Frequency Electronics, Inc. (FEIM)
NASDAQInformation TechnologyCommunication EquipmentSnapshot 2026-11-04
$54.24-11.83%
Close 2026-11-05 · 1-day change
NASDAQInformation TechnologyCommunication EquipmentSnapshot 2026-11-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · FEIM
What must go right, what could break, what the price assumes, and what evidence comes next.
The current health of the standing investment case.
Recent financial performance sits below its industry cohort — worth keeping an eye on, though it has not freshly broken.
One-year growth currently built into the price, compared with our model's estimate.
| Measure | Marker shape | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Growth built into the price | circle | 340.8% |
| Our one-year growth estimate | diamond | 27.0% |
For each item: what to watch, what would become a concern, and what would make it less concerning.
A reporting-risk estimate, not a forecast of the stock-price response.
Historical relationships that met the evidence threshold. They do not prove cause or forecast a move.
Usually moved in the same direction.
Price observations: 365 days
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Based on historical daily prices through 2026-11-04.
Past price behavior in dollars on a $10,000 position. This does not measure permanent business risk.
How much price usually moves either way.
A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days.
Use the underlying financial and sector pages to investigate the cause.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Growth built into the price is above our model estimate.
The price assumes 313.8 percentage points more one-year growth.
The one-year revenue growth assumption on Valuation.
Worth watching into the next print: this name has erratic recent earnings surprises and has been missing across recent quarters. A fundamental tilt, not a price call.
Model as of 2026-11-04 · Compared with 7 industry peers
FEIM — CFO transition
Dated 2026-11-05
CFO — Steven L. Bernstein: The CFO is retiring with a structured transition consulting agreement, indicating an orderly succession rather than a sudden loss of leadership.
Why it matters: FEI reported record Q1 revenue of $23.5 million. More growth would support its $150 million FY2029 revenue target.
Supportive ifIn the December 10, 2026 results, revenue is above $23.5 million and up year over year.
Worry ifRevenue is $23.5 million or less, or falls below the prior-year quarter.
Why it matters: FEI says making more units of similar products can help lift margins. Its disclosures have not yet measured this shift.
Watch forFEI reports higher production rates and gross margin rising toward its 50% FY2029 target.
Also watch forFEI reports no rise in production rates, or gross margin falls below Q1's 46%.
Why it matters: FEI set a minimum operating margin target of 30%. Q1 operating margin was above 22%.
Supportive ifA results release reports operating margin of 30% or more by the fiscal year ended April 30, 2029.
Worry ifOperating margin remains below 30% at the end of FY2029, or FEI lowers the target.
Why it matters: A larger funded backlog gives FEI more work to support future sales. A drop could weaken that support.
Watch forThe next results show funded backlog above $129 million, the Q1 record.
Also watch forFunded backlog falls below $129 million in the next results.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
| Measure | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Typical day | ±$254 on $10,000 · ±2.5% | How much price usually moves either way. |
| Bad day | $714 loss on $10,000 · 7.1% | A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days. |
| Largest peak-to-trough drop in the past year | $3,302 loss on $10,000 · 33.0% | Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year. |
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement; 1.20 means about 20% more.
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement to the sector. This is secondary context.
Latest 30 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
Latest 252 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
20-trading-day average in US dollars.
Trading days used by the source risk snapshot.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
Why it matters: FEI set a 50% minimum gross margin target for FY2029. Q1 margin was about 46%.
Supportive ifA results release reports gross margin of 50% or more by the fiscal year ended April 30, 2029.
Worry ifGross margin remains below 50% at the end of FY2029, or FEI lowers the target.
Why it matters: Kaplan takes over as CFO on November 1. The next report will be his first scheduled earnings release as CFO.
Watch forThe December 10 report names Kaplan as CFO and keeps the FY2029 revenue and margin targets unchanged.
Also watch forThe report delays, lowers, or withdraws any FY2029 target. It may also disclose a delay in the CFO transition.