LPTHTechnology · Electronic ComponentsLPTH Stock Forecast: LightPath Technologies, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027
The 4 Wall Street analysts covering LightPath Technologies, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $16 — +5.1% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 37 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
LPTH stock analysis: one number for the whole business
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores LightPath Technologies, Inc. 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
Momentum (84): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Volatility (10): The share price moves around a lot.
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LPTH stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on LPTH, 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.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +5.1% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2026 | Piper Sandler | Initiates | Overweight | $15 |
| 27 July 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy | $17 |
| 27 July 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 11 May 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy | $16 → $17 |
| 11 May 2026 | Canaccord Genuity | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 Feb 2026 | HC Wainwright & Co. | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Lake Street | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 Nov 2025 | HC Wainwright & Co. | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 Nov 2025 | Ladenburg Thalmann | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 Nov 2025 | Lake Street | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 26 Sept 2025 | HC Wainwright & Co. | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 26 Sept 2025 | Lake Street | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 4 Sept 2025 | HC Wainwright & Co. | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 28 Aug 2025 | HC Wainwright & Co. | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 19 May 2025 | HC Wainwright & Co. | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 27 Feb 2025 | HC Wainwright & Co. | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 18 Feb 2025 | HC Wainwright & Co. | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 3 Jan 2025 | HC Wainwright & Co. | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 2 Jan 2025 | Ladenburg Thalmann | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 27 Dec 2024 | Lake Street | Maintains | Buy | — |
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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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. LPTH appears on the weeks it earns a place.
LPTH analyst estimate revisions
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH) financial data
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
- Trailing P/E
- −42.1×
- Price / sales
- 15.2×
- Price / book
- 10.4×
- EV / EBITDA
- −1648.0×
Cheaper than 98% of US stocks
Cheaper than 11% of US stocks
Cheaper than 10% of US stocks
Cheaper than 99% of US stocks
- Revenue growth (YoY)
- 108.9%
- Earnings growth (YoY)
- 108.9%
- Gross margin
- 36.3%
- Operating margin
- −4.5%
- Net margin
- −37.4%
Higher than 93% of US stocks
Higher than 85% of US stocks
Higher than 45% of US stocks
Higher than 28% of US stocks
Higher than 12% of US stocks
- Return on equity
- −28.8%
- Return on assets
- −2.8%
- Dividend yield
- —
Higher than 27% of US stocks
Higher than 35% of US stocks
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
LPTH vs competitors
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Frequently asked questions about LPTH stock
What is the LPTH stock price forecast for 2026-2027?
The 4 Wall Street analysts covering LightPath Technologies, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $16, with estimates ranging from $15 to $17. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Is LPTH stock a buy right now?
Of the 4 analysts covering LightPath Technologies, Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks LightPath Technologies, Inc. 37 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
How does Ticker Nerd's model rank LPTH?
As at 15 Aug 2026, LightPath Technologies, Inc. ranks 37 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 Momentum (84 of 100).
Will LPTH stock go up?
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 4 analysts implies +5.1% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks LightPath Technologies, Inc. 37 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
What is the LPTH stock forecast for 2030?
No analyst covering LightPath Technologies, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for LPTH are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $15 to $17 over the next 12 months.
How has LPTH stock performed over the past year?
LightPath Technologies, Inc. returned +316.8% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
What does LightPath Technologies, Inc. do?
LightPath Technologies Inc. is a technology company that designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes optical and infrared components, systems, and assemblies.
About LightPath Technologies, Inc.
LightPath Technologies Inc. is a technology company that designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes optical and infrared components, systems, and assemblies. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, the company focuses on precision molded optics, infrared lenses, and complex optical assemblies used in imaging, sensing, and laser-based applications. Its portfolio includes molded glass optics, infrared molded lenses, diamond-turned and conventionally polished elements, and engineered assemblies such as collimators and camera modules. LightPath Technologies Inc. serves a range of end markets including industrial automation, laser systems, telecommunications, instrumentation, medical devices, and defense and security. Its infrared solutions and G5 Infrared camera technologies are used in thermal imaging, surveillance, and advanced sensing systems. The company also provides engineering and design services to support customers needing customized optical solutions, from prototyping through volume production. By supplying highly specialized optical components and integrated assemblies, LightPath Technologies Inc. plays a significant role in enabling high-performance imaging and photonics technologies across global markets.
CEO Mr. Shmuel Rubin · 345 employees · United States · https://www.lightpath.com