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Veritone, Inc. VERI

Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation · SIC 7374 · Vertical: Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (SIC 7374)

0.56USD+1.73% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Veritone is a provider of AI computing solutions that uses its aiWARE operating system to turn structured and unstructured data into usable insights. In 2026 the company is in a cost restructuring while revenue from VDR and the public sector grows, which could support an operating recovery if this pace holds.

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Veritone, Inc. (VERI) stock was 0.56 USD (+1.73% on the day), with market capitalisation 56.7 m USD, beta 2.30, 52-week range 0.53–6.69 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 24.3 m USD (+4.6% YoY), net income of -22.2 m USD, diluted EPS -0.24 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
56.7 m USD
shares as of 11 Aug 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
Diluted EPS TTM -1.30 · TTM to 30 Jun 2026
E/P (TTM)
-230.60%
TTM to 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
2.30
Volatility (1y) 106%
52-week range
0.536.69

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
37.3
weak (30–45)
Bollinger (20, 2)
0.51 – 0.66
in the lower half of the band · %B 0.36 · band width 26.0%
SMA 50 / 200
0.83 / 1.81
downtrend (price < SMA50 < SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-0.07 / -0.09
MACD above signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−22.2%−1.1%−21.1 pp—
3 months−52.9%−0.5%−52.5 pp—
6 months−73.9%+4.4%−78.3 pp—
Year to date−87.9%+12.3%−100.2 pp—
1 year−90.8%+13.5%−104.4 pp−24.6%
3 years−78.3%+76.4%−154.7 pp−19.7%
5 years−98.2%+63.7%−161.9 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−92.1%
05 Nov 2025 → 14 Oct 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−98.4%
12 Nov 2021 → 14 Oct 2026
Compound annual growth (5y)
−55.3%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Revenue
24.3 m USD
+4.6% YoY
Net income
-22.2 m USD
unavailable YoY
Diluted EPS
-0.24
unavailable YoY
net / operating
-91.3% / -91.2%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Revenue22.0 m22.4 m22.5 m23.2 m26.6 m19.9 m20.3 m24.3 m
Cost of revenue6.3 m7.6 m7.8 m6.4 m8.4 m7.0 m6.6 m8.8 m
Research & development6.8 m5.5 m5.2 m4.9 m5.5 m5.1 m5.8 m5.9 m
Operating income-22.5 m-21.0 m-21.6 m-19.0 m-18.2 m-22.4 m-19.4 m-22.1 m
Depreciation & amortisation7.2 m7.1 m6.9 m7.2 m7.4 m5.7 m5.8 m5.8 m
Pre-tax income-25.1 m-24.4 m-20.2 m-25.6 m-29.5 m-36.6 m-20.1 m-22.5 m
Income tax-2.6 m-148.0 k-326.0 k884.0 k-283.0 k-503.0 k-613.0 k-313.0 k
Net income-21.7 m31.8 m-19.9 m-26.5 m-29.2 m-36.1 m-19.5 m-22.2 m
Diluted EPS-0.570.82 ≈-0.41-0.53-0.45-0.40 ≈-0.21-0.24
Operating cash flow3.6 m ≈-500.0 k-17.0 m-8.2 m ≈-15.9 m ≈-12.0 m-11.5 m-10.6 m ≈
Capex1.7 m ≈1.2 m1.4 m958.0 k ≈1.2 m ≈1.4 m534.0 k1.5 m ≈

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue27.0 m49.6 m57.7 m115.3 m149.7 m100.0 m92.6 m92.2 m
Revenue YoY+87.7%+83.6%+16.2%+99.8%+29.9%−33.2%−7.4%−0.5%
Net income-61.1 m-62.1 m-47.9 m-64.7 m-25.6 m-58.6 m-37.4 m-111.7 m
Net income YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
Diluted EPSunavailableunavailableunavailable-1.94-0.71-1.59-0.98-1.76
Diluted EPS YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
net %-225.9%-125.0%-83.0%-56.1%-17.1%-58.6%-40.4%-121.2%
Free cash flow-45.5 m-30.7 m1.3 m6.2 m-1.0 m-81.1 m-30.8 m-58.2 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
27.4 m USD
Financial debt
unavailable USD
Net debt
unavailable USD
Equity
68.1 m USD
Total assets
182.3 m USD
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
0.71x
ROE
-273.9%
ROA
-58.8%
FCF margin
-63.1%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
100.0 m
2024
92.6 m
2025
92.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Apr 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
28.3 m
2024
27.3 m
2025
29.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Apr 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
71.7 m ≈
2024
65.4 m ≈
2025
62.6 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Apr 2026derived

