Perion Network Ltd. (PERI) Stock Price & Analysis
Perion Network Ltd. (PERI) closed at USD 9.1 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 3.29% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 8.81; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 8.79–9.15 on volume of 195,816 shares. Market capitalization is $375.86M, with a 52-week range of USD 7.63–11.27 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
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Key facts (PERI)
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.50 on a 1–5 scale) (6 analysts), mean target USD 13 (range 12–14).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -4.8% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -59.1% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-11, EPS estimate USD 0.35, revenue estimate $118M.
Analysts (PERI)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.50 on a 1–5 scale), 6 analysts; mean target USD 13 (low 12, high 14).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (PERI)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -4.8% | -59.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -4.8% | -16.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 37.1% | 51.3% |
| Max drawdown | -30.3% (May 2026→Jun 2026) | -81.7% (Apr 2023→Mar 2025) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC)
| Price | USD 9.1 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.29% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 8.81 |
| Open | USD 8.79 |
| Day Range | USD 8.79 – 9.15 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 7.63 – 11.27 |
| Volume | 195,816 shares |
| Market Cap | $375.86M |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (PERI)
Nexqual's technical model rates PERI "NEUTRAL" based on 3 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Overall Signal | NEUTRAL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 53.31 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 9.16) |
| MACD | -0.04 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (PERI)
Wall Street analysts rate PERI "Hold" based on 6 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 13 (range USD 12–14), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 6 |
| Mean Target | USD 13 |
| High Target | USD 14 |
| Low Target | USD 12 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 3 / 0 |
Earnings (PERI)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-11 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.35 |
| Revenue Estimate | $118.28M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.09 vs est 0.08 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.11 vs est 0.06 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 0.49 vs est 0.51 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 0.28 vs est 0.26 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (PERI)
| Total Revenue | $436.22M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -4.60% |
| Gross Margin | +33.99% |
| Operating Margin | -7.63% |
| Profit Margin | -2.95% |
| ROE | -1.96% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.04 |
| Current Ratio | 2.53 |
| Total Cash | $267.83M |
| Total Debt | $22.09M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Financial Health Score (PERI)
Nexqual rates Perion Network Ltd.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| Growth | Critical — Revenue -12% YoY (annual), sharp decline |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 34%, operating -8% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $268M cash vs $22M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $37M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -2%, ROA -1.2% |
Ownership (PERI)
| Insider Ownership | +0.26% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +58.74% |
| Shares Outstanding | 39.33M |
| Float | 36.34M |
| Short % of Float | +3.49% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Leadership (PERI)
Perion Network Ltd. is led by Tal Jacobson (age 50), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Tal Jacobson (age 50) |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Elad Tzubery (age 41) |
| Chief Operating Officer | Vered Gomma |
| Chief Technology Officer | Mina Naguib |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | Dudi Musler |
Major Backers & Investors (PERI)
Notable institutional backers of Perion Network Ltd. include Private Capital Management, LLC, Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd., Acadian Asset Management. LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Private Capital Management, LLC | 11.12% |
| Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. | 7.53% |
| Acadian Asset Management. LLC | 3.89% |
| Value Base Ltd. | 3.36% |
| Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings Ltd. | 2.79% |
| Castleknight Management LP | 2.26% |
| Renaissance Technologies | 2.21% |
| Systematic Financial Management, L.P. | 2.02% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 4.96% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:20 UTC.
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