Byrna Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:BYRN) is a company that operates in the personal defense market, specializing in less-lethal self-defense products. As highlighted by GlobeNewswire, the company is expanding its product portfolio through a binding agreement to acquire the assets of HERO Defense Systems, another company in the same industry. This move aims to add smaller and lower-priced products to its lineup.
Before the market opened on July 9, 2026, Byrna Technologies Inc. reported its fiscal second-quarter results. The company posted an earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.44, which missed the consensus analyst estimate of -$0.10. This result marks a significant downturn from the same quarter a year ago, when the company reported positive earnings of $0.10 per share.
The company’s revenue also came in below expectations. It reported quarterly revenue of $16.39 million, falling short of the $22.32 million that analysts had predicted. This figure is also a notable decrease from the $28.50 million in revenue that was reported in the same period of the previous year.
Looking at the company's valuation, its recent performance is reflected in a negative price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of -29.51. A negative P/E ratio means the company has not been profitable over the last twelve months. However, its price-to-sales ratio, which compares the stock price to its revenues, stands at 0.93.
Despite the weak earnings report, the company maintains a strong financial position. It has a very low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04 and a current ratio of 4.86. A current ratio this high suggests the company has ample liquid assets to cover its short-term liabilities. Operationally, its "try before you buy" program shows a 30% conversion rate.
