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Here’s How To Get Your Share (From Colonial Metals) (Ad) Free LUNA Stock Alerts $1.99 -0.06 (-2.93%) (As of 04/25/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$1.98▼$2.1250-Day Range$1.99▼$7.4252-Week Range$1.98▼$10.70Volume891,383 shsAverage Volume389,221 shsMarket Capitalization$67.58 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/Downside402.5% Upside$10.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish7.80% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment-0.04Based on 16 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth62.50%From $0.16 to $0.26 Per ShareSee 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.2.44 out of 5 starsBusiness Services Sector188th out of 308 stocksCommercial Physical Research Industry8th out of 11 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 received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted7.80% 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 6.1.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Luna Innovations has recently increased by 17.26%, 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 1.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLuna Innovations has a news sentiment score of -0.04. 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 0.42 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 16 news articles for Luna Innovations this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 5 people have searched for LUNA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -58% 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 -83% 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. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Luna Innovations are expected to grow by 62.50% in the coming year, from $0.16 to $0.26 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Luna Innovations is -24.88, 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 -24.88, 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 0.70. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad True Market InsidersExposed: 10 CENT Crypto to Explode April 20th?The 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 HeadlinesApril 25, 2024 | msn.comLuna County corporal is charged for his role in deadly 2023 crash while responding to a callApril 25, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ACTION REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of LunaApril 26, 2024 | Colonial Metals (Ad)Conflict In Israel Sends Gold Soaring ???? Here’s How To Get Your ShareThe latest flare-up between Israel and Palestinian militants has sent gold prices surging. Why? Because savvy investors know the endgame of the elites at play… Geopolitical crises breed uncertainty — and gold thrives on uncertainty. April 24, 2024 | yahoo.comAndor Video Sees Diego Luna Discuss Making Disney+ Star Wars SeriesApril 24, 2024 | msn.comLuna County Sheriff’s deputy charged with homicide by vehicleApril 24, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comLUNA DEADLINE REMINDER: Berger Montague Reminds Luna Innovations (LUNA) Investors of Important Class Action Lawsuit DeadlineApril 23, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ACTION ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in Luna Innovations Incorporated with Losses of $100,000 to Contact the FirmApril 22, 2024 | businesswire.comLUNA Shareholders With Large Losses Should Contact Robbins LLP for Information About Their Rights Against Luna Innovations IncorporatedApril 26, 2024 | Colonial Metals (Ad)Conflict In Israel Sends Gold Soaring ???? Here’s How To Get Your ShareThe latest flare-up between Israel and Palestinian militants has sent gold prices surging. Why? Because savvy investors know the endgame of the elites at play… Geopolitical crises breed uncertainty — and gold thrives on uncertainty. April 22, 2024 | prnewswire.comROSEN, TOP RANKED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Luna Innovations Incorporated Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action First Filed by the Firm - LUNAApril 22, 2024 | prnewswire.comClass Action Filed Against Luna Innovations Incorporated (LUNA) - May 31, 2024 Deadline to Join - Contact Levi & KorsinskyApril 21, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comSHAREHOLDER ACTION REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of LunaApril 20, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against Luna Innovations Incorporated - LUNAApril 19, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comLuna Innovations (LUNA) in Freefall Again: Admits to More Accounting Errors Forcing Larger Restatement - Hagens BermanApril 19, 2024 | prnewswire.comLUNA Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Luna Innovations Incorporated Securities Fraud LawsuitApril 19, 2024 | businesswire.comLuna Innovations Announces Restatement of Financial StatementsApril 19, 2024 | prnewswire.comThe Gross Law Firm Notifies Shareholders of Luna Innovations Incorporated(LUNA) of a Class Action Lawsuit and an Upcoming DeadlineApril 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLuna Innovations (NASDAQ:LUNA) Share Price Passes Below Two Hundred Day Moving Average of $5.93April 18, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comLUNA INNOVATIONS (LUNA) INVESTOR ALERT: Berger Montague Advises Investors to Inquire About a Securities Fraud Class ActionApril 17, 2024 | barrons.comPanerai’s New Fleet of Luna Rossa Submersible Watches Sets Sail for 37th America’s CupApril 17, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comLuna Innovations (LUNA) at Risk of Nasdaq Delisting due to Failure to File Financial Reports- Hagens BermanApril 16, 2024 | msn.comB&B Spoilers: Poppy Tries to Console Heartbroken LunaApril 16, 2024 | msn.comAnna Paulina Luna again raises less than a Democratic opponentApril 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comLuna Innovations Incorporated (LUNA)April 16, 2024 | prnewswire.comLUNA Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Luna Innovations Incorporated Securities Fraud LawsuitApril 16, 2024 | msn.comIs Amazon Luna the Next Revolution in the Cloud Gaming Industry?April 16, 2024 | prnewswire.comThe Gross Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action on Behalf of Luna Innovations Incorporated (LUNA) ShareholdersSee 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 Earnings8/10/2023Today4/25/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/14/2024Fiscal 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+402.5%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 Ratio12.44 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 / Sales0.62 Cash Flow$0.25 per share Price / Cash Flow8.06 Book Value$2.83 per share Price / Book0.70Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares33,960,000Free Float31,378,000Market Cap$67.58 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.31 A Guide To High-Short-Interest StocksMarketBeat's analysts have just released their top five short plays for May 2024. Learn which stocks have the most short interest and how to trade them. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.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 CompetitorsSwvlNASDAQ:SWVLOneConnect Financial TechnologyNYSE:OCFTCanna-Global AcquisitionNASDAQ:CNGLShimmickNASDAQ:SHIMSilverSun TechnologiesNASDAQ:SSNTView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipRice Hall James & Associates LLCSold 363,338 shares on 4/23/2024Ownership: 0.147%Wasatch Advisors LPBought 763,165 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 5.958%Wasatch Advisors LPBought 539,933 shares on 2/14/2024Ownership: 3.710%Avenir CorpBought 57,700 shares on 2/14/2024Ownership: 0.651%Tower Research Capital LLC TRC Bought 2,192 shares on 2/13/2024Ownership: 0.018%View All Institutional Transactions LUNA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Luna Innovations stock right now? 4 Wall Street equities research 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 equities research 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 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Luna Innovations' stock. Their LUNA share price targets range from $8.00 to $12.50. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $10.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 402.5% 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 70.1% and is now trading at $1.99. 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 14th 2024. View our LUNA earnings forecast. How were Luna Innovations' earnings last quarter? Luna Innovations Incorporated (NASDAQ:LUNA) released 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 the consensus estimate 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 previous year, the business posted ($0.04) EPS. 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 many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Wasatch Advisors LP (5.96%) 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. 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