IPGPTechnology · Semiconductor Equipment & MaterialsThe 9 Wall Street analysts covering IPG Photonics Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $125 — +63.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 53 of 100 as at 2 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores IPG Photonics Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Growth (96): Sales and profits are climbing, and climbing faster than before.
Volatility (23): The share price moves around a lot.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on IPGP, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +63.5% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $150 → $137 |
| 17 July 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | $110 → $120 |
| 17 July 2026 | Needham | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 6 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $105 → $150 |
| 6 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 6 May 2026 | Needham | Upgrade | Buy | $110 |
| 6 May 2026 | Needham | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 6 May 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | $165 → $125 |
| 6 May 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 Feb 2026 | Raymond James | Downgrade | Outperform | — |
| 13 Feb 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 3 Feb 2026 | Roth Capital | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 5 Nov 2025 | Citigroup | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 7 Aug 2025 | Bernstein | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 7 May 2025 | Raymond James | Maintains | Strong Buy | — |
| 18 Mar 2025 | CL King | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 18 Feb 2025 | Citigroup | Maintains | Sell | — |
| 12 Feb 2025 | Needham | Reiterates | Hold | — |
| 12 Feb 2025 | Stifel | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 Oct 2024 | Benchmark | Reiterates | Hold | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. IPGP appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 3 Sept 2026, IPG Photonics Corp. returned −5.7% against +21.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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IPG Photonics Corp. has a market value of $3.2B and an enterprise value of $2.3B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.1B. The latest quarter grew 11.1% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $27.6M, a 2.6% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.65.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $20.8M.
Trailing P/E: 117.5×; forward P/E: 32.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
IPG Photonics Corp. employs 4,840 people — $221K of revenue per employee.
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IPG Photonics' stock has declined 16.6% since its earnings report 30 days ago. The article examines what may be next for the company following this post-earnings drop.
Why it matters — Investors tracking IPGP would want to understand the factors behind the stock's significant decline since the last earnings release.
Zacks Investment Research published an analysis examining IPG Photonics' reliance on international revenue, asking investors to evaluate this exposure to better understand the company's financial stability, growth prospects, and potential stock price performance.
Why it matters — IPG watchers would care because the company's dependence on international markets could affect its financial stability and growth prospects given overseas economic and currency conditions.
IPG Photonics was upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. The upgrade could help drive the stock higher in the near term.
Why it matters — IPGP watchers would care because the upgrade signals increased analyst confidence in the company's earnings outlook, which may influence near-term stock performance.
IPG Photonics beat second-quarter earnings estimates, driven by growth in its Industrial Solutions segment, particularly battery manufacturing.
Why it matters — The earnings beat shows that demand from battery manufacturing is lifting IPGP's revenue and margins, a key area for the company's industrial business.
IPG Photonics reported mixed second-quarter earnings but issued strong guidance, leading to a rally in its stock. The company has faced challenges since the 2022 industrial downturn but is now seeing emerging opportunities in AI-related industrial markets.
Why it matters — The strong guidance and early signs of AI-driven demand suggest a potential turnaround for IPGP after a prolonged industrial slowdown.
The 9 Wall Street analysts covering IPG Photonics Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $125, with estimates ranging from $93 to $152. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 9 analysts covering IPG Photonics Corp., 6 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks IPG Photonics Corp. 53 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 2 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 2 Sept 2026, IPG Photonics Corp. ranks 53 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Growth (96 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 9 analysts implies +63.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks IPG Photonics Corp. 53 out of 100 as at 2 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering IPG Photonics Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for IPGP are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $93 to $152 over the next 12 months.
IPG Photonics Corp. returned -5.7% over the 12 months to 3 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
IPG Photonics Corporation is a manufacturer of fiber laser and photonics solutions focused on industrial, medical, and advanced applications. The company develops and sells high-performance fiber lasers, fiber amplifiers, diode lasers, and laser-based systems used in materials processing tasks such as cutting, welding, cleaning, and micromachining.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 3 Sept 2026): "Why Is IPG (IPGP) Down 16.6% Since Last Earnings Report?". IPG Photonics' stock has declined 16.6% since its earnings report 30 days ago. The article examines what may be next for the company following this post-earnings drop.
IPG Photonics Corporation is a manufacturer of fiber laser and photonics solutions focused on industrial, medical, and advanced applications. The company develops and sells high-performance fiber lasers, fiber amplifiers, diode lasers, and laser-based systems used in materials processing tasks such as cutting, welding, cleaning, and micromachining. Its portfolio also includes related optical components and accessories, including beam delivery equipment, pump diodes, chillers, scanners, optical fiber delivery cables, and laser processing heads. IPG Photonics serves original equipment manufacturers, system integrators, and end users across manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, consumer goods, scientific, and communications markets. The company is headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, and operates globally as a specialist in laser technology and industrial photonics.
CEO Dr. Mark Milton Gitin Ph.D. · 4,840 employees · United States · https://www.ipgphotonics.com
