AQMS Company Profile and Key Details

Aqua Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AQMS) closed at $2.40 USD, losing -$0.55 (-18.47%) from the previous close of $2.95. The stock is currently trading near its 52-week low $2.40 and $39.40. With a market capitalization of about $8.55 million, Aqua Metals, Inc. is classified as a micro-cap and shows lower-than-market volatility (beta ~0.30). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 84.50 thousand shares, in line with its 52-week average. Headquartered in Reno, NV, Aqua Metals, Inc. operates in the Industrials sector and the Waste Management industry. Led by CEO Stephen D. Cotton, the company employs approximately 11 people and listed since July 31, 2015. Predominantly operating in the United States, Aqua Metals, Inc. specializes in the reclamation of lead.

AQMS has shown mixed momentum, gaining 6.02% over the past week and -57.69% over the past quarter, though year-to-date performance is up 28.33%. Short-term trend indicators are bullishly aligned (SMA20 6.05%, SMA50 -3.45%, SMA200 -20.34%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 50.87 (neutral), while the ATR of 0.41 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains hovering near 52-week lows, trading -87.21% below its high and over 49.55% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 34.90 thousand shares is below the 3-month average of 83.23 thousand, indicating normal recent market interest.

Aqua Metals, Inc. last paid a dividend of 0 per share, Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $6.84. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

Aqua Metals, Inc. generated EPS of -$96.47 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 25.92%. The latest quarter delivered EPS of -$1.22. The next quarter is forecast at $nan. Next year's EPS is expected at $20.00. Analyst sentiment is bullish. Analyst rating data shows there are 2 Strong Buy ratings, 0 Buy ratings, 0 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $12.00 to $5.00. The high target offers 400.0% upside. The low target suggests 108.33% downside. The mean target is $8.50. This offers 254.17% upside. Aqua Metals, Inc. earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended May 14, 2026, missed forecasts by -69.5%. The prior quarter beat by 165.0%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 1666.67% in March 31, 2025.

Aqua Metals, Inc. has 3.56 million shares outstanding. The public float is 3.22 million shares, elevated short interest at 6.08% of float. This equals 201.31 thousand shares. The short ratio is 5.92 days. Institutional investors hold 8.88% of the float. Insiders own 7.28%. Clarke Stephen R. holds 1.03 million shares, Mould Selwyn has 725.46 thousand shares and Murphy Thomas Michael has 725.46 thousand shares.

Aqua Metals, Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of -0.34, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 0.0 and a price-to-book ratio of 0.94 suggesting the stock is closer to book value. The P/FCF stands at -0.81, also below market averages.

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Aqua Metals, Inc. stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected increase of 13.75%, with price expected at $2.73 by September 23, 2026, within a range of $2.59 to $2.88 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 278.75%, reaching $9.09 by December 08, 2026, with a range of $6.91 to $10.13. 1-Year Outlook: Projected loss of -30.42%, with price at $1.67 by September 09, 2027, within a range of $0.00 to $3.70.

Aqua Metals, Inc. (NASDAQ:AQMS) shares are up 28.33% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been negative over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Aqua Metals, Inc. trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of -0.34. Analyst sentiment is cautious, with the majority of ratings in Speculative Buy territory and a mean price target of $15.50, suggesting 545.83% upside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (13.75% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (278.75% over three months), and a longer-term loss (-30.42% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.