IPG Photonics (IPGP)


Market Price (8/14/2026): $83.31 | Market Cap: $3.5 BilSector: Information Technology | Industry: Electronic Manufacturing Services

IPG Photonics (IPGP)


Market Price (8/14/2026): $83.31
Market Cap: $3.5 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Electronic Manufacturing Services

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -24%

Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -28%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Automation & Robotics, and Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving. Themes include Factory Automation, Industrial Robotics, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -22%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -97%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 84x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 129x

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -6.9%

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -3.7%

Key risks
IPGP key risks include [1] weak demand in its core industrial markets, Show more.

0 Cash is significant % of market cap
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is -24%
1 Valuation becoming less expensive
P/S 6M Chg %Price/Sales change over 6 months. Declining P/S indicates valuation has become less expensive. is -28%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Automation & Robotics, and Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving. Themes include Factory Automation, Industrial Robotics, Show more.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -22%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -97%
4 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 84x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 129x
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -6.9%
6 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -3.7%
7 Key risks
IPGP key risks include [1] weak demand in its core industrial markets, Show more.

IPGP in ETFs

Weight = IPGP's share of each fund

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IJH0.06%
VB0.04%
ROBO1.3%
NUSC0.16%
MDYV0.13%
IJJ0.12%
FNDA0.11%
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Valuation & Metrics

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 8/6/2026

IPG Photonics (IPGP) stock has lost about 30% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Fiscal Q1 2026 Earnings Miss and Weak Fiscal Q2 Guidance.

On May 5, 2026, IPG Photonics reported its fiscal first quarter 2026 results, with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.29, falling short of the analyst consensus estimate of $0.31. Additionally, the company provided a weaker-than-anticipated outlook for fiscal Q2 2026, projecting adjusted EPS at a midpoint of $0.40 against an analyst estimate of $0.43. This news triggered a significant 24.4% drop in the stock price on May 5, 2026.

2. Significant Non-Recurring Charges in Fiscal Q2 2026.

Despite adjusted earnings beating expectations in fiscal Q2 2026 (adjusted EPS of $0.58 vs. $0.37 consensus), the company recorded substantial GAAP charges. These included a $17.6 million impairment charge related to the planned sale of its Belarus operations and a $13.3 million patent litigation settlement with Trumpf. These non-recurring items led to a 21% year-over-year decrease in GAAP net income and a 25% drop in GAAP diluted EPS for the fiscal second quarter ended June 30, 2026, likely dampening overall investor sentiment.

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Updated on 8/6/2026

IPG Photonics (IPGP) stock has lost about 30% since 4/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Fiscal Q1 2026 Earnings Miss and Weak Fiscal Q2 Guidance.

On May 5, 2026, IPG Photonics reported its fiscal first quarter 2026 results, with adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.29, falling short of the analyst consensus estimate of $0.31. Additionally, the company provided a weaker-than-anticipated outlook for fiscal Q2 2026, projecting adjusted EPS at a midpoint of $0.40 against an analyst estimate of $0.43. This news triggered a significant 24.4% drop in the stock price on May 5, 2026.

2. Significant Non-Recurring Charges in Fiscal Q2 2026.

Despite adjusted earnings beating expectations in fiscal Q2 2026 (adjusted EPS of $0.58 vs. $0.37 consensus), the company recorded substantial GAAP charges. These included a $17.6 million impairment charge related to the planned sale of its Belarus operations and a $13.3 million patent litigation settlement with Trumpf. These non-recurring items led to a 21% year-over-year decrease in GAAP net income and a 25% drop in GAAP diluted EPS for the fiscal second quarter ended June 30, 2026, likely dampening overall investor sentiment.

3. Broader Semiconductor Sector Weakness and Macroeconomic Headwinds.

The stock movement was influenced by a broader downturn in the semiconductor industry and general macroeconomic concerns. This included "risk-off sentiment" that affected tech and industrial technology companies, driven by factors such as concerns over AI infrastructure spending, rising oil prices, and escalating geopolitical tensions that led to new U.S. tariffs on key chip supply chain partners. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, a benchmark for the sector, experienced a decline of over 20% from its peak during this period.

4. Substantial Insider Selling.

A significant amount of insider selling occurred, notably from Fibre Devices Ltd IP, a major shareholder. On June 29, 2026, Fibre Devices Ltd IP sold 65,700 shares for approximately $6.81 million at an average price of $103.64. Overall, insiders collectively sold $16.8 million in shares over the three months prior to August 7, 2026, with no corresponding buying activity, signaling a potential lack of confidence in the company's near-term prospects.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -29.4% change in IPGP stock from 4/30/2026 to 8/13/2026 was primarily driven by a -19.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)43020268132026Change
Stock Price ($)118.9283.94-29.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,0041,0696.5%
Net Income Margin (%)3.1%2.6%-16.8%
P/E Multiple161.0129.4-19.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4242-0.9%
Cumulative Contribution-29.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

