Luna Innovations Stock Forecast, Price & News

Luna Innovations (NASDAQ:LUNA) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luna Innovations a buy right now?

2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Luna Innovations in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" Luna Innovations stock.
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How has Luna Innovations' stock been impacted by COVID-19?

Luna Innovations' stock was trading at $5.99 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, LUNA shares have increased by 40.2% and is now trading at $8.40.
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Are investors shorting Luna Innovations?

Luna Innovations saw a decrease in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 813,300 shares, a decrease of 24.0% from the October 31st total of 1,070,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 155,300 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 5.2 days. Currently, 2.7% of the company's stock are sold short.
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When is Luna Innovations' next earnings date?

Luna Innovations is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, March 10th 2022.
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How were Luna Innovations' earnings last quarter?

Luna Innovations Incorporated (NASDAQ:LUNA) issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, November, 15th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $0.03 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.05 by $0.02. The scientific and technical instruments company earned $20.33 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $30.60 million. Luna Innovations had a negative net margin of 0.26% and a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 5.66%. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.12 EPS.
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What guidance has Luna Innovations issued on next quarter's earnings?

Luna Innovations updated its FY 2021 earnings guidance on Monday, November, 29th. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $85 million-$88 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $121.13 million.

What price target have analysts set for LUNA?

2 brokers have issued 1-year price targets for Luna Innovations' shares. Their forecasts range from $9.00 to $12.00. On average, they anticipate Luna Innovations' share price to reach $10.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 25.0% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Luna Innovations' key executives?

Luna Innovations' management team includes the following people:

• Scott A. Graeff, President, CEO, Secretary, Treasurer & Director
• Brian J. Soller, Chief Operating Officer
• Eugene Nestro, Chief Financial Officer
• James T. Garrett, Vice President-Technology Development
• William van Anglen, Senior Vice President & Head-Human Resources

What is Scott A. Graeff's approval rating as Luna Innovations' CEO?

4 employees have rated Luna Innovations CEO Scott A. Graeff on Glassdoor.com. Scott A. Graeff has an approval rating of 73% among Luna Innovations' employees.

Who are some of Luna Innovations' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Luna Innovations include National Research (NRC), Absci (ABSI), Zymergen (ZY), Inotiv (NOTV), Starpharma (SPHRY), Auxly Cannabis Group (CBWTF), iSpecimen (ISPC), Science 37 (SNCE), Bioqual (BIOQ), AIkido Pharma (AIKI), AIkido Pharma (AIKI), Eloxx Pharmaceuticals (ELOX), Inhibitor Therapeutics (INTI), HedgePath Pharmaceuticals (HPPI) and ProMIS Neurosciences (ARFXF).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Luna Innovations own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Luna Innovations investors own include Roku (ROKU), General Electric (GE), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Inovio Pharmaceuticals (INO), Novavax (NVAX), NVIDIA (NVDA), Enphase Energy (ENPH), Nokia (NOK), Pfizer (PFE) and AbbVie (ABBV).

What is Luna Innovations' stock symbol?

Luna Innovations trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "LUNA."

Who are Luna Innovations' major shareholders?

Luna Innovations' stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (5.96%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.39%), Morgan Stanley (2.28%), Wasatch Advisors Inc. (2.23%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (2.15%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.65%).
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Which institutional investors are selling Luna Innovations stock?

LUNA stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Renaissance Technologies LLC, Wasatch Advisors Inc., Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Morgan Stanley, California State Teachers Retirement System, Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Perritt Capital Management Inc., and GSA Capital Partners LLP.
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Which institutional investors are buying Luna Innovations stock?

LUNA stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Victory Capital Management Inc., Chase Investment Counsel Corp, Moors & Cabot Inc., Raymond James & Associates, Citadel Advisors LLC, Stanley Laman Group Ltd., Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, and Geode Capital Management LLC.
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How do I buy shares of Luna Innovations?

Shares of LUNA 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.
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What is Luna Innovations' stock price today?

One share of LUNA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $8.40.

How much money does Luna Innovations make?

Luna Innovations has a market capitalization of $268.53 million and generates $82.68 million in revenue each year. The scientific and technical instruments company earns $3.29 million in net income (profit) each year or ($0.01) on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Luna Innovations have?

Luna Innovations employs 419 workers across the globe.

What is Luna Innovations' official website?

The official website for Luna Innovations is www.lunainc.com.

Where are Luna Innovations' headquarters?

Luna Innovations is headquartered at 301 FIRST STREET SW SUITE 200, ROANOKE VA, 24011.

How can I contact Luna Innovations?

Luna Innovations' mailing address is 301 FIRST STREET SW SUITE 200, ROANOKE VA, 24011. The scientific and technical instruments company can be reached via phone at (540) 769-8400, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 540-769-8401.