NASDAQ:LUNA Luna Innovations (LUNA) Stock Price, News & Analysis → get a piece of the profit from this land (From True Market Insiders) (Ad) Free LUNA Stock Alerts $3.01 +0.06 (+2.03%) (As of 05/17/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$2.93▼$3.0750-Day Range$1.99▼$6.4452-Week Range$1.91▼$10.70Volume378,783 shsAverage Volume765,351 shsMarket Capitalization$102.22 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$10.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Luna Innovations alerts: Email Address Luna Innovations MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.75 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside232.2% Upside$10.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish9.13% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.09Based on 16 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.0.99 out of 5 starsBusiness Services Sector268th out of 308 stocksCommercial Physical Research Industry10th out of 12 stocks 3.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingLuna Innovations has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageLuna Innovations has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Luna Innovations' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted9.13% of the outstanding shares of Luna Innovations have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverLuna Innovations has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.4.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Luna Innovations has recently increased by 16.98%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldLuna Innovations does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthLuna Innovations does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for LUNA. Previous Next 1.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLuna Innovations has a news sentiment score of 0.09. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.48 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 16 news articles for Luna Innovations this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 5 people have searched for LUNA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -17% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Luna Innovations to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Luna Innovations insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 7.60% of the stock of Luna Innovations is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions87.46% of the stock of Luna Innovations is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Luna Innovations' insider trading history. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Luna Innovations is -37.63, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Luna Innovations is -37.63, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioLuna Innovations has a P/B Ratio of 1.06. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Luna Innovations' valuation and earnings. 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It also provides ODiSI sensing solution, which provides distributed strain and temperature measurements; distributed temperature sensing system; hyperion sensing products; Terahertz Sensing Systems that provide precise single and multi-layer thickness, density, basis weight, and caliper thickness measurements; and distributed acoustic sensing products. The company primarily markets its fiber optic test, measurement, and control products to telecommunications companies, defense agencies, government system integrators, researchers, original equipment manufacturers, distributors, testing labs, and strategic partners directly, as well as through manufacturer representative organizations, partner and distribution channels, technical sales engineers, value added resellers, and independent sales representatives. Luna Innovations Incorporated was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia.Read More LUNA Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart LUNA Stock News HeadlinesMay 19 at 8:51 AM | msn.comThe Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Shocking revelation about Poppy and Luna’s relationship!May 19 at 12:56 AM | msn.comKerala Blasters FC extends contract with Adrian Luna until 2027May 18 at 2:55 PM | msn.comAdrian Luna extends Kerala Blasters contractMay 17 at 7:19 PM | yahoo.com“Don't tell me to calm down!” Jasmine Crockett gets into heated argument with Anna Paulina Luna at House hearing.May 17 at 11:00 AM | prnewswire.comLUNA Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Luna Innovations Incorporated Securities Fraud LawsuitMay 16 at 8:28 PM | msn.comRep. Anna Paulina Luna: I think the jurors know the Trump trial is an 'absolute sham'May 16 at 3:20 AM | americanbankingnews.comLuna Innovations Incorporated (NASDAQ:LUNA) Short Interest UpdateMay 15, 2024 | yahoo.comThe Bold and the Beautiful spoilers: Luna breaks down?May 15, 2024 | businesswire.comHagens Berman Files New Securities Class Action Against Luna Innovations (LUNA) And Its Senior Executives: New Complaint Extends Alleged Fraudulent Period From May 16, 2022–Apr. 19, 2024, Inclusive; Lead Plaintiff Filing Deadline Remains May 31, 2024May 15, 2024 | msn.comNYC’s ‘strongest soldier’ is a rat-killing dog named LunaMay 15, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ACTION ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in Luna Innovations Incorporated with Losses of $100,000 to Contact the FirmMay 15, 2024 | prnewswire.comLevi & Korsinsky Reminds Luna Innovations Incorporated Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit with a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of May 31, 2024 - LUNAMay 14, 2024 | prnewswire.comLUNA Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Luna Innovations Incorporated Securities Fraud LawsuitMay 14, 2024 | prnewswire.comROSEN, THE FIRST FILING FIRM, Encourages Luna Innovations Incorporated Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action First Filed by the Firm - LUNAMay 14, 2024 | prnewswire.comClass Action Filed Against Luna Innovations Incorporated (LUNA) Seeking Recovery for Investors - Contact The Gross Law FirmMay 13, 2024 | prnewswire.comLuna Innovations Incorporated Sued for Securities Law Violations - Investors Should Contact Levi & Korsinsky for More Information - LUNAMay 10, 2024 | msn.comLuna seeks to ban chemicals in cosmetics linked to infertility and other health problemsMay 10, 2024 | prnewswire.comLUNA Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Luna Innovations Incorporated Securities Fraud LawsuitMay 8, 2024 | msn.comJohn Legend Calls