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Here’s How To Get Your Share (From Colonial Metals) (Ad) Free LUNA Stock Alerts $3.06 +0.81 (+36.00%) (As of 05/3/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$2.28▼$3.2350-Day Range$1.99▼$7.0752-Week Range$1.91▼$10.70Volume3.84 million shsAverage Volume643,805 shsMarket Capitalization$103.92 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 InterestBearish7.80% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.10Based on 18 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.0.96 out of 5 starsBusiness Services Sector268th out of 312 stocksCommercial Physical Research Industry10th 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 1.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLuna Innovations has a news sentiment score of 0.10. 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 0.40 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 18 news articles for Luna Innovations this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 6 people have searched for LUNA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -45% 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 -80% 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 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. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Colonial MetalsConflict 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. See why the elites are pouring billions into gold. 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 5, 2024 | morningstar.comLevi & Korsinsky Notifies Luna Innovations Incorporated Investors of a Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadline – LUNAMay 4, 2024 | cbsnews.comFundraiser held for Miguel Luna, fifth construction worker from the Key Bridge wreckageMay 5, 2024 | InvestorPlace (Ad)The Next Nvidia?The Next Nvidia? Wall Street legend has just uncovered one tiny Maryland company that could become the next Nvidia. Few in the media are talking about this story yet… but in the next 6 months that’s all they’ll talk about.May 3, 2024 | prnewswire.comLUNA Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Luna Innovations Incorporated Securities Fraud LawsuitMay 3, 2024 | businesswire.comLuna Innovations Announces Inducement Grants Under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(C)(4)May 3, 2024 | prnewswire.comThe Gross Law Firm Reminds Luna Innovations Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit with a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of May 31, 2024 - LUNAMay 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comSHAREHOLDER DEADLINE: Luna Innovations (LUNA) Investors Are Reminded of Deadline in Securities ActionMay 2, 2024 | msn.comMiguel Angel Luna Gonzalez Found At Key Bridge Collapse SiteMay 5, 2024 | InvestorPlace (Ad)The Next Nvidia?The Next Nvidia? Wall Street legend has just uncovered one tiny Maryland company that could become the next Nvidia. Few in the media are talking about this story yet… but in the next 6 months that’s all they’ll talk about.May 2, 2024 | businesswire.comLuna Innovations Appoints New Senior Leadership Across Sales and Product MarketingMay 2, 2024 | yahoo.comEarth to Luna! (2014) Season 2 Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via PeacockMay 1, 2024 | marketwatch.comLuna Innovations Names New CFO, Initiates Strategic ReviewMay 1, 2024 | msn.comLunar Railway Innovation: The FLOAT SystemMay 1, 2024 | businesswire.comLuna Innovations Retains Industry Veterans to Lead Strategy, Operations and FinanceMay 1, 2024 | msn.comThe Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: RJ and Luna Separated Because of That One NightMay 1, 2024 | msn.comDestiny 2 Luna's Howl god roll guide: Best perks, barrels, and magazinesMay 1, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ACTION ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in Luna Innovations Incorporated with Losses of $100,000 to Contact the FirmApril 30, 2024 | forbes.comThe ‘Destiny 2’ Blast Furnace And Luna’s Howl God Rolls For This Week’s OnslaughtApril 30, 2024 | prnewswire.comLUNA Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Luna Innovations Incorporated Securities Fraud LawsuitApril 30, 2024 | prnewswire.comTOP RANKED ROSEN LAW FIRM Encourages Luna Innovations Incorporated Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action First Filed by the Firm - LUNAApril 29, 2024 | msn.comLuna Carmoon’s Venice Winner ‘Hoard’ Acquired for U.S. and Canada by Sunrise Films (EXCLUSIVE)April 28, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comDEADLINE REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Luna InnovationsApril 28, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against Luna Innovations Incorporated - LUNAApril 27, 2024 | forbes.comPanerai Launches Four Brand-Defining “Luna Rossa” EditionsApril 27, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comONGOING DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Luna InnovationsApril 26, 2024 | msn.comB&B Spoilers: Luna and RJ’s Relationship Is Getting Intense, Can Brooke’s Involvement Help?April 26, 2024 | prnewswire.comLUNA Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Luna Innovations Incorporated Securities Fraud LawsuitSee 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 Earnings8/10/2023Today5/05/2024Next 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+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$0.28 per share Price / Cash Flow11.10 Book Value$2.83 per share Price / Book1.08Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares33,960,000Free Float31,378,000Market Cap$103.92 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.40 Elon Musk's Next MoveWondering when you'll finally be able to invest in SpaceX, StarLink, or The Boring Company? Click the link below to learn when Elon Musk will let these companies finally IPO.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 CompetitorsMaquia Capital AcquisitionNASDAQ:MAQCArqit QuantumNASDAQ:ARQQCanna-Global AcquisitionNASDAQ:CNGLcomScoreNASDAQ:SCORDirect DigitalNASDAQ:DRCTView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipBNP Paribas Financial MarketsBought 60,547 shares on 5/1/2024Ownership: 0.205%Pinnacle Associates Ltd.Sold 19,840 shares on 4/26/2024Ownership: 0.399%Rice 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%Avenir CorpBought 57,700 shares on 2/14/2024Ownership: 0.651%View All Institutional Transactions LUNA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Luna Innovations stock right now? 4 Wall Street 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 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 analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Luna Innovations' shares. Their LUNA share price targets range from $8.00 to $12.50. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $10.00 in the next twelve months. 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 stock has 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 14th 2024. View our LUNA earnings forecast. How were Luna Innovations' earnings last quarter? Luna Innovations Incorporated (NASDAQ:LUNA) announced its 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 the consensus estimate of $29.76 million. Luna Innovations had a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.61% and a negative net margin of 1.82%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned ($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 institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Wasatch Advisors LP (5.96%), 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. 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