IPG Photonics (IPGP) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

IPG Photonics Corporation is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance fiber lasers, amplifiers and related photonic systems. The company’s product portfolio spans pulsed and continuous-wave fiber lasers, integrated laser systems and beam-delivery accessories, serving a wide range of applications in materials processing, precision micromachining, medical devices, advanced communications and defense. By leveraging proprietary ytterbium- and erbium-doped fiber technology, IPG Photonics delivers compact, energy-efficient solutions that offer superior beam quality and reliability compared with traditional laser sources.

Founded in 1990 by Dr. Valentin P. Gapontsev, IPG Photonics began as a research initiative in fiber amplification and has since expanded into one of the world’s largest suppliers of industrial lasers. The company went public in 2006 and established its global headquarters in Oxford, Massachusetts, while maintaining research, manufacturing and service facilities across North America, Europe and Asia. Over the years, IPG Photonics has continually invested in R&D, pioneering key innovations such as multi-kilowatt fiber lasers and ultrafast laser platforms.

IPG Photonics supports a diversified global customer base, including automotive and aerospace OEMs, electronics manufacturers, medical device companies and defense contractors. The company’s direct sales and distribution network spans more than 35 countries, enabling localized application support and rapid response to evolving market needs. Its lasers are used in cutting, welding, marking, drilling and additive manufacturing processes that demand precision, repeatability and cost efficiency.

Under the vision established by its founder, IPG Photonics maintains a strong leadership team headquartered in Massachusetts, with seasoned executives overseeing operations, product development and global expansion. The management team continues to build on the company’s legacy of innovation and quality, positioning IPG Photonics to address emerging opportunities in emerging technologies such as 3D printing, sensing, telecommunications and life sciences.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $73.46 to $74.66
• 50-Day Range: $54.95 to $75.04
• 52-Week Range: $48.59 to $92.21
• Volume: 168,529 shs
• Average Volume: 292,735 shs
• Market Capitalization: $3.15 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $69.50
• Consensus Rating: Hold

IPG Photonics Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

IPG Photonics scored higher than 71% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 255th out of 666 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.2 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

IPG Photonics has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.43, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

IPG Photonics has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 53.25%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for IPG Photonics are expected to grow by 53.25% in the coming year, from $1.54 to $2.36 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of IPG Photonics is -16.08, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of IPG Photonics is -16.08, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

IPG Photonics has a PEG Ratio of 12.09. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

IPG Photonics has a P/B Ratio of 1.58. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

8.96% of the float of IPG Photonics has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

IPG Photonics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.2.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in IPG Photonics has recently decreased by 7.95%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

IPG Photonics does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

IPG Photonics does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Environmental Score: -0.76

Percentage of Shares Shorted

8.96% of the float of IPG Photonics has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

IPG Photonics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.2.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in IPG Photonics has recently decreased by 7.95%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.28

News Sentiment

IPG Photonics has a news sentiment score of 1.28. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.86 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for IPG Photonics this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, IPG Photonics insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

39.50% of the stock of IPG Photonics is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

93.79% of the stock of IPG Photonics is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

IPGP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have IPGP shares performed this year?

IPG Photonics' stock was trading at $72.72 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, IPGP stock has increased by 2.0% and is now trading at $74.15.

How were IPG Photonics' earnings last quarter?

IPG Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:IPGP) released its earnings results on Tuesday, May, 6th. The semiconductor company reported $0.31 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.21 by $0.10. The business's quarterly revenue was down 9.6% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Is IPG Photonics doing a stock buyback?

IPG Photonics' Board of Directors approved a stock buyback program on Tuesday, February 13th 2024, which allows the company to buy back $300,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could purchase up to 7.3% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase programs are generally an indication that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.

Does IPG Photonics have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of IPG Photonics: Genesis Systems Group, Laser Depth Dynamics, ILT, Menara Networks, JPSA, IPG Laser GmbH, NTO IRE-Polus, and more.

Who are IPG Photonics' major shareholders?

IPG Photonics' top institutional shareholders include Exchange Traded Concepts LLC (0.56%), Wedge Capital Management L L P NC (0.10%), Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.04%) and Pallas Capital Advisors LLC (0.02%). Insiders that own company stock include Valentin Gapontsev Trust I, Alexander Ovtchinnikov, Eric Meurice and Jeanmarie F Desmond.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of IPG Photonics?

Shares of IPGP stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of IPG Photonics own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that IPG Photonics investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Broadcom (AVGO), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Netflix (NFLX), Tesla (TSLA) and Adobe (ADBE).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/06/2025
• Record date for 6/16 Dividend: 6/02/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/16/2025
• Today: 7/11/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/29/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: LASERS - SYS/COMP
• Sub-Industry: Electronic Manufacturing Services
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:IPGP
• CIK: 1111928
• Web: www.ipgphotonics.com
• Phone: (508) 373-1100
• Fax: 508-373-1103
• Employees: 4,740
• Year Founded: 1990

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for IPG Photonics: $69.50
• High Price Target: $76.00
• Low Price Target: $60.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -6.3%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.43
• Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($4.61)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 48.15
• P/E Growth: 11.9
• Net Income: -$181.53 million
• Net Margins: -21.18%
• Pretax Margin: -19.40%
• Return on Equity: 2.56%
• Return on Assets: 2.28%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 7.33
• Quick Ratio: 5.87

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $952.92 million
• Price / Sales: 3.31
• Cash Flow: $2.94 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 25.26
• Book Value: $46.81 per share
• Price / Book: 1.58

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 42,535,000
• Free Float: 25,734,000
• Market Cap: $3.15 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.90