POET Technologies (POET) AI Stock Analysis

• Market Cap: $981.68M
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Average Volume (3M): 6.98M
• Price to Earnings (P/E): ―
• Beta (1Y): 2.95
• Revenue Growth: 535.87%
• EPS Growth: -6.99%
• Country: US
• Employees: 53
• Sector: Technology
• Sector Strength: 88
• Industry: Semiconductors
• EPS (TTM): >-0.01
• Shares Outstanding: 131,769,640
• 10 Day Avg. Volume: 4,792,381
• 30 Day Avg. Volume: 6,982,831
• PEG Ratio: -0.07
• Price to Book (P/B): 17.33
• Price to Sales (P/S): 8653.04
• P/FCF Ratio: -11.84
• Enterprise Value/Market Cap: 0.50
• Enterprise Value/Revenue: 644.30
• Enterprise Value/Gross Profit: -3.78K
• Enterprise Value/Ebitda: -10.34
• 1Y Price Target: N/A
• Price Target Upside: N/A
• Rating Consensus: N/A
• Number of Analyst Covering: 0
• EPS Forecast (FY): -0.19
• Revenue Forecast (FY): $10.00M

• Rating: 45 Neutral
• Price Target: $6.00 ▲(23.97% Upside)

POET Technologies' overall stock score is primarily impacted by its poor financial performance, characterized by significant losses and negative margins. Technical analysis indicates mixed signals with potential short-term volatility. The valuation is unattractive due to a negative P/E ratio and high beta, suggesting high risk. The absence of earnings call data and corporate events limits additional insights.

POET Technologies Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description

POET Technologies Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells discrete and integrated opto-electronic solutions in Canada, the United States, and Singapore. It offers integration solutions based on the POET Optical Interposer, a novel platform that allows the seamless integration of electronic and photonic devices into a single multi-chip module using advanced wafer-level semiconductor manufacturing techniques and packaging methods. It also develops photonic integrated components. The company serves the data center, telecommunications, Internet of things and industrial sensing, automotive LIDAR, optical coherence tomography for medical devices, virtual reality systems markets. The company was formerly known as Opel Technologies Inc. and changed its name to POET Technologies Inc. in June 2013. POET Technologies Inc. was incorporated in 1972 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

How the Company Makes Money

POET Technologies generates revenue primarily through the sale of its photonic integrated circuits and related technologies to clients in the telecommunications and data center sectors. The company's revenue model is based on direct sales of its products, as well as licensing agreements and partnerships with other technology firms looking to integrate POET's solutions into their offerings. Key revenue streams include product sales, research and development contracts, and potential royalties from intellectual property licenses. Additionally, POET collaborates with industry leaders and research institutions, which not only bolsters its technological capabilities but can also lead to additional funding and joint ventures that contribute to its overall earnings.

POET Technologies Financial Statement Overview

Summary

POET Technologies is facing severe financial challenges with significant revenue decline and substantial losses. The negative net profit margin and poor return on equity highlight the need for strategic improvements. Despite a moderate debt-to-equity ratio, the overall financial health is compromised by ongoing profitability and cash flow issues.

Income Statement

POET Technologies has experienced significant revenue decline, with a revenue growth rate of -63.73% in the latest year. The company is facing substantial losses, reflected in a net profit margin of -1368.58% and negative EBIT and EBITDA margins. These metrics indicate severe profitability challenges and a need for strategic improvements.

Balance Sheet

The company's debt-to-equity ratio is moderate at 0.35, suggesting manageable leverage. However, the return on equity is deeply negative at -274.04%, indicating poor returns for shareholders. The equity ratio is not provided, but the overall balance sheet stability is compromised by ongoing losses.

Cash Flow

POET Technologies shows a positive free cash flow growth rate of 46.96%, but the operating cash flow remains negative. The free cash flow to net income ratio is above 1, indicating that cash flow is better than net income, yet the operating cash flow to net income ratio is negative, highlighting cash flow challenges.

Breakdown	TTM	Dec 2024	Dec 2023	Dec 2022	Dec 2021	Dec 2020
Income Statement
Total Revenue	762.70K	41.43K	465.78K	552.75K	209.10K	3.89M
Gross Profit	-130.01K	41.43K	465.78K	552.75K	209.10K	2.41M
EBITDA	-47.54M	-54.57M	-18.28M	-19.69M	-14.20M	-14.65M
Net Income	-50.55M	-56.70M	-20.27M	-21.04M	-15.67M	-19.15M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets	107.83M	69.65M	8.78M	15.39M	27.15M	11.64M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments	92.74M	53.82M	3.02M	9.23M	21.31M	6.87M
Total Debt	7.28M	7.24M	542.28K	308.78K	391.01K	4.09M
Total Liabilities	41.40M	48.96M	3.85M	3.95M	2.18M	5.82M
Stockholders Equity	66.44M	20.69M	4.93M	11.45M	24.97M	5.81M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow	-35.20M	-30.27M	-16.65M	-15.40M	-12.16M	-11.01M
Operating Cash Flow	-28.17M	-23.29M	-15.41M	-12.33M	-11.23M	-9.44M
Investing Cash Flow	-85.71M	-23.66M	-1.25M	3.29M	-7.30M	13.93M
Financing Cash Flow	87.34M	81.90M	10.20M	3.44M	26.55M	1.16M

POET Technologies Technical Analysis

• Technical Analysis Sentiment: Positive
• Last Price: 4.84
• 50DMA: Positive
• 100DMA: Positive
• 200DMA: Positive
• MACD: Negative
• RSI: Neutral
• STOCH: Neutral

Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For POET, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 4.84 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 6.82, below the 50-day MA of 5.96, and below the 200-day MA of 5.43, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.37 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 58.54 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 78.05 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for POET.

