SNES

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SenesTech

As of 2026-05-07/Confidence low/Horizon 6‑12m

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Data freshness

AI Memo

As of 2026-05-07 • Model: RankAlpha Sentiment Codex

Decision Panel

Action, confidence, horizon, and decision blockers at a glance.

Report quality notice

Coverage is limited for this name. This memo is usable, but confidence is lower and evidence depth is thinner than a standard report.

Action

neutral

Confidence

low

Horizon

6‑12m

Key catalyst

CEO search outcome and go-to-market continuity • 2026-09-30

Expected move: -13%

Biggest risk

The company still produced a $6.4 million net loss on a very small revenue base, depends on commercialization progress to avoid earlier financing, and the 10-K still frames capital availability and operating execution as core risks despite management's runway outlook [#10-K-2026-03-13].

Invalidation

Break below $1 or thesis failure.

What would change my mind?

Primary sources support a modestly better commercial profile: 2025 revenue grew to $2.2 million, e-commerce revenue increased, and management described gross-margin improvement alongside a narrower adjusted EBITDA loss [#8-K-2026-03-12].

Research note

Recommendation

neutral

Confidence

low

As of

2026-05-07

Base target

p=51%

Bull target

p=22%

Bear target

p=27%

Key bullets

Fast scan of bull, bear, and watch items

BullKey bullets

Amazon transition normalization and e-commerce mix recovery
Cash runway durability versus earlier-than-expected financing
Primary sources support a modestly better commercial profile: 2025 revenue grew to $2.2 million, e-commerce revenue increased, and management described gross-margin improvement alongside a narrower adjusted EBITDA loss [#8-K-2026-03-12].

BearKey bullets

Amazon direct-management execution is still unproven after an estimated $200,000 2025 revenue hit during the transition [#8-K-2026-03-12].
Commercial traction is still narrow relative to the cost base: 2025 revenue was only $2.2 million against a $6.4 million net loss [#8-K-2026-03-12].
Leadership transition risk remains active while the board searches for a permanent CEO [#8-K-2026-03-12].

WatchKey bullets

CEO search outcome and go-to-market continuity

Summary

High-level snapshot

Recommendation

neutral

Model confidence

low

Timeframe

6‑12m

Asset

Equity

Trigger

Base case: $2 (p=51%)

Bull/Bear spread: +17% / -58%

Vs latest close: Bull +17% · Base -13% · Bear -58%

Scenario probabilities

Bull Target: $2 (p=22%)Base Target: $2 (p=51%)Bear Target: $1 (p=27%)

Commentary

Primary-source tone is cautiously constructive, but the setup remains a low-conviction monitoring story. Deterministic scores remain only modestly positive with high uncertainty, catalyst density is sparse, and company-source flow since the March 12-13, 2026 earnings/10-K window has been thin. The peer set is also a material weakness: direct operating comps are private, while available public names are loose sector screens. At the May 6, 2026 anchor price of $1.47, the market appears to be discounting dilution and execution risk more than a near-term re-rating.

As of 2026-05-07 • Updated bi-weekly / post-earningsSource: Internal modelMethodology

Analyst Summary

Thesis highlights from the latest analysis

Bull Case

Bear Case

Drivers

Scannable catalysts and supporting factors

Amazon transition normalization and e-commerce mix recovery
Cash runway durability versus earlier-than-expected financing

Scenarios

Bull Target (Scenario probability)

$2 / p=22% prob

Base Target (Scenario probability)

$2 / p=51% prob

Bear Target (Scenario probability)

$1 / p=27% prob

Price $2 as of 2026-05-28

Nearest Scenario: Base (∆ 13%)

Targets vs latest close: Bull +17% · Base -13% · Bear -58%

Sentiment & Exposure

News Sentiment (30d)

0.10

Social Sentiment (7d)

Events

Other notable items detected

EVENT2026-09-30
CEO search outcome and go-to-market continuity
The board started a formal CEO search after Joel Fruendt's retirement and appointed Dr. Jamie Bechtel as Interim Executive Chair, so a permanent appointment or strategy change could alter execution expectations [#8-K-2026-03-12].
Prob 45.00% • Move 16.00% • Priced-in 30.00%

Short-term Catalysts

Next few weeks

Amazon transition normalization and e-commerce mix recovery
2026-08-15
Management said 2025 revenue rose 20% to $2.2 million, e-commerce revenue increased 88%, and the shift to direct Amazon management caused an estimated $200,000 revenue hit that should reverse only if integration stabilizes; margin expansion also depends on that recovery [#8-K-2026-03-12].
Prob 55% • Move 18% • Priced-in 25%

Long-term Catalysts

Months to a year

Cash runway durability versus earlier-than-expected financing
2027-06-30
The 10-K said cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments were $8.6 million at December 31, 2025 and management expects funding through approximately the second quarter of 2027, but also said weaker revenue growth or higher expenses could force financing sooner [#10-K-2026-03-13].
Prob 65% • Move 25% • Priced-in 45%

Risks

Amazon direct-management execution is still unproven after an estimated $200,000 2025 revenue hit during the transition [#8-K-2026-03-12].
Commercial traction is still narrow relative to the cost base: 2025 revenue was only $2.2 million against a $6.4 million net loss [#8-K-2026-03-12].
Leadership transition risk remains active while the board searches for a permanent CEO [#8-K-2026-03-12].
Public peer evidence is weak because the available public candidates are broad sector and market-cap screens rather than direct rodent-control operating comparators.
Runway depends on revenue growth and expense discipline; the 10-K says financing may be needed sooner if growth underperforms or costs rise [#10-K-2026-03-13].
The 10-K discusses going-concern pressure as a recently alleviated issue rather than a fully resolved structural risk, which keeps capital-markets sensitivity high [#10-K-2026-03-13].

Peers

No peer data

Sources

Internal and external references used in this analysis

Model source: RankAlpha Sentiment Codex
Human targets: serper
Analysis date: 2026-05-07

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