Aeye, Inc. (LIDR)
NASDAQ:LIDR
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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$0.66 - $6.44
Previous CloseN/A
Volume4.71M
Average Volume (3M)4.58M
Market Cap
$87.54M
Enterprise Value$43.30M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$77.24M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$927.00K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.00
Next Earnings
Aug 10, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.15Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.13
Shares Outstanding46,314,820
10 Day Avg. Volume808,466
30 Day Avg. Volume4,581,307
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 Cap0.49
Enterprise Value/Revenue160.37
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-111.31
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-1.22
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$3.50Price Target Upside116.05% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.55
Revenue Forecast (FY)$6.18M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Product Differentiation (long-range Lidar)AEye's Apollo and Stratos products offer materially longer detection ranges (up to 1–1.5 km and specific behind‑windshield performance) versus typical short‑range sensors. This technical edge supports selection across automotive, defense and infrastructure use cases, creating a durable product moat that helps convert pilots into commercial deployments over multiple quarters.
Partnerships And Scalable ManufacturingAEye leverages Tier‑1 partners (NVIDIA integrations, Lite‑On manufacturing, Syntech defense channel, Optus infrastructure) to validate tech, accelerate certifications and scale production without heavy capital investment. This partner‑led model reduces execution risk, lowers capex needs, and strengthens go‑to‑market reach—advantages that persist as the company commercializes products.
Low Leverage And Multi‑year RunwayWith roughly $77M in cash and minimal debt, AEye has multi‑year runway under management's $30–$35M burn plan, providing time to convert pipeline opportunities without immediate solvency pressure. Combined with manufacturing via partners, this balance sheet flexibility supports sustained commercial investment and reduces short‑term liquidity risk while the business scales.
Bears Say
Very Small Revenue And Negative Gross ProfitAEye's revenue base remains tiny (TTM ~$270k; Q1 $101k despite Y/Y growth) while gross profit is negative and operating losses are large. Until revenue scale materially improves, unit economics and margin sustainability remain weak; converting pipeline and pilots into repeat, high‑volume contracts is required to shift the loss profile.
Sustained Cash Burn And Negative Free Cash FlowAEye continues to consume cash materially relative to its tiny revenue base, with TTM OCF ≈ -$20.7M and FCF ≈ -$21M. Although burn has improved versus prior years, ongoing negative cash flow necessitates external financing or equity issuance if revenue conversion lags, constraining strategic flexibility until commercial scale is achieved.
Equity Incentive Expansion Raises Dilution RiskBoard‑approved expansion of the equity incentive plan supports retention in a competitive market but expands potential share issuance. With persistent losses and cash burn, using equity for compensation or financing can materially dilute existing holders and pressure per‑share economics, a structural risk if organic cash generation remains weak.
AEye Inc News
LIDR FAQ
What was Aeye, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Aeye, Inc. lowest stock price was $0.66 and its highest was $6.44 in the past 12 months.
What is Aeye, Inc.’s market cap?
Aeye, Inc.’s market cap is $87.54M.
When is Aeye, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Aeye, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 10, 2026 which is in 83 days.
How were Aeye, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Aeye, Inc. released its earnings results on May 13, 2026. The company reported -$0.15 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.135 by -$0.015.
Is Aeye, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Aeye, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
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 -0.15.
How many shares outstanding does Aeye, Inc. have?
Aeye, Inc. has 46,314,820 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, missing expectations of -$0.135. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -14.403%.
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
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$3.50 (116.05% Upside)
$3.50 (116.05% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LIDR Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 87.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
178.20%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-56.22%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
184.94%
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
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong commercial momentum and product differentiation (notably pipeline growth, partnerships, and long-range detection capabilities) alongside continued early-stage financial constraints: revenue remains small, GAAP losses widened, and cash burn rose sequentially. Management emphasized a partner-led, capital-efficient model, validated integrations (NVIDIA) and multiple live POCs and pilots, and reiterated guidance for a second-half revenue inflection. Overall, the tone is cautiously optimistic — clear progress on leading indicators balanced against the reality that revenue scale and profitability remain future outcomes dependent on conversion of the pipeline.View all LIDR earnings summariesLIDR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$3.50
▲(116.05% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
4.14% Insiders
6.25% Mutual Funds
0.53% Other Institutional Investors
80.80% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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