BK Technologies Corp(BKTI)Stock Analysis
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BKTI Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score
AI stock analysis and institutional research for BK Technologies Corp (BKTI), a Technology sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores BKTI at 68.7/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #404 of 2,879 stocks — the top 25% of the AI-ranked universe. BKTI scores in the top quartile across balance sheet strength (96.3), free cash flow (82.8), profitability (82.4). Areas of concern include institutional flow (6.5) and revenue scale (15.9), which score below median versus the broader universe. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q1 2026), BK Technologies Corp reports quarterly revenue of $21.3M, net income of $2.8M, an operating margin of 15.4%. Top institutional holders of BKTI by reported 13-F value include BlackRock,, BREACH INLET CAPITAL MANAGEMENT,, VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, based on the most recent SEC filings. BKTI trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 2186. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate BKTI daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for BK Technologies Corp directly from SEC EDGAR. BK Technologies Corp's 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 8 and 86 since 2021, currently 68.7 — an improving long-term trajectory across 56 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.
What's Driving BKTI's Business? Latest 10-Q Breakdown
AI-extracted from BK Technologies Corp's 10-Q filed 2026-05-14 — Q1 2026 (quarter ended March 31, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.
Biggest Revenue Drivers
Total revenue: $21.3M+11.8% YoY
Sales attributed primarily to BKR series radios, accessories, and state and local public safety opportunities.
Largest Expense Items
Cost base increased with volume but at lower rate than sales growth, reflecting improved product mix.
Increase attributed to additional salespeople and increased trade show participation.
Margins: Gross margin expanded to 51.8% from 47.0% YoY, reflecting favorable BKR radio product and accessories sales mix. Operating margin improved to 15.4% from 15.3% despite SG&A expenses increasing 28.3%, as revenue growth and gross margin expansion more than offset spending increases.
Watch Items from the Filing
- U.S. government agencies represented 43.0% of Q1 2026 revenue (vs. 10.9% prior year), while Customer A represented 39.0% (vs. 23.1%), creating significant customer concentration risk.
- Backlog declined to $8.7M as of March 31, 2026 from $14.2M at year-end 2025, reflecting timing of orders and fulfillment.
- Patent infringement lawsuit filed February 3, 2026 against AT&T; AT&T has responded and is reviewing resolution alternatives, with outcome and impact uncertain.
- Company faces tariff exposure on imported materials and products; potential refunds from February 2026 court order uncertain in amount and timing.
AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.
Revenue
Q1 2026
$21.3M
Net Income
Q1 2026
$2.8M
Free Cash Flow
Q1 2026
$6.4M
Operating Margin
Q1 2026
15.4%
Revenue & Net Income
Earnings Per Share
Key Financials Over Time
Export Financial Table · Pro+Revenue
+12.5% YoYNet Income
+61.9% YoYOperating Income
+104.2% YoYEPS (Diluted)
+52.9% YoYTotal Assets
+23.8% YoYTotal Debt
Op. Cash Flow
+52.3% YoY| Metric | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2022 | FY 2020 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $86.1M +12.5% | $76.6M +50.3% | $51.0M +15.4% | $44.1M +12.0% | $39.4M -22.3% | $50.7M |
| Net Income | $13.5M +61.9% | $8.4M +171.9% | $-11.6M -6096.4% | $194.0K +105.4% | $-3.6M -234.8% | $2.7M |
| Operating Income | $16.0M +104.2% | $7.8M +170.6% | $-11.1M -1214.8% | $994.0K +119.8% | $-5.0M -217.3% | $4.3M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $3.44 +52.9% | $2.25 | — | $0.02 +107.4% | $-0.27 -242.1% | $0.19 |
| Total Assets | $63.8M +23.8% | $51.5M +5.5% | $48.8M +26.5% | $38.6M -9.8% | $42.8M +0.6% | $42.5M |
| Total Debt | — | — | $1.8M | — | — | — |
| Operating Cash Flow | $19.4M +52.3% | $12.8M +241.8% | $-9.0M -302.5% | $4.4M +294.4% | $-2.3M -121.3% | $10.7M |
AI Insight: BKTI Financial Trends
BKTI stabilized revenue near $20–24M range while building equity to $48M, but operating cash flow volatility and flat profitability margins raise sustainability questions.
• Equity grew 109% from $23M (Q2 2024) to $48M (Q1 2026), signaling retained earnings reinvestment and strengthening balance sheet foundation.
• Operating margin compressed to 14% in Q1 2026, down from 16.7% in Q3 2025; net margin steady ~10–19% across periods.
• Operating cash flow volatile: peaked at $10M (Q3 2025), dropped to $3M (Q4 2025), rebounded to $7M (Q1 2026).
⚠ Revenue declined from $24M (Q3 2025) to $21M (Q1 2026)—first consecutive quarter dip after modest recovery.
⚠ Operating cash flow instability (±7M swings) suggests working capital or lumpy project timing challenges despite equity buildup.
AI Insight: BKTI Ratio Trends
Operating margin and ROIC both contracted sharply in Q1 2026, breaking a year-long expansion trend and signaling potential cyclical weakness.
• Operating margin fell to 15.4% in Q1 2026 from 19.7% in Q4 2025; ROIC dropped to 27.6% from 37.9%, the lowest since Q1 2025.
• ROE declined 14.6pp to 23.2% in Q1 2026; ROA fell 10.4pp to 16.1%, matching multi-quarter lows.
• TTM operating margin improved to 18.5% vs. Q2 2024's 5.3%, reflecting strong 2025 carry-through but masking recent deceleration.
⚠ Q1 2026 marks first material margin pullback after four consecutive quarters of OpMargin ≥15.3%; seasonality or business headwind unclear.
⚠ ROIC volatility remains elevated (range: 27.6%–47.3% over last 9 quarters), suggesting lumpy or project-dependent earnings.
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Top Institutional Holders of BKTI
BlackRock, Inc.
$12.0M160,689 shBREACH INLET CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$11.3M151,061 shVANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$10.4M139,760 shRENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
$10.1M135,253 shMawer Investment Management Ltd.
$8.7M116,904 shAMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC
$7.5M101,082 shBalentine LLC
$6.7M89,248 shGEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC
$5.6M74,541 shBARD ASSOCIATES INC
$5.2M69,110 shDIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP
$5.1M67,978 sh
| Fund | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | $12.0M | 160,689 |
| BREACH INLET CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | $11.3M | 151,061 |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | $10.4M | 139,760 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | $10.1M | 135,253 |
| Mawer Investment Management Ltd. | $8.7M | 116,904 |
| AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC | $7.5M | 101,082 |
| Balentine LLC | $6.7M | 89,248 |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | $5.6M | 74,541 |
| BARD ASSOCIATES INC | $5.2M | 69,110 |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | $5.1M | 67,978 |
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