Taoping Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Taoping Inc. (NASDAQ: TAOP) has announced its smart elevator program in Tianjin has achieved record user engagement, covering over 8,000 elevators and capturing approximately 7% of the local market share. The program integrates IoT and big data technologies for optimized maintenance services. Chairman Lin Jianghuai anticipates growth to 10-15% market share as demand for modernized elevators increases. The initiative is part of a strategic partnership aimed at expanding operations throughout China, potentially driving significant revenue growth for the company.

Taoping Inc. (Nasdaq: TAOP) announced a strategic contract valued at US$3 million to provide digital advertising services to Shenzhen Taitao Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. over the next six months. The contract capitalizes on Taoping's smart cloud platform and advertising terminal network. CEO Lin Jianghuai expressed optimism about the recovery in the new media and advertising sectors in China, emphasizing the potential for increased brand visibility and profitability through innovative solutions aimed at improving efficiency and reducing costs.

Taoping Inc. (NASDAQ: TAOP) is accelerating its growth in the smart panel market, driven by robust customer demand post-COVID and leveraging its subsidiary Bocom's 20-year track record in China's multi-screen industry. The company anticipates securing over 50 orders in 2022, significantly up from 16 in 2021. The industry is projected to deliver 9.53 million large-screen displays in 2022, fueled by technologies such as 5G and AI. Taoping is positioned to capitalize on this growth through its smart cloud services and extensive alliance networks.

Taoping Inc. (NASDAQ: TAOP) announced plans to expand its Cloud platform for smart elevator upgrades, collaborating with leading brands like Otis. The focus is on improving user experiences and integrating IoT technologies to facilitate energy efficiency and safety. The global elevator market surpassed $99.3 billion in 2021 and is projected to grow over 3% CAGR through 2028. With strategic relationships and a strong sales network, Taoping expects to leverage its Cloud platform for increased revenue, aiming for long-term contracts that enhance visibility and shareholder value.

On September 16, 2022, Taoping Inc. (NASDAQ: TAOP) received a notification from Nasdaq indicating non-compliance with the minimum bid price requirement of $1.00 per share. The deficiency was noted after the company’s stock failed to maintain this price for 30 consecutive business days. Taoping has a 180-day compliance period to rectify this, extending to March 15, 2023. If compliance is not achieved, a second grace period may be available. Should the company remain non-compliant thereafter, delisting may occur, allowing for an appeal process.

Taoping Inc. (NASDAQ: TAOP) reported a 64% revenue increase to $10.5 million for the first half of fiscal 2022, compared to $6.4 million in the same period last year. Gross profit rose 73% to $3.7 million, with gross margin improving by 180 basis points to 35.1%. Net loss was reduced by 86% to $2.0 million ($0.13 per share), reflecting operational efficiencies. The company anticipates positive momentum in its digital advertising and cryptocurrency mining sectors as they leverage their cloud ecosystem.

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.