Aqua Metals, Inc. (AQMS) Stock Price & Analysis
Aqua Metals, Inc. (AQMS) rose 1.88% to USD 2.71 as of July 25, 2026 at 08:43 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
AQMS last closed at USD 2.66; the session ranged USD 2.63–2.76 on volume of 14,070 shares. Market capitalization is $9.63M, with a 52-week range of USD 2.51–39.4 (NCM). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 08:43 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 08:43 UTC)
| Price | USD 2.71 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.88% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 2.66 |
| Open | USD 2.63 |
| Day Range | USD 2.63 – 2.76 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 2.51 – 39.4 |
| Volume | 14,070 shares |
| Market Cap | $9.63M |
| Exchange | NCM |
Technical Analysis (AQMS)
Nexqual's technical model rates AQMS "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 08:43 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 40.91 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 3.31) |
| MACD | -0.17 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (AQMS)
Wall Street analysts rate AQMS "Buy" based on 1 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 12 (range USD 12–12), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 08:43 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 1 |
| Mean Target | USD 12 |
| High Target | USD 12 |
| Low Target | USD 12 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 1 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (AQMS)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-30 |
|---|
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2024-09-30 | USD -7.6 vs est -8 ▲ beat |
| 2024-06-30 | USD -10 vs est -10 ▲ beat |
| 2024-03-31 | USD -10 vs est -10 ▲ beat |
| 2023-12-31 | USD -9.29 vs est -10 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 08:43 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (AQMS)
| Gross Margin | +0.00% |
|---|---|
| Operating Margin | +0.00% |
| Profit Margin | +0.00% |
| ROE | -161.41% |
| Debt / Equity | 3.95 |
| Current Ratio | 3.07 |
| Total Cash | $6.82M |
| Total Debt | $518,000 |
| Free Cash Flow | $-10.14M |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 08:43 UTC.
Financial Health Score (AQMS)
Nexqual rates Aqua Metals, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 08:43 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +525% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Pre-revenue or very early stage |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $7M cash, no debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$10M, burning cash |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -161%, ROA -53.0% |
Ownership (AQMS)
| Insider Ownership | +7.28% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +8.23% |
| Shares Outstanding | 3.55M |
| Float | 3.03M |
| Short % of Float | +7.94% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 08:43 UTC.
Leadership (AQMS)
Aqua Metals, Inc. is led by Stephen Cotton (age 59), CEO, President & Director, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 08:43 UTC.
| CEO, President & Director | Stephen Cotton (age 59) |
|---|---|
| Director Marketing | David Regan |
Major Backers & Investors (AQMS)
Notable institutional backers of Aqua Metals, Inc. include Stifel Financial Corporation, Hamilton Capital Partners, LLC , Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc, according to Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 08:43 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Stifel Financial Corporation | 2.3% |
| Hamilton Capital Partners, LLC | 1.75% |
| Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc | 1.13% |
| Fidelity | 0.8% |
| Xtx Topco Ltd | 0.35% |
| T. Rowe Price | 0.25% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 2.08% |
| Geode Capital | 1.16% |
| BlackRock | 0.14% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 08:43 UTC.
From Aqua Metals, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-03-31)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Aqua Metals, Inc. develops recycling and refining technologies for the recovery of critical minerals and metals in the United States.
- It engages in the development of AquaRefining process, an electro-hydrometallurgical method designed to recover high-purity materials from battery and other metal-bearing feedstocks using a closed-loop system.
- The company serves Metals and Lithium Battery markets.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: July 25, 2026 at 08:43 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.