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- Swarmer (SWMR) secured a $2.86M contract with Meta Bureau for drone software licenses, potentially boosting sales growth. The deal, representing a significant multiple of Swarmer's TTM revenue, includes an option for a $10.4M upgrade. While the stock surged, InvestingPro suggests it's overvalued. The contract highlights the growing demand for AI-powered drone technology, but the company's small size tempers the overall market impact.
TALLINN, Estonia - Swarmer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SWMR) announced today that its subsidiary, Swarmer Estonia OÜ, received a contract from Meta Bureau LLC valued at $2.86 million for more than 16,000 software licenses to be deployed on SkyKnight quadcopter bombers and other unmanned aerial vehicles. The stock surged nearly 25% over the past week to $36.04, though InvestingPro analysis suggests shares are currently overvalued relative to Fair Value. The contract represents roughly nine times the company’s $0.31 million in trailing twelve-month revenue.
The contract includes an option for Meta Bureau to upgrade certain licenses for an additional $10.4 million, according to a press release statement.
The licenses cover Swarmer’s platform, which includes its operating system, artificial intelligence, and user interface. The contract includes two separate license allocations for the complete platform and one allocation for the operating system alone, which can be upgraded to the full system through an over-the-air update.
"We are proud that we will be integrating our software with SkyKnight and other UAVs in Meta Bureau’s portfolio, and look forward to receiving additional real-world mission data to further enhance our models and refine the software’s performance," said Serhii Kupriienko, Global CEO of Swarmer. Analysts anticipate 28% sales growth this year, according to InvestingPro, which offers 9 additional exclusive tips for SWMR subscribers.
A Meta Bureau spokesperson stated the company is "very excited about integrating new and more advanced AI into our drones, and Swarmer’s market-leading solution is the perfect fit."
Swarmer develops vendor-agnostic software that enables operators to control autonomous platforms. The company states its technology has been deployed in combat operations in Ukraine since April 2024 and has supported more than 100,000 combat missions.
The company maintains headquarters in Austin, Texas, with operations in Ukraine, Poland, and Estonia.
In other recent news, Swarmer, Inc. announced a partnership with X-Drone, Norda Dynamics, and Kara Dag Technologies to develop an integrated system for intercepting unmanned threats. This collaboration will focus on integrating detection, counter-drone, and targeting systems into Swarmer’s autonomy platform. Additionally, Swarmer’s Estonian subsidiary has signed a memorandum of understanding with HIMERA to enhance its software platform with jam-resistant communications technology. This partnership aims to improve drone operations in environments with jamming conditions.
Swarmer has also appointed Mykhailo Nestor as its chief product officer, who will lead the product strategy and development of the company’s software platform. Lucid Capital Markets has initiated coverage on Swarmer with a buy rating and a price target of $60.00, citing its substantial real-world combat experience and rapid business scaling. These developments highlight Swarmer’s focus on expanding its technological capabilities and strengthening its market position.
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