LPSN
BEARISH
$2.92
Live
LivePerson, Inc. · NASDAQ
Target $4.0
(+37.0%)
$2.37
52W Range
$21.6
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 14, 2026
Market cap
$35.2M
P/E
N/A
ROE
N/A
Profit margin
-27.6%
Debt/Equity
N/A
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
95%
LPSN exhibits severe financial distress, anchored by a critical Piotroski F-Score of 1/9 and a negative Price-to-Book ratio of -0.79, indicating negative shareholders' equity. Despite a high gross margin of 71.53%, the company is suffering from a systemic collapse in value, with a 5-year price decline of 99.7% and contracting year-over-year revenue of -19%. While recent earnings have beaten lowered analyst expectations, the fundamental health metrics and bearish insider activity suggest a high risk of insolvency or further massive dilution.
Key Strengths
Strong Gross Margin (71.53%)
Low Price-to-Sales ratio (0.14)
Current Ratio above 1.0 (1.12)
Recent quarterly earnings beats against low estimates
Positive Operating Margin (5.83%)
Key Risks
Negative Shareholders' Equity (P/B of -0.79)
Severe financial instability (Piotroski F-Score 1/9)
Consistent revenue contraction (-19% YoY)
Extreme long-term price depreciation (-99.7% over 5 years)
Bearish insider sentiment with C-suite selling
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
10
Weak
15
20
5
10
0
AI Verdict
Distressed Asset
Key drivers: Negative Equity, Revenue Decline, Piotroski F-Score 1/9, Insider Selling
Confidence
90%
Value
15/100
P/S of 0.14 is deceptive as the company lacks a positive book value.
Positives
- Very low P/S ratio
Watchpoints
- Negative P/B ratio
- No Graham Number available due to negative earnings/equity
Future
20/100
Growth metrics are consistently negative, indicating a shrinking business model.
Positives
- Recent EPS surprises
Watchpoints
- Negative YoY Revenue Growth (-19%)
- Negative Q/Q Revenue Growth (-19.01%)
Past
5/100
Catastrophic historical price performance.
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- 5Y Change: -99.7%
- 1Y Change: -75.0%
Health
10/100
F-Score of 1/9 is a primary indicator of imminent financial weakness.
Positives
- Current Ratio > 1
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score 1/9
- Negative ROA
Dividend
0/100
Non-dividend paying growth/distressed stock.
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend history
- 0/100 strength score
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$2.92
Analyst Target
$4.0
Upside/Downside
+37.0%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for LPSN and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-13
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LPSN
LivePerson, Inc.
Primary
|
-99.7% | -96.3% | -75.0% | -49.5% | +9.8% | +5.4% |
|
JFU
9F Inc.
Peer
|
-89.9% | +47.2% | +186.1% | -40.3% | -31.1% | +1.1% |
|
KPLT
Katapult Holdings, Inc.
Peer
|
-97.8% | -38.8% | -15.2% | -50.1% | +17.7% | -0.6% |
|
KOSS
Koss Corporation
Peer
|
-79.8% | -17.3% | -10.0% | -20.6% | -5.4% | +4.9% |
|
BLIV
BeLive Holdings
Peer
|
-16.1% | -16.1% | -16.1% | +19.3% | -19.1% | -8.6% |
LPS
LivePerson, Inc.
Primary
5Y
-99.7%
3Y
-96.3%
1Y
-75.0%
6M
-49.5%
1M
+9.8%
1W
+5.4%
JFU
9F Inc.
