Veritone Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Veritone's CEO is Ryan Steelberg, appointed in Mar 2017, has a tenure of 9.17 years. total yearly compensation is $2.51M, comprised of 26.5% salary and 73.5% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 3.43% of the company’s shares, worth $7.12M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 4.3 years and 4.8 years respectively.
Key information
Ryan Steelberg
Chief executive officer
US$2.5m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 26.53% |
| CEO tenure | 9.2yrs |
| CEO ownership | 3.4% |
| Management average tenure | 4.3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 4.8yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 04
VERI: Public Sector Data Demand Will Support Future OCI Cloud Upside
Analysts have reduced their price target on Veritone from $12 to $9, citing updated assumptions that pair softer profit margin and future P/E expectations with higher modeled revenue growth and a slightly lower discount rate. What's in the News Auditor Grant Thornton issued an unqualified opinion on Veritone’s latest 10-K and expressed doubt about the company’s ability to continue as a going concern for the period ending December 31, 2025 (10-K filing).
Narrative Update • Apr 20
VERI: Cloud Partnership And Data Services Expansion Will Build Future Upside Potential
Analysts have reset their Veritone price target to $10, reflecting updated assumptions for fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and a lower future P/E. This should be read as a recalibration of expectations rather than a simple call on near term price moves.Narrative Update • Apr 05
VERI: Content Licensing And Data Marketplace Build Future Upside Potential
Analysts have reset their price target on Veritone from $23 to $14, reflecting updated assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. The revised target is intended to better align the valuation with current expectations.Seeking Alpha • Mar 28
Veritone: Oracle Deal Doesn't Fully Bridge Ongoing Issues
Summary Veritone faces heightened uncertainty as it pivots from ad tech to its Veritone Data Refinery AI segment. VERI's share price has fallen nearly 50% year-to-date, reflecting skepticism around its transition and future growth prospects. Preliminary Q4 results show a wide revenue range ($18.1–$30.0M), driven by two major transactions and significant forecasting ambiguity. I maintain a neutral rating on VERI, given unresolved questions about VDR pipeline execution and the impact of recent deals. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Mar 22
VERI: Content Licensing And Privacy Protection Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Veritone to $23.00, reflecting updated assumptions around a 27.70% revenue growth outlook, an 11.39% profit margin profile, and a forward P/E of about 146.62x. What's in the News Veritone continues to build out its privacy and IP protection tools by pairing Veritone Redact with Veritone Data Refinery, aiming to strip out PII and sensitive data before it is turned into AI ready assets to help customers meet compliance and privacy standards.Narrative Update • Mar 07
VERI: Public Safety Content Licensing Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have kept their Veritone fair value estimate steady at $23.00 while adjusting key model inputs, including a slightly higher discount rate, modestly different revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and a revised future P/E of 143.21x to better reflect their current view of the company. What's in the News Veritone signed a multi-year global content licensing agreement with The Washington Post, giving it responsibility for representing the publisher's video archive for licensing across breaking news, politics, culture, health, science, and interviews, while helping maintain control over the brand and journalistic integrity (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Feb 21
VERI: Public Safety Partnerships Will Drive Long Term Upside Potential
Analysts have adjusted their Veritone price target to $6.00, with the change reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and an expected P/E of about 39x. What's in the News Veritone is partnering with Strategic Communications to make its Intelligent Digital Evidence Management System part of the JPS TRUST public safety and justice solution.Narrative Update • Feb 07
VERI: Public Safety Data Partnerships Will Underpin Upside Potential
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Veritone from US$26.00 to US$23.00, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate, and a higher future P/E multiple as key inputs to their revised view. What's in the News Veritone is partnering with Strategic Communications, integrating its Intelligent Digital Evidence Management System (iDEMS) into the JPS TRUST solution set to support public safety, justice, and emergency operations for agencies across the US (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Feb 05
Little Excitement Around Veritone, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:VERI) Revenues As Shares Take 35% Pounding
To the annoyance of some shareholders, Veritone, Inc. ( NASDAQ:VERI ) shares are down a considerable 35% in the last...Narrative Update • Jan 23
