LightPath Technologies Inc (LPTH)

Currency in USD
9.200
-0.480(-4.96%)
Closed·
9.270+0.070(+0.76%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
9.0409.930
52 wk Range
5.28018.940
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
9.68
Open
9.365
Day's Range
9.04-9.93
52 wk Range
5.28-18.94
Volume
4.79M
Average Volume (3m)
3.18M
1-Year Change
67.5774%
Book Value / Share
1.54
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Price Target
15.580
Upside
+69.35%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Analysts anticipate sales growth in the current year

LightPath Technologies Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

5 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
5 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 15.580
(+69.35% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Canaccord
Buy15.50+68.48%16.50MaintainAug 31, 2026
Piper Sandler
Buy15.00+63.04%-New CoverageAug 12, 2026
Canaccord
Buy16.50+79.35%-MaintainJul 27, 2026
Canaccord
Buy16.50+79.35%15.50MaintainMay 11, 2026
Lake Street
Buy15.00+63.04%14.00MaintainMay 08, 2026

LightPath Technologies Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2026

  • LightPath posted record Q4 revenue of $21.2M, up 73% YoY and beating estimates, though EPS loss of 6¢ missed forecasts by 5¢.
  • Full-year revenue nearly doubled to $71.7M, gross margin hit record 39.4%, and backlog surged 197% to $110.9M with strong defense program momentum.
  • Company completed manufacturing exit from China, now operating in U.S. and Latvia to meet Western defense supply chain requirements.
  • Management expects FY2027 growth from counter-UAS, drones, and missile programs, with higher capex planned to expand capacity and convert backlog.
  • Balance sheet strengthened to $93.2M cash with no debt; adjusted EBITDA positive for fourth consecutive quarter at $4.2M for the year.
Last Updated: 09/11/2026, 06:00 AM
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Earnings

Latest Release
Sep 10, 2026
EPS / Forecast
-0.06 / -0.01
Revenue / Forecast
21.2M / 18.31M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

LPTH Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
−31.4x−0.2x12.0x
PEG Ratio
5.41−0.060.01
Price/Book
4.3x2.2x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
9.0x1.8x2.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
68.5%72.6%37.0%
Fair Value Upside
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LightPath Technologies, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes optical systems and assemblies in the United States. It offers precision molded glass aspheric optics, molded and diamond-turned infrared aspheric lenses, spherical lenses, and other optical components used to produce products that manipulate light; and infrared products, including catalog and custom infrared optics. The company also offers cooled and uncooled camera systems and modules for long range surveillance and detection, and engineering services. The company’s products are used in defense products, border security, perimeter security, night vision systems, medical devices, laser aided industrial tools, automotive safety applications, telecommunications, machine vision and sensors, and other sectors. It sells its products directly to customers in Europe and Asia. LightPath Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
17.10M25.77%173.38M
Other Institutional Investors
48.37M72.89%490.45M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
893.75K1.35%9.06M
Total
66.36M100.00%672.9M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.6.74%4,469,74445,323
Hood River Capital Management LLC5.37%3,562,14036,120

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FAQ

What Is the LightPath (LPTH) Stock Price Today?

The LightPath stock price today is 9.200 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does LightPath Trade On?

LightPath is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for LightPath?

The stock symbol for LightPath is "LPTH."

What Is the LightPath Market Cap?

As of today, LightPath market cap is 677.240M USD.

What Is LightPath's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The LightPath EPS (TTM) is -0.490.

When Is the Next LightPath Earnings Date?

LightPath will release its next earnings report on Nov 05, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is LPTH a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has LightPath Stock Split?

LightPath has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does LightPath Have?

LightPath has 348 employees.

What is the current trading status of LightPath (LPTH)?

As of Sep 12, 2026, LightPath (LPTH) is trading at a price of 9.200 USD, with a previous close of 9.680 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 9.040 USD to 9.930 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 5.280 USD to 18.940 USD.

What Is LightPath (LPTH) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for LightPath is 15.580 USD, with a high estimate of 17 USD and a low estimate of 15 USD. 5 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +69.35% Upside potential.

What Is the LPTH Premarket Price?

LPTH's last pre-market stock price is 9.250 USD. The pre-market share volume is 142,350.000, and the stock has decreased by -0.430, or -4.440%.

What Is the LPTH After Hours Price?

LPTH's last after hours stock price is 9.270 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.070, or 0.760%.
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