VENU (VENU) Stock Analysis
Educational signal · not a buy or sell recommendation · How to read this
Market cap $105M is the value of all shares combined. Beta 3.40: the stock has moved about 240% more than the S&P 500.
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Quick AnswerVENU (VENU) trades at $1.75 with MoonshotScore 15/100 (Grade F). Venu Holding Corporation (VENU), operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector within the Restaurants industry, is a relatively new entrant with a $235 million market capitalization.
Price as of Sep 11, 2026 · Last analyzed: Aug 31, 2026Venu Holding Corporation (VENU), operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector within the Restaurants industry, is a relatively new entrant with a $105M market capitalization. While the company's gross margin stands at a respectable 21.1%, its negative operating and net margins (-311.3% and -290.8%, respectively) and an FMP rating of C- highlight significant challenges. Key growth drivers include expansion of its Bourbon Brothers and Sunset Amphitheater brands. The investment thesis hinges on VENU's ability to scale its unique entertainment and hospitality model, but investors must weigh this potential against substantial operational risks and current unprofitability. The high beta of 3.40 reflects the stock's volatility.
VENU stock analysis for 2026: The stored analyst price target for VENU is $16.65; its date is unknown, so no upside or downside is derived from it against the current price of $1.75. The AI MoonshotScore is 15/100, in the Weak band (below 45) — a research signal, not a recommendation. Key factors: analyst coverage, AI-driven quantitative scoring.
VENU: 3/3 scored disciplines lean bearish. Dominant signal: Seth Klarman bearish.
How is this calculated? →Strongest side: Growth Durability (4/10, Weak). Weakest side: Financial Safety (0/10, Negative).
AI simulations built from the named investors' published principles. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or the opinion of these individuals. How these lenses are built
Why this analysis is different
- A sector-relative MoonshotScore — five pillars (business quality, financial safety, valuation, growth durability, momentum) re-ranked nightly against the full universe of US-listed common stocks.
- An AI Council read across up to eight perspectives — value, macro, quantitative, and momentum lenses — that shows where they disagree instead of averaging the tension away.
- Figures come straight from FMP and Yahoo Finance filings data. The AI writes the narrative around the numbers — it never edits the numbers.
VENU Company Overview
What Are the Key Risks for VENU?
Financial-distress signal — its Altman Z-Score of -0.47 sits in the distress zone (elevated bankruptcy risk).
- Negative return on equity (-31.4%) — the business is not currently generating profit on shareholder capital.
- Inconsistent delivery — missed Wall Street EPS estimates in 4 of the last 6 reported quarters.
Research confidence
Broad, current evidence sits behind this analysis.
- ● Scored on 91% of our measures
- ● Price is current
- ● Latest filing 29 days ago
- ● Covered by analysts
Why 15?
Measured against companies in the same sector. The figures below are the factor contributions the scoring engine itself produced.
What is helping
- +0.26 Price to book (Valuation)
- +0.15 3-year revenue per share (Growth)
- +0.09 Share dilution (Growth)
What is holding it back
- -0.78 Operating margin (Business Quality)
- -0.78 Net margin (Business Quality)
- -0.78 Free cash flow yield (Business Quality)
Risk penalties applied
- -1.41 Bankruptcy-risk score in the distress zone
- -2.00 Loss-making with negative retained earnings
Contribution = how far the company sits from its sector on that measure, weighted by how much the pillar counts. Not investment advice. How the score is built →
MoonshotScore History
Recorded daily since 2026-08-23 · 19 snapshots
| 2026-08-23 | 13 |
| 2026-08-26 | 13 |
| 2026-08-29 | 13 |
| 2026-09-01 | 20 |
| 2026-09-04 | 15 |
| 2026-09-07 | 15 |
| 2026-09-10 | 15 |
What changed?
The grade moved from 13 to 15 (+2).
What moved it up or down:
- +6 Growth
- +4 Momentum
- +2 Business Quality
Held back by:
- -3 Financial Strength
Over the same 18 days the stock moved -6.1%.
VENU Financial Trajectory
VENU (VENU) reported $4.8M in revenue for Q2 FY2026, reflecting 22.9% growth compared to the prior quarter. The company recorded a net loss of $17.9M, with diluted EPS of $-0.30. Quarter-over-quarter revenue has been mixed, typical for a micro-cap company operating in its sector. Across the four most recent quarters, VENU averaged $-0.28 in diluted EPS.
How VENU Is Valued
VENU carries a market capitalization of $105M, placing it in the micro-cap category.
Key Financial Metrics
Return on equity for VENU stands at -31.4%, a gauge of how efficiently it converts shareholder capital into profit. Return on assets is -9.1%, showing how much profit it generates from its asset base. A current ratio of 0.25 means current liabilities exceed short-term assets, a liquidity point worth watching. Its earnings yield is -44.3%, the inverse of the P/E and a quick read on earnings relative to price.
