AEye (LIDR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

AEye, Inc. operates as a leading provider of advanced LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and perception systems designed to enhance machine vision across a variety of industries. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, AEye develops next-generation hardware and software solutions that enable autonomous vehicles, smart infrastructure, robotics, and industrial automation platforms to detect and interpret their environments in real time. The company’s technology combines high-performance scanning LiDAR, artificial intelligence (AI), and software configurable perception (SCP) to deliver precise, adaptive sensing capabilities.

The company’s flagship iDAR™ (Intelligent Detection and Ranging) platform integrates time-of-flight LiDAR with AI-driven processing to optimize detection of objects at varying ranges, speeds, and conditions. Key products include the AE100 and AE300 series sensors, which are designed for automotive and mobility applications, as well as specialized modules for smart city deployments and security systems. AEye’s software stack supports dynamic scene analysis, object classification, and data fusion, enabling seamless integration with vehicle control units and broader sensor suites.

AEye serves a global customer base, partnering with Tier 1 automotive suppliers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and technology integrators across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company’s solutions are deployed in advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous shuttles, delivery robots, and intelligent traffic management installations. Strategic collaborations with automotive OEMs and research institutions have accelerated the adoption of LiDAR-based perception in both commercial and defense sectors.

Under the leadership of founder and Chief Executive Officer Dr. Luis Dussan, AEye has achieved key milestones including technology demonstrations on public roadways and partnerships with leading mobility players. The senior management team brings extensive experience in optics, robotics, and AI, positioning AEye at the forefront of innovation in next-generation sensing technologies. Continued investment in research and development underscores the company’s commitment to enhancing safety, efficiency, and autonomy across diverse applications.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $1.12 to $1.19
• 50-Day Range: $0.66 to $1.22
• 52-Week Range: $0.49 to $4.30
• Volume: 1.02 million shs
• Average Volume: 1.21 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $21.73 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

AEye Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

AEye scored higher than 5% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 656th 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: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for AEye.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of AEye is -0.32, 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 AEye is -0.32, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

AEye has a P/B Ratio of 1.03. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

7.63% of the float of AEye has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

AEye has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in AEye has recently increased by 32.12%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

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

Dividend Yield

AEye does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

AEye does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

7.63% of the float of AEye has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

AEye has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in AEye has recently increased by 32.12%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.62

News Sentiment

AEye has a news sentiment score of 0.62. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.83 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for AEye this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

6 people have searched for LIDR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

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

Percentage Held by Insiders

11.93% of the stock of AEye is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 21.58% of the stock of AEye is held by institutions.

LIDR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have LIDR shares performed this year?

AEye's stock was trading at $1.27 at the start of the year. Since then, LIDR stock has decreased by 11.0% and is now trading at $1.13.

How were AEye's earnings last quarter?

AEye, Inc. (NASDAQ:LIDR) posted its earnings results on Thursday, February, 20th. The company reported ($0.91) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The business had revenue of $0.05 million for the quarter. AEye had a negative net margin of 13,519.11% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 180.69%.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did AEye's stock split?

AEye shares reverse split on the morning of Wednesday, December 27th 2023.The 1-30 reverse split was announced on Wednesday, December 27th 2023. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the closing bell on Wednesday, December 27th 2023. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 3 shares after the split.

How do I buy shares of AEye?

Shares of LIDR 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 AEye own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that AEye investors own include Digital Turbine (APPS), Archer Aviation (ACHR), ChargePoint (CHPT), Canoo (GOEV) and SoFi Technologies (SOFI).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 2/20/2025
• Today: 7/18/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/31/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: INTERNET SOFTWARE
• Sub-Industry: Automobiles And Trucks
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:LIDR
• CIK: 1818644
• Web: www.aeye.ai
• Phone: 925-400-4366
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 100
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($3.56)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$35.46 million
• Net Margins: -13,519.11%
• Pretax Margin: -13,519.92%
• Return on Equity: -180.69%
• Return on Assets: -97.05%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.01
• Current Ratio: 2.50
• Quick Ratio: 2.49

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $200 thousand
• Price / Sales: 108.65
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $1.10 per share
• Price / Book: 1.03

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 19,230,000
• Free Float: 16,939,000
• Market Cap: $21.73 million
• Optionable: No Data
• Beta: 2.77