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Dragonfly Energy Stock Plummets Amid Public Offering Announcement

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Written by Timothy Sykes
Updated 10/12/2025, 9:18 am ET | 5 min

In this article Last trade Oct, 30 7:44 PM

  • DFLI+1.85%
    DFLI - NASDAQDragonfly Energy Holdings Corp
    $1.09+0.02 (+1.85%)
    Volume:  12.19M
    Float:  59.80M
    $1.03Day Low/High$1.15

Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp stocks have been trading down by -20.77% due to sharp earnings decline warning.

Industrials industry expert:

Analyst sentiment – negative

Dragonfly Energy (DFLI) is currently in a precarious financial position, as evidenced by its negative profitability ratios. The company’s EBIT margin is a troubling -39.3%, further compounded by a profit margin of -55.84%. These figures reflect a decline in operating efficiency and profitability. Additionally, the substantial depreciation and amortization costs significantly impact net income, revealed by a concerning cash flow from operations of -$3.354 million. This performance trajectory indicates significant hurdles in maintaining liquidity without further external funding, spotlighted by the issuance of preferred stock to bolster its cash flow position.

From a technical perspective, the recent weekly candlestick chart patterns suggest a downward trend in DFLI’s stock. The stock opened at $1.45 and ultimately closed at $1.03 by the end of the analyzed session. Significant support around $1.25 failed to hold amid increased selling pressure due to the recent stock offering. The close at $1.03 marks a critical bearish signal. Volume analysis shows spikes during sell-offs, indicating persistent pessimism among investors. Given these patterns, an actionable trading strategy would involve shorting the stock if it breaks below $1.00, with a stop-loss set slightly above the previous high at $1.29 to manage risk effectively.

Recent developments have further strained Dragonfly Energy’s market perception. The announcement of a $25 million share offering at $1.25 per share has led to the stock plummeting by 28% in premarket trading, highlighting investor anxiety regarding dilution and cash flow management issues. Relative to Industrials and Industrial Goods benchmarks, DFLI significantly underperforms, driven by persistent net income losses and burdened with high-interest costs. Resistance is anticipated at $1.25, where recent offering pricing occurred, while support may appear around psychological levels of $1.00. Given the current financial distress and market reactions, the outlook remains bleak, with a negative sentiment prevailing.

Candlestick Chart

Weekly Update Oct 06 – Oct 10, 2025: On Sunday, October 12, 2025 Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp stock [NASDAQ: DFLI] is trending down by -20.77%! Discover the key drivers behind this movement as well as our expert analysis in the detailed breakdown below.

Quick Financial Overview

Dragonfly Energy’s recent financial moves underscore a pressing need for liquidity. The company’s financial report reveals significant challenges, characterized by declining revenues and substantial net losses, which have eroded investor confidence. In their latest trading session, shares closed at $1.49, but have since plummeted to $1.28, reflecting a jittery market responding to the news of a $25 million share offering.

The company’s key ratios illuminate further struggles. A negative EBIT margin of -39.3 indicates operational inefficiencies, while a gross margin of 25.6 suggests some ability to offset production costs. However, profitability metrics such as the pretax profit margin and profit margin both being heavily negative, at -31.7 and -55.84, respectively, paint a more concerning picture. This financial backdrop forms part of the broader narrative influencing Dragonfly Energy’s current market standing.

Looking at financial strength ratios, the quick ratio at 0.3 and a current ratio at 1.4 highlight potential liquidity constraints. Combined with a leverage situation, where long-term debt heavily influences capital structure, these ratios signal financial vulnerabilities the company aims to address with the recent capital raise. The preference for bolstering working capital and repaying existing debt highlights the precarious balance Dragonfly Energy faces in stabilizing operations while managing debt obligations.

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