NASDAQ:LUNA Luna Innovations (LUNA) Stock Price, News & Analysis → WARNING about the death of the U.S. dollar… (From Colonial Metals) (Ad) Free LUNA Stock Alerts $3.15 +0.16 (+5.35%) (As of 11:38 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$2.99▼$3.1650-Day Range$1.99▼$4.4552-Week Range$1.91▼$10.70Volume59,460 shsAverage Volume437,251 shsMarket Capitalization$106.97 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$10.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Luna Innovations alerts: Email Address Luna Innovations MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.75 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside226.8% Upside$10.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish9.13% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.24Based on 22 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.0.97 out of 5 starsBusiness Services Sector266th out of 307 stocksCommercial Physical Research Industry10th out of 10 stocks 3.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingLuna Innovations has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageLuna Innovations has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Luna Innovations' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted9.13% of the outstanding shares of Luna Innovations have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverLuna Innovations has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.4.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Luna Innovations has recently increased by 16.98%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldLuna Innovations does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthLuna Innovations 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 LUNA. Previous Next 1.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLuna Innovations has a news sentiment score of 0.24. 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 0.49 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 22 news articles for Luna Innovations this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 4 people have searched for LUNA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -20% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Luna Innovations to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Luna Innovations insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 7.60% of the stock of Luna Innovations is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions87.46% of the stock of Luna Innovations is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Luna Innovations' insider trading history. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Luna Innovations is -38.25, 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 Luna Innovations is -38.25, 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 RatioLuna Innovations has a P/B Ratio of 1.08. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Luna Innovations' valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad True Market InsidersThe “Next Bitcoin”? 10 CENT Crypto Set to ExplodeThe man who bought Bitcoin and Ethereum in 2017… and has spotted 44 different coins that have returned over 100%... Is now exposing a 10-cent coin that just partnered with Amazon…Click For My #1 FREE Crypto for 2024 About Luna Innovations Stock (NASDAQ:LUNA)Luna Innovations Incorporated provides fiber optic test, measurement, and control products worldwide. The company offers test and measurement equipment for fiber optic components and sub-assemblies; polarization control products, including components, modules, and instruments to measure, manage, and control polarization and group delay in fiber optic networks; tunable lasers; and single frequency lasers. It also provides ODiSI sensing solution, which provides distributed strain and temperature measurements; distributed temperature sensing system; hyperion sensing products; Terahertz Sensing Systems that provide precise single and multi-layer thickness, density, basis weight, and caliper thickness measurements; and distributed acoustic sensing products. The company primarily markets its fiber optic test, measurement, and control products to telecommunications companies, defense agencies, government system integrators, researchers, original equipment manufacturers, distributors, testing labs, and strategic partners directly, as well as through manufacturer representative organizations, partner and distribution channels, technical sales engineers, value added resellers, and independent sales representatives. Luna Innovations Incorporated was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia.Read More LUNA Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart LUNA Stock News HeadlinesMay 24 at 11:00 AM | prnewswire.comLUNA Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Luna Innovations Incorporated Securities Fraud LawsuitMay 24 at 9:33 AM | yahoo.comMeet the Democrats who want to oust Anna Paulina Luna from Congress this fallMay 24 at 4:32 AM | msn.comUpdate on ‘The Boys: Mexico’ Spinoff from Creator: A Journey into Latin American Motifs with Luna and BernalMay 23 at 6:31 PM | msn.comFrank Luna Santamaria GoFundMeMay 23 at 1:30 PM | markets.businessinsider.comGrabar Law Office Investigates Claims on Behalf of Current Long-Term Shareholders of Luna Innovations Incorporated (LUNA)May 23 at 5:45 AM | prnewswire.comLUNA LAWSUIT ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky Notifies Luna Innovations Incorporated Investors of a Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming DeadlineMay 22 at 10:27 PM | yahoo.comUniversal Audio’s Luna DAW finally lands on Windows, and it might make more sense than on the MacMay 22 at 5:27 PM | msn.comAmazon Luna review: perfect for Prime membersMay 22 at 3:05 PM | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against Luna Innovations Incorporated - LUNAMay 22 at 7:25 AM | stockhouse.comIMMINENT LUNA DEADLINE: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman LLC Reminds Luna Innovations Incorporated Investors to Join the Class Action Lawsuit!May 21 at 9:25 PM | msn.comJohn Legend's Daughter Luna, 8, Adorably Interviews Her Dad as She Attends “The Voice” Finale with Brother MilesMay 21 at 5:20 PM | businesswire.comLuna Innovations Announces Receipt of Notice from Nasdaq Regarding Late Filing of Quarterly Report on Form 10-QMay 21 at 4:24 PM | yahoo.comJohn Legend’s Daughter Luna Made Her Debut as a ‘Guest Correspondent’ in the Cutest Red Carpet InterviewMay 21 at 5:45 AM | prnewswire.comShareholders that lost money on Luna Innovations Incorporated (LUNA) Urged to Join Class Action - Contact The Gross Law Firm to Learn MoreMay 21 at 1:19 AM | msn.comWatch John Legend's Daughter Luna Interview Him at 'The Voice' Finale (Exclusive)May 20, 2024 | msn.comChrissy Teigen Shares the Adorable Way Daughter Luna, 8, Assisted Mom During Her SI Swimsuit Photo ShootMay 20, 2024 | msn.comChrissy Teigen the Adorable Way Daughter Luna, 8, Assisted Mom During Her SI Swimsuit