Taoping Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Taoping Inc. (NASDAQ: TAOP) has announced plans to expand its e-bike charger network to 50 cities in China by the end of 2022. The company has received over 320,000 orders for its chargers, developed in cooperation with Shenzhen Zhicheng Chuangtou New Energy Co., Ltd. China currently has over 340 million electric bicycles, but the charging infrastructure only totals about 10.5 million units. This disparity presents a significant market opportunity for growth in e-bike charging solutions, driven by the increasing demand for environmentally friendly transportation.

Taoping Inc. (NASDAQ: TAOP) reported a 124.6% increase in revenue for the fiscal year 2021, reaching $24.8 million compared to $11.0 million in 2020. The growth was driven by sales from products, new media advertising, and cryptocurrency mining. Although the company posted a net loss of $9.9 million, it was an improvement from the previous year’s loss of $17.7 million. Gross profit rose to $9.3 million with a gross margin of 37.6%. The company also expanded its operations into smart community services and plans to enhance its cryptocurrency and media services further.

Taoping Inc. (NASDAQ: TAOP) has launched smart charging pile services in six Chinese cities, with over 20,000 new users and 200,000 valid orders recorded. The charging piles, installed in Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Quanzhou, Zhenjiang, Nanyang, and Shenyang, are part of a broader strategy to expand to 50 cities by year-end. This initiative aims to address public charging needs amidst a growing 30% CAGR electric two-wheeler charging station market. The charging system enhances safety through real-time monitoring and protection features.

Taoping Inc. (NASDAQ: TAOP) has entered a three-year strategic cooperation agreement with Shenzhen Zhihui Yunti IoT Co., Ltd. to enhance elevator modernization and maintenance. TAOP will leverage its Taoping Alliance for market development, while Zhihui Yunti will provide technical support and product management. The elevator modernization market in China is projected to reach $8.2 billion by 2022, with nearly six million elevators in operation. This collaboration aims to improve smart elevator management and increase service accessibility for communities.

Taoping Inc. (NASDAQ: TAOP) announced a letter of intent to acquire at least 51% of Fujian Taoping IoT Technology Limited, with the purchase price to be paid in ordinary shares of TAOP. The acquisition aims to strengthen Taoping's position in new media and smart community services in East China. Established in 2017, Fujian Taoping serves over 2,000 customers and operates 8,899 smart screen locations in Fujian Province. This acquisition follows another recent acquisition of Zhenjiang Taoping and is expected to accelerate Taoping's digital service business and create shareholder value.

Taoping Inc. (NASDAQ: TAOP) announced a five-year strategic cooperation agreement with three companies to develop the naked-eye 3D iGallery and Smart Station projects. TAOP will lead market development through its Taoping Alliance network while the partners will contribute resources in technology and brand promotion. The iGallery is a digital art display solution, allowing audiences to enjoy 3D visuals without glasses. The Smart Station is a modular public toilet system that integrates multiple services. Projects have been implemented in cities across China, promising a new public experience.

Taoping Inc. (NASDAQ: TAOP) announced the acquisition of a 95.56% equity interest in Zhenjiang Taoping IoT Technology Limited to enhance its smart charging pile and digital media operations in East China. The deal entails issuing 201,552 restricted ordinary shares valued at $391,011 based on an average share price of $1.94. Share issuance is phased and contingent on Zhenjiang Taoping meeting revenue and income targets. The transaction aims to leverage regional strengths to drive growth in smart community services and digital media.

Taoping Inc. (NASDAQ: TAOP) has entered a three-year strategic cooperation agreement with Shenzhen Zhicheng Chuangtou New Energy to expand the smart charging pile market. TAOP will handle market development and installation, while Zhicheng provides charging equipment and management services. The partnership aims to enhance coverage to 50 cities by the end of 2022, responding to the growing demand for electric two-wheelers, which are expected to reach 350 million in China by 2022, amid only 9.7 million available charging ports.

Taoping Inc. (NASDAQ: TAOP) has announced the expansion of its Hong Kong Data Center, aiming to double its total hash rate to 700 GH/s. This project is expected to be completed by the end of January 2022, enhancing the Company’s ability to generate approximately 350 Ether per month. The site in Tsuen Wan will host more general-purpose servers, reinforcing Taoping’s commitment to developing its digital currency business in the region. The expansion follows strong progress in cloud computing resources since the Center's launch in May 2021.