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Forum Energy Tech (FET) 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. Forum Energy Tech disclosed 38 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Forum Energy Tech 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 Jul 31, 2026

Risk Distribution
38Risks
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy

Risk Change Over Time

Forum Energy Tech disclosed risks per quarterNo. of Risks3540455055Q4Q12017Q2Q3Q4Q12018Q2Q3Q4Q12019Q2Q3Q4Q12020Q2Q3Q12022Q2Q3Q4Q12023Q2Q3Q4Q12024Q2Q3Q4Q12025Q2Q3Q4Q12026Q2Showing: Q4, 2025
Risks removedRisks addedRisks changedForum Energy Tech Risk Factors
New Risk (2)Risk Changed (3)
  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1
    Our common stock price has been volatile, and we expect it to continue to remain volatile in the future.

    The market price of common stock of companies engaged in the oil and natural gas equipment manufacturing and services industry has been volatile. Likewise, the market price of our common stock has varied significantly in the past. For example, in 2024, the market price of our common stock reached a high of $23.21 per share on January 2, 2024, and a low of $12.83 per share on November 1, 2024. We expect our stock price to continue to remain volatile given the cyclical nature of our industry and our limited public float.

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Risk Highlights Q2, 2026

Main Risk Category
Finance & Corporate
With 10 Risks
Number of Disclosed Risks
38
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

provisions in our organizational documents and under delaware law could delay or prevent a change in control of our company, which could adversely affect the price of our common stock.price of our common stockour information technology infrastructure could be subject to disruption, compromise or failure and our data protection measures may be insufficient to protect our information, including as a result of cyber incidents adversely impacting our business.insufficient to protect our informationour operations are subject to environmental and operational safety laws and regulations that may expose us to significant costs and liabilities.expose us to significant costsa deterioration of global economic conditions could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.deterioration of global economic conditionsour business operations worldwide are subject to a number of u.s. federal laws and regulations, including restrictions imposed by the fcpa as well as trade sanctions administered by the office of foreign assets control and the commerce department, as well as similar laws in non-u.s. jurisdictions that govern our operations by virtue of our presence or activities there.office of foreign assets controlif we fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results or prevent fraud.effective system of internal controlsthe impact and effects of public health crises, pandemics and epidemics could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.effects of public health crisesthe number and cost of our current and future asbestos claims could be substantially higher than we have estimated and the timing of payment of claims could be sooner than we have estimated.timing of payment of claimsour business depends upon our ability to obtain key raw materials and specialized equipment from suppliers. increased costs of raw materials and other components, and inflationary pressure, may result in increased operating expenses.increased costs of raw materialsour financial results could be adversely impacted by changes in regulation of oil and natural gas exploration and development activity in response to significant environmental incidents or climate change actions, among other drivers.response to significant environmental incidents

Risk Factors Full Breakdown - Total Risks 38

Share Price & Shareholder Rights3 | 7.9%
  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 1
    Our return of capital to shareholders, including through the repurchases of outstanding shares of our common stock, is within the discretion of our board of directors, and there is no guarantee that we will return capital to shareholders, including through repurchases of our outstanding shares of common stock, in the future or at levels anticipated by our shareholders.

    Although we currently plan to return capital to shareholders, the amount and timing of returns of capital to shareholders may vary from time to time. The amount and timing of all returns of capital, including future purchases pursuant to our Repurchase Program (as defined below), if any, are subject to the discretion of our board of directors and will depend upon business conditions, results of operations, financial condition, terms of our debt agreements and other factors. Our board of directors may, without advance notice, limit, suspend or terminate our Repurchase Program. There can be no assurance that we will make repurchases of our shares of common stock in the future. The repurchases could diminish our cash reserves, which may impact our ability to meet our working capital needs, satisfy our debt obligations, make capital expenditures, grow and pursue strategic opportunities and acquisitions. In addition, any elimination of, or downward revision in, the repurchases could have an adverse effect on the market price of our common stock.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 2
    Our common stock price has fluctuated over the last year, and may be subject to wide fluctuations in response to various factors.

    The market price of common stock of companies engaged in the oil and natural gas equipment manufacturing and services industry has been subject to fluctuations. Likewise, the market price of our common stock has varied significantly in the past year and may continue to fluctuate widely in response to various factors, many of which are beyond our control. These factors include, among others: actual or anticipated fluctuations in our operating results; changes in financial estimates by securities analysts; changes in the economic performance or market valuations of other companies in our industry; additions or departures of key personnel; and future sales of our common stock or other securities These and other factors may cause the market price of our common stock to decline. In 2025, the market price of our common stock reached a high of $38.45 per share on December 24, 2025, and a low of $12.78 per share on April 9, 2025.

  • Share Price & Shareholder Rights - Risk 3
    Provisions in our organizational documents and under Delaware law could delay or prevent a change in control of our company, which could adversely affect the price of our common stock.

    The existence of some provisions in our organizational documents and under Delaware law could delay or prevent a change in control of our company that a stockholder may consider favorable, which could adversely affect the price of our common stock. Certain provisions of our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire control of our company, even if the change of control would be beneficial to our stockholders. These provisions include: - a classified board of directors, so that only approximately one-third of our directors are elected each year;- authority of our board to fill vacancies and determine its size;- the ability of our board of directors to issue preferred stock without stockholder approval;- limitations on the removal of directors; and - limitations on the ability of our stockholders to call special meetings. In addition, our amended and restated bylaws establish advance notice provisions for stockholder proposals and nominations for elections to the board of directors to be acted upon at meetings of stockholders.

Accounting & Financial Operations2 | 5.3%
Debt & Financing3 | 7.9%
Corporate Activity and Growth2 | 5.3%

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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.
How can I use TipRanks risk factors in my stock research?
Use the Risk Factors tab to get data about the risk factors of any company in which you are considering investing. You can easily see the most significant risks a company is facing. Additionally, you can find out which risk factors a company has added, removed or adjusted since its previous disclosure. You can also see how a company’s risk factors compare to others in its sector. Without reading company reports or participating in conference calls, you would most likely not have access to this sort of information, which is usually not included in press releases or other public announcements. A simplified analysis of risk factors is unique to TipRanks.
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.