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DUOS TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, INC.

For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Mar 31, 2026.

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FY2025 · Filed Mar 31, 2026

DUOT$5.02+6.1%Stored close · as of Nov 6, 2026

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Previous report: 10-K

Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-03-31.

0001079973-25-000555

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Current report: 10-K

Period ended 2025-12-31; filed 2026-03-31.

0001079973-26-000405

Item 1A. Risk Factors

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

Compared 61 previous paragraphs and 69 current paragraphs.

46 unchanged; 12 reworded; 11 added; 3 removed; 0 previous and 0 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 2 previous and 1 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.

Added paragraphs (11)

Current report

We are shifting our business to focus on data centers and digital infrastructure markets.

Current report

We have increasingly prioritized the development, deployment and operation of modular edge data centers and related digital infrastructure services. This strategic shift requires the allocation of capital, management attention and operational resources toward markets in which we have shorter operating history compared to our legacy offerings. If we are unable to execute this new strategy effectively, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.****

Current report

Our portfolio depends upon local economic conditions and is geographically concentrated in certain locations.

Current report

Our portfolio of edge data centers currently is concentrated in the State of Texas. We have begun deployments in other states and expect that geographical expansion will remain our focus. Until then, however, our current edge data center portfolio is dependent on local economic conditions in the State of Texas and could be materially adversely affected by a downturn in the State.****

Current report

We lease the locations on which our data centers are located and the ability to retain these leases, and to find suitable locations for future deployment of data centers and negotiate leases and satisfy all other development issues for these new locations, could be a significant risk for our ongoing operations.

Current report

We lease and do not own the land on which we operate our data centers. We also expect that we will lease the land on which we deploy our data centers in the future. If we are unable to renew our existing leases on favorable terms, if at all, or if we are not able to lease suitable locations for future deployments, our business could be materially adversely affected. Deploying data centers involves substantial planning and entails risks relating to zoning, regulatory approvals, disruptions and delays. In addition, we will be required to secure an adequate supply of power from local utilities, which may result in unanticipated costs. Any inability to secure an appropriate power supply on a timely basis or on acceptable financial terms could adversely affect our ability to deploy our data centers.****

Current report

We are dependent upon third-party suppliers for power and other services, and we are vulnerable to service failures of our third-party suppliers and to price increases by such suppliers.

Current report

We generally rely on third-party local utilities to provide power to our data centers. We are therefore subject to an inherent risk that such local utilities may fail to deliver such power in adequate quantities or on a consistent basis. Any sustained loss of power may also reduce the confidence of our customers in our service. In addition, even when power supplies are adequate, we may be subject to pricing risks and unanticipated costs. Many factors beyond our control may increase the rates charged by the local utilities.****

Current report

We depend on third parties to provide network connectivity to the customers in our data centers, and any delays or disruptions in connectivity may adversely affect our business and results of operations.

Current report

Our customers require internet connectivity and connectivity to the fiber networks of third-party telecommunications carriers. Our data centers need to provide sufficient access for customers to connect to the carriers. Any carrier may elect not to offer its services within our data centers or may elect to discontinue its service. Furthermore, carriers may periodically experience business difficulties which could affect their ability to provide telecommunications services or the service provided by a carrier may be inadequate or of poor quality. A material loss of adequate third-party connectivity could have an adverse effect on the businesses of our customers and, in turn, our business and results of operations.

Current report

For the year ended December 31, 2025, two customers accounted for 69% (related party) and 13% (related party) of revenues. For the year ended December 31, 2024, four customers accounted for 34%, 31%, 13%, and 12% of revenues. The Company is subject to significant concentrations of credit risk due to our reliance on a limited number of customers across our Rail and Edge lines of business, including a related party customer under an asset management agreement. These concentrations increase our exposure to revenue volatility, collection risk, and liquidity constraints, particularly if any key customer delays payment, or elects not to renew service and maintenance arrangements.
Removed paragraphs (3)

Previous report

For the year ended December 31, 2024, four customers accounted for 34%, 31%, 13% and 12% of revenues. For the year ended December 31, 2023, three customers accounted for 48%, 30%, and 11% of revenues. In all cases, there are no minimum contract values stated. Each contract covers an agreement to deliver a rail inspection portal which, once accepted, must be paid in full, with 30% or more being due and payable prior to delivery. The balances of the contracts are for service and maintenance which is paid annually in advance with revenues recorded ratably over the contract period.

