IPGPTechnology · Semiconductor Equipment & MaterialsThe 9 Wall Street analysts covering IPG Photonics Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $125 — +78.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 43 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — in the lower 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
Issuance (77): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Volatility (17): 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 +78.3% 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.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, IPG Photonics Corp. returned −16.5% against +12.9% 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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Higher than 49% of US stocks
Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
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: 114.5×; forward P/E: 32.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
IPG Photonics Corp. employs 4,840 people — $221K of revenue per employee.
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IPG Photonics reported third-quarter revenue of $288 million, up 15% year over year. Semiconductor laser revenue more than doubled year over year.
Why it matters — The reported growth and increase in semiconductor laser revenue provide IPGP watchers with an update on the company’s quarterly business performance.
Seeking Alpha published a transcript of IPG Photonics Corporation’s Q3 2026 earnings call. The excerpt provides no further details about the call.
Why it matters — The transcript may provide IPGP watchers with details from the company’s quarterly earnings call, but none are included in the supplied excerpt.
IPG Photonics reported third-quarter revenue of $288 million, up 15% year over year. The company cited contributions from industrial and advanced solutions and said this was its fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth.
Why it matters — The results highlight continued revenue growth across IPG Photonics’ industrial and advanced solutions businesses.
IPG Photonics reported quarterly earnings of $0.61 per share, above the Zacks consensus estimate of $0.49 and up from $0.35 per share a year earlier.
Why it matters — The earnings beat and year-over-year increase are relevant to investors following IPGP’s quarterly results.
IPG Photonics reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. The company described double-digit revenue growth driven by strategic initiatives across its Industrial and Advanced Solutions businesses, focused on margin expansion.
Why it matters — The update highlights revenue growth and the company’s strategic focus on margin expansion, developments relevant to IPGP watchers.
The 9 Wall Street analysts covering IPG Photonics Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $125, with estimates ranging from $78 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. 43 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 3 Nov 2026, IPG Photonics Corp. ranks 43 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 Issuance (77 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 9 analysts implies +78.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks IPG Photonics Corp. 43 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 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: $78 to $152 over the next 12 months.
IPG Photonics Corp. returned -16.5% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 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 (The Motley Fool, 4 Nov 2026): "IPG Photonics: 3 Key Takeaways for Long-Term Investors". IPG Photonics reported third-quarter revenue of $288 million, up 15% year over year. Semiconductor laser revenue more than doubled year over year.
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
