IPG Photonics (IPGP) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

IPG Photonics Corporation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance fiber lasers and amplifiers used in industrial, medical, scientific, and telecommunications applications. The company’s core products include ytterbium and erbium fiber lasers, diode lasers, and fiber amplifiers that deliver high power and efficiency for precision cutting, welding, marking, and engraving. IPG’s systems are engineered to optimize process speed, reliability, and energy consumption, making them a preferred choice for advanced manufacturing environments.

In addition to stand-alone laser sources, IPG offers turnkey laser systems and integrated solutions tailored to sectors such as automotive, electronics, aerospace, additive manufacturing, and life sciences. The company’s product portfolio extends to telecommunication components, including optical amplifiers and transceivers that support high-speed data transmission networks. This diverse offering enables IPG to serve a broad customer base ranging from small job shops to large multinational enterprises.

Founded in 1990 by Dr. Valentin Gapontsev, IPG Photonics has expanded from its initial research operations in fiber laser technology to become a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ exchange under the ticker IPGP. Headquartered in Oxford, Massachusetts, the company operates a network of manufacturing facilities and sales offices across North America, Europe, and Asia. Over the years, IPG has invested in research and development to maintain its technological leadership, resulting in numerous patents and innovations in fiber-based laser systems.

Guided by a management team with deep expertise in photonics and laser engineering, IPG Photonics continues to focus on delivering cutting-edge solutions that address evolving customer demands for higher productivity, lower operating costs, and reduced environmental impact. The company’s commitment to quality and innovation has established its reputation as a trusted partner in the global photonics industry.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $80.56 to $82.59
• 50-Day Range: $71.35 to $84.98
• 52-Week Range: $48.59 to $88.50
• Volume: 85,412 shs
• Average Volume: 292,141 shs
• Market Capitalization: $3.40 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $75.00
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

IPG Photonics Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

IPG Photonics scored higher than 69% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 291st out of 669 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

IPG Photonics has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

Downside Risk

IPG Photonics has a consensus price target of $75.00, representing about 6.9% downside from its current price of $80.60.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

IPG Photonics has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 53.25%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for IPG Photonics are expected to grow by 53.25% in the coming year, from $1.54 to $2.36 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of IPG Photonics is -16.47, 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. Sector

The P/E ratio of IPG Photonics is -16.47, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

IPG Photonics has a PEG Ratio of 23.08. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

IPG Photonics has a P/B Ratio of 1.72. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

9.57% of the float of IPG Photonics has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

IPG Photonics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 10.3, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in IPG Photonics has recently decreased by 0.85%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

IPG Photonics does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

IPG Photonics does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Environmental Score: -0.76

Percentage of Shares Shorted

9.57% of the float of IPG Photonics has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

IPG Photonics has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 10.3, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in IPG Photonics has recently decreased by 0.85%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.5 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.32

News Sentiment

IPG Photonics has a news sentiment score of 1.32. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.89 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for IPG Photonics this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

5 people have searched for IPGP on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 400% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, IPG Photonics insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $242,860.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

39.50% of the stock of IPG Photonics is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

93.79% of the stock of IPG Photonics is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

IPGP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have IPGP shares performed this year?

IPG Photonics' stock was trading at $72.72 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, IPGP stock has increased by 10.8% and is now trading at $80.5950.

How were IPG Photonics' earnings last quarter?

IPG Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:IPGP) posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August, 5th. The semiconductor company reported $0.30 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.10 by $0.20. IPG Photonics's revenue was down 2.7% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Is IPG Photonics doing a stock buyback?

IPG Photonics' Board of Directors authorized a stock buyback plan on Tuesday, February 13th 2024, which permits the company to buy back $300,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could reacquire up to 7.3% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are often a sign that the company's board of directors believes its stock is undervalued.

Does IPG Photonics have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of IPG Photonics: Genesis Systems Group, Laser Depth Dynamics, ILT, Menara Networks, JPSA, IPG Laser GmbH, NTO IRE-Polus, and more.

Who are IPG Photonics' major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of IPG Photonics include First Eagle Investment Management LLC (10.50%), Lazard Asset Management LLC (4.50%), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. (4.17%) and Alliancebernstein L.P. (3.36%). Insiders that own company stock include Valentin Gapontsev Trust I, Alexander Ovtchinnikov, Trevor Ness, Eric Meurice and Jeanmarie F Desmond.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of IPG Photonics?

Shares of IPGP 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.

What other stocks do shareholders of IPG Photonics own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that IPG Photonics investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Broadcom (AVGO), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Netflix (NFLX), Tesla (TSLA) and Adobe (ADBE).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 6/16 Dividend: 6/02/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/16/2025
• Last Earnings: 8/05/2025
• Today: 9/12/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/04/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: LASERS - SYS/COMP
• Sub-Industry: Electronic Manufacturing Services
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:IPGP
• CIK: 1111928
• Web: www.ipgphotonics.com
• Phone: (508) 373-1100
• Fax: 508-373-1103
• Employees: 4,740
• Year Founded: 1990

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for IPG Photonics: $75.00
• High Price Target: $97.00
• Low Price Target: $60.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -7.6%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 8 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($4.90)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 52.72
• P/E Growth: 23.08
• Net Income: -$181.53 million
• Net Margins: -22.77%
• Pretax Margin: -21.31%
• Return on Equity: 2.25%
• Return on Assets: 2.00%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 6.79
• Quick Ratio: 5.39

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $945.99 million
• Price / Sales: 3.62
• Cash Flow: $2.91 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 27.91
• Book Value: $46.81 per share
• Price / Book: 1.73

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 42,220,000
• Free Float: 25,543,000
• Market Cap: $3.43 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 0.95