Previous report

There is currently not an active liquid trading market for the Company’s common stock.

Previous report

Our common stock is quoted on the Nasdaq Capital Market tier under the symbol “DUOT”. However, there is currently limited active trading in our common stock. Although there are periodic volume spikes from time to time, we cannot give assurance that a consistent, active trading market will develop. If an active market for our common stock develops, there is a significant risk that our stock price may fluctuate in the future in response to any of the following factors, some of which are beyond our control:
Reworded paragraphs (12)

Previous wording

Current supply chain issues continue to extend deadlines for shipment of key components used in our technology systems. The effect of this may be to delay revenue recognition. We have experienced and expect to continue to experience delays to our business operations resulting from lack of materials availability, delays in securing key components such as video cameras requiring certain computer chips, and other material and personnel shortages that may impact our ability to implement our products and services in a timely manner or meet required milestones or customer commitments. In addition, higher costs for travelmay adversely impact our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows. This has made it necessary for the Company to order certain components prior to receiving a contract to ensure we have key components available when necessary to satisfy future contract obligations.

Current wording

Current supply chain issues continue to extend deadlines for shipment of key components used in our technology systems. The effect of this may be to delay revenue recognition. We have experienced and expect to continue to experience delays to our business operations resulting from lack of materials availability, delays in securing key components, and other material and personnel shortages that may impact our ability to implement our products and services in a timely manner or meet required milestones or customer commitments. In addition, higher costs for travel may adversely impact our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows. This has made it necessary for the Company to order certain components prior to receiving a contract to ensure we have key components available when necessary to satisfy future contract obligations.

Previous wording

The markets in which we operate are characterized by rapid, and sometimes disruptive, technological developments, evolving industry standards, frequent new product introductions and enhancements and changes in customer requirements. In addition, both traditional and new competitors are investing heavily in our market areas and competing for customers. As next-generation video analytics technology continues to evolve, we must keep pace in order to maintain or expand our market position. We continue to introduce new product offerings focused on automating mechanical and security inspections in the rail, logistics, intermodal and government sectors as potential revenue drivers. If we are not able to successfully add staff resources with sufficient technical skills to develop and bring these new products to market in a timely manner, achieve market acceptance of our products and services or identify new market opportunities for our products and services, our business and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected.

Current wording

The markets in which we operate are characterized by rapid, and sometimes disruptive, technological developments, evolving industry standards, frequent new product introductions and enhancements and changes in customer requirements. In addition, both traditional and new competitors are investing heavily in our market areas and competing for customers. As next-generation technology continues to evolve, we must keep pace in order to maintain or expand our market position. We continue to introduce new product offerings as potential revenue drivers. If we are not able to successfully add staff resources with sufficient technical skills to develop and bring these new products to market in a timely manner, achieve market acceptance of our products and services or identify new market opportunities for our products and services, our business and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected.

Previous wording

Historically, the Company has leveraged significant milestone payments at a contract onset to fund the purchase of required materials. Expansion into a subscription format would allow the Company to potentially transact faster and more routinely with a larger customer base than it has previously had. In certain instances where the Company plans to build, own and operate its own assets, it will require a different working capital and capitalization strategy whereby the Company will be required to make upfront investments without significant customer milestone payments to offset the investment. The Company believes that this presents a short-term capital risk but is expected, long-term, to improve the overall performance of the business.

Current wording

Historically, the Company has leveraged significant milestone payments at a contract onset to fund the purchase of required materials. In certain instances where the Company plans to build, own and operate its own assets, it will require a different working capital and capitalization strategy whereby the Company will be required to make upfront investments without significant customer milestone payments to offset the investment. The Company believes that this presents a short-term capital risk but is expected, long-term, to improve the overall performance of the business.

