LightPath Technologies
Builds optics, infrared assemblies, and imaging systems for defense and commercial applications.
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Designs infrared and visible optical components, assemblies and modules, and engineering services for defense and commercial applications. A single Optics segment is shifting from components toward higher-value imaging subsystems and systems.
Designs infrared and visible optical components, assemblies and modules, and engineering services for defense and commercial applications. Its single Optics segment combines precision optics with infrared products. The portfolio spans infrared components, visible components, assemblies and modules, and engineering services.
BlackDiamond chalcogenide glass and proprietary molding technologies underpin its optical and imaging systems. The Visimid acquisition added custom camera sensor and software-system capabilities, while G5 Infrared added an infrared platform and thin-film coating capability.
Facilities in the United States, China, and Latvia support a business moving from components toward imaging subsystems and systems.
Company facts
Key statistics
Year to date −4.2% · Average volume (30d) 2.9M
Analysts
Ratings
Target range
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Prior target | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | Piper Sandler | Initiate | Overweight | $15 | |
| May 11, 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Reiterate | Buy | $15.50 | $16.50 |
| May 8, 2026 | Lake Street | Target | $14 | $15 | |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Target | $15 | $15.50 | |
| Feb 12, 2026 | H.C. Wainwright | Target | $8 | $15 |
Earnings
EPS
Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026Q3 FY26 | −$0.02 | −$0.02 | 0.0% | $17.0M | $19.1M | +12.4% | −4.32% |
| Feb 11, 2026Q2 FY26 | −$0.04 | −$0.03 | +25.0% | $15.0M | $16.4M | +9.3% | +21.52% |
| Nov 11, 2025Q1 FY26 | −$0.06 | −$0.05 | +16.7% | $14.9M | $15.1M | +1.3% | −8.33% |
| Sep 25, 2025Q4 FY25 | −$0.03 | −$0.07 | −133.3% | $12.2M | $12.2M | +0.1% | +21.54% |
Financial highlights
| 12 quarters | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | Q3 FY26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $7.4M | $9.2M | $12.2M | $15.1M | $16.4M | $19.1M | |
| Gross profit | $1.9M | $2.7M | $2.7M | $4.5M | $6.0M | $7.0M | |
| Operating income | −$2.5M | −$3.3M | −$4.6M | −$2.5M | −$1.0M | −$859.0K | |
| Net income | −$2.6M | −$3.6M | −$7.1M | −$2.9M | −$9.4M | −$4.1M | |
| Diluted EPS | −$0.07 | −$0.09 | −$0.17 | −$0.07 | −$0.20 | −$0.07 | |
| Gross margin | 26.0% | 29.1% | 22.0% | 29.8% | 36.8% | 36.3% | |
| Operating margin | -33.5% | -36.3% | -38.0% | -16.6% | -6.4% | -4.5% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY21 $38.5M · FY22 $35.6M · FY23 $32.9M · FY24 $31.7M · FY25 $37.2M
Revenue by product · Q3 FY26
Revenue by geography · Q3 FY26
Balance sheet, Mar 31, 2026Cash & short-term investments $55.2M · Total debt $11.3M · Total assets $144.3M · Shareholders' equity $112.9M
Dividends
No dividends on record.
Ownership
Shares outstanding 62.79M · Float 62.09M · 98.9% free float
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 4.29M | 6.50% | 13G | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Hood River Capital Management LLC | 3.56M | 5.37% | 13G | Aug 14, 2026 |
| North Run Strategic Opportunities Fund I, LP · director, 10 percent owner: | 2.93M | 4.67% | Form 4 | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management | 2.93M | 5.06% | 13G | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs Group Inc | 2.48M | 3.94% | 13F | May 15, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
| Date | Insider | Role | Shares | Avg price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | North Run Strategic Opportunities Fund I, LP | director, 10 percent owner: | −3,571,400 | $14.00 |
| May 18, 2026 | North Run Strategic Opportunities Fund I, LP | director, 10 percent owner: | −55,284 | $12.32 |
| May 14, 2026 | North Run Strategic Opportunities Fund I, LP | director, 10 percent owner: | −165,000 | $12.16 |
| May 13, 2026 | North Run Strategic Opportunities Fund I, LP | director, 10 percent owner: | −45,000 | $12.29 |
| May 12, 2026 | North Run Strategic Opportunities Fund I, LP | director, 10 percent owner: | −83,052 | $12.25 |
Peers
- Teledyne Technologies
Broad thermal-imaging rival in sensors, camera cores, and systems
- Leonardo DRS
Defense EO/IR rival in long-cycle thermal sensing programs
- Coherent
Large photonics peer spanning IR materials, optics, and subsystems
CompareAfter-hours close
| Company | Price | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LightPath Technologies | $11.20 | −0.21% | $705.1M | — | — | 11.2 | +108.9% |
| Teledyne Technologies | $621.96 | +0.02% | $28.83B | 30.0 | 24.4 | 4.5 | +9.8% |
| Leonardo DRS | $38.60 | +0.08% | $10.29B | 32.1 | 29.0 | 2.7 | +10.1% |
| Coherent | $279.00 | −0.02% | $54.62B | 67.9 | 29.8 | 7.7 | +33.7% |
| Median | 32.1 | 29.0 | 4.5 | +10.1% |





