MultiSensor AI (MSAIW) Stock: Why It Fell
Updated Oct 23, 7:06 AM ET · latest trade in feed Oct 22, 4:00 PM ET (Finnhub)
Updated Oct 22, 2026, 4:00 PM ET · closing price
- Latest (Nasdaq last sale, Oct 23, 7:06 AM ET): $0.02, −$0.01 (-23.04%).
- Earnings: latest quarter in SEC XBRL filings (ended Jun 30, 2026): diluted EPS $-1.19; revenue $1.7M, +19.5% year over year. Sources: SEC EDGAR XBRL.
Sector peers moving today (Medical Devices & Instruments):PMI -23.47%COHU -16.33%BMI +13.48%AEHR -12.88%COHR -12.51%
- Closed at $0.02, -23.04% vs the prior close of $0.02.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
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MSAIW slides 23.0% to $0.02. Closed at $0.02, -23.04% vs the prior close of $0.02. Day range $0.02–$0.02, opened at $0.11.
Why Did MSAIW Stock Move Today?
A plain-English, data-only note for every US trading day (today's note updates every 2 hours while the market is open). Last 5 sessions at a glance, then today's full note.
| Session | Close | Change | Volume vs 50-day avg | What the data shows |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | $0.02 | -23.04% | — | MSAIW slides 23.0% to $0.02 |
Oct 22, 2026 — MSAIW slides 23.0% to $0.02
- Closed at $0.02, -23.04% vs the prior close of $0.02. Day range $0.02–$0.02, opened at $0.11.
- 52-week range $0.02–$0.02; today's close sits at 0% of that range, 23.0% below the 52-week high.
Data-Driven Bull Case vs. Bear Case + Sector Peer Comparison Table
Points below restate what SEC filings and price data show. They are facts, not a recommendation.
- Share count down 93.6% in a year (buybacks).
- Annual revenue fell 25.0% in the latest fiscal year (SEC XBRL).
- Latest fiscal-year net income: loss of $11.71M.
- High volatility: average daily move of 23.0% over 20 sessions.
- Thin trading (under $2M a day on average) can mean wide bid/ask spreads.
Sector peers · Optical Instruments & Lenses
| Ticker | Company | Last price | Day | Below 52w high | Avg $ volume (20d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSAIW | MultiSensor AI | $0.02 | -23.04% | 23.0% | $100 |
| COHR | Coherent | $207.82 | -12.51% | 52.8% | $2.05B |
| KLAC | KLA | $147.83 | -9.55% | 51.9% | $1.81B |
| NVMI | NOVA | $310.13 | -6.37% | 49.7% | $98.62M |
| CAMT | Camtek | $119.48 | -10.23% | 44.7% | $79.76M |
| OPTX | Syntec Optics | $6.66 | -6.20% | 55.4% | $3.42M |
| OPXS | Optex Systems | $9.56 | -1.44% | 46.2% | $107.94K |
MSAIW Earnings Date & EPS History
Diluted EPS by fiscal quarter, from MultiSensor AI's 10-Q/10-K filings (SEC XBRL).
| Quarter ended | Diluted EPS |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $-1.19 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $-1.23 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $-0.05 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $-3.96 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $-5.42 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | $-0.34 |
| Jun 30, 2024 | $-0.47 |
| Mar 31, 2024 | $-0.33 |
MSAIW Revenue, Net Income, Cash & Debt
- Revenue (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026): $1.70M
- Net income (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026): $-2.46M
- Cash & equivalents (as of Jun 30, 2026): $21.00M
- Long-term debt (as of Jun 30, 2024): $642.00K
MSAIW 52-Week High & Low
MSAIW's 52-week range is $0.02 to $0.02. At $0.02 it is 23.0% below the 52-week high and 0.0% above the 52-week low.
