RE: The. truth about today's RNS, probably,6 Jan 2026 19:42
Whilst many will poo poo anything AI Related I am one that takes the opposite view. Over many months I have worked with Co Pilot and we have developed a structured system to analyse events and probabilities. I will share an edited version of today's Seeing Machines discussion and would be interested to see responses positive or otherwise.
Question / Seeing Machines, today's RNS has triggered profit taking, down 12% at one stage, recovered somewhat this afternoon. Healthy pullback pending more upside? Let's analyse the RNS contents and consider its impact and the likely direction for the future share price trajectory.
Short version:
Yes — today’s drop looks like classic short‑term profit‑taking rather than a break in the medium‑term bull case. The RNS is fundamentally positive: accelerated high‑margin cash, improved profitability, and confirmation that GSR‑driven royalty growth is imminent. The market’s initial reaction reflects technical positioning, not deterioration in fundamentals.
Below is a structured, evidence‑based analysis tailored to your portfolio process.
📌 1. What the RNS Actually Says (and Why It Matters)
🔹 Accelerated US$14.1m royalty payment
Seeing Machines will receive a lump‑sum US$14.1m from a Tier‑1 customer, replacing four years of future royalties.
- This is high‑margin cash, landing immediately.
- It pulls forward revenue, improving FY2026 profitability.
🔹 First quarter of positive earnings & cash in Q3 FY2026
The company explicitly states Q3 FY2026 will be the first quarter of positive earnings and cash generation. This is a major inflection point for a company long criticised for cash burn.
🔹 Royalty revenue to “increase materially” over next two quarters Driven by EU GSR legislation rollout, which mandates driver monitoring systems (DMS) in new models. This is the structural tailwind SEE investors have been waiting for.
🔹 Guardian aftermarket gaining traction
Expected to hit 6,000 units per quarter by Q3 FY2026 — a meaningful contribution to ARR and margin mix.
🔹 Convertible note obligations (Oct 2026) explicitly addressed. Management signals confidence in meeting obligations via:
- Cash reserves
- Accelerated royalties
- Operational profitability
This reduces a key overhang.
📉 2. Why the Share Price Dropped 12% Intraday
This is a counterintuitive but common reaction to “good news” RNSs:
1. Traders expected a larger number
Some expected a bigger lump‑sum or a broader renegotiation. The US$14.1m is good — but not spectacular.
2. Pull‑forward revenue optics
Accelerating royalties can be misread as:
- “future revenue sacrificed”
- “one‑off boost”
But SEE’s RNS makes clear that royalty revenue will increase materially anyway over the next two quarters.
3. Short‑term holders locking in gains
SEE has rallied strongly into the RNS. A “sell the news” reaction is typical.
4. Liquidity dynamics on AIM