His Kids Luna and Miles His 'Favorite Coaching Advisors' as They Join Him on The VoiceMay 8, 2024 | investorplace.com7 Promising Penny Stocks Flashing Potential Buy SignalsMay 8, 2024 | prnewswire.comLuna Innovations Incorporated Sued for Securities Law Violations - Contact Levi & Korsinsky Before May 31, 2024 to Discuss Your Rights - LUNAMay 7, 2024 | stockhouse.comLuna Innovations (LUNA) in Turmoil: Top Executives Ousted Amid Investor Class Action - Hagens BermanMay 7, 2024 | prnewswire.comROSEN, NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS, Encourages Luna Innovations Incorporated Investors to Secure Counsel Before Important Deadline in Securities Class Action First Filed by the Firm - LUNAMay 7, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ACTION ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in Luna Innovations Incorporated with Losses of $100,000 to Contact the FirmMay 7, 2024 | msn.comLuna Fête turns 10 and expands to GretnaSee More Headlines Receive LUNA Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Luna Innovations and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings8/10/2023Today5/19/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/21/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorBusiness Services Industry Commercial physical research Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:LUNA CUSIPN/A CIK1239819 Webwww.lunainc.com Phone(540) 769-8400Fax540-769-8401Employees337Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$10.00 High Stock Price Target$12.50 Low Stock Price Target$8.00 Potential Upside/Downside+232.2%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.75 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.08) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio11.58 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$9.28 million Net Margins-1.82% Pretax Margin-1.32% Return on Equity3.61% Return on Assets2.18% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.31 Current Ratio2.86 Quick Ratio1.62 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$109.50 million Price / Sales0.93 Cash Flow$0.28 per share Price / Cash Flow10.70 Book Value$2.83 per share Price / Book1.06Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares33,960,000Free Float31,378,000Market Cap$102.22 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.40 5G Stocks: The Path Forward is ProfitableClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in 5G and which 5G stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesDr. Brian J. Soller Ph.D. (Age 51)Chief Technology Officer & Executive VP of Corporate Development Comp: $415.75kMr. Eugene J. Nestro (Age 58)Executive Officer Comp: $484.69kMr. George Gomez-Quintero (Age 57)Chief Financial Officer Ms. Allison L. WoodySenior Director of AdministrationMr. Ryan H. StewartSenior VP, General Counsel & Corporate SecretaryMs. Eva HartmannSenior Vice President of Human ResourcesMr. Thomas Oldemeyer (Age 59)Senior VP & MD of EMEA Mr. Andy BrownVP & Corporate ControllerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsZenviaNASDAQ:ZENVXBP EuropeNASDAQ:XBPRichtech RoboticsNASDAQ:RRDigiAsiaNASDAQ:FAASOneConnect Financial TechnologyNYSE:OCFTView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipPerritt Capital Management Inc.Sold 22,500 shares on 5/15/2024Ownership: 0.108%Alpine Global Management LLCBought 23,286 shares on 5/15/2024Ownership: 0.069%Keeley Teton Advisors LLCBought 20,000 shares on 5/15/2024Ownership: 0.059%Vanguard Group Inc.Bought 16,773 shares on 5/10/2024Ownership: 5.438%AMH Equity LtdSold 1,369,778 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.736%View All Institutional Transactions LUNA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Luna Innovations stock right now? 4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Luna Innovations in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LUNA shares. View LUNA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Luna Innovations' stock price target for 2024? 4 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Luna Innovations' shares. Their LUNA share price targets range from $8.00 to $12.50. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach $10.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 232.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for LUNA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have LUNA shares performed in 2024? Luna Innovations' stock was trading at $6.65 at the start of the year. Since then, LUNA stock has decreased by 54.7% and is now trading at $3.01. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Luna Innovations' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, May 21st 2024. View our LUNA earnings forecast. How were Luna Innovations' earnings last quarter? Luna Innovations Incorporated (NASDAQ:LUNA) released its earnings results on Thursday, August, 10th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $0.01 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.04 by $0.03. The scientific and technical instruments company had revenue of $29.16 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $29.76 million. Luna Innovations had a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.61% and a negative net margin of 1.82%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned ($0.04) EPS. What ETF holds Luna Innovations' stock? SPDR S&P Kensho Intelligent Structures ETF holds 6,088 shares of LUNA stock, representing 0.12% of its portfolio. What is Scott A. Graeff's approval rating as Luna Innovations' CEO? 4 employees have rated Luna Innovations Chief Executive Officer Scott A. Graeff on Glassdoor.com. Scott A. Graeff has an approval rating of 73% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Luna Innovations own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Luna Innovations investors own include Roku (ROKU), General Electric (GE), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Inovio Pharmaceuticals (INO), Novavax (NVAX), NVIDIA (NVDA), Enphase Energy (ENPH), Nokia Oyj (NOK), Pfizer (PFE) and AbbVie (ABBV). Who are Luna Innovations' major shareholders? Luna Innovations' stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Wasatch Advisors LP (5.96%), Vanguard Group Inc. (5.44%), AMH Equity Ltd (0.74%), Pinnacle Associates Ltd. (0.40%), BNP Paribas Financial Markets (0.20%) and Rice Hall James & Associates LLC (0.15%). View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Luna Innovations? Shares of LUNA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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