VERI: Public Sector Data Demand Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts now set their Veritone price target at US$12.00, aligning with prior fair value estimates as they factor in a slightly higher discount rate, stable revenue growth assumptions, a modestly stronger profit margin outlook, and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Veritone partnered with Strategic Communications to integrate its Intelligent Digital Evidence Management System suite into the JPS TRUST modernization program, giving public safety agencies a CJIS compliant, centralized platform for managing and analyzing digital evidence across agencies nationwide (Client Announcements).Narrative Update • Jan 09
VERI: Data Refinery And Public Sector Demand Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Veritone from $11.20 to $12.00, citing fresh coverage that highlights aiWARE, data refinery efforts, and public sector and platform sales as key drivers behind a higher target P/E of 77.47x, along with modest tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, and profit margin assumptions. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see Veritone's aiWARE platform as a central asset, arguing that its focus on turning unstructured data into structured outputs can support the higher target P/E of 77.47x if execution stays on track.Narrative Update • Dec 24
VERI: Ai Platform Expansion Will Drive Long Term Upside Potential
Analysts have increased their price target on Veritone from $3.00 to $6.00 per share, citing expectations for stronger aiWARE-driven revenue growth, improving momentum in the public sector and data refinery segments, and a lower perceived risk profile that they believe supports a higher future earnings multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights a constructive long term opportunity for Veritone, with optimism centered on the scalability of its aiWARE platform and the company’s ability to monetize unstructured data across multiple verticals.Analysis Article • Dec 21
What Veritone, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:VERI) 27% Share Price Gain Is Not Telling You
Those holding Veritone, Inc. ( NASDAQ:VERI ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 27% in the...Narrative Update • Dec 10
VERI: Data Refinery Expansion Will Drive Future High-Margin aiWARE Demand
Analysts have nudged their price target on Veritone slightly higher to $11.20, citing expectations for improved profitability and sustained growth from its aiWARE platform, particularly in data refinery, public sector applications, and broader end market adoption. Analyst Commentary Analyst commentary on Veritone centers on the company’s ability to convert its aiWARE platform into durable, high-margin growth, particularly as more customers look to unlock value from unstructured data.Narrative Update • Nov 26
VERI: Expanding Data Refinery Will Drive Near-Term Outperformance Across Sectors
Analysts have maintained Veritone's price target at $11.20, citing continued optimism about near-term growth drivers such as data refinery, public sector application sales, and the expanding adoption of its aiWARE platform. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight Veritone's potential to outperform in its targeted market opportunities because of its open artificial intelligence platform, aiWARE.Narrative Update • Nov 10
VERI: Expanding Data Refinery And Public Sector Deals Will Drive Outperformance
Analysts have raised Veritone's fair value estimate from $10.25 to $11.20 per share. This change is attributed to continued strength in its AI platform as well as expanding opportunities in data refinery, public sector, and platform sales.Analysis Article • Oct 16
There's Reason For Concern Over Veritone, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:VERI) Massive 114% Price Jump
Despite an already strong run, Veritone, Inc. ( NASDAQ:VERI ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 114% in the...Narrative Update • Sep 18
AI Demand Will Transform Public Sector And Defense Markets
Veritone's future P/E multiple and consensus revenue growth forecasts have both risen substantially, supporting a sharp increase in the analyst price target from $5.25 to $10.25. What's in the News Veritone completed a $25 million follow-on equity offering of 9.5 million common shares at $2.63 per share and previously filed a registered direct offering for $9 million in common stock and pre-funded warrants.Narrative Update • Sep 03
AI Demand Will Transform Public Sector And Defense Markets
Veritone’s fair value has increased as a result of a higher future P/E multiple and lower discount rate, driving the consensus analyst price target up from $4.75 to $5.25. What's in the News Veritone announced a partnership with Newsmax to provide its AI-powered Digital Media Hub, enabling improved newsroom workflows and monetization of a 20-year content archive.Analysis Article • Sep 01
A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From Veritone, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:VERI) 43% Share Price Climb
Despite an already strong run, Veritone, Inc. ( NASDAQ:VERI ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 43% in the...Narrative Update • Aug 10
AI Demand Will Transform Public Sector And Defense Markets
The analyst price target for Veritone has been raised to $4.75, reflecting improved revenue growth forecasts and a lower future P/E, indicating enhanced confidence in the company's valuation prospects. What's in the News Veritone provided Q3 and full-year 2025 revenue guidance, projecting $28–$30 million for Q3 (up from $22 million YoY) and $108–$115 million for the full year (implying a 20% YoY increase at the midpoint).Analysis Article • Jul 18
A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From Veritone, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:VERI) 45% Share Price Climb
Veritone, Inc. ( NASDAQ:VERI ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 45% in the...
