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Research Frontiers Incorporated (REFR) is a Multi-Sector Companies company listed on NASDAQ. In the last 30 days Quantisnow tracked 4 wire items for REFR, including 3 earnings updates and 1 SEC filing. The most recent was published Nov 5, 2026.

Research Frontiers Incorporated develops and markets technology and devices to control the flow of light worldwide. The company develops and licenses suspended particle device (SPD-Smart) light-control technology to companies that manufacture and market the SPD-Smart chemical emulsion, light-control film made from the chemical emulsion, the light-control panels made by laminating the film, and electronics to power end-products incorporating the film, as well as lamination services for and the end-products, such as windows, skylights, and sunroofs. Its SPD-Smart light-control technology is used in various product applications, including windows, sunshades, skylights, and interior partitions for homes and buildings; automotive windows, sunroofs, sun-visors, sunshades, rear-view mirrors, instrument panels, and navigation systems; aircraft windows; museum display panels, and eyewear products; and flat panel displays for electronic products. The company serves architectural, automotive, marine, and aerospace and appliance applications. Research Frontiers Incorporated was incorporated in 1965 and is headquartered in Woodbury, New York.

Price$0.35-0.13 (-26.07%)
2026-08-122026-11-12

Financial highlights

Full financials
Revenue, TTM
$371.8K
Revenue growth
-69.7%
Net income, TTM
-$2.46M
Net margin
-662.0%
Free cash flow, TTM
-$1.86M
Cash
$644.6K

For the twelve months ended Sep 30, 2026, from SEC filings. Not investment advice.

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REFR FAQ

9 questions
  • What does Research Frontiers Incorporated do?
    Research Frontiers Incorporated develops and markets technology and devices to control the flow of light worldwide. The company develops and licenses suspended particle device (SPD-Smart) light-control technology to companies that manufacture and market the SPD-Smart chemical emulsion, light-control film made from the chemical emulsion, the light-control panels made by laminating the film, and electronics to power end-products incorporating the film, as well as lamination services for and the end-products, such as windows, skylights, and sunroofs. Its SPD-Smart light-control technology is...
  • What is the latest news on REFR?
    In the last 30 days Quantisnow tracked 4 wire items for REFR: 3 earnings updates and 1 SEC filing. The most recent was published on November 5, 2026.
  • What is REFR revenue?
    Research Frontiers Incorporated (REFR) reported $371.8K of revenue for the twelve months ended Sep 30, 2026. That is down 69.7% from the year before. Revenue for fiscal 2025 was $1.12M.
  • Is REFR profitable?
    No. Research Frontiers Incorporated reported a net loss of $2.46M for the twelve months ended Sep 30, 2026.
  • How much cash and debt does REFR have?
    Research Frontiers Incorporated reported $644.6K in cash and cash equivalents on its most recent balance sheet in SEC filings.
  • Where does REFR stock trade?
    Research Frontiers Incorporated (REFR) is listed on NASDAQ.
  • What sector and industry is REFR in?
    Research Frontiers Incorporated operates in the Technology sector, Multi-Sector Companies industry.
  • What companies are similar to REFR?
    Notable peers in the same industry include IDCC (InterDigital Inc.), APPS (Digital Turbine Inc.), NTIP (Network-1 Technologies Inc.), ACTG (Acacia Research Corporation (Acacia Tech)), JYNT (The Joint Corp.). Compare REFR side-by-side with any of them on Quantisnow.
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