4/30/2026 to 8/13/2026
ReturnCorrelation
IPGP-29.4% 
Market (SPY)8.2%47.8%
Sector (XLK)19.6%57.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The -9.2% change in IPGP stock from 1/31/2026 to 8/13/2026 was primarily driven by a -14.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)13120268132026Change
Stock Price ($)92.4183.94-9.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)9641,06911.0%
Net Income Margin (%)2.7%2.6%-3.1%
P/E Multiple152.1129.4-14.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4242-0.6%
Cumulative Contribution-9.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2026 to 8/13/2026
ReturnCorrelation
IPGP-9.2% 
Market (SPY)12.7%31.9%
Sector (XLK)32.8%38.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 12.1% change in IPGP stock from 7/31/2025 to 8/13/2026 was primarily driven by a 12.2% change in the company's Total Revenues ($ Mil).
(LTM values as of)73120258132026Change
Stock Price ($)74.8983.9412.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)9531,06912.2%
P/S Multiple3.33.3-0.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)43420.3%
Cumulative Contribution12.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 8/13/2026
ReturnCorrelation
IPGP12.1% 
Market (SPY)24.1%37.2%
Sector (XLK)45.8%42.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The -36.1% change in IPGP stock from 7/31/2023 to 8/13/2026 was primarily driven by a -63.9% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)73120238132026Change
Stock Price ($)131.4583.94-36.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,4071,069-24.0%
Net Income Margin (%)7.1%2.6%-63.9%
P/E Multiple62.2129.4108.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)484211.9%
Cumulative Contribution-36.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2023 to 8/13/2026
ReturnCorrelation
IPGP-36.1% 
Market (SPY)75.9%47.6%
Sector (XLK)117.9%48.1%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
IPGP Return-23%-45%15%-33%-2%22%-61%
Peers Return8%-46%21%30%145%84%310%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%13%106%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
IPGP Win Rate58%42%50%33%58%62% 
Peers Win Rate52%35%48%53%62%70% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
IPGP Max Drawdown-41%-52%-40%-43%-36%-48% 
Peers Max Drawdown-35%-56%-43%-29%-47%-40% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: COHR, LITE, MKSI, LASR, NOVT. See IPGP Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 8/13/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventIPGPS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-23.4%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven30.5%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven35 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-23.7%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven31.0%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven420 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-34.6%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven52.9%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven836 days24 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-28.6%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven40.1%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven32 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-32.9%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven49.0%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven63 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-21.4%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.2%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven64 days62 days

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In The Past

IPG Photonics's stock fell -23.4% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 30.5% gain to breakeven.

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EventIPGPS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-23.4%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven30.5%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven35 days79 days
2024 Yen Carry Trade Unwind
  % Loss-23.7%-7.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven31.0%8.5%
  Time to Breakeven420 days18 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-34.6%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven52.9%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven836 days24 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-28.6%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven40.1%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven32 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-32.9%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven49.0%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven63 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-21.4%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.2%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven64 days62 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-38.1%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven61.5%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven455 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-21.9%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven28.0%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven28 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-66.9%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven202.1%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven514 days1085 days

Compare to COHR, LITE, MKSI, LASR, NOVT

In The Past

IPG Photonics's stock fell -23.4% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 30.5% gain to breakeven.

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About IPG Photonics (IPGP)

IPG Photonics Corporation is a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-performance fiber lasers, fiber amplifiers, and diode lasers. The company specializes in creating advanced laser technologies that serve as fundamental tools across various industries, enabling precision and efficiency in numerous applications.

The company's extensive product portfolio includes a wide array of laser types, such as hybrid fiber-solid state lasers with green and ultraviolet wavelengths, high-energy pulsed lasers, and specialized single-polarization and single-frequency lasers. Beyond core laser units, IPG Photonics also offers essential optical fiber delivery cables, beam switches, and a variety of fiber amplifiers, including erbium-doped and Raman amplifiers. Furthermore, they provide integrated laser systems for specific tasks like 2D flat sheet cutting and welding, alongside optical transceiver and transponder modules for networking applications.

IPG Photonics primarily serves the materials processing market, where its lasers are crucial for applications such as cutting, welding, drilling, and marking. In addition to materials processing, their advanced laser and amplifier solutions are deployed in communications, medical, and other advanced technological applications. The company markets its products worldwide to a diverse customer base, including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), system integrators, and direct end users.

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  • Intel for high-power lasers
  • Qualcomm for industrial photonics

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  • Fiber Lasers: Develops and sells various high-performance fiber lasers, including hybrid, pulsed, multi-wavelength, tunable, single-polarization, and single-frequency types, primarily for materials processing.
  • Fiber Amplifiers: Manufactures fiber amplifiers, such as erbium-doped, Raman, ytterbium, and thulium specialty amplifiers, used in communications and other advanced applications.
  • Diode Lasers & Systems: Provides diode lasers, including fiber pigtailed packaged diodes and fiber-coupled direct diode laser systems.
  • Integrated Laser Systems: Offers integrated laser systems and tools like 2D flat sheet cutters, multi-axis systems, welding seam steppers/pickers, and high-precision laser systems.
  • Laser Components & Accessories: Supplies optical fiber delivery cables, fiber couplers, beam switches, chillers, scanners, and other accessories that complement their laser products.
  • Optical Transceiver & Transponder Modules: Manufactures optical transceiver and transponder modules for interconnecting electronic equipment in telecommunications, cable, and data center networks.

