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Lightwave Logic (LWLG)
NASDAQ:LWLG
US Market
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Lightwave Logic (LWLG) Price & Analysis

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LWLG Stock Chart & Stats

$6.05
$0.18(2.98%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$6.05
$0.18(2.98%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Customer Commercialization TractionFive Stage-3 programs and a signed supply and licensing agreement indicate customer validation is advancing beyond early technical interest. Progress toward qualification and production could support recurring licensing and materials revenue if execution continues.
Foundry Ecosystem ProgressParallel engagements with GlobalFoundries, Tower, SilTerra and another partner diversify qualification pathways. Planned wafer deliveries create tangible milestones for integrating the polymer platform into commercial photonic manufacturing flows.
Strong Balance SheetA substantial cash balance and absence of debt provide flexibility to fund R&D, foundry runs and manufacturing readiness. This reduces near-term solvency pressure while the company works toward commercial revenue and production scale.
Bears Say
Minimal Revenue And Deep LossesThe very small revenue base shows that technical progress has not yet translated into meaningful commercial sales. Deeply negative margins and operating losses limit earnings visibility and leave the business dependent on future scale-up.
Accelerating Operating Cash BurnHigher operating cash consumption, alongside rising R&D and G&A expenses, increases the funding required before commercialization. Continued investment may be necessary, and sustained burn could reduce financial flexibility if milestones take longer.
Foundry And Production Execution RiskThe commercialization path depends on external foundry schedules, yield learning, packaging, testing and scaling BEOL production. These interdependencies can extend qualification timelines and postpone revenue conversion despite customer interest.

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LWLG FAQ

What was Lightwave Logic’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lightwave Logic lowest stock price was $2.15 and its highest was $18.71 in the past 12 months.
    What is Lightwave Logic’s market cap?
    Lightwave Logic’s market cap is $954.30M.
      When is Lightwave Logic’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Lightwave Logic’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 18, 2026 which is in 85 days.
        How were Lightwave Logic’s earnings last quarter?
        Lightwave Logic released its earnings results on Aug 11, 2026. The company reported -$0.043 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
          Is Lightwave Logic overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Lightwave Logic’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Lightwave Logic pay dividends?
            Lightwave Logic does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Lightwave Logic’s EPS estimate?
            Lightwave Logic’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
            How many shares outstanding does Lightwave Logic have?
            Lightwave Logic has 154,167,250 shares outstanding.
              What happened to Lightwave Logic’s price movement after its last earnings report?
              Lightwave Logic reported an EPS of -$0.043 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.657%.
                Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lightwave Logic?
                Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LWLG
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                  Company Description

                  Lightwave Logic

                  Lightwave Logic, Inc. focuses on the development and commercialization of electro-optic polymer materials for data communications and other photonic application in the United States and internationally. The company sells electro-optic (EO) polymer materials for integration into silicon photonics and other photonic integrated circuit platforms under the Perkinamine name. It is also involved in intellectual property licensing; and royalty activities. The company serves semiconductor foundries, silicon photonics device designers, and optical module manufacturers, as well as system integrators serving artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data center, and telecommunications markets. The company was formerly known as Third-order Nanotechnologies, Inc. and changed its name to Lightwave Logic, Inc. in March 2008. Lightwave Logic, Inc. was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.

                  Lightwave Logic (LWLG) Earnings & Revenues

                  LWLG Company Deck

                  LWLG Earnings Call

                  Q2 2026
                  0:00 / 0:00
                  Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                  The call conveyed meaningful operational progress toward commercialization — tangible milestones such as five Stage 3 customers, multiple foundry engagements, imminent wafer deliveries, an existing material supply agreement, and a strong cash position (~$95.9M). Those highlights show advancing de-risking of the technology and customer traction. Offsetting this are persistent commercialization risks and financial headwinds: very low recognized revenue (~$33k), a widening net loss ($6.6M, +~32% YoY), rising R&D and G&A spending (+50% and +48% YoY respectively), increased cash burn (+~36% in H1 operating use), and continued foundry and BEOL schedule and capacity constraints that could delay qualification and the targeted volume ramp in H2 2027. Overall the call balances clear technical and commercial progress against near-term financial and execution risks, but the progress on foundry runs, customer Stage 3 expansion, and cash runway lead to a constructive outlook.View all LWLG earnings summaries
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