Banzai International (PARAW) Stock: Why It's Down Today
Updated Oct 20, 2026, 1:16 PM ET · intraday price
- Trading at $0.01 as of 1:16 PM ET, -8.42% vs the prior close of $0.01.
- Volume 10.09K shares, 1.9x its 50-day average (heavy).
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
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PARAW slides 8.4% to $0.01 on 1.9x normal volume. Trading at $0.01 (intraday, 1:16 PM ET), -8.42% vs the prior close of $0.01. Day range $0.01–$0.01, opened at $0.01.
PARAW daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note for every US trading day (today's note updates every 2 hours while the market is open). Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 20, 2026 — PARAW slides 8.4% to $0.01 on 1.9x normal volume
- Trading at $0.01 (intraday, 1:16 PM ET), -8.42% vs the prior close of $0.01. Day range $0.01–$0.01, opened at $0.01.
- Volume was 10.09K shares, 1.9x its 50-day average of 5.24K — unusually heavy trading.
- 52-week range $0.01–$0.01; the current price sits at 0% of that range, 18.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 19, 2026 — PARAW jumps 18.7% to $0.01
- Closed at $0.01, +18.75% vs the prior close of $0.01. Day range $0.01–$0.01, opened at $0.01.
- Volume was 5.24K shares, 0.3x its 50-day average of 16.20K — lighter than usual.
- 52-week range $0.01–$0.01; today's close sits at 56% of that range, 11.2% below the 52-week high.
PARAW bull case vs bear case (from the data)
- Annual revenue grew 168.6% in the latest fiscal year (SEC XBRL).
- Insiders made 4 open-market purchases in the last 12 months.
- Latest fiscal-year net income: loss of $22.49M.
- Insider selling outweighs buying: 21 sales vs 4 open-market buys among the 25 most recent reported insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months).
- High volatility: average daily move of 8.4% over 20 sessions.
- Thin trading (under $2M a day on average) can mean wide bid/ask spreads.
PARAW latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about PARAW in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 16, 2026 · Form DEF 14A — Proxy statement
Proxy statement — agenda for the shareholder meeting (board elections, executive pay, votes)
Oct 5, 2026 · Form PRE 14A — Preliminary proxy statement
Preliminary proxy statement
Oct 1, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
- Item 3.02 — Sold unregistered shares.
Sep 30, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Davy Joseph P. bought 115,965 shares on Sep 28, 2026; now holds 149,821
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.
Sep 29, 2026 · Form DEF 14A — Proxy statement
Proxy statement — agenda for the shareholder meeting (board elections, executive pay, votes)
Sep 24, 2026 · Form 8-K/A — Current report (amended)
Amended current report
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
Sep 11, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
Sep 4, 2026 · Form PRE 14A — Preliminary proxy statement
Preliminary proxy statement
Aug 18, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13D/A — Update to a 13D 5%+ stake disclosure
Update to a 13D 5%+ stake disclosure
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 14, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G — Passive stake (13G)
Passive stake (13G) — an investor reported owning more than 5%
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 14, 2026 · Form 424B3 — Prospectus / supplement for an offering or resale
Prospectus / supplement for an offering or resale
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Aug 14, 2026 · Form 424B3 — Prospectus / supplement for an offering or resale
Prospectus / supplement for an offering or resale
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Aug 14, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $2.27M (prior year $3.13M) (-27.3% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: -$4.96M (prior year -$7.93M) (loss narrowed vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: -$3.05 (prior year -$82.58) (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 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
Aug 11, 2026 · Form 424B5 — Prospectus supplement
Prospectus supplement — the company is selling securities off a shelf registration
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Things to know before you trade PARAW
- Last results release: Apr 15, 2025 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Nov 19, 2024, Nov 7, 2024, May 16, 2024. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Jul 15, 2025 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 8.42% (largest 8.4%). That is a volatile stock.
- Liquidity: about 7.66K shares (≈$67) trade per day on average. Thin volume can mean wider bid/ask spreads.
- 52-week position: $0.01 vs a range of $0.01–$0.01 (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): 4 open-market buys, 21 sales; latest: Joseph P. Davy bought 115,965 shares on Sep 28, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 1, 2026; 8-K Sep 11, 2026; 10-Q Aug 14, 2026.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Services-Prepackaged Software.
PARAW market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 10.09K |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 5.24K |
About Banzai International
Banzai International (PARAW) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Services-Prepackaged Software”. Its business address is in BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1826011.
PARAW 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Paula Boggs | Director | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Joseph P. Davy | Chief Executive Officer | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Kent Schofield | Director | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Mason Ward | Director | Feb 12, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Larry Dean Jr Ditto | Chief Financial Officer | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Joseph P. Davy | Chief Executive Officer | Sep 30, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Joseph P. Davy | Buy | 115,965 | — |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Joseph P. Davy | Buy | 115,965 | — |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Joseph P. Davy | Buy | 115,965 | — |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Joseph P. Davy | Buy | 115,965 | — |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Bf Lending, Llc Cp | Sale | 30,705 | $6.00 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Bf Lending, Llc Cp | Sale | 76,042 | $5.19 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Bf Lending, Llc Cp | Sale | 5,079 | $4.61 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Bf Lending, Llc Cp | Sale | 30,705 | $6.00 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Bf Lending, Llc Cp | Sale | 76,042 | $5.19 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Bf Lending, Llc Cp | Sale | 5,079 | $4.61 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Bf Lending, Llc Cp | Sale | 30,705 | $6.00 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Bf Lending, Llc Cp | Sale | 76,042 | $5.19 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Bf Lending, Llc Cp | Sale | 5,079 | $4.61 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Bf Lending, Llc Cp | Sale | 30,705 | $6.00 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Bf Lending, Llc Cp | Sale | 76,042 | $5.19 |
PARAW financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $12.16M | $-22.49M | -5.95 | $-15.71M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $4.53M | $-31.51M | -69.75 | $-9.58M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $4.56M | $-14.41M | -6.00 | $-1.55M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $5.33M | $-15.47M | -2.40 | $-5.17M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | — | $11.63M | — | $-1.01M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $31.30M, total liabilities $19.07M, cash $646.00K (as of Jun 30, 2026).
PARAW earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 19, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 16, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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