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Acorn Energy (ACFN) Risk Analysis

Public companies are required to disclose risks that can affect the business and impact the stock. These disclosures are known as “Risk Factors”. Companies disclose these risks in their yearly (Form 10-K), quarterly earnings (Form 10-Q), or “foreign private issuer” reports (Form 20-F). Risk factors show the challenges a company faces. Investors can consider the worst-case scenarios before making an investment. TipRanks’ Risk Analysis categorizes risks based on proprietary classification algorithms and machine learning. Acorn Energy disclosed 21 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Acorn Energy reported the most risks in the “Finance & Corporate” category.

Risk Overview Q2, 2026

Source: the company's latest filing for the period ended Jun 30, 2026, filed Aug 06, 2026

Risk Distribution
21Risks
Sector Avg.Finance & CorporateTech & InnovationLegal & RegulatoryProductionAbility to SellMacro & Political
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy

Risk Change Over Time

Acorn Energy disclosed risks per quarterNo. of Risks202224262830Q3Q4Q12023Q2Q3Q4Q12024Q2Q3Q4Q12025Q2Q4Q12026Q2Showing: Q4, 2025
Risks removedRisks addedRisks changedAcorn Energy Risk Factors
Risk Changed (1)New Risk (1)
  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1
    There is a limited trading market for our common stock and the price of our common stock may be volatile.

    Our common stock is traded on the OTCQB marketplace under the symbol "ACFN." The OTCQB is a regulated quotation service that displays real-time quotes, last-sale prices and volume information in over-the-counter equity securities and provides significantly less liquidity than a listing on the NASDAQ Stock Market or other national securities exchanges. The OTCQB securities are traded by a community of market makers that enter quotes and trade reports. This market is limited in comparison to the national stock exchanges, and any prices quoted may not be a reliable indication of the value of our common stock. Trading on the OTCQB marketplace as opposed to a national securities exchange has resulted, and may continue to result, in a reduction in some or all of the following, each of which could have a material adverse effect on the price of our common stock and our company: - the liquidity of our common stock;   - the market price of shares of our common stock;   - our ability to obtain financing for the continuation of our operations;   - the number of institutional and other investors that will consider investing in shares of our common stock;   - the number of market markers in shares of our common stock; and   - the number of broker-dealers willing to execute trades in shares of our common stock. In addition, the market price of our common stock could be subject to wide fluctuations in response to: - quarterly variations in our revenues and operating expenses;   - announcements of new products or services by us;   - fluctuations in interest rates;   - significant sales of our common stock;   - the operating and stock price performance of other companies that investors may deem comparable to us; and   - news reports relating to trends in our markets or general economic conditions. See "Risks Related to Our Securities" below.

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Risk Highlights Q2, 2026

Main Risk Category
Finance & Corporate
With 7 Risks
Number of Disclosed Risks
21
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 32
Recent Changes
0Risks added
0Risks removed
0Risks changed
Since Jun 2026
Number of Risk Changed
0
No changes from last report
S&P 500 Average: 1

Risk Word Cloud

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Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 21

Share Price & Shareholder Rights3 | 14.3%
  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1
    Our stock price is highly volatile, and we do not expect to pay dividends on shares of our common stock for the foreseeable future. Investors may never obtain a return on their investment.

    The market price of our common stock has fluctuated substantially in the past and is likely to continue to be highly volatile and subject to wide fluctuations. During 2025, our common stock traded at prices as low as $12.42 and as high as $33.00 per share. Fluctuations in our stock price may continue to occur in response to various factors, many of which we cannot control, including: - general economic and political conditions and specific conditions in the markets we address;   - quarter-to-quarter variations in our operating results;   - strategic investments or divestments;   - announcements of changes in our senior management;   - the gain or loss of one or more significant customers or suppliers;   - announcements of technological innovations or new products by our competitors, customers or us;   - the gain or loss of market share in any of our markets;   - changes in accounting rules;   - changes in investor perceptions; or   - changes in expectations relating to our products, plans and strategic position or those of our competitors or customers. We do not intend to pay dividends to our stockholders in the foreseeable future. We intend to reinvest earnings, if any, in the development and expansion of our business. Accordingly, investors will need to rely on sales of their common stock after price appreciation, which may never occur, in order to realize a return on their investment.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 2
    Our share price may decline due to the large number of shares of our common stock eligible for future sale in the public market including shares underlying options.