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Major Customers of IPG Photonics (IPGP)

Based on the provided company description, IPG Photonics primarily sells its high-performance fiber lasers, fiber amplifiers, and diode lasers to other businesses rather than individuals. While specific customer company names are not listed in the background information, the company markets its products to the following major categories of business customers:

  • Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs): Companies that integrate IPG Photonics' laser products and components into their own finished goods or machinery.
  • System Integrators: Businesses that combine IPG Photonics' products with other hardware and software to create complete, specialized laser systems or solutions for various industrial and advanced applications.
  • End Users: Companies that directly utilize IPG Photonics' laser technology in their own operations across diverse sectors, including materials processing (e.g., cutting, welding, marking), communications (e.g., broadband networks, data center networking), and medical and advanced applications.

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Mark M. Gitin, Ph.D. Chief Executive Officer and Director

Dr. Gitin became the Chief Executive Officer of IPG and a member of IPG's Board of Directors on June 5, 2024. Prior to IPG, he served as Executive Vice President and General Manager, Photonics Solutions Division of MKS Instruments, Inc. Dr. Gitin joined MKS in September 2017 as Vice President and General Manager of the Photonics Business Unit, later taking responsibility for the Instruments and Motion Business Unit. From March 1995 to September 2017, he held various management positions at Coherent, Inc., including Vice President of Strategic Marketing, Vice President of Business Development, and Vice President and General Manager of the Diodes, Fibers and Systems Business Unit.

Timothy P.V. Mammen Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President

Mr. Mammen has served as IPG's Chief Financial Officer since July 2000 and a Vice President since November 2000, being promoted to Senior Vice President in February 2013. Between May 1999 and July 2000, he served as the Group Finance Director and General Manager of the United Kingdom operations for IPFD, an early version of IPG. From 1995 to 1999, Mr. Mammen was Finance Director and General Manager of United Partners Plc, a commodity trading firm. He previously worked in the finance department of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.

Igor Samartsev, Ph.D. Senior Vice President, Chief Scientist

Dr. Samartsev has served as IPG's Senior Vice President, Chief Scientist since February 2022, and as Chief Technology Officer since 2011. He was a member of IPG's Board from February 2006 to January 2021. From 2005 to 2018, he also served as the Deputy General Manager of IPG's Russian subsidiary, NTO IRE-Polus. Dr. Samartsev co-founded IPG in 1990 with Valentin P. Gapontsev.

Eugene Scherbakov, Ph.D. Director

Dr. Scherbakov served as the Chief Executive Officer of IPG Photonics from May 2021 to June 2024. He has been a director since September 2000. He previously served as Chief Operating Officer from February 2017, Managing Director of IPG Laser GmbH (IPG's German subsidiary) since August 2000, and Senior Vice President-Europe since February 2013. Dr. Scherbakov controls approximately 33% of the common stock as managing director of IP Fibre Devices, an early version of the company, giving him significant influence in the publicly traded company.

Dr. Alexander (Alex) Schoenfelder Senior Vice President, Global Laser Components

Dr. Schoenfelder joined IPG in June 2025 as Senior Vice President, Global Laser Components. Prior to IPG, he held senior leadership roles, including General Manager positions across multiple laser and photonics business units, at Lumentum, JDSU, and SDL. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President at Lumentum, where he led global teams focused on commercial laser systems, integrated photonics, and passive optical products.

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Here are the key risks to IPG Photonics' business:

  1. Geopolitical Trade Friction and Economic Conditions: IPG Photonics is highly exposed to changes in the global trade environment, including trade controls, tariffs, and general economic uncertainty, particularly in China, a major market for the company. For example, tariffs can directly impact the company's gross margins and revenue guidance. The divestiture of Russian operations in 2024 due to geopolitical volatility also underscores this risk.
  2. Intense Market Competition and Declining Average Selling Prices: The fiber laser industry in which IPG Photonics operates is intensely competitive, characterized by significant price and technological competition from both larger and smaller rivals. This competitive pressure often leads to declining average selling prices (ASPs), which in turn negatively impacts the company's gross margins even when demand for its products is stable.
  3. Concentration in Cyclical Materials Processing Markets and Operational Risks: A substantial portion of IPG Photonics' revenue, approximately 85.7% in 2025, is derived from the materials processing segment. A downturn in core applications within this market, such as cutting and welding, poses a significant risk. Additionally, the company faces operational risks related to its vertically integrated model, including the potential for lower-than-expected manufacturing yields, high inventory levels, and reliance on single or limited-source suppliers for key components. The high-fixed-cost structure associated with vertical integration also presents an ongoing operational challenge.

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IPG Photonics (IPGP) operates in several significant global markets related to its fiber lasers, fiber amplifiers, diode lasers, integrated laser systems, and optical transceiver and transponder modules.

Fiber Lasers

The global fiber laser market was valued at approximately USD 4.63 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 13.08 billion by 2034, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3% during the forecast period. Another estimate places the market at USD 5.1 billion in 2026, with a projection to reach USD 15.1 billion by 2036 at a CAGR of 11.5%.

