# Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc. (EVLV)

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**Price:** USD 4.18 (+3.21% on the day) · last close of Oct 15, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 4.05 · day 4.02–4.2 · 52w 4.02–8.4 · market cap $752M · NCM

## Key facts
- 1 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold EVLV (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 1 added, 0 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (5 analysts), mean target USD 9.85 (range 8–11.25).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -48.3% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -25.5% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-10, EPS estimate USD -0.02, revenue estimate $45.6M.

## Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026)
1 of 80 tracked investors hold EVLV. Change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torray Funds |  | 0.31% | $2.3M | Added +11.1% |

## Analysts
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 5 analysts; mean target USD 9.85 (low 8, high 11.25).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | Ladenburg Thalmann | Initiated | Buy | $8 |

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -48.3% | -25.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -48.4% | -5.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 50.9% | 85.3% |
| Max drawdown | -50.9% (Oct 2025→Oct 2026) | -76.6% (Nov 2021→Mar 2022) |

## Peers (Security & Protection Services)
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## More
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