About LightPath Technologies (NASDAQ:LPTH)

LightPath 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, GRADIUM glass lenses, and other optical materials used to produce products that manipulate light. Its products are used in various industries, including 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 China, as well as through distributors and channel partners in the United States and internationally. LightPath Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Semiconductors & related devices
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorComputer and Technology
SymbolNASDAQ:LPTH
CUSIPN/A
Phone407-382-4003
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.30%
Current Ratio3.88%
Quick Ratio2.75%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio6.97
Forward P/E Ratio26.75
P/E Growth1.8
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$28.37 million
Price / Sales1.94
Cash Flow$0.4213 per share
Price / Cash5.08
Book Value$1.23 per share
Price / Book1.74
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.38
Net Income$7.70 million
Net Margins21.26%
Return on Equity27.79%
Return on Assets17.65%
Miscellaneous
Employees321
Outstanding Shares25,730,000
LightPath Technologies (NASDAQ:LPTH) Frequently Asked Questions
What is LightPath Technologies' stock symbol?
LightPath Technologies trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "LPTH."
How were LightPath Technologies' earnings last quarter?
LightPath Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:LPTH) announced its earnings results on Thursday, September, 14th. The technology company reported $0.24 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.04 by $0.20. The technology company had revenue of $9.01 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $8.75 million. LightPath Technologies had a return on equity of 27.79% and a net margin of 21.26%. View LightPath Technologies' Earnings History.
What price target have analysts set for LPTH?
3 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for LightPath Technologies' shares. Their forecasts range from $2.75 to $3.10. On average, they expect LightPath Technologies' stock price to reach $2.95 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for LightPath Technologies.
Who are some of LightPath Technologies' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to LightPath Technologies include Resonant (RESN), ReneSola (SOL), POET Technologies (POETF), Intermolecular (IMI), On Track Innovations (OTIV), Supercom (SPCB), O2Micro International (OIIM), Yingli (YGE), Rubicon Technology (RBCN), Netlist (NLST), SemiLEDs (LEDS), MoSys (MOSY), LDK Solar (LDKYQ), TranSwitch (TXCCQ) and ASE Group (ASX).
Who are LightPath Technologies' key executives?
LightPath Technologies' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. J. James Gaynor, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 67)
- Ms. Dorothy M. Cipolla CPA, CFO, Treasurer & Sec. (Age 62)
- Mr. Alan Symmons, Exec. VP of Operations (Age 46)
- Mr. Michael Lancaster, Director of Operations and Interim Gen. Mang. of Shanghai Operations (Age 53)
- Mr. Hui Yue, Gen. Mang. of China
Has LightPath Technologies been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about LPTH stock has trended somewhat positive this week, Accern reports. Accern rates the sentiment of news coverage by monitoring more than 20 million blog and news sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. LightPath Technologies earned a news sentiment score of 0.09 on Accern's scale. They also gave news articles about the technology company an impact score of 45.89 out of 100, indicating that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the next few days.
How do I buy shares of LightPath Technologies?
Shares of LPTH can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is LightPath Technologies' stock price today?
One share of LPTH stock can currently be purchased for approximately $2.14.
How big of a company is LightPath Technologies?
LightPath Technologies has a market capitalization of $55.57 million and generates $28.37 million in revenue each year. The technology company earns $7.70 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.38 on an earnings per share basis. LightPath Technologies employs 321 workers across the globe.
How can I contact LightPath Technologies?
LightPath Technologies' mailing address is 2603 CHALLENGER TECH CT SUITE 100, ORLANDO FL, 32826. The technology company can be reached via phone at 407-382-4003.