Previous wording

Our accumulated deficit was approximately $74 million as of December 31, 2024. Our operating losses may continue as we continue to expend resources to further develop and enhance our market expansion, to complete prototyping for proof-of-concept, obtain regulatory clearances or approvals as required, expand our business development activities and finance capabilities and conduct further research and development. We also expect to experience negative cash flow in the short term until our revenues and margins increase at a rate greater than our expenses, which may not occur.

Current wording

Our accumulated deficit was approximately $84 million as of December 31, 2025. Our operating losses may continue as we continue to expend resources to further develop and enhance our market expansion, to complete prototyping for proof-of-concept, obtain regulatory clearances or approvals as required, expand our business development activities and finance capabilities and conduct further research and development. We also expect to experience negative cash flow in the short term until our revenues and margins increase at a rate greater than our expenses, which may not occur.

Previous wording

We cannot be certain that our technologies and products do not and will not infringe on issued patents or other proprietary rights of others. While we are not currently subject to any infringement claim, any future claim, with or without merit, could result in significant litigation costs and diversion of resources, including the attention of management, and could require us to enter into royalty and licensing agreements, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business. We may not be able to obtain such licenses on commercially reasonable terms, if at all, or the terms of any offered licenses may be unacceptable to us. If forced to cease using such technology, we may be unable to develop or obtain alternate technology. Accordingly, an adverse determination in a judicial or administrative proceeding, or failure to obtain necessary licenses, could prevent us from manufacturing, using, or selling certain of our products, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, and financial condition.

Current wording

We cannot be certain that our technologies and products do not and will not infringe on issued patents or other proprietary rights of others. While we are not currently subject to any infringement claim, any future claim, with or without merit, could result in significant litigation costs and diversion of resources, including the attention of management, and could require us to enter into royalty and licensing agreements, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business. We may not be able to obtain such licenses on commercially reasonable terms, if at all, or the terms of any offered licenses may be unacceptable to us. If forced to cease using such technology, we may be unable to develop or obtain alternate technology. Accordingly, an adverse determination in judicial or administrative proceeding, or failure to obtain necessary licenses, could prevent us from manufacturing, using, or selling certain of our products, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, and financial condition.

Previous wording

Our future success depends, in part, on our ability to anticipate and respond effectively to the threat and opportunity presented by new technology disruption and developments. These may include new software applications or related services based on artificial intelligence, machine learning, or robotics. We may be exposed to competitive risks related to the adoption and application of new technologies by established market participants or new entrants, start-up companies and others. These new entrants are focused on using technology and innovation, including artificial intelligence, to simplify and improve the client experience, increase efficiencies, alter business models and effect other potentially disruptive changes in the industries in which we operate. We must also develop and implement technology solutions and technical expertise among our employees that anticipate and keep pace with rapid and continuing changes in technology, industry standards, client preferences and internal control standards. We may not be successful in anticipating or responding to these developments on a timely and cost-effective basis and our ideas may not be accepted in the marketplace. Additionally, the effort to gain technological expertise and develop new technologies in our business requires us to incur significant expenses. If we cannot offer new technologies as quickly as our competitors, or if our competitors develop more cost-effective technologies or product offerings, we could experience a material adverse effect on our operating results, client relationships, growth and compliance programs.

Current wording

Our future success depends, in part, on our ability to anticipate and respond effectively to the threat and opportunity presented by new technology disruption and developments. These may include new software applications or related services based on artificial intelligence, machine learning, or robotics. We may be exposed to competitive risks related to the adoption and application of new technologies by established market participants or new entrants, start-up companies and others. These new entrants are focused on using technology and innovation, including artificial intelligence, to simplify and improve client experience, increase efficiencies, alter business models and effect other potentially disruptive changes in the industries in which we operate. We must also develop and implement technology solutions and technical expertise among our employees that anticipate and keep pace with rapid and continuing changes in technology, industry standards, client preferences and internal control standards. We may not be successful in anticipating or responding to these developments on a timely and cost-effective basis and our ideas may not be accepted in the marketplace. Additionally, the effort to gain technological expertise and develop new technologies in our business requires us to incur significant expenses. If we cannot offer new technologies as quickly as our competitors, or if our competitors develop more cost-effective technologies or product offerings, we could experience a material adverse effect on our operating results, client relationships, growth and compliance programs.