Financial Health
VENU's Piotroski F-Score is 2/9, a 9-point checklist of profitability, leverage and efficiency — flagging fundamental weakness worth scrutiny. Its Altman Z-Score of -0.47 places it in the distress zone, a signal of elevated financial risk.
Earnings Track Record
VENU has missed Wall Street's EPS estimate in 4 of its last 6 reported quarters — a mixed record worth weighing. Reported results have landed about 31.4% below estimates on average.
Insider Activity
Over the past six months, VENU insiders filed 17 SEC Form 4 transactions — 1 sales and 16 purchases. On net that is roughly 2.7M shares acquired (about $8.7M) — insiders putting money in tends to read as conviction.
VENU Financials
Fundamental Snapshot
Based on FMP financials and quantitative analysis · FY 2025
Recent Quarterly Results
| Quarter | Revenue | Net Income | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 FY2026 | $5M | -$18M | -$0.30 |
| Q1 FY2026 | $4M | -$14M | -$0.46 |
| Q4 FY2025 | $5M | -$8M | -$0.20 |
| Q3 FY2025 | $2M | -$6M | -$0.17 |
Q2 FY2026 · filed 13 Aug 2026 · SEC EDGAR →
Based on FMP financials and quantitative analysis
VENU Latest News
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VENU's Regent Bank Amphitheater Joins Forces with Northeastern State University to Further Arts and Education in Oklahoma
businesswire.com · Sep 3, 2026
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Venu Holding Says Luxe FireSuite Pre-Opening Sales Have Generated More Than $290M Since Inception
benzinga · Aug 31, 2026
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VENU Reports Luxe FireSuite Sales Averaging Over 80% Across Three Venues Ahead of Openings
businesswire.com · Aug 31, 2026
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VENU to Host 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
businesswire.com · Aug 27, 2026
VENU Analyst Consensus
Consensus Rating
Aggregated Buy/Hold/Sell recommendations collected by Financial Modeling Prep for VENU.
Price Targets
Consensus target: $16.65
VENU MoonshotScore
What does this score mean?
MoonshotScore is Stock Expert AI's proprietary 0-100 research rating, not a buy or sell recommendation. VENU scores 15/100 (Grade F): the number comes from the five-pillar engine (business quality, financial safety, valuation, growth durability, momentum), re-ranked daily against sector peers.
Latest News
VENU's Regent Bank Amphitheater Joins Forces with Northeastern State University to Further Arts and Education in Oklahoma
Venu Holding Says Luxe FireSuite Pre-Opening Sales Have Generated More Than $290M Since Inception
VENU Reports Luxe FireSuite Sales Averaging Over 80% Across Three Venues Ahead of Openings
VENU to Host 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Investor Questions: VENU Stock
What does the AI Score mean for VENU?
VENU holds an AI Score of 15/100 (Grade: F). This is an educational research signal, not a buy or sell recommendation. The number comes from the five-pillar engine (business quality, financial safety, valuation, growth durability, momentum), re-ranked daily against sector peers.
Is VENU a good stock?
Stock Expert AI does not rate VENU buy, sell or hold. VENU carries a MoonshotScore of 15/100 on the five-pillar engine, a research rating against its peers. Whether it fits is your call: check what it sells, whether it earns, what the price assumes, and what would prove you wrong.
What are the key factors to evaluate for VENU?
VENU holds an AI score of 15/100 (low). Not financial advice.
How frequently does VENU data refresh on this page?
VENU's price was last updated on Sep 11, 2026 and refreshes on page view during U.S. market hours; the quote is a provider snapshot, not an exchange feed. Fundamentals update after quarterly filings; the MoonshotScore recalculates nightly; news aggregates continuously.
What has driven VENU's recent stock price performance?
VENU moves on earnings results, analyst revisions, sector rotation, and market sentiment. See the News tab for the latest drivers. Past performance does not predict future results.
Should investors consider VENU overvalued or undervalued right now?
VENU has no trailing P/E available here, so lean on price-to-sales and cash flow in the Financials tab. Compare P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA against sector peers for a full view.
Can I buy fractional shares of VENU?
Yes, most major brokerages offer fractional shares of VENU with no minimum purchase requirement. This means you can invest any dollar amount regardless of the share price. Check your brokerage platform for specific terms, fees, and fractional share availability.
How can I track VENU's earnings and financial reports?
VENU reports quarterly earnings approximately 4-6 weeks after each fiscal quarter ends. You can track earnings dates, revenue and EPS estimates, and actual results on this page's Financials tab. Earnings surprises (beats or misses) often cause significant short-term price moves. Your brokerage can send alerts for VENU earnings announcements.
What should investors new to VENU understand first?
VENU is worth researching across volatility, fundamentals, and industry context. Its current AI score is 15/100. With a market cap of $105M, its size is a factor in volatility characteristics. Start with the Company Overview and MoonshotScore tabs for a structured introduction.
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