MarketBeat Community Rating for LightPath Technologies (LPTH)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about LightPath Technologies and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe LPTH will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe LPTH will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
LightPath Technologies (NASDAQ:LPTH) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
3 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for LightPath Technologies in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $2.95, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 37.85%. The high price target for LPTH is $3.10 and the low price target for LPTH is $2.75. There are currently 3 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
Consensus Rating: | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
Consensus Rating Score: | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s) 0 Hold Rating(s) 3 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s) 0 Hold Rating(s) 2 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s) 0 Hold Rating(s) 1 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s) 0 Hold Rating(s) 2 Buy Rating(s) 0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
Consensus Price Target: | $2.95 | $3.05 | $3.10 | $2.80 |
Price Target Upside: | 37.85% upside | 33.19% upside | 15.67% upside | 4.48% upside |
LightPath Technologies (NASDAQ:LPTH) Consensus Price Target History

LightPath Technologies (NASDAQ:LPTH) Analyst Ratings History
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Date | Brokerage | Action | Rating | Price Target | Impact on Share Price | Details |
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4/4/2018 | B. Riley | Initiated Coverage | Buy | $2.75 | High |  |
2/14/2018 | Roth Capital | Set Price Target | Buy | $3.00 | High |  |
10/6/2017 | Dougherty & Co | Reiterated Rating | Buy -> Buy | $3.10 | N/A |  |
(Data available from 4/20/2016 forward)
LightPath Technologies (NASDAQ:LPTH) Dividend History by Quarter
Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
LightPath Technologies (NASDAQ LPTH) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 12.70%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 27.41%
LightPath Technologies (NASDAQ LPTH) Insider Trading History
Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
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1/6/2017 | Alan Symmons | VP | Buy | 719 | $1.39 | $999.41 | 13,292 | |
1/6/2017 | Dorothy M Cipolla | CFO | Buy | 710 | $1.39 | $986.90 | 22,488 | |
1/6/2017 | Joseph J Gaynor Jr | Insider | Buy | 2,014 | $1.39 | $2,799.46 | 86,518 | |
12/21/2016 | Alan Symmons | VP | Buy | 8,333 | $1.21 | $10,082.93 | 12,573 | |
12/21/2016 | Craig T Dunham | Director | Buy | 33,000 | $1.21 | $39,930.00 | 33,000 | |
12/21/2016 | Dorothy M Cipolla | CFO | Buy | 20,661 | $1.21 | $24,999.81 | 21,778 | |
7/8/2016 | Alan Symmons | VP | Buy | 637 | $1.57 | $1,000.09 | 4,240 | |
7/8/2016 | Dorothy M Cipolla | CFO | Buy | 605 | $1.57 | $949.85 | 1,117 | |
7/8/2016 | Joseph J Gaynor Jr | CEO | Buy | 1,784 | $1.57 | $2,800.88 | 51,504 | |
1/8/2016 | Alan Symmons | VP | Buy | 539 | $2.55 | $1,374.45 | 3,603 | |
1/8/2016 | Dorothy M Cipolla | CFO | Buy | 512 | $2.55 | $1,305.60 | 512 | |
1/8/2016 | Joseph J Gaynor Jr | CEO | Buy | 1,689 | $2.55 | $4,306.95 | 49,720 | |
11/27/2015 | Louis Leeburg | Director | Buy | 10,000 | $1.69 | $16,900.00 | 67,898 | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
LightPath Technologies (NASDAQ LPTH) News Headlines
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 | LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH) Given Average Recommendation of "Strong Buy" by Analysts www.americanbankingnews.com - April 19 at 11:14 PM |
 | LightPath Technologies (LPTH) and Synaptics (SYNA) Financial Review www.americanbankingnews.com - April 12 at 9:33 PM |
 | Brokerages Anticipate LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH) Will Post Quarterly Sales of $8.41 Million www.americanbankingnews.com - April 10 at 4:12 AM |
 | Financial Contrast: LightPath Technologies (LPTH) and The Competition www.americanbankingnews.com - April 9 at 3:13 AM |
 | Zacks: Analysts Anticipate LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH) to Announce $0.02 Earnings Per Share www.americanbankingnews.com - April 8 at 7:28 AM |
 | LightPath Technologies (LPTH) Lowered to "Sell" at Zacks Investment Research www.americanbankingnews.com - April 7 at 1:43 PM |
 | LightPath Technologies (LPTH) Upgraded to "Hold" by Zacks Investment Research www.americanbankingnews.com - April 7 at 9:29 AM |
 | Critical Comparison: LightPath Technologies (LPTH) and The Competition www.americanbankingnews.com - April 7 at 3:09 AM |
 | LightPath Technologies, Inc. Forecasted to Earn Q3 2018 Earnings of $0.02 Per Share (LPTH) www.americanbankingnews.com - April 6 at 7:24 AM |
 | LightPath Technologies (LPTH) Coverage Initiated by Analysts at B. Riley www.americanbankingnews.com - April 4 at 12:57 PM |
 | LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH) Given Average Recommendation of "Buy" by Brokerages www.americanbankingnews.com - April 1 at 5:12 PM |
 | LightPath Technologies (LPTH) Cut to Sell at Zacks Investment Research www.americanbankingnews.com - March 31 at 1:14 PM |
