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Windar Photonics ( (GB:WPHO) ) has provided an update.
Windar Photonics has issued 358,944 new ordinary shares to settle £183,333 of fees owed to its non-executive directors for the year to 31 December 2025, with issue prices ranging from 43.0p to 53.3p per share depending on individual contracts. Following admission of the new shares to trading on AIM, expected around 31 March 2026, the company’s share capital will rise to 96,726,770 shares, marginally diluting existing holders while increasing board members’ equity stakes and aligning their interests more closely with shareholders.
The largest allocation went to interim executive chairman David Lis, with further share awards to non-executive directors Paul Hodges and Andreas Nielsen, and executive director Gavin Manson, based on a strike price referencing the 12‑month volume weighted average price. The updated share count establishes a new baseline for total voting rights under FCA disclosure rules and signals the company’s continued use of equity-based remuneration to conserve cash and reinforce governance alignment in the capital structure.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:WPHO) stock is a Sell with a £38.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Windar Photonics stock, see the GB:WPHO Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on WPHO Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, WPHO is a Underperform.
Windar Photonics’ overall stock score is primarily impacted by its weak financial performance and bearish technical indicators. The company’s negative valuation metrics further contribute to the low score. While recent corporate events show positive strategic moves, they are not sufficient to offset the significant financial and technical challenges.
To see Spark’s full report on WPHO stock, click here.
More about Windar Photonics
Windar Photonics is a technology group focused on the wind energy sector, specialising in LiDAR-based wind sensors and software designed to monitor and optimise wind turbine performance across multiple turbine platforms. The company is listed on AIM under the ticker WPHO and targets efficiency gains for turbine operators through advanced sensing and control solutions.
Average Trading Volume: 82,994
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £29.39M
Learn more about WPHO stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.