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Optex Systems (OPXS)
NASDAQ:OPXS
US Market
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Optex Systems Holdings (OPXS) Price & Analysis

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OPXS Stock Chart & Stats

$11.48
-$0.09(-1.37%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$11.48
-$0.09(-1.37%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Strong And Sustainable Profitability MarginsOPXS reports healthy multi-year margins driven by product mix and operational efficiency. Management cited margin improvement from completing legacy loss-making periscope contracts, better pricing on newer programs and efficiencies, supporting longer-term operating profitability.
Backlog And Steady Bookings Provide VisibilityA sizable backlog (~$36.6M) and modest bookings growth give multi-quarter revenue visibility tied to defense programs. This structural backlog reduces near-term revenue uncertainty and underpins management's expectation of a stronger second half as government awards are delivered.
Conservative Leverage And Working-capital PositionLow reported leverage (very low debt-to-equity) plus no revolver borrowings and improved working capital provide financial flexibility. This balance-sheet conservatism helps the company absorb defense procurement lulls and fund targeted capex/R&D without relying on external debt.
Bears Say
Severely Weakened And Volatile Cash GenerationTrailing-twelve-month cash flow turned sharply negative after prior positive years, indicating working-capital swings and higher investment needs. Cash fell to $4.2M from $6.4M and operating cash used $1.3M YTD, constraining liquidity and raising funding risk for ongoing capex or program ramp.
Revenue Lumpy Due To Government Award TimingSales are highly dependent on federal award timing, producing extreme quarter-to-quarter volatility. Such lumpy recognition complicates forecasting and execution, and persistent reliance on appropriations cycles creates structural uncertainty until awards consistently convert to deliveries.
Rising Operating Expenses Expected To Remain ElevatedHigher opex from leadership transition, stock comp, R&D, compliance and systems upgrades is sustaining an elevated cost base. Persistently higher SG&A risks offsetting gross-margin gains and pressures adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow over the medium term.

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OPXS FAQ

What was Optex Systems’s price range in the past 12 months?
Optex Systems lowest stock price was $9.74 and its highest was $17.76 in the past 12 months.
    What is Optex Systems’s market cap?
    Optex Systems’s market cap is $88.81M.
      When is Optex Systems’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Optex Systems’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 18, 2026 which is in 28 days.
        How were Optex Systems’s earnings last quarter?
        Optex Systems released its earnings results on May 12, 2026. The company reported $0.19 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.2 by -$0.01.
          Is Optex Systems overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Optex Systems’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Optex Systems pay dividends?
            Optex Systems pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.02 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Optex Systems dividends here
              What is Optex Systems’s EPS estimate?
              Optex Systems’s EPS estimate is 0.23.
                How many shares outstanding does Optex Systems have?
                Optex Systems has 6,959,873 shares outstanding.
                  What happened to Optex Systems’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                  Optex Systems reported an EPS of $0.19 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.2. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 12.764%.
                    Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Optex Systems?
                    Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in OPXS
                    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

                      Company Description

                      Optex Systems

                      Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. specializes in the production and supply of advanced optical sighting equipment and related assemblies. The company's primary clients include the U.S. Department of Defense, international military organizations, and commercial entities within the United States. Its comprehensive product lineup features various periscope models, including robust laser-protected and standard plastic/glass versions, M17 day/thermal periscopes, and vision blocks. Optex also develops sophisticated sighting solutions such as digital day and night systems, M36 thermal periscopes, backup sights, unity mirrors, and specialized commander weapon station sights, alongside providing maintenance for optical weapon systems. Furthermore, the company manufactures critical components for howitzers, such as the M137 telescope, M187 mount, M119 aiming device, and aiming circles. Its Applied Optics Center produces an array of precision optical items, including laser filter units, optical assemblies, day windows, binoculars, and custom thin-film coatings. Additional offerings encompass muzzle reference systems, collimators, various optical lenses, elements, and windows, as well as diverse periscope configurations, rifle and surveillance sights, and night vision optical assemblies. These specialized products are integrated into a wide range of U.S. military ground vehicles, notably the Abrams, Bradley, and Stryker fighting vehicle families, along with light armored and armored security vehicles. Optex directly markets its products to the U.S. federal government, prime contractors, and foreign governments. Established in 1987 and based in Richardson, Texas, Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Sileas Corporation.

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