Diode Lasers

The global laser diode market was estimated at USD 9.15 billion in 2024 and is predicted to attain around USD 25.84 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 10.94% from 2025 to 2034. Another report valued the market at USD 7.28 billion in 2025 and expects it to reach USD 25.64 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 13.42% from 2026-2035.

Fiber Amplifiers

The global optical amplifier market, which includes fiber amplifiers, was valued at USD 916.4 million in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 1.8 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 6.9%. The fiber amplifier segment dominated this market in 2021.

Integrated Laser Systems (for Materials Processing)

The global market for industrial laser systems was valued at USD 23.64 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 48.05 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 8.20%. Another source estimates the global laser processing equipment market size was valued at USD 28.51 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 88.83 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 14%. The global market for laser systems for materials processing reached approximately USD 23.5 billion in 2023.

Optical Transceiver and Transponder Modules

The global optical transceiver market was valued at USD 13.6 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 25.0 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 13.0%. Other estimates place the market size at USD 14.7 billion in 2025, projected to reach USD 46.12 billion by 2034 with a CAGR of 17.00%. The market size is also projected to reach USD 29.26 billion by 2031, reflecting a 13.67% CAGR.

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IPG Photonics (NASDAQ: IPGP) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next two to three years through several key initiatives and market trends: * **Growth in Emerging Applications and Products**: IPG Photonics is experiencing significant growth in its emerging product lines, which constituted 54% of total sales in Q4 2025. This growth is particularly notable in handheld welding, medical, beam delivery, cleaning, and 3D printing applications. The company is actively diversifying its revenue streams away from traditional cutting applications by expanding into these higher-growth areas. * **Expansion into New Markets and Use Cases**: The company is strategically expanding its fiber laser technology into new high-potential markets. This includes electric vehicle (EV) battery welding, micromachining, and defense segments. These new applications represent opportunities to displace legacy technologies with more efficient and environmentally beneficial fiber laser solutions. * **Technological Innovation and New Product Development**: IPG Photonics continues to invest in its research and development pipeline to introduce differentiated and innovative products. Recent successes include the launch of an 8-kilowatt single-mode laser and a breakthrough in ultraviolet spectrum technology with a compact 148-nanometer vacuum ultraviolet laser. These advancements aim to extend the company's industry leadership and enable entry into new application spaces, further driving revenue growth. * **Targeted Geographic Market Recovery and Demand Stabilization**: While some regions have faced challenges, there are signs of stabilization and growth in key geographic markets. North America demonstrated strong sequential and year-over-year growth in Q4 2025, particularly in cutting, cleaning, medical, and advanced applications. Asia, especially China, also showed improving trends with increased welding sales driven by strong demand in battery applications.

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Share Repurchases

  • In February 2026, IPG Photonics authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $100 million of its common stock.
  • The company completed a prior share repurchase program, under which approximately $300.23 million of shares were repurchased by February 2026.
  • In 2024, IPG Photonics repurchased $343.8 million of its own shares under an authorization that allowed for purchases of up to $300 million of common stock.

Share Issuance

  • On May 20, 2025, shareholders approved the 2025 Incentive Compensation Plan, authorizing the issuance of 2,100,000 shares for employee awards.

Outbound Investments

  • In October 2024, IPG Photonics acquired Clean-Lasersysteme GmbH (cleanLASER), a developer of laser cleaning systems, for approximately $75 million.

Capital Expenditures

  • IPG Photonics' capital expenditures were $78.8 million in 2025, $98.5 million in 2024, and $110.5 million in 2023.
  • For 2025, the company had planned to invest approximately $105 million to $115 million in capital expenditures, with a focus on replacing capacity in Russia, increasing redundant capacity for critical components, and upgrading equipment at other facilities.
  • These investments primarily relate to the expansion of manufacturing capacity, and to a lesser extent, research and development and sales-related facilities.

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Peer Outperformance in Electronic Manufacturing Services

IPGP has trailed 100% of its 8 Electronic Manufacturing Services peers over 5Y. Electronic Manufacturing Services ranks 1st of 12 industries in Information Technology by median 5Y return. That makes it one of the strongest corners of the sector.
Share of Electronic Manufacturing Services constituents that IPGP has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
0%
of 9 industry peers · 4.5% return
3Y
0%
of 8 industry peers · -18.2% return
5Y
0%
of 8 industry peers · -50.4% return
No Electronic Manufacturing Services peer with a comparable growth profile has beaten IPGP by more than 20pp over 5Y.
Median price return by industry across the Information Technology sector, ranked by 5Y. Electronic Manufacturing Services is IPGP's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Electronic Manufacturing Services ← 9 70.5%248.3%436.8% TTMI 886% · FLEX 830% · FN 525%
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment 27 166.8%102.2%147.4% AEHR 2075% · AXTI 708% · KLAC 570%
Technology Distributors 9 21.4%61.9%81.4% CLMB 347% · AVT 166% · SNX 118%
Electronic Components 26 70.2%78.7%66.1% CLS 3882% · BELFA 1479% · LPTH 546%
Communications Equipment 35 42.9%106.0%58.9% AAOI 1748% · LITE 1020% · FEIM 889%
Semiconductors 54 45.1%46.5%43.5% POET 2088% · MU 1273% · NVDA 1020%
Internet Services & Infrastructure 6 12.1%40.8%23.5% DOCN 147% · GDDY 41% · VRSN 39%
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 22 43.9%80.5%23.5% STX 1084% · DELL 980% · SMCI 979%
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 27 5.6%14.1%-1.8% PI 258% · OSIS 127% · SOTK 124%
IT Consulting & Other Services 28 -23.7%-12.1%-16.5% CHRN 542532% · APLD 2012% · TSSI 987%
Application Software 123 -17.2%-13.2%-41.7% VIDA 241900% · PLTR 619% · RDVT 183%
Systems Software 68 -9.0%23.1%-44.8% QNC 930% · PANW 535% · ZETA 410%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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Financials