New Narrative • Apr 06
Enterprise AI Adoption And VDR Will Drive Future Success
Veritone's AI focus, bolstered by public sector contracts and strategic partnerships, positions it for substantial revenue and earnings growth.Seeking Alpha • Mar 18
Veritone: A Strained Balance Sheet And Substantial Net Debt Make Me Maintain Sell
Summary Shares of Veritone have continued to slide in FY25 after the divestiture of its profitable ad agency segment, Veritone One. The company is guiding to 16-32% y/y growth in software revenue this year, driven by lucrative public sector deals. However, federal expenditure scrutiny is likely to make these deals unreliable, while the company’s current software bookings are also down y/y. The company continues to have a strained balance sheet and a substantial net debt position. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Mar 07
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Veritone, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:VERI) 28% Share Price Plunge
Veritone, Inc. ( NASDAQ:VERI ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 28% after a relatively good period beforehand...Seeking Alpha • Dec 30
Veritone: This Software Company May Wither Without Its Advertising Arm (Rating Downgrade)
Summary Shares of Veritone have held on to a ~100% year-to-date gain, despite the fact that its fundamental performance is struggling. The company recently divested its profitable ad agency segment, hoping to highlight its standalone software business and increase its valuation multiples. At the same time, the software business continues to see revenue declines, driven by weaker consumption by large customers like Amazon. ARR is declining as well. The company achieved bookings growth in Q3, but whether these customers can offset ongoing consumption losses is unclear. Veritone has already posted an aggressive FY25 outlook that calls for 15-31% revenue growth, despite just 6% bookings growth in its most recent quarter. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jul 17
A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From Veritone, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:VERI) 29% Share Price Climb
Veritone, Inc. ( NASDAQ:VERI ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 29% in the...Seeking Alpha • Jul 10
Veritone: Many Factors Going Wrong For This Grab Bag Of Businesses
Summary Veritone's stock has surged over 50% this year due to AI hype, but recent layoffs and liquidity measures suggest further decline. ARR is declining double digits y/y, as are new software bookings. The company recently filed a $300 million mixed shelf offering in an attempt to boost its limited liquidity. With minimal AI growth drivers to support a rebound, I continue to hold a sell rating for Veritone. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Apr 05
Veritone: Don't Fall For This AI-Hyped Stock
Summary Veritone's revenue growth rates are positive, but its non-GAAP net margins are expected to be negative. Despite operating in a desirable market, Veritone's products are still unprofitable. The company has approximately $50 million of net debt on its balance sheet. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 25
Veritone: Not An AI Stock To Bank On
Summary Veritone's stock has nearly tripled this year despite the company's lack of progress and declining financials. The company's revenue and software bookings have seen significant declines, raising concerns about its survivability. Veritone's limited cash reserves and unrealistic guidance for future profitability make it a risky investment. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Mar 19
Veritone, Inc. (NASDAQ:VERI) Held Back By Insufficient Growth Even After Shares Climb 37%
Despite an already strong run, Veritone, Inc. ( NASDAQ:VERI ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 37% in the...Analysis Article • Aug 11
Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Veritone, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:VERI) 33% Price Drop
Veritone, Inc. ( NASDAQ:VERI ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough month...Analysis Article • Jun 27
Is Veritone (NASDAQ:VERI) Using Too Much Debt?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | US$3m | US$665k | -US$112m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$98m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$93m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | -US$90m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$4m | US$525k | -US$96m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$62m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$66m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$69m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$3m | US$197k | -US$66m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$71m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$49m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$26m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$3m | US$406k | -US$26m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$40m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$47m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$56m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$7m | US$394k | -US$65m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$67m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$67m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$66m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$4m | US$319k | -US$48m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$50m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$54m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$58m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$281k | US$250k | -US$62m |
Compensation vs Market: Ryan's total compensation ($USD2.51M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD1.59M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Ryan's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Ryan Steelberg (51 yo)
9.2yrs
Tenure
US$2,506,450
Compensation
Mr. Ryan Scott Steelberg has been President at Veritone, Inc. since March 2017 and has been its Director since June 2014 and serves as its Chief Executive Officer from January 01, 2023 and serves as its Ch...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Founder | 9.2yrs | US$2.51m | 3.43% $ 7.1m | |
| Executive VP | 5.6yrs | US$1.10m | 0.19% $ 389.1k | |
| Chief Legal Officer | 2.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications | 5.9yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief People Officer | 2.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Veritone Media | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer | 6.7yrs | US$542.83k | no data | |
| CTO of aiWARE | no data | no data | no data | |
| Chief Revenue Officer of Veritone HR Solutions | 3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Revenue Officer & GM of Veritone Commercial | 1.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Product | no data | no data | no data | |
| Channel Account Manager | no data | no data | no data |
4.3yrs
Average Tenure
58.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: VERI's management team is considered experienced (4.3 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Founder | 11.9yrs | US$2.51m | 3.43% $ 7.1m | |
| Independent Director | 8.9yrs | US$102.00k | 0.12% $ 244.0k | |
| Independent Director | 7yrs | US$99.50k | 0.16% $ 335.1k | |
| Independent Director | 1.9yrs | US$87.00k | 0.032% $ 66.9k | |
| Independent Director | 2.5yrs | US$84.50k | 0.078% $ 161.6k | |
| Independent Director | 1.2yrs | US$96.32k | 0.0081% $ 16.7k |
4.8yrs
Average Tenure
54yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: VERI's board of directors are considered experienced (4.8 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/12 12:13 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/12 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Veritone, Inc. is covered by 15 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Koji Ikeda | BofA Global Research |
| Sameet Sinha | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| Patrick Walravens | Citizens JMP Securities, LLC |