POET Technologies Peers Comparison

Name	Overall Rating	Market Cap	P/E Ratio	ROE	Dividend Yield	Revenue Growth	EPS Growth
Sector *	61 Neutral	$37.18B	12.37	-10.20%	1.83%	8.50%	-7.62%
SKYT	60 Neutral	$1.36B	10.60	101.23%	―	0.19%	―
AEHR	52 Neutral	$725.56M	-76.82	-5.43%	―	-3.23%	-122.16%
AIP	50 Neutral	$760.97M	-19.99	―	―	20.45%	12.28%
LAES	50 Neutral	$759.94M	-8.59	-45.62%	―	-44.30%	16.42%
AOSL	48 Neutral	$660.75M	-6.78	-11.17%	―	5.81%	-376.55%
POET	45 Neutral	$981.68M	-11.54	-104.17%	―	535.87%	-6.99%

POET Technologies Corporate Events

POET Technologies Collaborates with Quantum Computing Inc. for Next-Gen AI Connectivity

On November 11, 2025, POET Technologies announced a strategic collaboration with Quantum Computing Inc. to co-develop 3.2Tbps optical engines using 400G/Lane thin-film lithium niobate modulators. This innovation aims to enhance AI connectivity and meet the growing demand for high-speed data transfer in AI systems and datacenter hyperscalers. The collaboration is expected to keep POET at the forefront of AI connectivity development, with the 400G/Lane modulator doubling the speeds of the fastest networking devices currently available. The global market for these technologies is projected to reach USD $12 billion by 2030, indicating significant potential impact on the industry and stakeholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (POET) stock is a Hold with a $5.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on POET Technologies stock, see the POET Stock Forecast page.

POET Technologies Secures $150 Million in Share Offering

On October 26, 2025, POET Technologies Inc. entered into securities purchase agreements with institutional investors to sell 20,689,655 common shares at US$7.25 per share, raising nearly US$150 million. The offering, which closed on October 28, 2025, will fund corporate development, including acquisitions, R&D scaling, and expansion of their light source business, positioning the company for growth and operational enhancement.

The most recent analyst rating on (POET) stock is a Hold with a $6.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on POET Technologies stock, see the POET Stock Forecast page.

POET Technologies Secures $150 Million in Oversubscribed Offering

On October 28, 2025, POET Technologies announced the successful closing of a US$150 million oversubscribed registered direct offering of common shares. This capital infusion, subscribed by two new fundamental investment managers, boosts the company’s pro-forma cash position to over US$300 million. The funds will be used for corporate development, including acquisitions, R&D scaling, and expansion of the light source business. This strategic move positions POET Technologies to enhance its operations and strengthen its market presence in the data center and AI sectors.

The most recent analyst rating on (POET) stock is a Hold with a $8.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on POET Technologies stock, see the POET Stock Forecast page.

POET Technologies Announces $150 Million Oversubscribed Offering

On October 26, 2025, POET Technologies announced the pricing of a US$150 million oversubscribed registered direct offering of common shares, fully subscribed by two new fundamental investment managers. The company expects its pro-forma cash position to exceed US$300 million following the closing of the offering, which is anticipated around October 28, 2025. The proceeds will be used for corporate development, including acquisitions, R&D scaling, and expanding operations. This investment strengthens POET’s ability to deliver advanced photonic solutions and pursue revenue opportunities, enhancing long-term shareholder value.

The most recent analyst rating on (POET) stock is a Hold with a $8.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on POET Technologies stock, see the POET Stock Forecast page.

POET Technologies Secures $5 Million Order for Optical Engines

On October 22, 2025, POET Technologies announced a significant production order valued at over $5 million for its POET Infinity optical engines, intended for AI data servers. This order, placed by a leading systems integrator, underscores the commercial viability of POET’s technology and its role in meeting the demands of hyperscale datacenters. The optical engines, which will be shipped in the second half of 2026, highlight POET’s capability to provide scalable solutions for AI data communications, further solidifying its position in the market.

The most recent analyst rating on (POET) stock is a Hold with a $8.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on POET Technologies stock, see the POET Stock Forecast page.

POET Technologies Secures $75 Million Investment to Boost AI Connectivity

On October 7, 2025, POET Technologies announced the closing of a US$75 million investment from a single institutional investor, marking the largest investment in the company’s history. The funds will be used for corporate development, including acquisitions, R&D scaling, and expanding operations, particularly in the AI connectivity solutions sector. This investment positions POET to capitalize on the growing AI infrastructure market, enhancing its technological lead and revenue opportunities in light sources and ultra high-speed transceivers.

The most recent analyst rating on (POET) stock is a Hold with a $6.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on POET Technologies stock, see the POET Stock Forecast page.