Luna Innovations Incorporated develops, manufactures, and markets fiber optic sensing, and test and measurement products worldwide. It operates in two segments, Products and Licensing, and Technology Development. The Products and Licensing segment offers fiber optic sensing products, as well as test and measurement products to monitor the integrity of fiber optic network components and sub-assemblies, which include optical vector analyzer, optical backscatter reflectometers, and the Phoenix family of tunable lasers; and distributed sensing systems comprising optical distributed sensor interrogator sensing solution with multiple sensors whose inputs are integrated through a fiber optic network and software.
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Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Commercial physical research
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorBusiness Services
Phone540-769-8400
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$42.92 million
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees196
Next Earnings Date11/14/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableNot Optionable
Luna Innovations (NASDAQ:LUNA) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Luna Innovations' stock symbol?
Luna Innovations trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "LUNA."
How were Luna Innovations' earnings last quarter?
Luna Innovations Incorporated (NASDAQ:LUNA) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August, 7th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $0.02 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.01 by $0.02. The scientific and technical instruments company earned $17.81 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $15.62 million. Luna Innovations had a return on equity of 4.97% and a net margin of 20.67%. View Luna Innovations' Earnings History.
When is Luna Innovations' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for LUNA?
2 brokers have issued 1-year target prices for Luna Innovations' stock. Their predictions range from $5.00 to $6.00. On average, they anticipate Luna Innovations' share price to reach $5.50 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 2.8%. View Analyst Price Targets for Luna Innovations.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Luna Innovations?
2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Luna Innovations in the last year. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Luna Innovations.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Luna Innovations stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Luna Innovations stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "LUNA INNOVATIONS INCORPORATED develops and manufactures new-generation products for the healthcare, telecommunications, energy and defense markets. Luna develops technologies in four primary areas: Sensors & Systems; Health Sciences; Materials & Secure Computing. Luna's product offerings generally fit into two categories: Instrumentation, Test & Measurement & Healthcare. The products are used to measure, monitor, protect and improve critical processes in the markets we serve. Through its disciplined commercialization business model, Luna has become a recognized leader in transitioning science to solutions. Luna is headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia. " (8/15/2019)
- 2. Northland Securities analysts commented, "We are upgrading LUNA shares to OP and increasing our PT to $6.00 on the heels of the company’s much better than expected Q2 report and outlook, with solid contributions from the recent Photonics acquisitions adding to 30% growth in the company’s established Comm Test and Structural Test units, with sustainable drivers including SiPhotonics and ROADM R&D and production test in Comms and increasing Aerospace and Auto penetration in Structural/Sensor Test." (8/8/2019)
Has Luna Innovations been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about LUNA stock have been trending somewhat negative on Tuesday, InfoTrie reports. The research group identifies negative and positive press coverage by reviewing more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Luna Innovations earned a news impact score of -1.7 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news coverage about the scientific and technical instruments company a news buzz of 0.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is extremely unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next few days. View News Stories for Luna Innovations.
Are investors shorting Luna Innovations?
Luna Innovations saw a decline in short interest in September. As of September 30th, there was short interest totalling 133,100 shares, a decline of 8.5% from the August 30th total of 145,400 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 315,400 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 0.4 days. Currently, 0.5% of the company's stock are sold short. View Luna Innovations' Current Options Chain.
Who are some of Luna Innovations' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Luna Innovations include Auxly Cannabis Group (CBWTF), STARPHARMA HOLD/S (SPHRY), Sorrento Therapeutics (SRNE), Eloxx Pharmaceuticals (ELOX), Pieris Pharmaceuticals (PIRS), Anavex Life Sciences (AVXL), Bioanalytical Systems (BASI), BIOQUAL (BIOQ), HedgePath Pharmaceuticals (HPPI), Cleveland BioLabs (CBLI), Tenax Therapeutics (TENX), Vitality Biopharma (VBIO), US Stem Cell (USRM), Protalex (PRTX) and Geovax Labs (GOVX).
What other stocks do shareholders of Luna Innovations own?
Who are Luna Innovations' key executives?
Luna Innovations' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Scott A. Graeff, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 52)
- Mr. Dale E. Messick, Chief Financial Officer (Age 55)
- Dr. Brian J. Soller, VP & GM of Lightwave Division (Age 46)
Who are Luna Innovations' major shareholders?
Which institutional investors are selling Luna Innovations stock?
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 Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Luna Innovations' stock price today?
One share of LUNA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $5.66.
How big of a company is Luna Innovations?
Luna Innovations has a market capitalization of $159.19 million and generates $42.92 million in revenue each year. The scientific and technical instruments company earns $11 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.04 on an earnings per share basis. Luna Innovations employs 196 workers across the globe.View Additional Information About Luna Innovations.
What is Luna Innovations' official website?
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 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Luna Innovations (NASDAQ LUNA)
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