NASDAQ:LPTH LightPath Technologies (LPTH) Stock Forecast, Price & News $1.38 -0.10 (-6.76%) (As of 01:13 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$1.38▼$1.5950-Day Range$1.38▼$1.8752-Week Range$0.99▼$2.00Volume28,477 shsAverage Volume101,078 shsMarket Capitalization$51.69 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$3.00 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media LightPath Technologies MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside117.4% Upside$3.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy0.36% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.59Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.1.94 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector453rd out of 605 stocksSemiconductors & Related Devices Industry72nd out of 91 stocks 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingLightPath Technologies has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $3.00, LightPath Technologies has a forecasted upside of 117.4% from its current price of $1.38.Amount of Analyst CoverageLightPath Technologies has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.36% of the outstanding shares of LightPath Technologies have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverLightPath Technologies has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.7, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in LightPath Technologies has recently increased by 30.84%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldLightPath Technologies does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthLightPath Technologies does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for LPTH. Previous Next 3.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLightPath Technologies has a news sentiment score of 0.59. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for LightPath Technologies this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.Search Interest1 people have searched for LPTH on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. MarketBeat Follows4 people have added LightPath Technologies to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.8 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, LightPath Technologies insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 8.10% of the stock of LightPath Technologies is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions43.69% of the stock of LightPath Technologies is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of LightPath Technologies is -10.62, 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. SectorThe P/E ratio of LightPath Technologies is -10.62, 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 RatioLightPath Technologies has a P/B Ratio of 1.44. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About LightPath Technologies (NASDAQ:LPTH) StockLightPath Technologies, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes optical components and assemblies. The company offers precision molded glass aspheric optics, molded and diamond-turned infrared aspheric lenses, and other optical components used to produce products that manipulate light; and infrared products, including catalog and custom infrared optics. Its products are used in defense products, medical devices, laser aided industrial tools, automotive safety applications, barcode scanners, optical data storage, hybrid fiber coax datacom, telecommunications, machine vision and sensors, and other industries. The company sells its products directly to customers in North America, Europe, and Asia, as well as through catalog and distribution channels in the United States and internationally. LightPath Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.Read More LPTH Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart LPTH Stock News HeadlinesOctober 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLightPath Technologies Completes Expansion and Renovation of Orlando FacilitySeptember 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLightPath Technologies to Present at LD Micro: Sweet Sixteen Main Event XVI Investor ConferenceOctober 3, 2023 | Chaikin Analytics (Ad)Buy This Stock for AI Tidal Wave (not NVDA)The internet boom made more millionaires than any tech - Microsoft’s CEO says AI has even more potential. Here’s the #1 stock to buy.September 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comLightPath Technologies (NASDAQ:LPTH) Now Covered by Analysts at StockNews.comSeptember 22, 2023 | bizjournals.comLockheed Martin collab with Valencia College produces Orlando optics programSeptember 19, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comLightpath Technologies (LPTH) Gets a Buy from H.C. WainwrightSeptember 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ4 2023 LightPath Technologies Inc Earnings CallSeptember 14, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLightPath Technologies Reports Financial Results for Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023October 3, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)U.S. Loses to China in Shocking WAR GAMES=== BREAKING === U.S. Loses to China in Shocking WAR GAMES Pentagon says new "living missile" key to winning a future conflict. Investors stand to reap 35,960% on shares of the small defense contractor that makes powerful new weapon. Get the name of the stock here >>>September 13, 2023 | benzinga.comEarnings Preview For LightPath TechnologiesSeptember 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLightPath Announces Availability of High Framerate LWIR Thermal Imaging CoresSeptember 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLightPath Technologies Schedules Fiscal 2023 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results Conference Call for September 14, 2023August 7, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLightPath Technologies, Inc. Discusses Significance of Its Proprietary Germanium-Alternative, BlackDiamond(TM), with The Stock Day PodcastAugust 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLightPath Discusses Visimid Technologies Acquisition, U.S. Department of Defense Funding for Germanium Substitutes and Value Catalysts in New CEO Video Interview on Planet MicroCapJuly 27, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deLightPath Technologies, Inc.: LightPath Announces Acquisition of Visimid TechnologiesJuly 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLightPath Announces US Defense Department Funding to Qualify Additional Materials as Substitutes for GermaniumJuly 18, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deLightPath Technologies, Inc.: LightPath To Offer Its Popular Infrared Chalcogenide Glass as an Alternative Raw Material to GermaniumJuly 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLightPath To Offer Its Popular Infrared Chalcogenide Glass (BD6) as an Alternative Raw Material to GermaniumJuly 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors in LightPath Technologies (NASDAQ:LPTH) have seen respectable returns of 38% over the past yearJuly 10, 2023 | msn.comLightPath Technologies, Inc. A Direct Beneficiary Of China's Germanium Export RestrictionsJuly 10, 2023 | benzinga.comShort Volatility Alert: Lightpath TechnologiesMay 16, 2023 | msn.comHC Wainwright & Co. Reiterates Lightpath Technologies, Inc. - (LPTH) Buy RecommendationMay 11, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deLightPath Technologies, Inc.: LightPath Technologies Reports Financial Results for Fiscal 2023 Third QuarterMay 9, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deLightPath Technologies, Inc.: LightPath Technologies to Present at MicroCap Rodeo: Lassoing the Big Apple Investor ConferenceMay 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLightPath Technologies to Present at MicroCap Rodeo: Lassoing the Big Apple Investor ConferenceApril 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLightPath Technologies Schedules Fiscal 2023 Third Quarter Financial Results Conference Call for May 11, 2023April 26, 2023 | finanznachrichten.deLightPath Technologies, Inc.: ISP Optics Selects Edmund Optics to Distribute its Infrared PortfolioSee More Headlines Receive LPTH Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for LightPath Technologies and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address LPTH Company Calendar Last Earnings11/04/2021Today10/03/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)11/09/2023Fiscal Year End6/30/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Semiconductors & related devices Sub-IndustryN/A SectorComputer and Technology Current SymbolNASDAQ:LPTH CUSIPN/A CIK889971 Webwww.lightpath.com Phone(407) 382-4003Fax407-382-4007Employees329Year Founded1985Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$3.00 High Stock Price Forecast$3.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$3.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+102.7%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.13) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$-4,050,000.00 Net Margins-12.29% Pretax Margin-11.58% Return on Equity-12.57% Return on Assets-7.96% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.05 Current Ratio3.18 Quick Ratio2.10 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$32.93 million Price / Sales1.68 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$0.96 per share Price / Book1.54Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares37,460,000Free Float34,421,000Market Cap$55.44 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta1.65 Social Links Investing Strategies To Help Grow Your Retirement IncomeNeed to stretch out your 401K or Roth IRA plan? Use these time-tested investing strategies to grow the monthly retirement income that your stock portfolio generates.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Shmuel Rubin (Age 49)Pres, CEO & Director Comp: $372.19kMr. Albert Miranda (Age 56)CFO, Sec. & Treasurer Comp: $239.68kMr. Peter GreifVP of OperationsMr. Mark PalvinoVP of Global Sales & MarketingKey CompetitorsPixelworksNASDAQ:PXLWNano LabsNASDAQ:NAGSI TechnologyNASDAQ:GSITChavant Capital AcquisitionNASDAQ:CLAYEMCORENASDAQ:EMKRView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipWorth Venture Partners LLCBought 9,000 shares on 8/15/2023Ownership: 2.266%Citadel Advisors LLCBought 47,580 shares on 8/15/2023Ownership: 0.225%Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc.Bought 24,173 shares on 8/10/2023Ownership: 0.065%AMH Equity LtdBought 213,778 shares on 8/1/2023Ownership: 6.482%View All Institutional Transactions LPTH Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell LightPath Technologies stock right now? 2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for LightPath Technologies in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" LPTH shares. View LPTH analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is LightPath Technologies' stock price forecast for 2023? 2 brokerages have issued twelve-month target prices for LightPath Technologies' stock. Their LPTH share price forecasts range from $3.00 to $3.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $3.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 102.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for LPTH or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have LPTH shares performed in 2023? LightPath Technologies' stock was trading at $1.22 at the beginning of the year. Since then, LPTH stock has increased by 21.3% and is now trading at $1.48. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting LightPath Technologies? LightPath Technologies saw a increase in short interest during the month of September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totaling 136,600 shares, an increase of 30.8% from the August 31st total of 104,400 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 186,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.7 days. View LightPath Technologies' Short Interest. When is LightPath Technologies' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, November 9th 2023. View our LPTH earnings forecast. How were LightPath Technologies' earnings last quarter? LightPath Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:LPTH) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November, 4th. The technology company reported ($0.02) EPS for the quarter, meeting analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.02). The technology company had revenue of $9.10 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $8.79 million. LightPath Technologies had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.57% and a negative net margin of 12.29%. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.01 earnings per share. What is Jim Gaynor's approval rating as LightPath Technologies' CEO? 3 employees have rated LightPath Technologies Chief Executive Officer Jim Gaynor on Glassdoor.com. Jim Gaynor has an approval rating of 65% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of LightPath Technologies own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other LightPath Technologies investors own include EXFO (EXFO), RTI Surgical (RTIX), Merit Medical Systems (MMSI), Pfizer (PFE), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Pixelworks (PXLW), Kopin (KOPN), Palatin Technologies (PTN), Sorrento Therapeutics (SRNE) and Micron Technology (MU). What is LightPath Technologies' stock symbol? LightPath Technologies trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "LPTH." How do I buy shares of LightPath Technologies? Shares of LPTH stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is LightPath Technologies' stock price today? One share of LPTH stock can currently be purchased for approximately $1.48. How much money does LightPath Technologies make? LightPath Technologies (NASDAQ:LPTH) has a market capitalization of $55.44 million and generates $32.93 million in revenue each year. The technology company earns $-4,050,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.13) on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does LightPath Technologies have? The company employs 329 workers across the globe. Does LightPath Technologies have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of LightPath Technologies: GELTECH Inc., GelTech Inc., Horizon Photonics, ISP Optics Corporation, ISP Optics Corporation, ISP Optics Latvia SIA, LightPath Optical Instrumentation (Shanghai) Co. Ltd, and LightPath Optical Instrumentation (Zhenjiang) Co. Ltd.Read More How can I contact LightPath Technologies? LightPath Technologies' mailing address is 2603 CHALLENGER TECH CT SUITE 100, ORLANDO FL, 32826. The official website for the company is www.lightpath.com. The technology company can be reached via phone at (407) 382-4003 or via fax at 407-382-4007. This page (NASDAQ:LPTH) was last updated on 10/3/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding LightPath Technologies, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. 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