Recent chatter on X about VerifyMe, Inc. (VRME) has been buzzing with excitement following a significant after-hours price surge and news of a strategic agreement with United Parcel Service, Inc. Many users are pointing to the stock's low float and a recent warrant conversion raising $4.7 million as catalysts for the sudden spike. The discussion also highlights a rare share buyback extension for a sub-$1 stock, fueling speculation about future gains.
Additionally, posts on X have noted the company’s shift in focus from certification codes to precision logistics, alongside mixed financial results with a Q1 net loss but an earnings per share beat. Some are optimistic about analyst price targets significantly above the current trading level, while others remain cautious due to the stock’s volatility. This flurry of activity has certainly put VRME in the spotlight among micro-cap investors.
Note: This discussion summary was generated from an AI condensation of post data.
VerifyMe, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
VerifyMe, Inc. insiders have traded $VRME stock on the open market 4 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 4 have been purchases and 0 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $VRME stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
- ADAM H STEDHAM (CEO and President) has made 2 purchases buying 95,000 shares for an estimated $66,330 and 0 sales.
- ARTHUR B LAFFER has made 2 purchases buying 28,000 shares for an estimated $19,875 and 0 sales.
To track insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative's insider trading dashboard.
VerifyMe, Inc. Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 14 institutional investors add shares of VerifyMe, Inc. stock to their portfolio, and 5 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- GOTHAM ASSET MANAGEMENT, LLC added 984,496 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $669,654
- RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC added 134,200 shares (+844.0%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $91,282
- LPL FINANCIAL LLC added 103,851 shares (+109.1%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $70,639
- UBS GROUP AG added 42,632 shares (+4350.2%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $28,998
- CITADEL ADVISORS LLC added 41,326 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $28,109
- CITIGROUP INC removed 38,602 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $26,257
- GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC added 35,909 shares (+55.0%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $24,425
To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard.
VerifyMe, Inc. Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $VRME in the last several months. We have seen 2 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 0 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
- Maxim Group issued a "Buy" rating on 05/14/2025
- Barrington Research issued a "Outperform" rating on 03/07/2025
To track analyst ratings and price targets for VerifyMe, Inc., check out Quiver Quantitative's $VRME forecast page.
VerifyMe, Inc. Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $VRME recently. We have seen 2 analysts offer price targets for $VRME in the last 6 months, with a median target of $1.375.
Here are some recent targets:
- Jack Vander Aarde from Maxim Group set a target price of $1.5 on 05/14/2025
- Michael Petusky from Barrington Research set a target price of $1.25 on 03/07/2025
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