Ameresco, Lithium Americas, Kodiak Sciences, and Other Major Stocks Rise on Thursday
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 25 2025
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Source: Benzinga
U.S. Stock Market Overview: U.S. stocks declined, with the Nasdaq Composite dropping over 100 points on Thursday, while several individual stocks saw significant gains.
Ameresco Stock Surge: Ameresco, Inc. shares rose 10.5% to $34.94 after Jefferies upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy and increased its price target from $19 to $39.
Notable Stock Performances: Lithium Americas Corp. and Kodiak Sciences Inc. experienced substantial increases of 16.8% and 16%, respectively, due to positive news and analyst upgrades.
Other Gainers: Several other companies, including Centrus Energy Corp. and NioCorp Developments Ltd., also saw notable stock price increases, reflecting a generally positive trend for select stocks despite the overall market decline.
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Analyst Views on VERI
Wall Street analysts forecast VERI stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for VERI is 8.33 USD with a low forecast of 6.00 USD and a high forecast of 10.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
3 Analyst Rating
2 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 3.830
Low
6.00
Averages
8.33
High
10.00
Current: 3.830
Low
6.00
Averages
8.33
High
10.00
About VERI
Veritone, Inc. builds human-centered enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. Its AI operating system, aiWARE, uses machine learning algorithms, or AI models, together with a suite of applications, to reveal valuable insights from vast amounts of structured and unstructured data. Highly modular and customizable, aiWARE enables expansive scale with the flexibility to deploy in the cloud, at the edge or in hybrid environments. Its aiWARE platform offers capabilities that are designed to mimic human cognitive functions such as perception, prediction and problem solving, enabling users to transform unstructured data into structured data, and analyze and optimize data to drive business processes and insights. Its aiWARE platform encompasses industry applications, automate studio and developer APIs, intelligent data lake, applications and cognitive analytics, and generative AI. It serves customers in the media, entertainment, public sector and talent acquisition industries.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
Veritone's Impressive Performance in 2025
- Stock Surge: Veritone's shares soared nearly 42% in 2025, driven by strong investor demand for AI stocks, reflecting market confidence in its growth potential.
- Successful Financing: Despite habitual losses, Veritone announced a $10 million direct stock offering in late June, with CEO Ryan Steelberg purchasing $1 million worth, effectively alleviating shareholder dilution concerns.
- Defense Contract: In July, Veritone received 'Awardable' status from the Department of Defense and secured a sole-source contract with the Air Force for its aiWARE and iDEMS platforms, indicating strong appeal in the government sector despite undisclosed contract value.
- Private Sector Success: The final earnings report of 2025 revealed a staggering over 200% year-over-year increase in non-legacy software revenue, boosting overall revenue by 32% to over $29 million, showcasing its competitiveness and product appeal in the private market.
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Veritone Signs 27 Agreements, Revenue Up 32% Year-Over-Year
- Agreement Signings: In Q3 of fiscal 2025, Veritone signed 27 commercial agreements, including partnerships with ESPN and NCAA, which not only enhances the company's market recognition but also lays a solid foundation for future revenue growth.
- Public Sector Expansion: The company closed 82 public sector contracts in Q3, with a public sector pipeline valued at $218 million, nearly double the amount from the same quarter last year, indicating strong demand for its technology in government applications.
- Financial Performance Improvement: Revenue rose 32% year-over-year to $29.1 million in Q3, while non-GAAP net loss declined 48% year-over-year to $5.8 million, reflecting the company's successful efforts in high-growth AI software products and cost control.
- Debt Reduction Plan: Veritone plans to pay off 100% of its term debt and 50% of its convertible debt, which is expected to reduce annual debt service costs by $14 million, thereby enhancing financial flexibility and improving market perceptions of its valuation.
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