MSAIW Valuation: P/E, P/S, P/B, Margins & Cash vs Debt
Computed from MultiSensor AI's SEC XBRL filings and the latest price. A ratio is left out when its denominator is zero or negative.
| Measure | Value | How it is calculated |
|---|---|---|
| Market value | $36.83K | price $0.02 × 2.21M shares (Aug 10, 2026) |
| P/S | 0.01 | market value ÷ revenue $5.55M (FY to Dec 31, 2025) |
| P/B | 0.00 | market value ÷ shareholders' equity $28.49M (Jun 30, 2026) |
| Operating margin | -216.4% | FY to Dec 31, 2025 |
| Net margin | -211.0% | FY to Dec 31, 2025 |
| Cash & equivalents | $21.00M | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Long-term debt | $642.00K | Jun 30, 2024 |
| Net cash (cash − debt) | $20.36M | from the two lines above |
MSAIW 5%+ Holders: Schedule 13D / 13G Filings
Filings by investors reporting a stake of 5% or more (13D = active, 13G = passive), newest first, from SEC EDGAR:
- SCHEDULE 13G/A filed May 11, 2026
- SCHEDULE 13G filed Feb 11, 2026
- SCHEDULE 13D/A filed Dec 23, 2025
- SCHEDULE 13D/A filed Nov 7, 2025
- SCHEDULE 13D/A filed Nov 3, 2025
- SCHEDULE 13D/A filed Oct 28, 2025
Latest MSAIW SEC 8-K & 10-Q Filings
Every SEC filing by or about MSAIW in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 2, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Friedberg Daniel M. & 325 Capital Master Fund Lp & 325 Capital Gp, Llc & 325 Capital Llc & Shrivastava Anil K & Braner Michael David received an award of 4,210 shares on Sep 30, 2026; now holds 14,082
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 2, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Kitsos Petros received an award of 2,105 shares on Sep 30, 2026; now holds 7,392
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 2, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Gow David received an award of 2,105 shares on Sep 30, 2026; now holds 25,079
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 2, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Flavin Stuart V received an award of 2,105 shares on Sep 30, 2026; now holds 7,726
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Oct 2, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Chu Margaret M received an award of 2,105 shares on Sep 30, 2026; now holds 7,392
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Aug 13, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $1.70M (prior year $1.42M) (+19.5% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: -$2.46M (prior year -$3.32M) (loss narrowed vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: -$1.19 (prior year -$3.96) (loss narrowed vs Jun 30, 2025)
Aug 13, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 20, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jul 20, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 3.02 — Sold unregistered shares.
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
Things to know before you trade MSAIW
- Last results release: Aug 13, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 13, 2026, Mar 19, 2026, Nov 13, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 12, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 23.04% (largest 23.0%). That is a volatile stock.
- Liquidity: about 6.00K shares (≈$100) trade per day on average. Thin volume can mean wider bid/ask spreads.
- 52-week position: $0.02 vs a range of $0.02–$0.02 (0% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 0 sales.
- Latest filings: 10-Q Aug 13, 2026; 8-K Aug 13, 2026; 8-K Jul 20, 2026.
- Share count: 2.21M shares outstanding (Aug 10, 2026), -93.6% vs a year earlier — the company has been reducing its share count.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Optical Instruments & Lenses.
MSAIW market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0.11 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 12.00K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0.11 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0 |
About MultiSensor AI
MultiSensor AI (MSAIW) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Optical Instruments & Lenses”. Its business address is in HOUSTON, TX. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1863990.
MSAIW board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Margaret M Chu | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Daniel M. Friedberg | See Footnotes | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Stuart V Flavin | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
| David Gow | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Petros Kitsos | Director | Jul 2, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Asim Akram | Chief Executive Officer | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Robert Nadolny | Chief Financial Officer | Jul 20, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No open-market insider buys or sales reported in the last 12 months. | ||||
MSAIW financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $5.55M | $-11.71M | -0.31 | $-8.02M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $7.40M | $-21.50M | -1.07 | $-15.57M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $5.43M | $-22.27M | -3.56 | $-4.55M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $7.27M | $-13.29M | -2.51 | $-3.17M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $33.35M, total liabilities $4.86M, cash $21.00M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
MSAIW earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 13, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 13, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 13, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 12, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 20, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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