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INVE Technologies, Inc. INVE

Computer Peripheral Equipment, NEC · SIC 3577 · Vertical: Computer Peripheral Equipment, NEC (SIC 3577)

2.64USD−0.38% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

INVE Technologies makes specialty RFID and Bluetooth Low Energy devices that give everyday products digital identities for healthcare, logistics and smart packaging. Revenue was small in 2025, and in 2026 the company agreed to sell its IoT business, which could fundamentally reshape what the company becomes.

The AI analysis may be outdated: new filings came after its sources (see the «AI analysis» section).

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, INVE Technologies, Inc. (INVE) stock was 2.64 USD (−0.38% on the day), with market capitalisation 64.0 m USD, beta 0.74, 52-week range 2.22–5.29 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 5.7 m USD (+12.7% YoY), net income of -4.7 m USD, diluted EPS -0.20 USD.

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

Market cap
64.0 m USD
shares as of 04 Aug 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
Diluted EPS TTM -0.66 · TTM to 30 Jun 2026
E/P (TTM)
-24.83%
TTM to 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
0.74
Volatility (1y) 68%
52-week range
2.225.29

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
55.3
strong (55–70)
Bollinger (20, 2)
2.12 – 2.94
in the upper half of the band · %B 0.64 · band width 32.1%
SMA 50 / 200
2.55 / 3.22
mixed trend
MACD (12, 26, 9)
0.06 / 0.04
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+12.3%−1.1%+13.4 pp—
3 months+1.5%−0.5%+2.0 pp—
6 months−50.1%+4.4%−54.5 pp—
Year to date−31.2%+12.3%−43.6 pp—
1 year−28.8%+13.5%−42.4 pp−9.7%
3 years−56.9%+76.4%−133.3 pp+6.8%
5 years−89.3%+63.7%−153.0 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−58.0%
06 May 2026 → 16 Oct 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−92.2%
27 Dec 2021 → 16 Oct 2026
Compound annual growth (5y)
−36.0%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Revenue
5.7 m USD
+12.7% YoY
Net income
-4.7 m USD
unavailable YoY
Diluted EPS
-0.20
unavailable YoY
net / operating
-81.9% / -97.0%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Revenue6.5 m6.7 m5.3 m5.0 m5.0 m6.2 m7.4 m5.7 m
Cost of revenue6.3 m7.7 m5.1 m5.5 m4.5 m5.1 m6.1 m4.8 m
Gross profit238.0 k-995.0 k132.0 k-474.0 k534.0 k1.1 m1.3 m916.0 k
Research & development1.1 m922.0 k787.0 k890.0 k828.0 k773.0 k1.0 m950.0 k
Operating income-9.6 m-6.6 m-5.5 m-6.4 m-5.6 m-4.7 m-4.2 m-5.5 m
Depreciation & amortisation652.0 k ≈694.0 k491.0 k489.0 k ≈532.0 k ≈514.0 k541.0 k564.0 k ≈
Pre-tax income-9.0 m-4.5 m-4.8 m-5.9 m-4.3 m-3.3 m-3.4 m-4.6 m
Income tax360.0 k-271.0 k3.0 k105.0 k-847.0 k471.0 k5.0 k12.0 k
Net income85.9 m-355.0 k-4.8 m-6.0 m-3.5 m-3.7 m-3.4 m-4.7 m
Diluted EPS3.62-0.01 ≈-0.21-0.26-0.15-0.16 ≈-0.15-0.20
Operating cash flow-7.2 m ≈-5.9 m-3.3 m-3.6 m ≈-2.9 m ≈3.0 m-2.8 m-4.4 m ≈
Capex506.0 k ≈620.0 k301.0 k252.0 k ≈352.0 k ≈203.0 k882.0 k707.0 k ≈

≈ 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 year20182019202020212022⚠ 202320242025
Revenue78.1 m83.8 m86.9 m103.8 m112.9 m43.4 m26.6 m21.5 m
Revenue YoY+29.8%+7.2%+3.8%+19.4%+8.8%—−38.7%−19.3%
Net income-4.7 m-1.2 m-5.1 m1,620.0 bn-392.0 bn-5.5 m74.8 m-18.0 m
Net income YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable−124.2%—unavailable−124.1%
Diluted EPS-0.35-0.13-0.340.02-0.07-0.293.14-0.79
Diluted EPS YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable−450.0%—unavailable−125.2%
net %-6.0%-1.4%-5.9%1,561,159.9%-347,163.8%-12.6%281.0%-83.8%
Free cash flow-6.5 m138.0 k-3.3 m-859.0 k-11.7 m-3.1 m-16.9 m-7.8 m

The series breaks before 2023: earlier years come from the original reports of the issuer of that time, later years from a subsequent filing that restated the perimeter (a separation, discontinued operations). The year-on-year change across the break is not shown.