Photo ShootMay 19, 2024 | msn.comAnna Paulina Luna calls for presidential debate drug test requirementMay 19, 2024 | msn.comThe Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Shocking revelation about Poppy and Luna’s relationship!May 19, 2024 | msn.comKerala Blasters FC extends contract with Adrian Luna until 2027May 18, 2024 | msn.comAdrian Luna extends Kerala Blasters contractMay 17, 2024 | yahoo.com“Don't tell me to calm down!” Jasmine Crockett gets into heated argument with Anna Paulina Luna at House hearing.May 17, 2024 | prnewswire.comLUNA Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Luna Innovations Incorporated Securities Fraud LawsuitMay 16, 2024 | msn.comRep. Anna Paulina Luna: I think the jurors know the Trump trial is an 'absolute sham'May 16, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLuna Innovations Incorporated (NASDAQ:LUNA) Short Interest UpdateSee More Headlines Receive LUNA Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Luna Innovations and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings8/10/2023Today5/24/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/28/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorBusiness Services Industry Commercial physical research Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:LUNA CUSIPN/A CIK1239819 Webwww.lunainc.com Phone(540) 769-8400Fax540-769-8401Employees337Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$10.00 High Stock Price Target$12.50 Low Stock Price Target$8.00 Potential Upside/Downside+226.8%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.75 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.08) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio11.77 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$9.28 million Net Margins-1.82% Pretax Margin-1.32% Return on Equity3.61% Return on Assets2.18% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.31 Current Ratio2.86 Quick Ratio1.62 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$109.50 million Price / Sales0.95 Cash Flow$0.27 per share Price / Cash Flow11.36 Book Value$2.83 per share Price / Book1.08Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares33,960,000Free Float31,378,000Market Cap$103.92 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.40 13 Stocks Institutional Investors Won't Stop BuyingWhich stocks are major institutional investors including hedge funds and endowments buying in today's market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of thirteen stocks that institutional investors are buying up as quickly as they can.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesDr. Brian J. Soller Ph.D. (Age 51)Chief Technology Officer & Executive VP of Corporate Development Comp: $415.75kMr. Eugene J. Nestro (Age 58)Executive Officer Comp: $484.69kMr. George Gomez-Quintero (Age 57)Chief Financial Officer Ms. Allison L. WoodySenior Director of AdministrationMr. Ryan H. StewartSenior VP, General Counsel & Corporate SecretaryMs. Eva HartmannSenior Vice President of Human ResourcesMr. Thomas Oldemeyer (Age 59)Senior VP & MD of EMEA Mr. Andy BrownVP & Corporate ControllerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsDigiAsiaNASDAQ:FAASVacasaNASDAQ:VCSAAirship AINASDAQ:AISPFreightosNASDAQ:CRGOCoreCardNYSE:CCRDView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipPerritt Capital Management Inc.Sold 22,500 shares on 5/15/2024Ownership: 0.108%Alpine Global Management LLCBought 23,286 shares on 5/15/2024Ownership: 0.069%Keeley Teton Advisors LLCBought 20,000 shares on 5/15/2024Ownership: 0.059%Vanguard Group Inc.Bought 16,773 shares on 5/10/2024Ownership: 5.438%AMH Equity LtdSold 1,369,778 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.736%View All Institutional Transactions LUNA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Luna Innovations stock right now? 4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Luna Innovations in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LUNA shares. View LUNA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Luna Innovations' stock price target for 2024? 4 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Luna Innovations' stock. Their LUNA share price targets range from $8.00 to $12.50. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $10.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 226.8% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for LUNA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have LUNA shares performed in 2024? Luna Innovations' stock was trading at $6.65 at the beginning of the year. Since then, LUNA shares have decreased by 54.0% and is now trading at $3.06. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Luna Innovations' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 28th 2024. View our LUNA earnings forecast. How were Luna Innovations' earnings last quarter? Luna Innovations Incorporated (NASDAQ:LUNA) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 10th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $0.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.04 by $0.03. The scientific and technical instruments company had revenue of $29.16 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $29.76 million. Luna Innovations had a negative net margin of 1.82% and a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.61%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted ($0.04) EPS. What ETF holds Luna Innovations' stock? SPDR S&P Kensho Intelligent Structures ETF holds 6,088 shares of LUNA stock, representing 0.12% of its portfolio. What is Scott A. Graeff's approval rating as Luna Innovations' CEO? 4 employees have rated Luna Innovations Chief Executive Officer Scott A. Graeff on Glassdoor.com. Scott A. Graeff has an approval rating of 73% among the company's employees. 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 Oyj (NOK), Pfizer (PFE) and AbbVie (ABBV). Who are Luna Innovations' major shareholders? Luna Innovations' stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Wasatch Advisors LP (5.96%), Vanguard Group Inc. (5.44%), AMH Equity Ltd (0.74%), Pinnacle Associates Ltd. (0.40%), BNP Paribas Financial Markets (0.20%) and Rice Hall James & Associates LLC (0.15%). View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Luna Innovations? Shares of LUNA 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NASDAQ:LUNA) was last updated on 5/24/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersBiden replacement revealed?Paradigm PressGold Set to EXPLODE!Gold Safe Exchange**Breaking News** LIttle Known Biotech Company Does $41 Million In Q1! Huge AlertsThis could mean the end of the U.S dollar…Colonial MetalsTech GIANT’s Plans to Revolutionize Crypto…Crypto 101 MediaThe #1 Investment of the Decade… Porter & CompanyUrgent Nvidia WarningAltimetryThe Presidential candidate you should REALLY be worried aboutStansberry Research Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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