Peer
5Y
-89.9%
3Y
+47.2%
1Y
+186.1%
6M
-40.3%
1M
-31.1%
1W
+1.1%
KPL
Katapult Holdings, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-97.8%
3Y
-38.8%
1Y
-15.2%
6M
-50.1%
1M
+17.7%
1W
-0.6%
KOS
Koss Corporation
Peer
5Y
-79.8%
3Y
-17.3%
1Y
-10.0%
6M
-20.6%
1M
-5.4%
1W
+4.9%
BLI
BeLive Holdings
Peer
5Y
-16.1%
3Y
-16.1%
1Y
-16.1%
6M
+19.3%
1M
-19.1%
1W
-8.6%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E
-0.44
PEG Ratio
N/A
P/B Ratio
-0.79
P/S Ratio
0.14
EV/Revenue
1.36
EV/EBITDA
-556.08
Market Cap
$35.2M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
-27.58%
Operating Margin
5.83%
Gross Margin
71.53%
ROE
N/A
ROA
-2.74%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
-19.0%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
-19.01%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
N/A
Current Ratio
1.12
Good
Quick Ratio
1.02
Good
Cash/Share
$7.88
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.1B
Gross Margin
73.2%
Op. Margin
5.8%
Net Margin
-77.8%
Total Assets
$0.5B
Liabilities
$0.5B
Equity
$-0.0B
Debt/Equity
-11.22x
Operating CF
$-0.0B
CapEx
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.0B
FCF Yield
126%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-05-06
$N/A
2026-03-12
$-0.38
+78.0% surprise
2025-11-10
$2.66
+215.7% surprise
2025-08-11
$-1.42
+51.9% surprise
Technology Sector Comparison
Comparing LPSN against 305 companies in the Technology sector
(25 bullish, 105 neutral, 175 bearish)
Profit Margin
-27.58%
This Stock
vs
-10.13%
Sector Avg
+172.3%
(Superior)
Revenue Growth
-19.0%
This Stock
vs
8051.37%
Sector Avg
-100.2%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
1.12
This Stock
vs
3.72
Sector Avg
-69.9%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LPSN
LivePerson, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $35.2M | - | -% | -27.6% | $2.92 | |
|
JFU
9F Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $35.37M | 0.94 | 6.9% | 80.2% | $3.0 | Compare |
|
KPLT
Katapult Holdings, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $34.26M | - | -% | 0.5% | $7.19 | Compare |
|
KOSS
Koss Corporation
|
BEARISH | $36.54M | - | -2.8% | -6.8% | $3.86 | Compare |
|
BLIV
BeLive Holdings
|
BEARISH | $32.27M | - | -109.0% | -% | $2.97 | Compare |
LPSN
LivePerson, Inc.
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$35M
P/E
-
ROE
-%
Price
$2.92
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | SABINO ANTHONY JOHN | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 7,844 | $20,159 |
| 2026-03-23 | SABINO ANTHONY JOHN | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 8,033 | $20,082 |
| 2026-03-17 | GREENBERG MONICA L | General Counsel | Sale | 315 | $857 |
| 2026-03-17 | COLLINS JOHN DENEEN | Chief Operating Officer | Sale | 931 | $2,532 |
| 2026-03-17 | SABINO ANTHONY JOHN | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 12,594 | $34,256 |
| 2026-03-12 | GREENBERG MONICA L | General Counsel | Stock Award | 833 | - |
| 2026-03-12 | COLLINS JOHN DENEEN | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 1,851 | - |
| 2026-01-16 | MINA CHRISTOPHER ALLEN | Officer | Sale | 7,152 | $22,543 |
| 2026-01-05 | COLLINS JOHN DENEEN | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award | 34,193 | - |
| 2025-12-17 | MILLER JAMES R | Director | Sale | 2,133 | $10,089 |
| 2025-12-16 | SABINO ANTHONY JOHN | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 4,984 | $23,574 |
| 2025-12-10 | VARDEMAN RYAN L. | Director | Stock Award | 23,350 | - |
| 2025-12-10 | LANE NATHAN | Director | Stock Award | 23,350 | - |
| 2025-12-01 | SABINO ANTHONY JOHN | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 60,000 | - |
| 2025-11-14 | COLLINS JOHN DENEEN | Chief Operating Officer | Sale | 20,000 | $103,888 |
SABINO ANTHONY JOHN
Chief Executive Officer
2026-04-01
7,844 shares
·
$20,159
SABINO ANTHONY JOHN
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-23
8,033 shares
·
$20,082
GREENBERG MONICA L
General Counsel
2026-03-17
315 shares
·
$857
COLLINS JOHN DENEEN
Chief Operating Officer
2026-03-17
931 shares
·
$2,532
SABINO ANTHONY JOHN
Chief Executive Officer
2026-03-17
12,594 shares
·
$34,256
GREENBERG MONICA L
General Counsel
2026-03-12
833 shares
COLLINS JOHN DENEEN
Chief Operating Officer
2026-03-12
1,851 shares
MINA CHRISTOPHER ALLEN
Officer
2026-01-16
7,152 shares
·
$22,543
COLLINS JOHN DENEEN
Chief Operating Officer
2026-01-05
34,193 shares
MILLER JAMES R
Director
2025-12-17
2,133 shares
·
$10,089
SABINO ANTHONY JOHN
Chief Executive Officer
2025-12-16
4,984 shares
·
$23,574
VARDEMAN RYAN L.
Director
2025-12-10
23,350 shares
LANE NATHAN
Director
2025-12-10
23,350 shares
SABINO ANTHONY JOHN
Chief Executive Officer
2025-12-01
60,000 shares
COLLINS JOHN DENEEN
Chief Operating Officer
2025-11-14
20,000 shares
·
$103,888
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