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
128.6 m USD
Financial debt
unavailable USD
Net debt
unavailable USD
Equity
140.7 m USD
Total assets
151.3 m USD
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
15.19x
ROE
-12.2%
ROA
-11.4%
FCF margin
-36.4%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
43.4 m
2024
26.6 m
2025
21.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
37.4 m
2024
26.3 m
2025
20.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
6.0 m
2024
340.0 k
2025
1.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Research & development
2023
4.4 m
2024
3.9 m
2025
3.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Operating income
2023
-13.5 m
2024
-28.0 m
2025
-22.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
2.7 m
2024
2.9 m
2025
2.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
-10.8 m ≈
2024
-25.1 m ≈
2025
-20.1 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026derived

Pre-tax income
2023
-13.8 m
2024
-25.8 m
2025
-18.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Income tax
2023
65.0 k
2024
90.0 k
2025
-268.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Net income
2023
-5.5 m
2024
74.8 m
2025
-18.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
-0.29
2024
3.14
2025
-0.79

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
23.1 m
2024
23.6 m
2025
23.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
23.3 m
2024
135.6 m
2025
128.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Receivables
2023
7.2 m
2024
4.2 m
2025
4.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Inventories
2023
12.6 m
2024
7.5 m
2025
7.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Current assets
2023
79.5 m
2024
152.8 m
2025
142.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
8.5 m
2024
7.7 m
2025
7.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
10.2 m
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Mar 2024verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
4.3 m
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 15 Mar 2024verified

Total assets
2023
109.7 m
2024
163.2 m
2025
151.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
5.4 m
2024
2.7 m
2025
3.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Short-term debt
2023
9.9 m
2024
0
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025verified

Current liabilities
2023
30.8 m
2024
8.0 m
2025
9.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
35.5 m
2024
9.2 m
2025
10.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Equity
2023
74.3 m †
2024
154.1 m †
2025
140.7 m †

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
1.2 m
2024
-15.4 m
2025
-6.7 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Capex
2023
4.3 m
2024
1.5 m
2025
1.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
-3.1 m ≈
2024
-16.9 m ≈
2025
-7.8 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-4.2 m
2024
141.5 m
2025
-810.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
10.1 m
2024
-13.6 m
2025
-431.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 26 Mar 2026verified

Share repurchases
2023
—
2024
1.9 m
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 17 Mar 2025verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
-19.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
-42.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
-24.4%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income growth (YoY)
-124.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
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)
-125.2%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive

Profitability

Gross margin
15.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBITDA margin
-73.6%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBIT margin
-82.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
-62.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF margin
-37.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Returns

ROE
-10.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROA
-10.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
-14.9%
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
input data missing

Liquidity

Current ratio
20.3x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash ratio
18.4x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
-7.1 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Capital expenditure
2.1 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Free cash flow
-9.2 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF conversion
unavailable
insufficient data
Cash conversion
unavailable
insufficient data

Efficiency

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

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
64.0 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
-24.8%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
0.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/S
2.6x
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
-14.4%
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

2.64 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 64.0 m USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
64.0 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
P/B
0.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
-10.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
-62.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
-19.3%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero

Coverage and freshness

31/37 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: 04 Aug 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 13 Aug 2026
verified 2302derived 190

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 · input data missing
  • 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: Computer Peripheral Equipment, NEC (SIC 3577)

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 · Quality15.9%0 (on a fixed band)15%
EBIT margin · Quality-82.4%13 (vs peers)12%
FCF margin · Quality-37.9%0 (on a fixed band)12%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth-42.5%0 (on a fixed band)24%
Revenue growth (YoY) · Growth-19.3%6 (vs peers)12%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Current ratio · Balance sheet20.3x100 (on a fixed band)9%
EV/Sales · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuation-14.4%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· partial100/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Growth2/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Quality4/100 · 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

INVE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (INVE). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 21.5 m USD in 2025; YoY growth -19.3%; net margin -62.9%; ROE -10.9%.

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

  • Current ratio: 20.3x

What contradicts it

  • Gross margin: 15.9%
  • EBIT margin: -82.4%
  • FCF margin: -37.9%
  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: -42.5%
  • Revenue growth (YoY): -19.3%
  • FCF yield: -14.4%

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

Versus the vertical median

Computer Peripheral Equipment, NEC (SIC 3577) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 17 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
—
vertical median 31.1x
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
P/S
2.6x
vertical median 2.4x
above median (+11.7%)
P/B
0.5x
vertical median 1.9x
below median (−74.9%)
ROE
-10.9%
vertical median 0.2%
below median (−4,580.8%)
Net margin
-62.9%
vertical median -0.8%
below median
EBIT margin
-82.4%
vertical median 0.5%
below median (−15,639.1%)
Revenue YoY
-19.3%
vertical median 11.9%
below median (−262.9%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median —
Dividend yield
—
vertical median 3.1%

