Aeye, Inc. (LIDR)
NASDAQ:LIDR
LIDR Stock Chart & Stats
$1.62
-$0.79(-26.42%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$1.62
-$0.79(-26.42%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$0.50 - $6.44
Previous CloseN/A
Volume4.71M
Average Volume (3M)4.45M
Market Cap
$82.98M
Enterprise Value$39.86M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$86.46M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$235.00K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.62
Next Earnings
May 07, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.11Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.15
Shares Outstanding45,345,920
10 Day Avg. Volume2,077,553
30 Day Avg. Volume4,449,987
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.06
Price to Book (P/B)5.23
Price to Sales (P/S)1826.42
P/FCF Ratio-15.26
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.48
Enterprise Value/Revenue171.08
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-124.18
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-1.23
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.68
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.96M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Liquidity And Low LeverageAEye's $86.5M liquidity and repayment of its 2025 convertible note create a durable runway into 2028 and materially reduce near-term refinancing risk. This gives management time to complete product commercialization efforts and convert pipeline opportunities without immediate capital pressure, preserving strategic optionality over the next 2–3 years.
Manufacturing Scalability Via Tier‑one PartnerA committed 60k‑unit production line with a tier‑one partner enables capital‑light volume scaling and faster time-to-market while keeping internal CapEx minimal (sub-$1M expected). This structural manufacturing arrangement supports margin improvement potential and execution of volume-based commercial wins over the medium term.
Product Differentiation And Ecosystem TiesAEye's long-range Stratos and Optus product launches, built on 1550 nm architecture, offer meaningful technical differentiation for ADAS and mobility markets. Combined with ecosystem partnerships (e.g., NVIDIA integrations), this strengthens product credibility, accelerates validation cycles, and supports durable competitive positioning as customers evaluate long-range lidar needs.
Bears Say
Ongoing Cash BurnSustained negative operating and free cash flow requires continued funding or discipline; a $30–$35M 2026 burn rate will steadily deplete liquidity absent faster revenue ramps. Persistent cash burn increases the chance of future dilution or constrained investment if major program revenues are delayed beyond current runway assumptions.
Negative Gross Profit And Persistent LossesNegative gross profit across multiple years indicates that unit economics are currently unfavorable: cost to produce and deliver exceeds sales. This structural profitability gap means scaling revenue could widen losses unless production costs, pricing, or mix improve, making sustainable margins uncertain over the medium term.
Early-stage Revenue And Timing RiskRevenue remains nascent and volatile, with large program contributions deferred into 2027. This timing mismatch creates execution risk: projected growth depends on future conversions of pipeline and staged deployments. Delays or lower-than-expected conversion rates could force additional financing or slow path to self-sustaining cash generation.
AEye Inc News
LIDR FAQ
What was Aeye, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Aeye, Inc. lowest stock price was $0.50 and its highest was $6.44 in the past 12 months.
What is Aeye, Inc.’s market cap?
Aeye, Inc.’s market cap is $82.98M.
When is Aeye, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Aeye, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 32 days.
How were Aeye, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Aeye, Inc. released its earnings results on Mar 16, 2026. The company reported -$0.15 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.185 by $0.035.
Is Aeye, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Aeye, Inc.’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Aeye, Inc. pay dividends?
Aeye, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Aeye, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Aeye, Inc.’s EPS estimate is -0.11.
How many shares outstanding does Aeye, Inc. have?
Aeye, Inc. has 45,345,920 shares outstanding.
What happened to Aeye, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Aeye, Inc. reported an EPS of -$0.15 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.185. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 18.065%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Aeye, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LIDR
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
AEye Inc Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LIDR Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 87.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.3%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
209.64%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-72.75%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
235.15%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Aeye, Inc.
AEye, Inc. provides lidar systems for vehicle autonomy, advanced driver-assistance systems, and robotic vision applications in the United States, Europe, and Asia. It offers 4Sight A, a software-configurable lidar solution for automotive markets, including 4Sight at Design, Triggered 4Sight, or Responsive 4Sight software levels; and 4Sight M, a software-configurable lidar solution for the mobility and industrial markets, including 4Sight at Design, Triggered 4Sight, Responsive 4Sight, and Predictive 4Sight software levels. The company was formerly known as US LADAR, Inc. and changed its name to AEye, Inc. in March 2016. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Dublin, California.
LIDR Company Deck
LIDR Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented strong strategic and commercial progress — product launches (Optus, Stratos), record Q4 Apollo shipments, expanding customer base and pipeline momentum, significant manufacturing capacity, and a clean balance sheet with $86.5M in liquidity and runway into 2028. Offsetting these positives are near-term cost increases (non-GAAP op ex and cash burn), an elevated non-GAAP net loss, and the fact that meaningful revenue from large wins (e.g., the $30M transportation program) is likely to materialize later (notably in 2027). Overall, the company appears well-positioned to convert growing engagement into future revenue, but near-term financials reflect investment and timing risks.View all LIDR earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
4.35% Insiders
6.29% Mutual Funds
0.74% Other Institutional Investors
80.16% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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