 | LightPath Technologies to Exhibit at the Upcoming SPIE Defense and Commercial Sensing Event finance.yahoo.com - March 28 at 9:47 AM |
 | RadiSys (RSYS) and LightPath Technologies (LPTH) Critical Review www.americanbankingnews.com - March 28 at 9:20 AM |
 | LightPath Technologies (LPTH) Stock Rating Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research www.americanbankingnews.com - March 26 at 10:24 PM |
 | Head-To-Head Review: LightPath Technologies (LPTH) & Control4 (CTRL) www.americanbankingnews.com - March 25 at 3:30 AM |
 | Contrasting LightPath Technologies (LPTH) and The Competition www.americanbankingnews.com - March 25 at 3:12 AM |
 | Edited Transcript of LPTH earnings conference call or presentation 13-Feb-18 9:30pm GMT finance.yahoo.com - March 18 at 9:27 AM |
 | Royce & Associates LP Sells 42,016 Shares of LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH) www.americanbankingnews.com - March 6 at 10:53 AM |
 | LightPath Technologies to Present at 30th Annual ROTH Conference finance.yahoo.com - February 22 at 9:20 AM |
 | Dougherty & Co Comments on LightPath Technologies, Inc.'s FY2018 Earnings (LPTH) www.americanbankingnews.com - February 19 at 5:40 AM |
 | Zacks Investment Research Downgrades LightPath Technologies (LPTH) to Hold www.americanbankingnews.com - February 17 at 5:28 PM |
 | LightPath Technologies (LPTH) PT Set at $3.00 by Roth Capital www.americanbankingnews.com - February 14 at 4:20 PM |
 | LightPath Technologies Reports 42% Increase in Revenue for Fiscal 2018 Second Quarter Financial Results finance.yahoo.com - February 13 at 4:29 PM |
 | LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH) Sees Significant Growth in Short Interest www.americanbankingnews.com - February 11 at 1:32 AM |
 | LightPath Technologies Schedules Fiscal 2018 Second Quarter Financial Results Conference Call for February 13 finance.yahoo.com - February 6 at 9:05 AM |
 | Avidbank Provides $8.3 Million Credit Facilities to LightPath Technologies - Business Wire (press release) www.businesswire.com - February 2 at 4:39 PM |
 | Analysts Anticipate LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH) to Post $0.01 Earnings Per Share www.americanbankingnews.com - January 28 at 5:12 PM |
 | Stock Review for Industrial Goods Investors -- Tutor Perini, Capstone Turbine, LightPath Technologies, and Ballard Power Systems www.bizjournals.com - January 25 at 9:06 AM |
 | LightPath Technologies Exhibiting at the World's Largest Photonics Technologies Event, SPIE Photonics West 2018 finance.yahoo.com - January 25 at 9:06 AM |
 | Lightpath Technologies (LPTH) Announces Net Debt Reduction of 32% - StreetInsider.com www.streetinsider.com - January 18 at 4:32 PM |
 | Lightpath Technologies (LPTH) Announces Net Debt Reduction of 32% www.streetinsider.com - January 17 at 9:47 AM |
 | LightPath Technologies, Inc.: LightPath Restructures Debt with Net Debt Reduced by 32% www.finanznachrichten.de - January 16 at 4:58 PM |
 | LightPath Restructures Debt with Net Debt Reduced by 32% finance.yahoo.com - January 16 at 4:58 PM |
 | Analysts Set $3.18 Price Target for LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH) www.americanbankingnews.com - January 15 at 11:40 PM |
 | Zacks: LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Buy" by Analysts www.americanbankingnews.com - January 11 at 9:48 PM |
 | LightPath to Participate in Needham Growth Conference on January 17, 2018 in New York finance.yahoo.com - January 9 at 9:51 AM |
 | LightPath Technologies (LPTH) Stock Rating Lowered by Zacks Investment Research www.americanbankingnews.com - January 9 at 6:08 AM |
 | Lightpath Technologies (LPTH) Secured $5M Order for Infrared Optical Lens Element www.streetinsider.com - January 4 at 9:50 AM |
 | LightPath Technologies, Inc.: LightPath Technologies Receives $5 Million Order for Infrared Optical Lens Elements www.finanznachrichten.de - January 4 at 9:50 AM |
 | Lightpath Technologies (LPTH) Secured $5M Order for Infrared ... - StreetInsider.com www.streetinsider.com - January 3 at 5:03 PM |
 | LightPath Technologies Receives $5 Million Order for Infrared Optical Lens Elements finance.yahoo.com - January 3 at 5:03 PM |
 | LightPath Technologies (LPTH) Rating Lowered to Sell at Zacks Investment Research www.americanbankingnews.com - December 29 at 6:32 PM |
 | ETFs with exposure to LightPath Technologies, Inc. : December 29, 2017 finance.yahoo.com - December 29 at 4:55 PM |
 | Brokerages Set $3.18 Price Target for LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH) www.americanbankingnews.com - December 22 at 5:58 PM |
 | ETFs with exposure to LightPath Technologies, Inc. : December 18, 2017 finance.yahoo.com - December 18 at 4:58 PM |
 | Analyzing TearLab (TEAR) and LightPath Technologies (LPTH) www.americanbankingnews.com - December 13 at 9:38 PM |
 | LightPath Technologies (LPTH) versus TearLab (TEAR) Critical Contrast www.americanbankingnews.com - December 11 at 11:48 PM |
 | Head-To-Head Review: LightPath Technologies (LPTH) versus TearLab (TEAR) www.americanbankingnews.com - December 10 at 5:24 PM |
 | Head to Head Review: LightPath Technologies (LPTH) versus TearLab (TEAR) www.americanbankingnews.com - December 10 at 1:30 AM |
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