Lightpath (LPTH)
NASDAQ:LPTH
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LPTH Stock Chart & Stats
$14.16
-$0.58(-14.91%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$14.16
-$0.58(-14.91%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.75 - $18.94
Previous CloseN/A
Volume533.90K
Average Volume (3M)4.17M
Market Cap
$895.38M
Enterprise Value$696.86M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$55.24M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$11.32M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.48
Next Earnings
Sep 10, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.50
Shares Outstanding62,789,406
10 Day Avg. Volume4,236,109
30 Day Avg. Volume4,173,933
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.12
Price to Book (P/B)8.05
Price to Sales (P/S)3.38
P/FCF Ratio-13.12
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.78
Enterprise Value/Revenue11.10
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit36.25
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-54.34
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$16.17Price Target Upside14.17% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.21
Revenue Forecast (FY)$66.76M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Manufacturing Scale And RedundancyExpansion with automated furnaces and duplicate processing at multiple facilities increases production capacity and reduces single-site disruption risk, supporting higher-volume supply of large infrared optics.
Order Backlog And Higher‑margin MixA sizable backlog driven by large security and defense contracts, together with a shift into higher‑margin camera systems and full optics solutions, provides clear revenue visibility and potential for margin expansion.
Proprietary Materials And Product AdvantageExclusive BlackDiamond licensing combined with acquisition of specialty glass capability enables scalable production of large, high-performance infrared lenses that serve as a practical alternative to germanium for defense and space customers.
Bears Say
Acquisition-related Expense PressureSubstantial operating expense increases from acquisition-related earn‑out liabilities have pressured net income, creating near-term margin headwinds despite underlying operational improvements.
Valuation RiskAn elevated valuation relative to peers could limit upside if the anticipated revenue growth does not materialize.
Lightpath Technologies News
LPTH FAQ
What was Lightpath’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lightpath lowest stock price was $2.75 and its highest was $18.94 in the past 12 months.
What is Lightpath’s market cap?
Lightpath’s market cap is $895.38M.
When is Lightpath’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lightpath’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 10, 2026 which is in 85 days.
How were Lightpath’s earnings last quarter?
Lightpath released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported -$0.07 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.018 by -$0.052.
Is Lightpath overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lightpath’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Lightpath pay dividends?
Lightpath does not currently pay dividends.
What is Lightpath’s EPS estimate?
Lightpath’s EPS estimate is -0.01.
How many shares outstanding does Lightpath have?
Lightpath has 62,789,406 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lightpath’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lightpath reported an EPS of -$0.07 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.018. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.323%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lightpath?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LPTH
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Lightpath Technologies Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$16.17 (14.17% Upside)
$16.17 (14.17% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LPTH Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 251.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $55.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 13.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 13.3%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
383.54%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-41.18%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
77.18%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Lightpath
LightPath Technologies, Inc. specializes in the engineering, production, and distribution of optical elements and integrated systems. Their product range includes precisely molded glass aspheric lenses, as well as infrared aspheric lenses created through molding or diamond-turning processes, along with a variety of other optical components. These solutions are fundamental for devices that manage light. Their advanced optics are utilized across numerous fields, such as defense mechanisms, medical instrumentation, industrial tools employing lasers, automotive safety features, barcode scanning systems, optical data storage, hybrid fiber coax data communication networks, telecommunications, machine vision applications, and various sensor technologies. The company markets its offerings directly to clients across North America, Europe, and Asia, and also leverages distributors and catalogs to serve both domestic and international markets. LightPath Technologies, Inc. was established in 1985 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
LPTH Earnings Call
Q3 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong operational momentum: record revenue (+109% YoY), a large and growing backlog (+196%), materially improved gross profit (+161%) and positive adjusted EBITDA. Strategic acquisitions (G5, Amorphous) and vertical integration position the company to capture NDAA-driven demand and larger, higher-margin assemblies and camera systems. Key risks and near-term challenges include a continued GAAP net loss, earn-out-related expense volatility, ongoing capacity constraints despite recent doubling, near-term CapEx needs, and timing uncertainty for some government-funded programs. On balance, the positives (rapid top-line growth, backlog, cash runway, strategic positioning) outweigh the manageable lowlights, but execution on capacity expansion and program funding timelines will be critical.View all LPTH earnings summariesLPTH Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$16.17
▲(14.17% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
5.86% Insiders
10.82% Mutual Funds
25.89% Other Institutional Investors
46.88% Public Companies and Individual Investors