IPGPCOHRLITEMKSILASRNOVTMedian
NameIPG Phot.Coherent Lumentum MKS nLight Novanta  
Mkt Price83.94327.23880.41306.2950.35167.25236.77
Mkt Cap3.662.262.920.72.96.913.8
Rev LTM1,0696,6022,4884,3473111,0301,779
Op Inc LTM42742251726-14120186
FCF LTM21-5381144554211478
FCF 3Y Avg94-19-334711212253
CFO LTM9614045263553134137
CFO 3Y Avg18345719660321141189

Growth & Margins

IPGPCOHRLITEMKSILASRNOVTMedian
NameIPG Phot.Coherent Lumentum MKS nLight Novanta  
Rev Chg LTM13.0%18.0%69.0%16.3%43.2%7.6%17.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-6.9%11.5%16.9%4.7%13.7%5.0%8.3%
Rev Chg Q11.1%20.5%90.1%28.3%33.8%10.3%24.4%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM2.7%4.9%18.2%6.8%7.2%2.5%5.8%
Op Inc Chg LTM732.7%58.8%187.9%33.9%70.0%-4.5%64.4%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg194.2%1,555.0%-485.7%15.5%26.2%-0.2%20.9%
Op Mgn LTM4.0%11.2%10.1%16.7%-4.6%11.6%10.7%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg4.5%6.6%-10.5%14.8%-17.9%12.6%5.5%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM1.6%0.7%9.6%1.7%0.6%0.0%1.2%
CFO/Rev LTM9.0%2.1%18.2%14.6%17.1%13.0%13.8%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg17.3%8.8%9.2%15.6%7.5%14.7%12.0%
FCF/Rev LTM1.9%-8.2%4.6%10.5%13.5%11.1%7.5%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg8.8%0.4%-3.4%12.2%3.7%12.7%6.3%

Valuation

IPGPCOHRLITEMKSILASRNOVTMedian
NameIPG Phot.Coherent Lumentum MKS nLight Novanta  
Mkt Cap3.662.262.920.72.96.913.8
P/S3.39.425.34.89.26.77.9
P/Op Inc84.283.9250.528.5-200.057.270.5
P/EBIT84.287.7211.530.4-269.357.270.7
P/E129.4132.8143.147.1-230.0111.0120.2
P/CFO37.0443.5139.132.654.051.252.6
Total Yield0.8%0.8%0.7%2.4%-0.4%0.9%0.8%
Dividend Yield0.0%0.0%0.0%0.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg2.6%1.1%-1.5%4.8%0.5%2.2%1.6%
D/E0.00.10.10.20.00.00.0
Net D/E-0.20.00.00.2-0.1-0.1-0.0

Returns

IPGPCOHRLITEMKSILASRNOVTMedian
NameIPG Phot.Coherent Lumentum MKS nLight Novanta  
1M Rtn-21.2%5.3%8.1%-14.5%-29.6%14.1%-4.6%
3M Rtn-20.1%-19.2%-12.1%-2.3%-38.1%7.4%-15.7%
6M Rtn-44.1%51.4%50.9%23.0%-4.0%20.1%21.5%
12M Rtn4.5%187.0%632.3%195.1%84.8%33.9%135.9%
3Y Rtn-18.2%587.3%1,640.6%226.6%357.3%6.9%291.9%
1M Excs Rtn-25.2%6.3%14.1%-16.4%-28.8%10.9%-5.1%
3M Excs Rtn-26.0%-23.7%-19.3%-8.2%-42.2%2.8%-21.5%
6M Excs Rtn-36.7%33.9%41.0%6.1%-20.5%5.6%5.8%
12M Excs Rtn-13.7%159.7%614.8%176.7%60.8%17.0%110.3%
3Y Excs Rtn-97.1%482.3%1,504.9%142.8%279.5%-64.0%211.1%

Comparison Analyses

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
High Power Continuous Wave (CW) Lasers309333525614687
Other Revenue including Other Lasers, Amplifiers, Service, Parts, and Accessories265247295284265
Laser and Non-Laser Systems147139161153127
Pulsed Lasers143147186251241
Medium Power Continuous Wave (CW) Lasers8864727781
Quasi-Continuous Wave (QCW) Lasers5248495061
Total1,0049771,2871,4301,461


