Ouster, Inc. (OUST) Stock Price & Analysis
Ouster, Inc. (OUST) closed at USD 27.98 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, down 7.69% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 30.31; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 27.5–29.59 on volume of 2,689,423 shares. Market capitalization is $2.02B, with a 52-week range of USD 16.4–63.79 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
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Key facts (OUST)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $205M, net income -$53.3M (-26.0% margin), free cash flow -$82.5M (SEC filings).
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.17 on a 1–5 scale) (6 analysts), mean target USD 59.4 (range 52–75).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -15.2% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -57.3% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-03, EPS estimate USD -0.1, revenue estimate $56.3M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (OUST)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $33.6M | $41.0M | $83.3M | $111M | $169M | $205M |
| Gross profit | $9.1M | $10.9M | $8.3M | $40.5M | $83.4M | — |
| Operating income | -$99.7M | -$145M | -$373M | -$104M | -$74.0M | -$62.6M |
| Net income | -$94.0M | -$139M | -$374M | -$97.0M | -$60.4M | -$53.3M |
| EPS (diluted) | -$7.00 | -$7.79 | -$10.10 | -$2.08 | -$1.07 | — |
| Free cash flow | -$75.3M | -$116M | -$141M | -$37.5M | -$64.8M | -$82.5M |
| Gross margin | 27.1% | 26.6% | 10.0% | 36.4% | 49.3% | — |
| Operating margin | -297.0% | -354.4% | -448.1% | -93.8% | -43.7% | -30.6% |
| Net margin | -279.9% | -337.7% | -449.2% | -87.3% | -35.6% | -26.0% |
| Revenue growth | +77.6% | +22.2% | +103.0% | +33.4% | +52.5% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $183M | $123M | $192M | $175M | $211M | — |
| Total debt | $0K | $39.6M | $44.0M | $0K | — | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (OUST)
P/S 9.8x · P/B 5.4x · FCF yield -4.09% · Earnings yield -2.64%
Analysts (OUST)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.17 on a 1–5 scale), 6 analysts; mean target USD 59.4 (low 52, high 75).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-27 | Rosenblatt | Maintained | Buy | $53 |
| 2026-08-07 | Rosenblatt | Maintained | Buy | $53 |
| 2026-07-21 | Northland Capital Markets | Target raised | Outperform | $38 → $60 |
| 2026-07-15 | Oppenheimer | Target raised | Outperform | $42 → $57 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (OUST)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -15.2% | -57.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -15.2% | -15.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 102.1% | 96.5% |
| Max drawdown | -55.3% (Jun 2026→Oct 2026) | -95.0% (Nov 2021→Apr 2023) |
Companies that name OUST in their SEC reports
| Relationship to OUST | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| customer | Serve Robotics Inc. /DE/ (SERV) | 10-K Mar 12, 2026 | “Key suppliers of single and limited source components include NVIDIA Corporation, Ouster, Inc., and other vendors providing cameras, ultrasonic sensors, electronic motors, and modems.” |
OUST analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $-0.10 | $-0.10 | +1.6% | $56.3M | 4 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $-0.07 | $-0.06 | +16.1% | $62.0M | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $-0.34 | $-0.41 | -17.9% | $221.5M | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $-0.13 | $-0.04 | +177.8% | $299.4M | 4 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC)
| Price | USD 27.98 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 7.69% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 30.31 |
| Open | USD 28.77 |
| Day Range | USD 27.5 – 29.59 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 16.4 – 63.79 |
| Volume | 2,689,423 shares |
| Market Cap | $2.02B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (OUST)
Nexqual's technical model rates OUST "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 31.89 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 37.4) |
| MACD | -2.7 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (OUST)
Wall Street analysts rate OUST "Buy" based on 6 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 59.4 (range USD 52–75), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 6 |
| Mean Target | USD 59.4 |
| High Target | USD 75 |
| Low Target | USD 52 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 5 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (OUST)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-03 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -0.1 |
| Revenue Estimate | $56.27M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD -0.26 vs est -0.14 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -0.25 vs est -0.12 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.07 vs est -0.14 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.16 vs est -0.18 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (OUST)
| Total Revenue | $204.91M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +55.90% |
| Gross Margin | +46.62% |
| Operating Margin | -46.58% |
| Profit Margin | -26.02% |
| ROE | -18.01% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.04 |
| Current Ratio | 4.16 |
| Total Cash | $261.08M |
| Total Debt | $16.40M |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jun 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | -$82.47M (-40.2% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Financial Health Score (OUST)
Nexqual rates Ouster, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +52% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 47%, operating -47% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $261M cash vs $16M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$82M (last 4 quarters to Jun 2026, SEC), burning cash |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -18%, ROA -10.7% |
Ownership (OUST)
| Insider Ownership | +2.39% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +51.87% |
| Shares Outstanding | 72.11M |
| Float | 69.95M |
| Short % of Float | +10.52% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Leadership (OUST)
Ouster, Inc. is led by Charles Angus Pacala, Co-Founder, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Co-Founder, CEO & Director | Charles Angus Pacala |
|---|---|
| Co-Founder & CTO | Mark Frichtl |
| Chief Financial Officer | Kenneth P. Gianella |
| Chief Operating Officer | Darien Spencer |
| Chief Revenue Officer | Cyrille Jacquemet |
Major Backers & Investors (OUST)
Notable institutional backers of Ouster, Inc. include Manager Directed Portfolios-Hood River Small-Cap Growth Fund, Morgan Stanley, Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Manager Directed Portfolios-Hood River Small-Cap Growth Fund | 2.56% |
| Morgan Stanley | 2.5% |
| Price (T.Rowe) Associates Inc | 2.05% |
| JPMorgan | 1.46% |
| Fidelity | 1.38% |
| Exch TRADED CONCEPTS TRT-ROBO Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF | 1.37% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 11.17% |
| Vanguard Group | 9.06% |
| State Street | 4.12% |
| Geode Capital | 3.3% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
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