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Research Frontiers Incorporated is projected to rise to $0.4968 by 2027, a +10% move from its current price of $0.4518. REFR is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 8/4/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5 | $0.4348 | $0.4519 | $0.4696 | +0.02% |
| Aug 6 | $0.4281 | $0.452 | $0.4773 | +0.04% |
| Aug 7 | $0.423 | $0.4521 | $0.4833 | +0.07% |
| Aug 8 | $0.4187 | $0.4522 | $0.4884 | +0.09% |
| Aug 9 | $0.415 | $0.4523 | $0.4929 | +0.11% |
| Aug 10 | $0.4117 | $0.4524 | $0.4971 | +0.13% |
| Aug 11 | $0.4087 | $0.4525 | $0.501 | +0.16% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $0.4087 | $0.4525 | $0.501 | +0.16% |
| Week 2 | $0.3924 | $0.4532 | $0.5234 | +0.31% |
| Week 3 | $0.3805 | $0.4539 | $0.5414 | +0.47% |
| Week 4 | $0.3709 | $0.4546 | $0.5573 | +0.63% |
| Week 5 | $0.3626 | $0.4553 | $0.5717 | +0.78% |
| Week 6 | $0.3554 | $0.4561 | $0.5852 | +0.94% |
| Week 7 | $0.3489 | $0.4568 | $0.598 | +1.10% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Research Frontiers Incorporated is a technology company that develops and licenses SPD-Smart light-control technology to manufacturers of SPD-Smart products. Its technology is used in a wide range of applications, including windows, sunshades, skylights, interior partitions for homes and buildings, automotive windows and sunroofs, sun-visors and mirrors, instrument panels, heads-up displays and navigation systems, aircraft windows, museum display panels, eyewear products, and flat panel displays for electronic products. The company serves architectural, automotive, marine, aerospace, and appliance applications, among others.
Research Frontiers was incorporated in 1965 and is headquartered in Woodbury, New York.
REFR trades at $0.391 with a market cap of $13.63M and holds a rank of 4993. The asset’s price outlook is captured in a year-by-year forecast showing a move from a near-flat 2026 to a bullish path through 2050. The 2026 forecast sits at a min of $0.39, an avg of $0.391, and a max of $0.4865, with an ROI of 0% and neutral sentiment, indicating little near-term price move.
A major floor 46.9% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 13.7% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 37.2% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 125.8% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key REFR support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of REFR market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $0.416 | Buy | $0.4158 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $0.453 | Sell | $0.4456 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $0.4975 | Sell | $0.4892 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $0.606 | Sell | $0.5964 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $0.757 | Sell | $0.7498 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $1.10 | Sell | $0.9753 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 24.32 | Buy |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 16.73 | Buy |
| CCI (20) | -138.30 | Sell |
| Williams %R (14) | -93.75 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.01 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -27.27 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.05 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 6.25 | Buy |
| TRIX (15) | -1.22 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -0.12 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 14.81 | Buy |
| Momentum (10) | -0.15 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -96.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 0.38 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 39.27 | Sell |
| ATR (14) | 0.02 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is neutral. RSI14 is 20, and the price remains below the SMA50 of $0.6214, with the SMA200 at $1.12. A defined support is at $0.39 and resistance at $0.67. The stock has traded in a 30-day range of $0.2995 to $0.5105, and annualized volatility stands at 80%.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.39 | $0.4518 | $0.5599 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $0.3816 | $0.4968 | $0.6919 | +10% | Neutral | |
| $0.4645 | $0.6304 | $0.9232 | +40% | Bullish | |
| $0.4303 | $0.6047 | $0.9204 | +34% | Bullish | |
| $0.4023 | $0.5831 | $0.9166 | +29% | Bullish | |
| $0.4009 | $0.5979 | $0.9662 | +32% | Bullish | |
| $0.3508 | $0.5374 | $0.8901 | +19% | Neutral | |
| $0.3817 | $0.5997 | $1.02 | +33% | Bullish | |
| $0.4409 | $0.7098 | $1.23 | +57% | Bullish | |
| $0.4558 | $0.7511 | $1.32 | +66% | Bullish | |
| $0.4659 | $0.856 | $1.63 | +89% | Bullish | |
| $0.6944 | $1.54 | $3.29 | +242% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $0.39 | $0.4518 | $0.5297 | +0.00% |
| September 2026 | $0.3714 | $0.4444 | $0.5501 | -1.64% |
| October 2026 | $0.3817 | $0.4611 | $0.5794 | +3.76% |
