IPG Photonics
Develops and manufactures lasers for industrial materials processing, medical, and advanced applications.
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Develops and sells fiber lasers, fiber amplifiers, diode lasers, and laser-based systems. Materials processing is its central application base, supported by vertically integrated manufacturing.
Develops, manufactures, and sells fiber lasers, fiber amplifiers, diode lasers, and laser-based systems. Materials processing is the central application base, including welding, marking, additive manufacturing, and cleaning, alongside medical and advanced applications. The catalog combines light-source components and systems rather than a single end-market equipment line.
Manufacturing is vertically integrated from components through finished laser products, supporting technical product development and application expansion. Operations span multiple countries, while the company is headquartered in Massachusetts. Materials processing remains the central commercial focus, and the organization depends on its manufacturing model and continued application development.
Company facts
Key statistics
Year to date +2.2% · Average volume (30d) 527.6K
Analysts
Ratings
Target range
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Prior rating | Rating | Prior target | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026 | Needham | Reiterate | Buy | $110 | $120 | |
| May 19, 2026 | Roth Capital | Target | $110 | $151 | ||
| May 6, 2026 | Needham | Upgrade | Hold | Buy | $110 | |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Stifel Nicolaus | Target | $92 | $165 | ||
| Feb 13, 2026 | Raymond James | Downgrade | Strong Buy | Outperform | $180 |
Earnings
EPS
Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026Q2 FY26 | $0.37 | $0.12 | −67.2% | $280.0M | $278.6M | −0.5% | +7.88% |
| May 5, 2026Q1 FY26 | $0.32 | $0.29 | −9.4% | $257.0M | $265.5M | +3.3% | +12.22% |
| Feb 12, 2026Q4 FY25 | $0.25 | $0.46 | +84.0% | $249.5M | $274.5M | +10.0% | +2.44% |
| Nov 4, 2025Q3 FY25 | $0.16 | $0.35 | +118.7% | $249.3M | $250.8M | +0.6% | +5.89% |
Financial highlights
| 12 quarters | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $227.8M | $250.7M | $250.8M | $274.5M | $265.5M | $278.6M | |
| Gross profit | $89.8M | $93.6M | $99.0M | $99.1M | $99.5M | $112.5M | |
| Operating income | $1.8M | $104.0K | $7.9M | $3.3M | −$7.7M | $4.5M | |
| Net income | $3.8M | $6.6M | $7.5M | $13.3M | $1.6M | $5.2M | |
| Diluted EPS | $0.09 | $0.16 | $0.18 | $0.31 | $0.04 | $0.12 | |
| Gross margin | 39.4% | 37.3% | 39.5% | 36.1% | 37.5% | 40.4% | |
| Operating margin | 0.8% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 1.6% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY21 $1.46B · FY22 $1.43B · FY23 $1.29B · FY24 $977.1M · FY25 $1.00B
Revenue by product · Q2 FY26
Revenue by geography · Q2 FY26
Balance sheet, Jun 30, 2026Cash & short-term investments $871.3M · Total debt $16.3M · Total assets $2.42B · Shareholders' equity $2.13B
Dividends
No dividends on record.
Ownership
Shares outstanding 42.44M · Float 26.10M · 61.5% free float
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shcherbakov Eugene A | 14.58M | 34.30% | 13D | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Valentin Gapontsev Trust I · 10 percent owner | 6.67M | 15.72% | Form 4 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Ip Fibre Devices Ltd · 10 percent owner | 6.41M | 15.09% | Form 4 | Aug 6, 2026 |
| First Eagle Investment Management, LLC | 3.34M | 7.87% | 13F | Aug 24, 2026 |
| BlackRock, Inc. | 2.85M | 6.72% | 13F | Aug 7, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | John R. Peeler | director | +2,710 | $73.58 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Ip Fibre Devices Ltd | 10 percent owner | −18,111 | $96.12 |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Ip Fibre Devices Ltd | 10 percent owner | −12,202 | $95.18 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Eugene A. Scherbakov | director, 10 percent owner: | −1,524 | $86.61 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Ip Fibre Devices Ltd | 10 percent owner | −27,000 | $85.81 |
Peers
- Coherent
Broad industrial laser portfolio for precision and materials processing
- MKS
Spectra-Physics laser portfolio overlaps in advanced manufacturing
- nLIGHT
High-power lasers for advanced manufacturing and optical sensing
- Lumentum
Ultrafast and UV lasers for precision micromachining






