Luna Innovations (LUNA) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Luna Innovations (NASDAQ:LUNA) is a global technology company specializing in fiber-optic sensing, test and measurement systems, and specialty photonics solutions. Through its integrated business segments, the company develops high-precision instruments and components that address critical challenges in industries such as telecommunications, aerospace and defense, industrial manufacturing, and life sciences.

In its Test & Measurement segment, Luna offers an array of fiber-optic sensing and monitoring devices, including optical spectrum analyzers, distributed temperature and strain sensors, and optical time-domain reflectometers. These products enable customers to perform real-time diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and quality assurance on complex infrastructure and high-value assets. The Specialty Photonics division designs custom fiber lasers, nonlinear optical materials, and photonic components for industrial and scientific applications, while the Contract Research and Services group provides R&D partnerships to advance novel photonics and sensor technologies.

Founded in 1990 as a research spin-out from Virginia Tech, Luna Innovations is headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, and maintains offices and manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia. Over the years, the company has expanded its global footprint through strategic acquisitions and collaborations, establishing technical support centers in key markets such as Germany, Japan, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. Its international presence enables Luna Innovations to deliver localized service and rapid deployment of customized solutions for a diverse customer base.

Under the leadership of President and CEO Mary Latek, Luna Innovations continues to drive innovation in photonics and fiber-optic sensing. The executive team brings deep industry experience in test instrumentation, optical communications, and defense systems. With a focus on cutting-edge R&D and customer-driven product development, Luna Innovations aims to expand its technology platforms and strengthen its position as a leading provider of precision measurement and photonic solutions.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $0.85 to $0.86
• 50-Day Range: $0.33 to $0.95
• 52-Week Range: $0.22 to $3.39
• Volume: 1,401 shs
• Average Volume: 189,841 shs
• Market Capitalization: $29.20 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Luna Innovations Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Luna Innovations scored higher than 7% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 306th out of 318 stocks in the business services sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Luna Innovations.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.13% of the float of Luna Innovations has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Luna Innovations has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.1.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Luna Innovations has recently increased by 1.72%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Luna Innovations does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Luna Innovations does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.13% of the float of Luna Innovations has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Luna Innovations has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.1.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Luna Innovations has recently increased by 1.72%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.34

News Sentiment

Luna Innovations has a news sentiment score of 0.34. 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 0.93 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Luna Innovations this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

4 people have searched for LUNA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Luna Innovations insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 7.60% of the stock of Luna Innovations is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

87.46% of the stock of Luna Innovations is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

LUNA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have LUNA shares performed this year?

Luna Innovations' stock was trading at $2.16 at the beginning of the year. Since then, LUNA stock has decreased by 60.2% and is now trading at $0.86.

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 earned $29.16 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $29.76 million.
Read the conference call transcript.

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.

What other stocks do shareholders of Luna Innovations own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Luna Innovations investors own include Saia (SAIA), Rambus (RMBS), Enovix (ENVX), NVIDIA (NVDA), COMPASS Pathways (CMPS), Globant (GLOB) and Broadcom (AVGO).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/10/2023
• Today: 7/15/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Business Services
• Industry: Commercial physical research
• Sub-Industry: Business Services
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:LUNA
• CIK: 1239819
• Web: www.lunainc.com
• Phone: (540) 769-8400
• Fax: 540-769-8401
• Employees: 390
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $116.61 million
• Price / Sales: 0.25
• Cash Flow: $0.28 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 3.03
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 33,959,000
• Free Float: 31,378,000
• Market Cap: $29.20 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.96