Stock of the Day

December 9, 2021

VerifyMe (VRME)

$0.66
+$0.01 (+1.9%)
Market Cap: $8.56M

About VerifyMe

VerifyMe, Inc., together with its subsidiary, PeriShip Global, LLC, operates as a technology solutions provider that specializes in products to connect brands with consumers and providing brands with end-to-end logistics management for their products. The company operates through two segments, VerifyMe Solutions and PeriShip Global Solutions. The VerifyMe Solutions segment offers technology solutions to connect brands with consumers allowing brand owners to gather business intelligence while engaging directly with their consumers. Its solutions provide brand protection and supply chain functions, such as counterfeit prevention, traceability, consumer engagement solutions, and authentication for labels, packaging, and products, as well as tamper-proof labels. The PeriShip Global Solutions segment offers predictive analytics for optimizing delivery of time and temperature sensitive perishable products. This segment's products include PeriTrack customer dashboard, an integrated web portal tool gives its customers an in-depth look at their shipping activities based on real-time data. It also provides call center, pre-transit, post-delivery, and weather/traffic services. The company has a strategic partnership with INX International Ink Company. The company was formerly known as LaserLock Technologies, Inc. and changed its name to VerifyMe, Inc. in July 2015. VerifyMe, Inc. was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida.

Today's Trend

VerifyMe, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRME) is seeing mixed trading momentum today, driven by analyst upgrades and better-than-expected Q2 results, but weighed down by a sharp rise in short interest. Key takeaways for investors:

  • Barrington Research raised its price target on VRME from $1.25 to $1.50 and reiterated an “outperform” rating, suggesting over 70% upside potential. Barrington Research Raises Price Target
  • Q2 2025 earnings beat estimates, with a loss of $0.02 per share versus a consensus loss of $0.06, and revenue of $4.52 million topping forecasts. Zacks Q2 Results
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased to $0.3 million in Q2 2025 from $0.2 million a year ago, and cash from operations rose to $0.7 million. PR Newswire Q2 Overview
  • Year-over-year revenue declined to $4.5 million from $5.4 million in Q2 2024, and gross margin narrowed to 35% from 39%. PR Newswire Q2 Financial Results
  • Full Q2 earnings call transcript and slide deck are available for review. Seeking Alpha Transcript
  • Short interest jumped 1,678.9% in July to 1.4 million shares—about 14.2% of the float—signaling increased bearish bets and potential selling pressure.