31 Dec 209-211014
31 Dec 1910-181013

Quality Earnings: PDYN is currently unprofitable.

Growing Profit Margin: PDYN is currently unprofitable.


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: PDYN is unprofitable, but has reduced losses over the past 5 years at a rate of 10.6% per year.

Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare PDYN's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable

Earnings vs Industry: PDYN is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Machinery industry (2.1%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: PDYN has a negative Return on Equity (-36.23%), as it is currently unprofitable.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/30 10:17
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/29 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Sources

Palladyne AI Corp. is covered by 7 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Brian KinstlingerAlliance Global Partners
Robert MasonBaird
Gregory KonradJefferies LLC