| November 2026 | $0.3664 | $0.4463 | $0.5676 | -3.22% |
| December 2026 | $0.355 | $0.4355 | $0.5599 | -2.41% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month REFR forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
The REFR price prediction for 2026 points to an average of $0.4518 (low $0.39, high $0.5599) — a potential gain of 0% on today's $0.4518. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
In 2027, REFR is projected to trade between $0.3816 and $0.6919, averaging $0.4968 — a potential gain of +10% from today's $0.4518. That is up +10% on the projected 2026 average. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Research Frontiers Incorporated's 2028 outlook centres on $0.6304, within a $0.4645 to $0.9232 range. That is up +27% on the projected 2027 average. That marks a +40% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2029, REFR could reach as high as $0.9204, with a base case around $0.6047 and support toward $0.4303 — roughly +34% from $0.4518. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect REFR to range from $0.4023 to $0.9166 through 2030. The $0.5831 average target implies a +29% move from current prices. That is -4% versus the projected 2029 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The REFR price prediction for 2031 points to an average of $0.5979 (low $0.4009, high $0.9662) — a potential gain of +32% on today's $0.4518. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2032, REFR is projected to trade between $0.3508 and $0.8901, averaging $0.5374 — a potential gain of +19% from today's $0.4518. That is -10% versus the projected 2031 average. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
Research Frontiers Incorporated's 2033 outlook centres on $0.5997, within a $0.3817 to $1.02 range. That is up +12% on the projected 2032 average. That marks a +33% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2034, REFR could reach as high as $1.23, with a base case around $0.7098 and support toward $0.4409 — roughly +57% from $0.4518. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect REFR to range from $0.4558 to $1.32 through 2035. The $0.7511 average target implies a +66% move from current prices. That is up +6% on the projected 2034 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The REFR price prediction for 2040 points to an average of $0.856 (low $0.4659, high $1.63) — a potential gain of +89% on today's $0.4518. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2050, REFR is projected to trade between $0.6944 and $3.29, averaging $1.54 — a potential gain of +242% from today's $0.4518. That is up +80% on the projected 2040 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in REFR today (≈ 2,213.368747 REFR) could be worth
$3,415.59
+$2,415.59 (+242%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected REFR price of $1.54 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in REFRwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in REFR on Jul 31, 2025 (≈ 632.911375 REFR) would be worth
$285.95
-$714.05 (-71.4%) today · 0.29× · US Dollar
Based on a REFR entry price of $1.58 vs. today's $0.4518.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $0.46 | $982.17 | -1.8% |
| 1 month ago | $0.53 | $852.45 | -14.8% |
| 3 months ago | $0.88 | $513.41 | -48.7% |
| 6 months ago | $1.14 | $396.32 | -60.4% |
| 1 year ago | $1.58 | $285.95 | -71.4% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $2.57 | $175.8 | -82.4% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our REFR forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $0.90 around 2050.
Implied market cap at $0.90: $31.38M
The multi-year forecast points to a bullish trajectory after 2026. In 2028 the average price is projected at $0.5407 with ROI of 38.3% and bullish sentiment, followed by 2029 at $0.5234 average and ROI 33.9%. By 2030 the average is $0.5025 with ROI 28.5% and bullish sentiment, and 2031 at $0.5094 average with ROI 30.3%.
The path includes 2032 at $0.4576 average (ROI 17) and 2033 at $0.5046 average (ROI 29.1). In 2034 the average rises to $0.5945 (ROI 52) and 2035 to $0.6413 (ROI 64), both bullish. The forecast extends to 2040 with an average of $0.7072 (ROI 80.9) and finally to 2050 with an average of $1.30 (ROI 233.7) and a max of $2.84, with bullish sentiment.
These are estimates and not guarantees.
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2030 avg $0.5025, min $0.3418, max $0.8008, ROI 28.5%, sentiment BULLISH.
The forecast shows bullish sentiment in multiple years and a long-term peak max of $2.84 with ROI 233.7% by 2050, though near-term ROI in 2026 is 0%. These are estimates, not guarantees.
Yes, the 2050 forecast lists a max of $2.84 with a bullish outlook, though it is not guaranteed.
Current price is $0.391; 30-day range is $0.2995 to $0.5105.
RSI14 is 20 and annualized volatility is 80%.
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