Research & development
2023
40.6 m
2024
26.8 m
2025
20.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Apr 2026verified

Operating income
2023
-99.6 m
2024
-88.2 m
2025
-81.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Apr 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
25.2 m
2024
28.5 m
2025
27.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Apr 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
-74.4 m ≈
2024
-59.7 m ≈
2025
-54.1 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Apr 2026derived

Pre-tax income
2023
-69.0 m
2024
-100.2 m
2025
-112.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Apr 2026verified

Income tax
2023
-3.3 m
2024
-3.9 m
2025
-228.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Apr 2026verified

Net income
2023
-58.6 m
2024
-37.4 m
2025
-111.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Apr 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
-1.59
2024
-0.98
2025
-1.76

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Apr 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
36.9 m
2024
38.0 m
2025
63.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Apr 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
46.6 m
2024
16.9 m
2025
27.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Apr 2026verified

Receivables
2023
33.9 m
2024
32.0 m
2025
36.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Apr 2026verified

Current assets
2023
185.8 m
2024
59.4 m
2025
73.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Apr 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
8.1 m
2024
10.1 m
2025
9.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Apr 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
53.5 m
2024
53.1 m
2025
54.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Apr 2026verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
83.4 m
2024
59.5 m
2025
38.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Apr 2026verified

Total assets
2023
378.9 m
2024
198.1 m
2025
182.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Apr 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
16.6 m
2024
11.0 m
2025
16.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Apr 2026verified

Long-term debt
2023
77.5 m
2024
41.2 m
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 01 Apr 2025verified

Current liabilities
2023
191.9 m
2024
61.0 m
2025
103.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Apr 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
340.7 m
2024
184.6 m
2025
114.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Apr 2026verified

Equity
2023
38.1 m †
2024
13.5 m †
2025
68.1 m †

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Apr 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
-76.4 m
2024
-24.7 m
2025
-53.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Apr 2026verified

Capex
2023
4.7 m
2024
6.1 m
2025
5.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Apr 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
-81.1 m ≈
2024
-30.8 m ≈
2025
-58.2 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Apr 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-54.9 m
2024
-1.6 m
2025
-5.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Apr 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
26.3 m
2024
-37.1 m
2025
69.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Apr 2026verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
-0.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
-14.9%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
9.8%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
input data missing
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive

Profitability

Gross margin
66.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBITDA margin
-63.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBIT margin
-90.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
-117.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF margin
-60.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Returns

ROE
-517.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROA
-63.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
-171.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
unavailable
input data missing
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
unavailable
input data missing
Interest coverage
unavailable
the reported interest expense is far older than the latest period (the filer changed its XBRL tag): a stale figure is not used

Liquidity

Current ratio
0.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash ratio
0.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
-50.1 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Capital expenditure
4.7 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Free cash flow
-54.8 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF conversion
unavailable
insufficient data
Cash conversion
unavailable
insufficient data

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
120 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Days payables outstanding
179 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
56.7 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Enterprise value
unavailable
input data missing
Market cap / net income TTM
unavailable
insufficient data
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
Earnings yield
-230.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
1.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/S
0.6x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
unavailable
input data missing
P/FCF
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF yield
-96.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero
Shareholder yield (distributions)
unavailable
input data missing

4 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

0.56 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 56.7 m USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
56.7 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
P/B
1.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
-517.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
-117.5%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
-0.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero

Coverage and freshness

29/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Jun 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Jun 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 11 Aug 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 13 Aug 2026
verified 1369derived 129

Score by group

72% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

unavailable — no valuation method could be computed

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · the reported interest expense is far older than the latest period (the filer changed its XBRL tag): a stale figure is not used
  • Peers: EV/Salesunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)

no valuation method could be computed

Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (SIC 7374)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

FactorValueScoreWeight used
Gross margin · Quality66.2%65 (on a fixed band)15%
EBIT margin · Quality-90.2%24 (vs peers)12%
FCF margin · Quality-60.1%0 (on a fixed band)12%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth-14.9%0 (on a fixed band)24%
Revenue growth (YoY) · Growth-0.5%13 (vs peers)12%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Current ratio · Balance sheet0.5x0 (on a fixed band)9%
EV/Sales · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuation-96.5%0 (on a fixed band)18%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partial0/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Growth4/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Quality33/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partialunavailable · 0/1 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partial0/100 · 1/2 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

Veritone, Inc. (VERI). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 92.2 m USD in 2025; YoY growth -0.5%; net margin -117.5%; ROE -517.7%.

