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LIDR Stock Chart & Stats
$1.23
-$0.03(-2.65%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$1.23
-$0.03(-2.65%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$1.01 - $4.00
Previous Close$1.12
Volume854.05K
Average Volume (3M)5.46M
Market Cap
$63.69M
Enterprise Value-$3.90
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$71.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.49M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.22
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.17Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.87
Shares Outstanding46,488,310
10 Day Avg. Volume14,428,232
30 Day Avg. Volume5,459,234
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.03
Price to Book (P/B)0.86
Price to Sales (P/S)298.97
P/FCF Ratio-2.50
Enterprise Value/Market Cap>-0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue>-0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$3.50Price Target Upside184.55% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.7
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.07M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Expanding Commercial PipelineA growing set of proof-of-concept programs, customer engagements, and quotes indicates broader commercial validation for AEye’s lidar platform. If these programs convert into production awards, the expanding pipeline could support a more durable revenue base over the next several quarters.
Diversification Into Space MobilityThe Lunar Outpost award expands AEye’s addressable market beyond automotive, defense, and industrial applications into space mobility. This diversification may create an additional long-duration demand channel while demonstrating that Apollo can address demanding autonomous navigation requirements.
Scalable Manufacturing CapacityA production line sized for up to 60,000 units gives AEye capacity to support larger customer programs without an equally large manufacturing footprint. The use of off-the-shelf components and a capital-light model may improve scalability if commercial demand develops as expected.
Bears Say
Persistent UnprofitabilityAEye’s revenue growth has not yet translated into a viable economic model: gross profit remains negative and losses are substantial relative to sales. This weak operating leverage makes sustained profitability dependent on significant revenue scaling and successful cost absorption.
Heavy Cash BurnContinued negative operating and free cash flow means AEye is not currently funding operations internally. The planned cash use, especially during the manufacturing ramp, could reduce financial flexibility and increase dependence on available liquidity or future capital if commercialization takes longer.
Long Sales Cycles And Defense ConcentrationLengthy automotive and OEM evaluations can delay conversion of AEye’s pipeline into recurring production revenue. At the same time, a pipeline weighted toward defense concentrates commercial exposure, making the timing and durability of growth more dependent on a narrower set of programs.
AEye Inc News
LIDR FAQ
What was AEye Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
AEye Inc lowest stock price was $1.01 and its highest was $4.00 in the past 12 months.
What is AEye Inc’s market cap?
AEye Inc’s market cap is $63.69M.
When is AEye Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
AEye Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 58 days.
How were AEye Inc’s earnings last quarter?
AEye Inc released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported -$0.17 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.173 by $0.003.
Is AEye Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts AEye Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does AEye Inc pay dividends?
AEye Inc does not currently pay dividends.
What is AEye Inc’s EPS estimate?
AEye Inc’s EPS estimate is -0.17.
How many shares outstanding does AEye Inc have?
AEye Inc has 46,488,310 shares outstanding.
What happened to AEye Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
AEye Inc reported an EPS of -$0.17 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.173. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.197%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of AEye Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LIDR
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
AEye Inc Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$3.50 (184.55% Upside)
$3.50 (184.55% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
LIDR Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 4.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-51.07%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
246.47%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
AEye Inc
AEye, Inc., headquartered in Dublin, California, and founded in 2013, is a prominent supplier of lidar systems. The company's technology supports a range of critical applications including autonomous vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), and robotic vision, with operations spanning the United States, Europe, and Asia. Its product lineup includes two primary software-definable lidar solutions. The 4Sight A system is specifically engineered for automotive uses, offering customizable software configurations such as Design, Triggered, and Responsive modes. For the mobility and industrial sectors, AEye provides the 4Sight M, another software-configurable lidar solution, which extends its capabilities to include Design, Triggered, Responsive, and Predictive software levels. The company, initially known as US LADAR, Inc., officially rebranded to AEye, Inc. in March 2016.
LIDR Company Deck
LIDR Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The tone of the call is constructive and momentum-driven: management reported strong percentage revenue growth, a deepening pipeline with increasing customer engagement, repeat orders in defense, a commercial win with Alive3D and technical validations (NVIDIA), and a manufacturing ramp plan. Offsetting factors include still-small absolute revenue, widening operating losses driven by investment and stock-based compensation, declining cash balances with significant planned H2 spending, and long sales cycles/concentration in defense. On balance, commercial progress and partnership/validation milestones materially outweigh near-term financial headwinds.View all LIDR earnings summariesLIDR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$3.50
▲(184.55% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
3.82% Insiders
6.34% Mutual Funds
8.70% Other Institutional Investors
76.73% Public Companies and
Individual Investors