    Almost all of our outstanding shares of common stock are, or could upon exercise of options become, eligible for sale in the public market as described below. Sales of a substantial number of shares of our common stock in the public market, or the possibility of these sales, may adversely affect our stock price. As of March 3, 2026, 2,506,501 shares of our common stock were issued and outstanding. As of that date, we had 66,758 options outstanding and exercisable with a weighted average exercise price of $9.06 per share, which if exercised would result in the issuance of additional shares of our common stock. In addition to the options noted above, at March 3, 2026, there were 57,178 options outstanding that have not yet vested and are not yet exercisable. Substantially all of our currently outstanding shares and shares issuable under our outstanding options are or would be freely tradable.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 3
    We may have to offer additional securities for sale in the near future.

    As of March 3, 2026, we had consolidated cash of $4,131,000  which we believe is sufficient for at least the next twelve months. Despite this, we may ultimately not have sufficient cash to allow us to execute our plans, and the occurrence of one or more unanticipated events may require us to make significant expenditures. Accordingly, we may need to raise additional amounts to finance our operations. If we were to do so by selling shares of our common stock and/or other securities convertible into shares of our common stock, current investors may incur dilution in the value of their shares.

Accounting & Financial Operations1 | 4.8%
Debt & Financing2 | 9.5%
Corporate Activity and Growth1 | 4.8%

See a full breakdown of risk according to category and subcategory. The list starts with the category with the most risk. Click on subcategories to read relevant extracts from the most recent report.

FAQ

What are “Risk Factors”?
Risk factors are any situations or occurrences that could make investing in a company risky. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requires that publicly traded companies disclose their most significant risk factors. This is so that potential investors can consider any risks before they make an investment. They also offer companies protection, as a company can use risk factors as liability protection. This could happen if a company underperforms and investors take legal action as a result. It is worth noting that smaller companies, that is those with a public float of under $75 million on the last business day, do not have to include risk factors in their 10-K and 10-Q forms, although some may choose to do so.
How do companies disclose their risk factors?
Publicly traded companies initially disclose their risk factors to the SEC through their S-1 filings as part of the IPO process. Additionally, companies must provide a complete list of risk factors in their Annual Reports (Form 10-K) or (Form 20-F) for “foreign private issuers”. Quarterly Reports also include a section on risk factors (Form 10-Q) where companies are only required to update any changes since the previous report. According to the SEC, risk factors should be reported concisely, logically and in “plain English” so investors can understand them.
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What are all the risk factor categories?
TipRanks has identified 6 major categories of risk factors and a number of subcategories for each. You can see how these categories are broken down in the list below. 1. Financial & Corporate Accounting & Financial Operations - risks related to accounting loss, value of intangible assets, financial statements, value of intangible assets, financial reporting, estimates, guidance, company profitability, dividends, fluctuating results. Share Price & Shareholder Rights – risks related to things that impact share prices and the rights of shareholders, including analyst ratings, major shareholder activity, trade volatility, liquidity of shares, anti-takeover provisions, international listing, dual listing. Debt & Financing – risks related to debt, funding, financing and interest rates, financial investments. Corporate Activity and Growth – risks related to restructuring, M&As, joint ventures, execution of corporate strategy, strategic alliances. 2. Legal & Regulatory Litigation and Legal Liabilities – risks related to litigation/ lawsuits against the company. Regulation – risks related to compliance, GDPR, and new legislation. Environmental / Social – risks related to environmental regulation and to data privacy. Taxation & Government Incentives – risks related to taxation and changes in government incentives. 3. Production Costs – risks related to costs of production including commodity prices, future contracts, inventory. Supply Chain – risks related to the company’s suppliers. Manufacturing – risks related to the company’s manufacturing process including product quality and product recalls. Human Capital – risks related to recruitment, training and retention of key employees, employee relationships & unions labor disputes, pension, and post retirement benefits, medical, health and welfare benefits, employee misconduct, employee litigation. 4. Technology & Innovation Innovation / R&D – risks related to innovation and new product development. Technology – risks related to the company’s reliance on technology. Cyber Security – risks related to securing the company’s digital assets and from cyber attacks. Trade Secrets & Patents – risks related to the company’s ability to protect its intellectual property and to infringement claims against the company as well as piracy and unlicensed copying. 5. Ability to Sell Demand – risks related to the demand of the company’s goods and services including seasonality, reliance on key customers. Competition – risks related to the company’s competition including substitutes. Sales & Marketing – risks related to sales, marketing, and distribution channels, pricing, and market penetration. Brand & Reputation – risks related to the company’s brand and reputation. 6. Macro & Political Economy & Political Environment – risks related to changes in economic and political conditions. Natural and Human Disruptions – risks related to catastrophes, floods, storms, terror, earthquakes, coronavirus pandemic/COVID-19. International Operations – risks related to the global nature of the company. Capital Markets – risks related to exchange rates and trade, cryptocurrency.