Valuation cannot be computed from the available data.

Insufficient data for a verdict (valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

No signal among the computed factors. That is not an absence of risk: factors without data were not assessed, and business risks (margins, inventory, demand) are in the source-based analysis.

What contradicts it

  • EBIT margin: -90.2%
  • FCF margin: -60.1%
  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: -14.9%
  • Revenue growth (YoY): -0.5%
  • Current ratio: 0.5x
  • FCF yield: -96.5%

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): Net debt / EBITDA, EV/Sales, Shareholder yield (distributions).

Versus the vertical median

Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (SIC 7374) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 39 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
—
vertical median 21.3x
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 11.0x
P/S
0.6x
vertical median 1.9x
below median (−66.8%)
P/B
1.5x
vertical median 2.4x
below median (−37.5%)
ROE
-517.7%
vertical median 13.5%
below median (−3,938.0%)
Net margin
-117.5%
vertical median 7.2%
below median (−1,734.0%)
EBIT margin
-90.2%
vertical median 5.0%
below median (−1,918.4%)
Revenue YoY
-0.5%
vertical median 14.5%
below median (−103.3%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median -0.3x
Dividend yield
—
vertical median 2.2%

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

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1- and 3-year price returns: for VERI from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

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Estimated price (USD)

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What moves the 3-year price the most

    AI analysis

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    In brief

    Veritone is a provider of AI computing solutions that uses its aiWARE operating system to turn structured and unstructured data into usable insights. In 2026 the company is in a cost restructuring while revenue from VDR and the public sector grows, which could support an operating recovery if this pace holds.

    SWOT

    Strengths

    • The aiWARE platform offers an open architecture that allows new AI models and applications to be added quickly 1.
    • The company holds contracts with several hyperscalers for VDR and government certifications that support its entry into the public sector 23.
    • Gross revenue retention has stayed above 90%, indicating a relatively stable customer base 3.

    Weaknesses

    • The company has recorded repeated net losses and a significant accumulated deficit, which limits financial flexibility 1.
    • The number of software customers has declined in recent quarters, and the recruitment segment depends on economic conditions 2.
    • Gross margins have fallen due to a mix of lower-margin revenue, which weighs on profitability 3.

    Opportunities

    • Rising demand for VDR and iDEMS could lift revenue if large projects become long-term recurring contracts 1.
    • Partnerships with public institutions and media companies, such as those announced in 2026, could open new markets 3.
    • Cost reductions could lead to operating profitability if savings are retained and revenue grows 3.

    Threats

    • The maturity of the convertible notes in November 2026 raises the risk of additional financing or shareholder dilution 1.
    • AI regulation and facial recognition rules could raise compliance costs and limit products 1.
    • Larger and better financed competitors could launch products with cost or performance advantages 1.

    Risks

    • Going concernhigh

      Management has flagged substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern, linked to the convertible notes maturity. If financing or asset sales do not materialize, asset values could be lower than their carrying amounts 1.

    • Recurring losseshigh

      The company has reported net losses in several consecutive years and expects significant ongoing spending. If revenue does not grow enough, profitability could remain out of reach 1.

    • AI regulationmedium

      AI legislation is developing quickly. New requirements on transparency and biometric data could raise costs and change how the company operates 1.

    • Dependence on recruitmentmedium

      The talent acquisition segment depends on labor demand and the economic health of employers. A drop in hiring could reduce consumption-based revenue 12.

    • Long sales cycleslow

      Public sector sales are slow and complex, and revenue can arrive later than development spending 1.

    Investment thesis

    What would need to be true (bull case)

    • If VDR and iDEMS projects become large recurring contracts, software growth could continue and support an operating recovery 13.
    • Cost reductions and debt reduction could meaningfully strengthen the company's financial structure over the coming years 13.
    • Its position in the government market and security certifications could provide an advantage in public contracts if they expand 12.