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$83.94 
Market Cap ($ Bil)3.5 
First Trading Date12/13/2006 
Distance from 52W High-45.5% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$102.03$101.96
DMA Trendupdown
Distance from DMA-17.7%-17.7%
 3M1YR
Volatility70.4%71.3%
Downside Capture435.07217.22
Upside Capture266.15174.23
Correlation (SPY)64.4%38.0%
IPGP Betas & Captures as of 7/31/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta2.833.412.961.962.001.63
Up Beta6.413.564.033.562.931.70
Down Beta-1.462.202.560.971.681.51
Up Capture70%352%177%169%239%306%
Bmk +ve Days11223567138427
Stock +ve Days8202965135394
Down Capture494%354%296%166%148%111%
Bmk -ve Days11212859114326
Stock -ve Days14233460116357

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with IPGP
IPGP7.3%71.2%0.39-
Sector ETF (XLK)43.0%25.9%1.3442.2%
Equity (SPY)22.2%12.8%1.2937.5%
Gold (GLD)29.6%28.5%0.9016.2%
Commodities (DBC)36.9%20.1%1.45-11.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)15.2%13.9%0.786.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-47.3%42.9%-1.3720.8%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with IPGP
IPGP-14.0%47.9%-0.15-
Sector ETF (XLK)20.6%25.8%0.7151.6%
Equity (SPY)13.5%17.2%0.6150.3%
Gold (GLD)18.8%18.6%0.8210.2%
Commodities (DBC)9.2%19.6%0.362.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.2%18.9%0.0132.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)9.2%52.8%0.3623.2%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with IPGP
IPGP0.4%46.0%0.18-
Sector ETF (XLK)24.8%24.9%0.9053.0%
Equity (SPY)15.5%17.9%0.7350.6%
Gold (GLD)11.9%16.2%0.606.8%
Commodities (DBC)7.7%18.0%0.3412.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.9%20.7%0.2029.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)60.3%66.1%1.0013.5%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date7312026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity3.5 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 715202610.5%
Average Daily Volume0.4 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest9.5 days
Basic Shares Quantity42.5 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares8.2%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 8/13/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/4/20267.9%-2.6% 
5/5/2026-25.7%-15.4%-0.6%
2/12/202635.5%17.2%0.0%
11/4/2025-2.2%0.8%-3.5%
8/5/2025-3.7%-2.6%4.7%
5/6/2025-13.0%2.7%8.1%
2/11/2025-5.5%-5.1%-11.4%
10/29/20247.3%1.6%-2.7%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive9108
# Negative161516
Median Positive7.7%3.5%5.5%
Median Negative-6.5%-9.3%-11.0%
Max Positive35.5%17.2%14.5%
Max Negative-25.7%-23.0%-21.5%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
8/4/20267.9%-2.6% 
5/5/2026-25.7%-15.4%-0.6%
2/12/202635.5%17.2%0.0%
11/4/2025-2.2%0.8%-3.5%
8/5/2025-3.7%-2.6%4.7%
5/6/2025-13.0%2.7%8.1%
2/11/2025-5.5%-5.1%-11.4%
10/29/20247.3%1.6%-2.7%
7/30/2024-7.3%-23.0%-21.1%
4/30/2024-5.2%-0.2%-5.7%
2/13/2024-16.1%-16.7%-13.8%
10/31/20232.6%10.4%14.5%
8/1/2023-17.6%-15.4%-18.4%
5/2/20231.5%-1.3%-6.3%
2/14/202311.6%12.0%3.3%
11/1/2022-0.2%1.6%6.3%
8/2/2022-4.7%-5.1%-15.2%
5/3/20227.7%1.6%3.1%
2/15/2022-6.2%-7.4%-20.5%
11/2/20218.6%4.4%-0.5%
8/3/2021-18.3%-18.3%-21.5%
5/4/2021-10.4%-11.4%-2.0%
2/16/20211.4%-9.3%-14.3%
10/30/2020-0.6%5.6%10.7%
8/4/2020-6.9%-12.1%-10.7%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive9108
# Negative161516
Median Positive7.7%3.5%5.5%
Median Negative-6.5%-9.3%-11.0%
Max Positive35.5%17.2%14.5%
Max Negative-25.7%-23.0%-21.5%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/04/202610-Q
03/31/202605/05/202610-Q
12/31/202502/23/202610-K
09/30/202511/04/202510-Q
06/30/202508/05/202510-Q
03/31/202505/06/202510-Q
12/31/202402/20/202510-K
09/30/202410/29/202410-Q
06/30/202407/30/202410-Q
03/31/202404/30/202410-Q
12/31/202302/21/202410-K
09/30/202310/31/202310-Q
06/30/202308/01/202310-Q
03/31/202305/02/202310-Q
12/31/202202/27/202310-K
09/30/202211/01/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202608/04/202610-Q
03/31/202605/05/202610-Q
12/31/202502/23/202610-K
09/30/202511/04/202510-Q
06/30/202508/05/202510-Q
03/31/202505/06/202510-Q
12/31/202402/20/202510-K
09/30/202410/29/202410-Q
06/30/202407/30/202410-Q
03/31/202404/30/202410-Q
12/31/202302/21/202410-K
09/30/202310/31/202310-Q
06/30/202308/01/202310-Q
03/31/202305/02/202310-Q
12/31/202202/27/202310-K
09/30/202211/01/202210-Q
06/30/202208/03/202210-Q
03/31/202205/05/202210-Q
12/31/202102/22/202210-K
09/30/202111/03/202110-Q
06/30/202108/04/202110-Q
03/31/202105/05/202110-Q
12/31/202002/22/202110-K
09/30/202011/03/202010-Q
06/30/202008/04/202010-Q
03/31/202005/05/202010-Q
12/31/201902/24/202010-K
09/30/201911/05/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 8/5/2026

Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 8/4/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q3 2026 Revenue265.00 Mil280.00 Mil295.00 Mil1.8% Higher NewGuidance: 275.00 Mil for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Adjusted Gross Margin37.5%39.0%40.5% 0.5%Higher NewGuidance: 38.5% for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Adjusted Operating Expenses92.00 Mil93.50 Mil95.00 Mil0 Same NewGuidance: 93.50 Mil for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Adjusted EPS0.30.450.612.5%5.0%Higher NewGuidance: 0.4 for Q2 2026
Q3 2026 Adjusted EBITDA35.00 Mil43.00 Mil51.00 Mil7.5% Higher NewGuidance: 40.00 Mil for Q2 2026

Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/5/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 Revenue260.00 Mil275.00 Mil290.00 Mil10.0% Higher NewGuidance: 250.00 Mil for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Adjusted Gross Margin37.0%38.5%40.0% 0.5%Higher NewGuidance: 38.0% for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Adjusted Operating Expenses92.00 Mil93.50 Mil95.00 Mil2.7% Higher NewGuidance: 91.00 Mil for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Adjusted EPS0.250.40.5560.0% Higher NewGuidance: 0.25 for Q1 2026
Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA32.00 Mil40.00 Mil48.00 Mil23.1% Higher NewGuidance: 32.50 Mil for Q1 2026

Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/12/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 Revenue235.00 Mil250.00 Mil265.00 Mil2.0% Higher NewGuidance: 245.00 Mil for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Adjusted Gross Margin37.0%38.0%39.0% 0.5%Higher NewGuidance: 37.5% for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Operating Expenses90.00 Mil91.00 Mil92.00 Mil0 Same NewGuidance: 91.00 Mil for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Adjusted EPS0.10.250.4 5.0%Higher NewGuidance: 0.2 for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA25.00 Mil32.50 Mil40.00 Mil10.2% Higher NewGuidance: 29.50 Mil for Q4 2025

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 11/4/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2025 Revenue230.00 Mil245.00 Mil260.00 Mil2.1% Higher NewGuidance: 240.00 Mil for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 Adjusted Gross Margin36.0%37.5%39.0% 0.5%Higher NewGuidance: 37.0% for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 Operating Expenses90.00 Mil91.00 Mil92.00 Mil1.1% Higher NewGuidance: 90.00 Mil for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 Adjusted EPS0.050.20.350.0% Same NewGuidance: 0.2 for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 Adjusted EBITDA21.00 Mil29.50 Mil38.00 Mil1.7% Higher NewGuidance: 29.00 Mil for Q3 2025