Previous wording

Under the Asset Management Agreement, New APR will share certain management functions with the Company and its subsidiaries, including the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Commercial Officer and General Counsel, and other services will be provided by the Company in a combination of direct staffing with specific experience in the power generation industry and other functions as necessary via a “shared services” agreement. This may at times affect such employees’, including members of senior management, ability to devote time, attention, and effort to the Company.

Current wording

Under the Asset Management Agreement, New APR shares certain management functions with the Company and its subsidiaries, and other services will be provided by the Company in a combination of direct staffing with specific experience in the power generation industry and other functions as necessary via a “shared services” agreement. This may at times affect such employees’, including members of senior management, ability to devote time, attention, and effort to the Company.

Previous wording

As of December 31, 2024, three customers accounted for 73%, 17% and 10% of our accounts receivable. In the case of insolvency by one of our significant customers, accounts receivable with respect to that customer might not be collectible, might not be fully collectible, or might be collectible over longer than normal terms, each of which could adversely affect our financial position. This concentration of credit risk makes us more vulnerable economically. The loss of any of these customers could materially reduce our revenues and net income, which could have a material adverse effect on our business. We expect this concentration risk will increase due to the significance of the anticipated revenues under the AMA with New APR.

Current wording

As of December 31, 2025, one customer accounted for 88% (related party) of our accounts receivable. In the case of insolvency by one of our significant customers, accounts receivable with respect to that customer might not be collectible, might not be fully collectible, or might be collectible over longer than normal terms, each of which could adversely affect our financial position. This concentration of credit risk makes us more vulnerable economically. The loss of any of these customers could materially reduce our revenues and net income, which could have a material e effect on our business.

Previous wording

Our anticipated business growth is highly dependent on an Asset Management Agreement with New APR Energy.

Current wording

Our business has been highly dependent on an Asset Management Agreement with New APR Energy.

Previous wording

The Company is expecting to report improved revenues and potentially achieve profitability during fiscal year 2025. That expectation is based on substantial revenues being achieved from the AMA with New APR. Although the Company has some influence on that agreement, we are dependent on the market for “behind the meter” power growing as anticipated. If the market should not grow as anticipated or due to some other circumstances either within or beyond our control, revenues recognized from this agreement could be substantially less than expected which would have a material impact on the agreement or lead to its cancellation.

Current wording

Our results of operation in 2025 were based on substantial revenues from the AMA with New APR. Although the Company has some influence on that agreement, we are dependent on the market for “behind the meter” power growing as anticipated. If the market should not grow as anticipated or due to some other circumstances either within or beyond our control, revenues recognized from this agreement could be substantially less than expected which would have a material impact on the agreement or lead to its cancellation.

Previous wording

We recently completed an “At the Market” (ATM) offering and may consider registering additional shares using our S3 shelf registration facility.

Current wording

We may consider registering additional shares using our S3 shelf registration facility.

Previous wording

We currently have an active shelf registration statement (S-3). We are able to file a supplement to raise potentially as much as $16.5 million under the “baby shelf” rules and use a new ATM to raise additional capital. The future issuance of a substantial number of shares of common stock into the public market, or the perception that such issuance could occur, could adversely affect the prevailing market price of our common shares. A decline in the price of our common stock could make it more difficult to raise funds through future offerings of our common stock or securities convertible into common stock.

Current wording

We currently have an active shelf registration statement (S-3). We are able to file a supplement to raise potentially as much as $185 million and additional capital. The future issuance of a substantial number of shares of common stock into the public market, or the perception that such issuance could occur, could adversely affect the prevailing market price of our common shares. A decline in the price of our common stock could make it more difficult to raise funds through future offerings of our common stock or securities convertible into common stock.