    What would break the thesis

    • If the convertible notes cannot be refinanced, the company could be forced into asset sales or share issues that dilute shareholders 1.
    • Falling customer numbers and declining margins could prevent a quick return to profitability, even with cost savings 23.
    • Competition from larger companies and AI regulation could slow product adoption and raise costs 1.

    What to watch

    • Quarterly revenue trends for VDR and the public sectorQ3 2026
    • Progress of the second phase of cost reductions and the savings achieved2026
    • How the company repays or refinances the convertible notesnext 10-K
    • Trends in gross margin and adjusted net lossQ1 2027

    Products, market & competition

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    The business

    Veritone, Inc. describes itself as a provider of AI computing solutions whose proprietary aiWARE platform orchestrates AI models and applications to extract insights from structured and unstructured data. It generates most revenue from Software Products & Services, followed by Managed Services including content licensing and representation. According to the annual report, total revenue was 92.2 million USD in fiscal 2025, versus 92.6 million USD in 2024 1.

    Operations are organized into two divisions: Commercial Enterprise, serving media, entertainment, sports, advertising and talent acquisition, and Public Sector, serving government, law enforcement and legal and compliance customers. The commercial division generates most revenue, while the public sector is treated as a near- and long-term growth area 1. The divestiture of Veritone One, completed in October 2024, moved advertising services out of continuing operations 1.

    The financial position is marked by recurring losses and a going-concern assessment linked to the maturity of convertible notes in November 2026. Management reported a net loss of 111.7 million USD in fiscal 2025 1, and restructuring and cost reductions continued in the first half of 2026 23.

    Segments

    Managed Services

    This segment includes content licensing, influencer representation and VeriAds Network. It declined in 2025, but in the second quarter of 2026 it grew year over year according to the results release 3.

    Public Sector

    The government and law enforcement division uses iDEMS for digital evidence management and public disclosure workflows. Management indicated that a partnership with a defense investigative division is in early deployment stages 1.

    Market context

    The company operates in the market for AI applied to unstructured data, which management describes as relatively new, with size and trajectory difficult to estimate 1. Total revenue has been broadly flat, and revenue for the first half of 2026 was 44.5 million USD 2. If demand for VDR and public sector solutions grows as projected, revenue could move ahead of this trend.

    Market relevance also depends on AI regulation, which is expanding across several US states and the European Union. Compliance could raise costs and limit the use of certain technologies, particularly facial recognition 1.

    Trends

    • Growth in VDR and the public sectortailwind

      Veritone Data Refinery sales and the expansion of iDEMS drove software growth in 2025, and management expects these products to support future revenue 1. If these contracts become large deployments, they could support growth figures.

    • Cost reduction and recruitmentmixed

      Restructuring has lowered operating costs, with annualized savings of 11.3 million USD by August 2026 23. However, the number of software customers has fallen, and demand in recruitment remains sensitive to economic conditions 2.

    • Improved capital structuremixed

      The company repurchased part of its convertible notes and repaid its term loan, reducing debt, and raised funds through a registered direct offering in October 2025 1. These steps could reduce liquidity risk if enough funds remain for the rest of the notes.

    Competitive position

    Veritone competes with larger, better financed companies that can launch competitive offerings for AI platforms handling unstructured data 1. In recruitment, competition comes from job advertising platforms and applicant tracking systems, and in media from licensing and content management providers 1.

    The company's advantage could come from integrations with several cloud platforms and its FedRAMP authorization for government customers, if these remain differentiating in large contracts 12.

    • Large cloud and AI providers (hyperscalers)

      Major infrastructure and AI model providers could launch competitive products, as described in the risk factors.

    • Large recruitment advertising platforms

      Applicant tracking and job advertising programs compete for clients' recruitment budgets.

    • Media content management providers

      Media licensing and archive companies compete with Digital Media Hub in the media sector.

    • Digital evidence management providers

      Digital evidence platforms compete with iDEMS in the public and legal sectors.

    News & filings

    In the press

    No news in our archive over the last 180 days.

    SEC filings

    Sources

    1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Veritone, Inc. · 15 Apr 2026
    2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Veritone, Inc. · 13 Aug 2026
    3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Veritone, Inc. · 13 Aug 2026

    Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.