Lightpath Technologies (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$2.21 - $16.53
Previous CloseN/A
Volume533.90K
Average Volume (3M)1.96M
Market Cap
$790.61M
Enterprise Value$468.49M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$73.57M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$10.27M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.42
Next Earnings
May 07, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.02Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.20
Shares Outstanding57,708,603
10 Day Avg. Volume2,479,023
30 Day Avg. Volume1,960,188
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 Cap0.59
Enterprise Value/Revenue8.88
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit30.41
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-139.79
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$14.83Price Target Upside4.76% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
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.
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LPTH FAQ
What was Lightpath Technologies’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lightpath Technologies lowest stock price was $2.21 and its highest was $16.53 in the past 12 months.
What is Lightpath Technologies’s market cap?
Lightpath Technologies’s market cap is $790.61M.
When is Lightpath Technologies’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lightpath Technologies’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 3 days.
How were Lightpath Technologies’s earnings last quarter?
Lightpath Technologies released its earnings results on Feb 11, 2026. The company reported -$0.2 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.038 by -$0.162.
Is Lightpath Technologies overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lightpath Technologies’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Lightpath Technologies pay dividends?
Lightpath Technologies does not currently pay dividends.
What is Lightpath Technologies’s EPS estimate?
Lightpath Technologies’s EPS estimate is -0.02.
How many shares outstanding does Lightpath Technologies have?
Lightpath Technologies has 57,708,603 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lightpath Technologies’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lightpath Technologies reported an EPS of -$0.2 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.038. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 21.519%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lightpath Technologies?
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:
$14.83 (4.76% Upside)
$14.83 (4.76% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
LPTH Sentiment 50%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.7M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $5.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 9.0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
600.99%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-70.17%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
224.16%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Lightpath Technologies
LightPath Technologies, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes optical components and assemblies. The company offers precision molded glass aspheric optics, molded and diamond-turned infrared aspheric lenses, and other optical components used to produce products that manipulate light. Its products are used in defense products, medical devices, laser aided industrial tools, automotive safety applications, barcode scanners, optical data storage, hybrid fiber coax datacom, telecommunications, machine vision and sensors, and other industries. The company sells its products directly to customers in North America, Europe, and Asia, as well as through distributors and catalogs in the United States and internationally. LightPath Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
LPTH Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a strong transformation narrative with significant commercial progress: record revenue (+120% YoY), materially improved gross margins (37%), positive adjusted EBITDA, a sizeable backlog (~$98M) weighted toward higher-margin systems, and a fortified cash position (~$73.6M) following a $65M net capital raise. Strategic M&A (G5 and Amorphous Materials) expanded product, capacity, and large-diameter optics capability, aligning the company with NDAA/FCC tailwinds. Primary negatives were a large GAAP net loss driven by a non-cash $7.6M earnout revaluation that will recur through 2027, some customer concentration at the Amorphous business, multi-year timing for space-satellite program revenue, and the need to execute camera conversions and scale capacity. Overall, positive operational and commercial momentum outweigh the accounting-driven and timing risks.View all LPTH earnings summariesLPTH Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$14.83
▲(4.76% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
6.98% Insiders
9.85% Mutual Funds
4.76% Other Institutional Investors
72.00% Public Companies and Individual Investors