Luna Innovations (LUNA) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Luna Innovations (NASDAQ: LUNA) is a technology company specializing in advanced fiber-optic sensing, photonic test and measurement solutions, and specialty optical products. Founded in 1991 as a spin-off from Virginia Tech, the company develops tools and instrumentation that enable precise characterization and monitoring of optical networks, materials and structures. Its offerings include optical time-domain reflectometers (OTDRs), dynamic strain sensors based on fiber Bragg grating technology, and high-resolution spectral analyzers designed for both laboratory research and field deployment.

The company operates through two primary segments: Test & Measurement Solutions and Specialty Optical Fiber & Laser Solutions. In its Test & Measurement division, Luna supplies telecommunications carriers, network equipment manufacturers and research institutions with instruments for network qualification, fault location and component evaluation. Its Specialty Optical segment produces fiber-optic components, laser modules and passive optical assemblies for industries such as oil and gas, aerospace, defense, industrial automation and medical diagnostics.

Luna Innovations serves customers worldwide, maintaining headquarters in Roanoke, Virginia, with additional offices and technical centers in Europe and Asia. Through strategic acquisitions, including OptaSense and Micron Optics, the company has expanded its distributed sensing capabilities for perimeter security, pipeline monitoring and structural health applications. Luna’s technology is deployed in environments ranging from deep-sea oil rigs to high-speed rail lines, providing real-time insights into mechanical stress, temperature variations and acoustic disturbances.

Under the leadership of President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Graeff, Luna Innovations continues to invest in research and development, driving innovation in photonic integration and next-generation sensing platforms. The company’s multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists collaborates with academic and industrial partners to advance fiber-optic technologies and address emerging challenges in telecommunications, energy and critical infrastructure monitoring.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $0.77 to $0.95
• 50-Day Range: $0.67 to $1.00
• 52-Week Range: $0.22 to $2.47
• Volume: 9,075 shs
• Average Volume: 142,771 shs
• Market Capitalization: $32.26 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Luna Innovations Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Luna Innovations scored higher than 1% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 305th out of 305 stocks in the business services sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Luna Innovations.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Short Interest

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.00% of the outstanding shares of Luna Innovations have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Luna Innovations has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 31.9, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Dividend

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

Dividend Yield

Luna Innovations does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Luna Innovations does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.00% of the outstanding shares of Luna Innovations have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Luna Innovations has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 31.9, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

Search Interest

Only 2 people have searched for LUNA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added Luna Innovations to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Luna Innovations insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 7.60% of the stock of Luna Innovations is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

87.46% of the stock of Luna Innovations is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

LUNA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have LUNA shares performed this year?

Luna Innovations' stock was trading at $2.16 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, LUNA stock has decreased by 58.3% and is now trading at $0.90.

How were Luna Innovations' earnings last quarter?

Luna Innovations Incorporated (NASDAQ:LUNA) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 10th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $0.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.04 by $0.03. The scientific and technical instruments company earned $29.16 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $29.76 million.
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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.

What other stocks do shareholders of Luna Innovations own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Luna Innovations investors own include Saia (SAIA), Rambus (RMBS), Enovix (ENVX), NVIDIA (NVDA), COMPASS Pathways (CMPS), Globant (GLOB) and Broadcom (AVGO).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 8/10/2023
• Today: 9/10/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Business Services
• Industry: Commercial physical research
• Sub-Industry: Business Services
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:LUNA
• CIK: 1239819
• Web: www.lunainc.com
• Phone: (540) 769-8400
• Fax: 540-769-8401
• Employees: 390
• Year Founded: 1990

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

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

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $116.61 million
• Price / Sales: 0.26
• Cash Flow: $0.30 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 3.03
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 33,959,000
• Free Float: 31,378,000
• Market Cap: $30.56 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 2.00