Ondas Holdings: I Like The Story, But Not The Math Yet

Sam Mancini 3 Followers Follow Summary Ondas delivered a huge second quarter. Revenue rose more than thirteen times from a year ago, while pro forma backlog reached $757 million. The opportunity is real. Ondas has meaningful defense orders, exposure to a major United States drone procurement cycle, and a much broader product lineup after several acquisitions. My concern is what all of that growth will be worth per share. The share count has climbed quickly, adjusted EBITDA losses widened, and another 45 million DZYNE shares are due in Jan 2027. I rate ONDS a Hold with a value of $9.50. I would become more interested near $7, or after Ondas proves that revenue can grow much faster than operating costs. onurdongel/iStock via Getty Images Summary Ondas ( ONDS ) delivered a huge second quarter. Revenue rose more than thirteen times from a year ago, while the pro forma backlog reached $757 million. The opportunity is real. Ondas has meaningful defense orders, exposure to a major United States This article was written by Sam Mancini 3 Followers Follow Hey this is Sam, an independent investor with a degree in Finance from the University of Oklahoma. I have been investing my own money for several years, with a focus on finding companies that may be overlooked, misunderstood, or valued too conservatively by the market.I am most interested in small and mid sized companies with strong growth potential, especially within technology, artificial intelligence, financial technology, aerospace, and digital infrastructure. I am drawn to businesses operating in growing markets. I also look outside these areas when I find a company with a compelling valuation or an overlooked catalyst.My investing approach combines fundamental research with valuation, market sentiment, and technical analysis. I review financial statements, earnings reports, investor presentations, management commentary, industry trends, and competitive positioning before forming a thesis. I pay particular attention to revenue growth, margins, balance sheet strength, dilution risk, and whether current expectations already appear reflected in the share price.I write independently and am not affiliated with an investment firm. I joined Seeking Alpha to share research on companies that I believe deserve a closer look. My goal is to present a clear investment case, explain what could drive the stock higher, and address the risks that could prove the thesis wrong. Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.