Lightwave Logic (LWLG) Stock Overview
Focuses on the development and commercialization of electro-optic polymer materials for data communications and other photonic application in the United States and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 0/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$16.27 |
| 52 Week High | US$17.28 |
| 52 Week Low | US$0.82 |
| Beta | 2.77 |
| 1 Month Change | 112.40% |
| 3 Month Change | 394.53% |
| 1 Year Change | 1,714.23% |
| 3 Year Change | 249.14% |
| 5 Year Change | 929.75% |
| Change since IPO | 538.04% |
Recent News & Updates
Lightwave Logic (LWLG): Transitioning Into Foundry Tape-Out Phase as Commercial Path Clarifies
Investment Overview Lightwave Logic has entered a more advanced stage of development, marked by a formalized foundry agreement and the initiation of fabrication activity. The company is no longer positioned solely as a materials innovator; it is now progressing into active semiconductor design and manufacturing cycles.How Nvidia learned to embrace the light in its quest for scale
https://www.theregister.com/2026/04/05/nvidia_optical_scale_up/ If you thought Nvidia's GB200 rack systems were big, CEO Jensen Huang is just getting started. At GTC last month, the world's most valuable company revealed plans to use photonic interconnects to pack more than a thousand GPUs into a single mammoth system by 2028.LWLG is a high-risk, high-reward bet on whether a superior material can overcome the semiconductor industry’s resistance to change.
Lightwave Logic — Integrated Deep-Dive Summary 1) Core Thesis Lightwave Logic is developing electro-optic (EO) polymer modulators designed to replace or augment traditional silicon photonics components. The company is targeting a critical bottleneck in modern computing : The speed, power consumption, and efficiency of moving data (interconnects), not processing it.Recent updates
Lightwave Logic (LWLG): Transitioning Into Foundry Tape-Out Phase as Commercial Path Clarifies
Investment Overview Lightwave Logic has entered a more advanced stage of development, marked by a formalized foundry agreement and the initiation of fabrication activity. The company is no longer positioned solely as a materials innovator; it is now progressing into active semiconductor design and manufacturing cycles.How Nvidia learned to embrace the light in its quest for scale
https://www.theregister.com/2026/04/05/nvidia_optical_scale_up/ If you thought Nvidia's GB200 rack systems were big, CEO Jensen Huang is just getting started. At GTC last month, the world's most valuable company revealed plans to use photonic interconnects to pack more than a thousand GPUs into a single mammoth system by 2028.LWLG is a high-risk, high-reward bet on whether a superior material can overcome the semiconductor industry’s resistance to change.
Lightwave Logic — Integrated Deep-Dive Summary 1) Core Thesis Lightwave Logic is developing electro-optic (EO) polymer modulators designed to replace or augment traditional silicon photonics components. The company is targeting a critical bottleneck in modern computing : The speed, power consumption, and efficiency of moving data (interconnects), not processing it.Pre Commercialization optimism
Lightwave Logic (LWLG) is transitioning from a research-focused entity to a commercial one, with meaningful volume production and licensing revenues anticipated to begin in 2027. Investing.com +1 The following is a breakdown of earnings and revenue expectations for the next three fiscal years based on the company's Q4 2025 earnings call and current guidance: 2026: Execution and Milestone Year Revenue Outlook : Revenue will be driven primarily by material supply and non-recurring engineering (NRE) activities.We're Not Very Worried About Lightwave Logic's (NASDAQ:LWLG) Cash Burn Rate
Oct 18
Reflexivity Plays In Lightwave Logic's Favour Post Jackson Hole
Sep 04Lightwave Logic (NASDAQ:LWLG) Is In A Good Position To Deliver On Growth Plans
Jul 05Here's Why We're Watching Lightwave Logic's (NASDAQ:LWLG) Cash Burn Situation
Feb 27We're Hopeful That Lightwave Logic (NASDAQ:LWLG) Will Use Its Cash Wisely
Nov 14Here's Why We're Not Too Worried About Lightwave Logic's (NASDAQ:LWLG) Cash Burn Situation
May 31Lightwave Logic: Commercialization Accelerates, But Profitability Is Far Away
May 14Lightwave Logic: Product Commercialization Progress Seems Slow
Jan 21Lightwave Logic (NASDAQ:LWLG) Is In A Good Position To Deliver On Growth Plans
Nov 28Lightwave Logic (NASDAQ:LWLG) Is In A Good Position To Deliver On Growth Plans
Aug 15Lightwave Logic GAAP EPS of -$0.03
Aug 11Lightwave Logic Isn't Getting Close To Commercialization And I'm Still Bearish
May 13Lightwave Logic (NASDAQ:LWLG) Is In A Good Position To Deliver On Growth Plans
Apr 30Lightwave Logic: Retail Investor Interest Seems To Be Fading And Being Short Looks Appealing
Feb 08We're Not Very Worried About Lightwave Logic's (NASDAQ:LWLG) Cash Burn Rate
Jan 13We're Hopeful That Lightwave Logic (NASDAQ:LWLG) Will Use Its Cash Wisely
Sep 30Shareholder Returns
| LWLG | US Electronic | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 28.5% | -2.8% | 0.8% |
| 1Y | 1,714.2% | 97.8% | 27.8% |
Return vs Industry: LWLG exceeded the US Electronic industry which returned 97.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: LWLG exceeded the US Market which returned 27.8% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| LWLG volatility | |
|---|---|
| LWLG Average Weekly Movement | 22.4% |
| Electronic Industry Average Movement | 9.1% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: LWLG's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: LWLG's weekly volatility (22%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of US stocks.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 34 | Yves LeMaitre | lightwavelogic.com |
Lightwave Logic, Inc. focuses on the development and commercialization of electro-optic polymer materials for data communications and other photonic application in the United States and internationally. The company sells electro-optic (EO) polymer materials for integration into silicon photonics and other photonic integrated circuit platforms under the Perkinamine name. It is also involved in intellectual property licensing; and royalty activities.
Lightwave Logic, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| LWLG fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$2.58b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$20.31m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$236.86k |
Is LWLG overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| LWLG income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$236.86k |
| Cost of Revenue | US$6.82k |
| Gross Profit | US$230.03k |
| Other Expenses | US$20.54m |
| Earnings | -US$20.31m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -0.13 |
| Gross Margin | 97.12% |
| Net Profit Margin | -8,576.47% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0% |
How did LWLG perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/03 07:02 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
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