Kopin Appoints New CFO with Stock Incentives

An announcement from Kopin ( (KOPN) ) is now available.

On September 2, 2025, Erich Manz joined Kopin Corporation as the new Chief Financial Officer. In connection with his appointment, the company granted him 400,000 restricted shares of Kopin common stock as a material inducement to employment. The restricted stock award, approved by the Compensation Committee of Kopin’s Board of Directors on July 30, 2025, will vest 25% annually starting December 10, 2026, contingent upon Mr. Manz’s continued employment. This move aligns with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) and reflects Kopin’s strategic efforts to strengthen its leadership team.

The most recent analyst rating on (KOPN) stock is a Hold with a $2.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kopin stock, see the KOPN Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on KOPN Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, KOPN is a Neutral.

Kopin’s overall stock score reflects significant financial challenges, with ongoing losses and negative cash flows being the most critical factors. While technical analysis shows a positive trend, and recent strategic partnerships and corporate changes offer potential for future growth, the current financial performance and valuation concerns weigh heavily on the score.

To see Spark’s full report on KOPN stock, click here.

More about Kopin

Kopin Corporation is a leading developer and provider of innovative display and application-specific optical solutions. Their products are critical components and subassemblies for defense, enterprise, professional, and consumer products. Kopin’s portfolio includes microdisplays, display modules, eyepiece assemblies, image projection modules, and vehicle-mounted and head-mounted display systems that incorporate ultra-small high-resolution displays and a variety of optics.

Average Trading Volume: 3,068,587

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $348.4M

Learn more about KOPN stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.