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Lightwave Logic (LWLG) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$6.19 +0.09 (+1.48%)
As of 08/21/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

About Lightwave Logic Stock (NASDAQ:LWLG)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$6.04
$6.32
50-Day Range
$5.35
$10.08
52-Week Range
$2.15
$18.71
Volume
1.78 million shs
Average Volume
3.20 million shs
Market Capitalization
$954.31 million
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
N/A
Consensus Rating
Sell

Company Overview

Lightwave Logic, Inc. (NASDAQ: LWLG) is a U.S.-based photonics company focused on the development and commercialization of proprietary electro‐optic polymer materials and devices for high-speed optical communications. The company’s core technology platform centers on organic electro-optic polymers that offer low drive voltage, high modulation bandwidth and integration flexibility, enabling next-generation optical interconnects for data centers, telecommunications and emerging photonic computing architectures.

Lightwave Logic’s product pipeline includes modulators, waveguides and integrated photonic components designed to outperform traditional lithium-niobate and silicon-based solutions in terms of size, power consumption and ease of integration. By tailoring polymer chemistry and leveraging advanced fabrication techniques, the company seeks to deliver turnkey modules and components that address the growing demand for higher data rates, lower latency and reduced power budgets across hyperscale data centers, 5G networks and high-performance computing platforms.

The company conducts research, development and small‐scale production out of its facilities in Colorado, with collaborative partnerships in Europe to access established photonic foundries and packaging resources. Lightwave Logic has engaged with multiple industry consortia and potential customers to validate performance benchmarks, accelerate product qualification and prepare for volume manufacturing, positioning its technology for rapid adoption in markets that require scalable, cost-effective optical solutions.

Under the leadership of seasoned executives with backgrounds in materials science, semiconductor manufacturing and photonic systems, Lightwave Logic is targeting global markets across North America, Europe and Asia. By advancing its electro-optic polymer platform from laboratory research to commercial deployment, the company aims to play a pivotal role in the transition to higher-speed, lower-power optical networks that underpin the next era of digital infrastructure.

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Lightwave Logic Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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LWLG MarketRank™: 

Lightwave Logic scored higher than 2% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 594th out of 601 stocks in the technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Lightwave Logic has received a consensus rating of Sell. The company's average rating score is 1.00, and is based on no strong buy ratings, no buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Lightwave Logic has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

  • Read more about Lightwave Logic's stock forecast and price target.
  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Lightwave Logic is -38.69, 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. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Lightwave Logic is -38.69, 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 Ratio

    Lightwave Logic has a P/B Ratio of 9.10. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    16.07% of the float of Lightwave Logic has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Lightwave Logic has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.92.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Lightwave Logic has recently increased by 7.35%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    Lightwave Logic does not currently pay a dividend.

  • Dividend Growth

    Lightwave Logic does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Lightwave Logic this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    19 people have searched for LWLG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 217% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    6 people have added Lightwave Logic to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Lightwave Logic insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $3,936.00 in company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    2.21% of the stock of Lightwave Logic is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    27.04% of the stock of Lightwave Logic is held by institutions.

  • Read more about Lightwave Logic's insider trading history.
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LWLG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Lightwave Logic's stock was trading at $3.24 on January 1st, 2026. Since then, LWLG stock has increased by 91.0% and is now trading at $6.19.

Lightwave Logic Inc. (NASDAQ:LWLG) issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, August, 14th. The company reported ($0.04) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The business earned $0.03 million during the quarter. Lightwave Logic had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 30.34% and a negative net margin of 9,143.60%.
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Top institutional shareholders of Lightwave Logic include BlackRock Inc. (7.98%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.30%), Algert Global LLC (0.19%) and UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC (0.14%). Insiders that own company stock include Ronald A Bucchi, Craig Ciesla, Siraj Nour El-Ahmadi, Laila Partridge, Thomas M Connelly Jr and Snizhana P Quan.
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Shares of LWLG 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.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Lightwave Logic investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Tesla (TSLA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Home Depot (HD) and Netflix (NFLX).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/14/2026
Today
8/23/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Industry
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Sub-Industry
Electronic Components
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:LWLG
CIK
1325964
Employees
20
Year Founded
2004

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
($0.16)
Trailing P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E Ratio
N/A
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
-$20.31 million
Net Margins
-9,143.60%
Pretax Margin
-9,426.00%
Return on Equity
-30.34%
Return on Assets
-28.76%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
N/A
Current Ratio
62.83
Quick Ratio
33.99

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$240 thousand
Price / Sales
3,976.30
Cash Flow
N/A
Price / Cash Flow
N/A
Book Value
$0.68 per share
Price / Book
9.10

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
154,170,000
Free Float
150,760,000
Market Cap
$954.31 million
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
2.48

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This page (NASDAQ:LWLG) was last updated on 8/23/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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