Zacks Research Forecasts Reduced Earnings for IPG Photonics

Key Points

• Zacks Research lowered its FY2027 EPS estimate for IPG Photonics to $2.24 from $2.65 and trimmed its Q4 2027 forecast to $0.62 from $0.82, while keeping a Hold rating on the stock.
• IPG Photonics recently missed earnings expectations, reporting $0.29 EPS versus the $0.32 consensus, though revenue of $265.5 million topped estimates and rose 16.5% year over year.
• Insider selling has been notable, including recent sales by a director and the CFO, with insiders selling 12,165 shares worth about $1.43 million over the last three months.

IPG Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:IPGP - Free Report) - Stock analysts at Zacks Research decreased their FY2027 EPS estimates for shares of IPG Photonics in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday, May 25th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the semiconductor company will post earnings per share of $2.24 for the year, down from their previous forecast of $2.65. Zacks Research has a "Hold" rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for IPG Photonics' current full-year earnings is $1.66 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for IPG Photonics' Q4 2027 earnings at $0.62 EPS.

IPG Photonics (NASDAQ:IPGP - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The semiconductor company reported $0.29 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.32 by ($0.03). IPG Photonics had a net margin of 2.78% and a return on equity of 2.84%. The firm had revenue of $265.50 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $256.99 million. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.09 earnings per share. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 16.5% on a year-over-year basis. IPG Photonics has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.250-0.550 EPS.

A number of other analysts also recently issued reports on IPGP. Raymond James Financial downgraded shares of IPG Photonics from a "strong-buy" rating to an "outperform" rating and lifted their price objective for the stock from $97.00 to $180.00 in a report on Friday, February 13th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of IPG Photonics from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Saturday, May 9th. Roth Mkm reaffirmed a "buy" rating and set a $151.00 price objective on shares of IPG Photonics in a report on Tuesday, May 19th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a "sell (d+)" rating on shares of IPG Photonics in a report on Friday, March 27th. Finally, Citigroup lifted their price objective on shares of IPG Photonics from $105.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. Six analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, IPG Photonics presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $135.50.

IPG Photonics Stock Performance

NASDAQ IPGP opened at $116.99 on Thursday. IPG Photonics has a 52-week low of $64.93 and a 52-week high of $155.82. The company has a market capitalization of $4.97 billion, a P/E ratio of 169.55, a P/E/G ratio of 3.49 and a beta of 0.97. The company has a fifty day moving average of $115.91 and a 200-day moving average of $102.06.

Insider Buying and Selling at IPG Photonics

In other news, Director Jeanmarie F. Desmond sold 1,690 shares of IPG Photonics stock in a transaction dated Thursday, May 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $105.58, for a total value of $178,430.20. Following the transaction, the director owned 10,486 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,107,111.88. The trade was a 13.88% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, CAO Mary E. Buttarazzi sold 500 shares of IPG Photonics stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $116.22, for a total value of $58,110.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 4,749 shares in the company, valued at approximately $551,928.78. This represents a 9.53% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold a total of 12,165 shares of company stock worth $1,431,645 over the last three months. Company insiders own 37.50% of the company's stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its holdings in shares of IPG Photonics by 184.4% in the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 455 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 295 shares during the period. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. increased its holdings in shares of IPG Photonics by 43.0% in the fourth quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. now owns 552 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $40,000 after buying an additional 166 shares during the period. Global Retirement Partners LLC increased its holdings in shares of IPG Photonics by 428.9% in the fourth quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 677 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $48,000 after buying an additional 549 shares during the period. Hantz Financial Services Inc. increased its holdings in shares of IPG Photonics by 332.9% in the fourth quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 684 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $49,000 after buying an additional 526 shares during the period. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of IPG Photonics by 348.2% in the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 744 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $51,000 after buying an additional 578 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 93.79% of the company's stock.

IPG Photonics News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting IPG Photonics this week:

• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research cut its earnings forecasts for IPG Photonics across several future periods, including lowering Q4 2027 EPS to $0.62 from $0.82 and FY2027 EPS to $2.24 from $2.65. Lower profit expectations can weigh on investor sentiment. IPG Photonics stock page
• Negative Sentiment: IPG Photonics CFO Timothy Pv Mammen sold 9,975 shares at an average price of $119.81, a transaction worth about $1.2 million. Insider selling can be interpreted as reduced confidence, even if it is sometimes routine. Insider trade details

IPG Photonics Company Profile

IPG Photonics Corporation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance fiber lasers and amplifiers used in industrial, medical, scientific, and telecommunications applications. The company's core products include ytterbium and erbium fiber lasers, diode lasers, and fiber amplifiers that deliver high power and efficiency for precision cutting, welding, marking, and engraving. IPG's systems are engineered to optimize process speed, reliability, and energy consumption, making them a preferred choice for advanced manufacturing environments.

In addition to stand-alone laser sources, IPG offers turnkey laser systems and integrated solutions tailored to sectors such as automotive, electronics, aerospace, additive manufacturing, and life sciences.

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