Insider Activity

Updated 8/10/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Ip, Fibre Devices Ltd DirectSell805202696.1218,1111,740,761615,719,377Form
2Ip, Fibre Devices Ltd DirectSell805202695.1812,2021,161,386611,445,838Form
3Ip, Fibre Devices Ltd DirectSell804202685.8127,0002,316,899552,306,054Form
4Scherbakov, Eugene A DirectSell804202686.611,524131,9944,175,468Form
5Valentin, Gapontsev Trust I DirectSell7222026102.3156,3165,761,475682,411,179Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Ip, Fibre Devices Ltd DirectSell805202696.1218,1111,740,761615,719,377Form
2Ip, Fibre Devices Ltd DirectSell805202695.1812,2021,161,386611,445,838Form
3Ip, Fibre Devices Ltd DirectSell804202685.8127,0002,316,899552,306,054Form
4Scherbakov, Eugene A DirectSell804202686.611,524131,9944,175,468Form
5Valentin, Gapontsev Trust I DirectSell7222026102.3156,3165,761,475682,411,179Form
6Ip, Fibre Devices Ltd DirectSell7012026103.6465,7006,809,233669,865,018Form
7Lopresti, Angelo PSVP, Secretary & Gen CounselDirectSell7012026110.331,000110,3306,602,258Form
8Scherbakov, Eugene A DirectSell7012026101.551,524154,7575,050,319Form
9Agnes, Tang DirectSell6232026117.851,511178,0781,129,987Form
10Mammen, Timothy PVSVP, Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell5262026119.819,9751,195,0989,157,987Form
11Desmond, Jeanmarie F DirectSell5152026105.581,690178,4301,107,112Form
12Buttarazzi, Mary EVP, Corp Controller and CAODirectSell3172026116.2250058,110551,929Form
13Ip, Fibre Devices Ltd DirectSell2242026136.891,620221,768893,780,071Form
14Scherbakov, Eugene A DirectSell2242026137.832,700372,1418,062,366Form
15Ip, Fibre Devices Ltd DirectSell2242026133.5233,3804,456,899871,968,872Form
16Ip, Fibre Devices Ltd DirectSell2242026131.9429,1673,848,311866,058,319Form
17Valentin, Gapontsev Trust I DirectSell2182026130.8466,5008,700,865880,108,746Form
18Meurice, Eric DirectSell203202695.0075071,2502,166,285Form
19Lopresti, Angelo PSVP, Secretary & Gen CounselDirectSell123202685.001,500127,5004,962,725Form
20Scherbakov, Eugene A DirectSell121202680.962,700218,5864,803,222Form
21Ip, Fibre Devices Ltd DirectSell121202681.5213,3811,090,848537,489,263Form
22Ip, Fibre Devices Ltd DirectSell121202679.9021,6191,727,251527,830,641Form
23Ip, Fibre Devices Ltd DirectSell121202679.8729,1672,329,616529,402,732Form
24Valentin, Gapontsev Trust I DirectSell116202680.107,952636,987544,154,344Form
25Valentin, Gapontsev Trust I DirectSell114202677.5717,5261,359,574527,589,378Form
26Valentin, Gapontsev Trust I DirectSell114202676.9823,0291,772,769524,892,992Form
27Valentin, Gapontsev Trust I DirectSell114202676.2517,9931,372,011521,689,595Form
28Ip, Fibre Devices Ltd DirectSell1229202574.7612,785955,846497,723,034Form
29Scherbakov, Eugene A DirectSell1229202574.442,700200,9864,617,472Form
30Ip, Fibre Devices Ltd DirectSell1229202574.6228,4452,122,581497,727,993Form
31Ip, Fibre Devices Ltd DirectSell1229202575.4322,9371,730,163505,280,082Form
32Valentin, Gapontsev Trust I DirectSell1216202577.0627,1162,089,452528,573,641Form
33Valentin, Gapontsev Trust I DirectSell1216202577.6339,3843,057,380534,615,685Form
34Lopresti, Angelo PSVP, Secretary & Gen CounselDirectSell1210202585.071,500127,6055,094,417Form
35Agnes, Tang DirectSell1125202576.751,881144,363664,869Form
36Scherbakov, Eugene A DirectSell1125202576.032,700205,2944,921,731Form
37Ip, Fibre Devices Ltd DirectSell1125202576.3635,0002,672,575513,249,141Form
38Ip, Fibre Devices Ltd DirectSell1125202574.2629,1672,165,973501,745,238Form
39Ness, TrevorSVP, Chief Revenue OfficerDirectSell1119202575.581,681127,0502,812,029Form
40Valentin, Gapontsev Trust I DirectSell1119202576.1347,9013,646,570527,264,614Form
41Valentin, Gapontsev Trust I DirectSell1119202577.6718,5991,444,615541,682,121Form
42Meurice, Eric DirectSell1107202592.0075069,0002,097,876Form
43Lopresti, Angelo PSVP, Secretary & Gen CounselDirectSell1029202587.131,500130,6955,348,475Form
44Scherbakov, Eugene A DirectSell1021202587.642,700236,6335,909,694Form
45Ip, Fibre Devices Ltd DirectSell1021202587.9223,9662,107,007596,572,408Form
46Ip, Fibre Devices Ltd DirectSell1021202587.7023,6422,073,313597,179,068Form
47Ness, TrevorSVP, Sales & Strategic Bus DevDirectSell1021202587.001,678145,9783,382,991Form
48Ip, Fibre Devices Ltd DirectSell1021202584.6816,5591,402,176578,625,561Form
49Valentin, Gapontsev Trust I DirectSell1015202585.0917,7071,506,670594,992,892Form
50Valentin, Gapontsev Trust I DirectSell1015202582.9716,5291,371,378581,630,843Form
51Valentin, Gapontsev Trust I DirectSell1015202583.1932,2642,684,094584,573,659Form
52Meurice, Eric DirectSell1008202589.661,502134,6762,044,619Form
53Lopresti, Angelo PSVP, Secretary & Gen CounselDirectSell1006202585.171,500127,7555,355,915Form
54Scherbakov, Eugene A DirectSell924202581.812,700220,8795,737,137Form
55Ip, Fibre Devices Ltd DirectSell922202582.1035,0002,873,402562,352,536Form
56Ip, Fibre Devices Ltd DirectSell922202581.4929,1672,376,897561,063,746Form
57Ness, TrevorSVP, Sales & Strategic Bus DevDirectSell919202582.641,678138,6743,352,380Form
58Valentin, Gapontsev Trust I DirectSell916202580.6714,1801,143,901569,457,516Form
59Valentin, Gapontsev Trust I DirectSell916202580.7152,3204,222,653570,871,567Form
60Ness, TrevorSVP, Sales & Strategic Bus DevDirectSell828202582.941,678139,1723,503,594Form
61Desmond, Jeanmarie F DirectSell808202576.241,360103,686742,578Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Aug 14, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
S Squared Technology, LLC$17.6 Mil6.7%35ADD +6.9%13F
LHM, Inc.$8.0 Mil3.1%22TRIM -35.6%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
S Squared Technology, LLC$17.6 Mil6.7%35ADD +6.9%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
LHM, Inc.$8.0 Mil3.1%22TRIM -35.6%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
S Squared Technology, LLC$17.6 Mil6.7%35ADD +6.9%13F
LHM, Inc.$8.0 Mil3.1%22TRIM -35.6%13F
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