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

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PANWPalo Alto Networks, Inc.284.7 bn870.11.7%2.7%+24.5%+83% / +136%
FTNTFortinet, Inc.95.1 bn42.1153.1%29.0%+14.2%+59% / +146%
LOGILogitech International S.A.14.2 bn18.138.2%16.4%+6.3%−11% / +14%
CRSRCorsair Gaming, Inc.1.4 bn41.45.8%2.5%+11.9%+104% / +3%
EVLVEvolv Technologies Holdings, Inc.871.2 m—-4.9%-3.0%+40.5%−25% / +20%
MITKMitek Systems, Inc.861.4 m40.79.2%11.4%+4.4%+115% / +69%
SSYSStratasys Ltd.587.3 m—-12.7%-18.9%−3.7%−22% / −38%
IMMRImmersion Corporation237.8 m21.63.5%0.6%+11.2%+1% / +10%
RDCMRadcom Ltd.168.7 m14.311.4%16.8%+17.2%−22% / +29%
XRXXerox Holdings Corp155.0 m—-128.0%-11.9%+12.9%−58% / −92%
MYNDMynd.ai, Inc.126.0 m—-995.5%-32.2%−37.2%−56% / −97%
INVEInve Technologies, Inc.64.0 m—-10.9%-62.9%−19.3%−29% / −57%
TACTTransact Technologies Inc54.4 m—-1.3%-0.8%+18.7%+19% / −22%
LINKInterlink Electronics, Inc52.3 m—-10.5%-7.9%+1.8%−8% / −39%
WETHWetouch Technology Inc.11.6 m1.26.0%17.6%+6.8%−57% / unavailable
AIMDAinos, Inc.5.4 m—-196.3%-106,283.3%+499.0%−65% / −95%
VTIXVirtuix Holdings Inc.———-543.2%+18.4%unavailable / unavailable
YIBOPlanet Image International Limited——-14.4%-5.3%+3.6%+5% / unavailable

1- and 3-year price returns: for INVE 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

Illustrative: not forecasts and without probabilities. Each case is one coherent set of assumptions, computed on today's figures.

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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.

    Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 21 Oct 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (30 Oct 2026 · results).

    In brief

    INVE Technologies makes specialty RFID and Bluetooth Low Energy devices that give everyday products digital identities for healthcare, logistics and smart packaging. Revenue was small in 2025, and in 2026 the company agreed to sell its IoT business, which could fundamentally reshape what the company becomes.

    SWOT

    Strengths

    • Patent families and fast prototyping capabilities, with R&D teams in Germany and Southeast Asia 1.
    • High liquidity after the sale of the physical security business and the 2026 transaction 23.
    • Close relationships with chip makers and production concentrated in one modern facility 1.

    Weaknesses

    • Small revenue and operating losses in continuing operations, with very thin gross margins 1.
    • Dependence on a few large customers, so the loss of one has a major effect on revenue 1.
    • A small workforce and dependence on key personnel, with a risk of losing staff to competitors 1.

    Opportunities

    • Expansion into healthcare, consumer and BLE, plus new digital product passport rules, could create new demand 1.
    • The strategy of acquiring compliance SaaS businesses could open a new model if the transactions succeed 2.
    • The share repurchase program could support shareholder value and return capital 3.

    Threats

    • Price pressure from low-cost competitors, especially in China, could further compress margins 1.
    • Tariffs and trade policy changes could raise import and supply chain costs 1.
    • The risk that the Trackonomy transaction is not completed on the announced terms could affect the company's plan 2.

    Risks

    • Failure of the IoT asset salehigh

      The transaction depends on shareholder approval and other conditions; if it does not close, the transformation plan could be affected 2.

    • Use of proceeds and acquisition riskmedium

      The use of proceeds and future acquisitions may not yield returns, and shareholders may disagree with how funds are used 1.

    • Tariffs and transshipment riskmedium

      If products were deemed transshipments, higher tariffs could significantly reduce margins 1.

    • Persistent operating losseshigh

      Losses from continuing operations could persist until revenue grows substantially 1.

    • Customer concentrationmedium

      Reliance on a few large customers means a reduction in orders from one of them could strongly affect results 1.

    Investment thesis

    What would need to be true (bull case)

    • If the transaction closes and capital is returned, the remaining value could become more clearly visible to shareholders 23.
    • Exiting low-margin business and closing the Singapore plant could improve margins if volume grows 1.
    • High liquidity could fund strategic acquisitions without immediate pressure on the balance sheet 3.

    What would break the thesis

    • Preliminary quarterly revenue is small, and profitability could stay fragile if sales do not grow 3.
    • The compliance SaaS acquisition plan is not yet confirmed, and execution could prove difficult 2.
    • Low-priced Asian competition could keep pressuring RFID margins 1.

