LightPath Technologies Inc (LPTH)

Currency in USD
9.830
-0.150(-1.50%)
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9.810-0.020(-0.20%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
9.78010.200
52 wk Range
5.83018.940
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
9.98
Open
10.09
Day's Range
9.78-10.2
52 wk Range
5.83-18.94
Volume
2.07M
Average Volume (3m)
3.01M
1-Year Change
24.4304%
Book Value / Share
2.25
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Price Target
15.800
Upside
+60.73%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Analysts anticipate sales growth in the current year

LightPath Technologies Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

5 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
5 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 15.800
(+60.73% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Canaccord
Buy15.50+57.68%16.50Maintain31-08-2026
Piper Sandler
Buy15.00+52.59%-New Coverage12-08-2026
Canaccord
Buy16.50+67.85%-Maintain27-07-2026
Canaccord
Buy16.50+67.85%15.50Maintain11-05-2026
Lake Street
Buy15.00+52.59%14.00Maintain08-05-2026

LightPath Technologies Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2026

  • LightPath posted record Q4 revenue of $21.2M, up 73% YoY and beating estimates, though EPS loss of 6¢ missed forecasts by 5¢.
  • Full-year revenue nearly doubled to $71.7M, gross margin hit record 39.4%, and backlog surged 197% to $110.9M with strong defense program momentum.
  • Company completed manufacturing exit from China, now operating in U.S. and Latvia to meet Western defense supply chain requirements.
  • Management expects FY2027 growth from counter-UAS, drones, and missile programs, with higher capex planned to expand capacity and convert backlog.
  • Balance sheet strengthened to $93.2M cash with no debt; adjusted EBITDA positive for fourth consecutive quarter at $4.2M for the year.
Last Updated: 11-09-2026, 03:30 am
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Earnings

Latest Release
10-09-2026
EPS / Forecast
-0.06 / -0.01
Revenue / Forecast
21.2M / 18.31M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

LPTH Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
−33.8x−0.5x11.9x
PEG Ratio
5.84−0.060.01
Price/Book
4.7x2.2x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
9.7x1.9x2.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
59.3%71.6%33.9%
Fair Value Upside
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LightPath Technologies, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes optical systems and assemblies in the United States, the United Kingdom, Israel, China, Rest of Europe, Rest of Asia and internationally. It offers optical components, assemblies and sub-systems, including precision molded glass aspheric optics, thermal imaging assemblies, molded and diamond-turned infrared aspheric lenses, spherical lenses, and other optical components used in products that manipulate light; and infrared products, including catalog and custom infrared optics. The company also offers cooled and uncooled camera systems and modules for long range surveillance and detection, and engineering services. The company’s products are used in defense products, border security, perimeter security, night vision systems, medical devices, laser aided industrial tools, automotive safety applications, telecommunications, machine vision and sensors, and other sectors. LightPath Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
19.19M27.41%191.56M
Other Institutional Investors
46.35M66.18%462.57M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
4.49M6.41%44.84M
Total
70.04M100.00%698.96M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.6.38%44,69,74444,608
Hood River Capital Management LLC5.09%35,62,14035,550

FAQ

What Is the LightPath (LPTH) Share Price Today?

The LightPath share price today is 9.830.

What is the current LightPath (LPTH) share price and day range?

As of 28-09-2026, the LightPath share price is 9.830, with a previous close of 9.980. The share price has ranged from 9.780 to 10.200 today, while the 52-week range spans from 5.830 to 18.940.

What Is the LightPath Market Cap?

As of today, LightPath market cap is 685.650M.

What Is the LightPath (LPTH) Share Price Target?

The average 12-month share price target for LightPath is 15.800, with a high estimate of 17 and a low estimate of 15. 5 analysts recommend buying, while 0 suggest selling, with an overall rating of Strong Buy and +60.73% Upside potential.

What Is LightPath's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The LightPath EPS (TTM) is -0.385.

When Is the Next LightPath Earnings Date?

LightPath will release its next earnings report on 05-11-2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is LPTH a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

What Stock Exchange Does LightPath Trade On?

LightPath is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for LightPath?

The stock symbol for LightPath is "LPTH."

How Many Times Has LightPath Stock Split?

LightPath has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does LightPath Have?

LightPath has 420 employees.

What Is the LPTH Premarket Price?

LPTH's last pre-market stock price is 9.942. The pre-market share volume is 35,720.000, and the stock has changed by -0.038, or -0.380%.

What Is the LPTH After Hours Price?

LPTH's last after hours stock price is 9.810, the stock has changed by -0.020, or -0.200%.
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