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Why Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd stock plummeted yesterday

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Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd faced a significant downturn in its stock price, leaving investors concerned about its future.

Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd (SCAN.V) experienced a staggering decline of 22.58% in its stock price during yesterday's session, closing at CA$3.60. This drop raises questions about the company's market position and investor confidence.

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Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd

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↓ $5.48 (-66.02%)
120 day period
$2.82$5.83$8.85Mar 25Jun 19Oct 5

Market cap

$16.02M

52W high

$22.27

52W low

$2.82

1W change

-6.00%

Beta

-0.18

Analyst Price Targets

Based on analyst covering SCAN · as of Sep 17, 2026

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Wall Street analysts forecast SCAN stock price to fall 50.4% over the next 12 months.

Consensus

Bearish

Based on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)

Avg. Target

C$1.40

-50.4% Upside

Current Price

C$2.82

Last close

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Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.

Wealth Awesome Price Forecast

WA Model

Statistical 90-day price range based on SCAN's historical volatility

HistoricalForecast68%95%
C$0.54C$2.50C$4.47C$6.43C$8.40C$10.37TodayMay 7Jul 13Oct 5Nov 17Dec 31Feb 12

30-Day Vol

121.4%

Annualized

90-Day Vol

90.6%

Annualized

Trend (90d)

-50.0%

Annualized drift

90d Mean

C$2.36

Expected price

HorizonExpected68% Range (1σ)
30 trading daysC$2.66C$1.75 – C$4.04
60 trading daysC$2.50C$1.38 – C$4.53
90 trading daysC$2.36C$1.14 – C$4.87

Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.

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Investor takeaway: The sharp decline in Liberty Defense's stock price signals potential underlying issues that investors should scrutinize closely before making any decisions.

Stock Plummets by 22.58%

Liberty Defense's market cap now sits at approximately CA$20.5 million, reflecting the impact of yesterday's trading session.

Bull case

Despite the recent downturn, Liberty Defense has made progress in enhancing security technology. If future developments prove successful, this could spark renewed interest from investors.

Bear case

The significant drop in stock price, without any clear news or catalyst, suggests a loss of confidence among investors. This could lead to further declines if the company doesn’t address these concerns.

Market Reaction

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Liberty Defense's stock price drop highlights the volatility in the tech sector, especially in emerging security technologies. Investors reacted sharply, likely due to a lack of recent positive developments from the company, which has been working on various projects but hasn’t communicated any substantial progress.

Investor Sentiment

The 22.58% decline has left many investors questioning the company's strategy and future prospects. With a market cap now around CA$20.5 million, the pressure is on Liberty Defense to reassure stakeholders and provide clarity on its upcoming initiatives. The absence of recent news or announcements may have contributed to the sell-off.

Looking Ahead

As Liberty Defense navigates this challenging period, investors will be closely monitoring any forthcoming updates regarding its technology developments and market strategies. The company’s ability to regain investor confidence will be crucial in the coming days, especially as it aims to position itself in a competitive landscape.


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Published: September 4, 2026
Last Updated: September 19, 2026

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