    What to watch

    • Completion of the IoT asset sale to Trackonomy2026
    • Final Q3 results and revenue profile of the remaining companyQ3 2026
    • Outcome of the tender offer and final accepted priceQ4 2026
    • New corporate name and first compliance SaaS acquisitionsnext 10-K

    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.

    Possibly outdated: the newest document it read is from 21 Oct 2026; since then the company filed 8-K (30 Oct 2026 · results).

    The business

    INVE Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: INVE), also known as Identiv, designs, produces and sells RFID and BLE inlays, tags and labels that can be attached to or built into physical objects. The company provides digital identity, tracking, authentication and consumer engagement, and its devices have been integrated into more than a billion and a half applications globally 1. Headquarters are in Santa Ana, California, and production is concentrated in Thailand 1.

    From September 6, 2024, the company sold its physical security business for approximately $143.9 million in cash and kept a single IoT Business segment 1. Continuing revenue is small, so the company reports losses from continuing operations until revenue scales substantially 1.

    In June 2026 the company agreed to sell its IoT business to Trackonomy Systems, Inc. for $50.0 million of Buyer preferred stock and $25.0 million in cash 2. According to the preliminary Q3 release, the transaction closed on September 15, 2026 3. The remaining company intends to pursue physical AI solutions by acquiring compliance SaaS businesses 2.

    Segments

    IoT Business (continuing operations until the Trackonomy transaction)

    The IoT segment develops specialty inlays, tags and labels for healthcare, logistics, smart packaging and other high-value markets, including medical device consumables and wine bottles 1. Revenue declined in 2025 as the company exited low-margin business and a largest customer reduced purchases 1.

    Perform, Accelerate, Transform strategy

    The strategy covers optimizing the channel business, three growth initiatives in healthcare, consumer and BLE, and an acquisition component that became central after the 2026 transaction 12. The company sells largely through channel partners and system integrators 1.

    Market context

    The RFID market is described as emerging, with potential to reach hundreds of billions of units over time as costs decline and adoption spreads across nearly every sector 1. Adoption can take from six months to several years, especially in regulated industries such as healthcare 1.

    Rising global production capacity has put pricing pressure on competitors, and the company exited its lowest-margin business in response 1. If demand does not keep pace with new capacity, prices and margins could stay under pressure 1.

    Trends

    • Digitization and IoT expansiontailwind

      Demand for digital identity of products grows with IoT, anti-counterfeiting and supply chain visibility needs 1.

    • EU Digital Product Passport rulestailwind

      Forthcoming EU Digital Product Passport regulations could support demand for smart labels in logistics and packaging 1.

    • U.S. trade policy and tariffsheadwind

      Tariff changes and trade policy shifts affect import costs from Thailand, where about 15% of the business is exposed 1.

    • Healthcare adoption pacemixed

      Healthcare adopts the technology more slowly but could offer higher margins if integration succeeds, which the company treats as a priority 1.

    Competitive position

    Competition in RFID has grown, particularly from China, and many rivals sell at low prices to win share 1. The company responded by exiting low-margin segments, which reduced volume but improved profitability 1.

    Differentiation rests on specialized antenna design, complex multi-component products and relationships with chip makers 1. These advantages could stay relevant if complex projects continue to develop as they have 1.

    • RFID manufacturers from China

      Newer entrants that sell at low prices and expand production capacity 1.

    • Contract manufacturers and RFID capacity providers

      The number of contract manufacturers and their capacity have grown significantly, which can press on prices 1.

    • RFID and BLE chip suppliers

      Strategic partners of the company that could also compete as they integrate further into end products 1.

    • Trackonomy Systems, Inc.

      The buyer of the IoT business, which is set to own the Identiv brand and related technology 2.

    News & filings

    In the press

    No news in our archive over the last 180 days.

    SEC filings

    • Current report30 Oct 2026
      Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Current report21 Oct 2026
      Results of operations · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Current report18 Sept 2026
      Departure or appointment of officers
    • Current report16 Sept 2026
      Acquisition or disposition of assets · Amendments to articles or bylaws · Shareholder vote · Regulation FD disclosure · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Current report24 Aug 2026
      Other events · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Quarterly report13 Aug 2026
    • Current report12 Aug 2026
      Results of operations · Financial statements and exhibits
    • Current report05 Aug 2026
      Departure or appointment of officers
    • Current report27 Jul 2026
      Other events
    • Current report24 Jun 2026
      Material agreement · Regulation FD disclosure · Other events · Financial statements and exhibits

    Sources

    1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / INVE Technologies, Inc. · 26 Mar 2026
    2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / INVE Technologies, Inc. · 13 Aug 2026
    3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / INVE Technologies, Inc. · 21 Oct 2026

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