NASDAQ:LUNA Luna Innovations (LUNA) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Claim Your Complimentary Bitcoin Reward (From Crypto Swap Profits) (Ad) Free LUNA Stock Alerts $2.68 -0.11 (-3.94%) (As of 05/8/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$2.66▼$2.8550-Day Range$1.99▼$6.7852-Week Range$1.91▼$10.70Volume494,136 shsAverage Volume454,586 shsMarket Capitalization$91.01 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/Downside273.1% Upside$10.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish7.80% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.06Based on 21 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.1.30 out of 5 starsBusiness Services Sector249th out of 312 stocksCommercial Physical Research Industry10th out of 11 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 Shorted7.80% 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 6.1.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Luna Innovations has recently increased by 17.26%, 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 0.06. 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 0.36 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 21 news articles for Luna Innovations this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 7 people have searched for LUNA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -42% 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 -80% 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 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Luna Innovations is -33.50, 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 -33.50, 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 0.95. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Luna Innovations' valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Paradigm PressBiden replacement revealed?A former CIA insider just announced a disturbing prediction… Biden will withdraw as the Democrat nominee on June 13.See his shocking evidence in this new report About Luna Innovations Stock (NASDAQ:LUNA)Luna Innovations Incorporated provides fiber optic test, measurement, and control products worldwide. The company offers test and measurement equipment for fiber optic components and sub-assemblies; polarization control products, including components, modules, and instruments to measure, manage, and control polarization and group delay in fiber optic networks; tunable lasers; and single frequency lasers. 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 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 9, 2024 | Crypto Swap Profits (Ad)Did You Get Your Free Bitcoin Yet?And my special guest is willing to give you $10 in Bitcoin (BTC) if you take it seriously. Right now is a very important time to pay attention to what we are doing and what is happening. If you wait... it will be too late. This week we are holding several workshops and if you attend and pay attention my special guest is going to send you $10 in Bitcoin.May 8, 2024 | prnewswire.comLuna Innovations Incorporated Sued for Securities Law Violations - Contact Levi & Korsinsky Before May 31, 2024 to Discuss Your Rights - LUNAMay 8, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLuna Innovations (NASDAQ:LUNA) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Needham & Company LLCMay 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 9, 2024 | Crypto Swap Profits (Ad)Did You Get Your Free Bitcoin Yet?And my special guest is willing to give you $10 in Bitcoin (BTC) if you take it seriously. 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This week we are holding several workshops and if you attend and pay attention my special guest is going to send you $10 in Bitcoin.May 7, 2024 | msn.comLuna Fête turns 10 and expands to GretnaMay 7, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating Affirmed: Luna Innovations’ Management Revamp Signals Turnaround and RecoveryMay 7, 2024 | prnewswire.comLuna Innovations Incorporated Securities Fraud Class Action Lawsuit Pending: Contact The Gross Law Firm Before May 31, 2024 to Discuss Your Rights - LUNAMay 6, 2024 | prnewswire.comClass Action Filed Against Luna Innovations Incorporated (LUNA) Seeking Recovery for Investors - Contact Levi & KorsinskyMay 5, 2024 | morningstar.comLevi & Korsinsky Notifies Luna Innovations Incorporated Investors of a Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadline – LUNAMay 4, 2024 | cbsnews.comFundraiser held for Miguel Luna, fifth construction worker from the Key Bridge wreckageMay 3, 2024 | prnewswire.comLUNA Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Luna Innovations Incorporated Securities Fraud LawsuitMay 3, 2024 | businesswire.comLuna Innovations Announces Inducement Grants Under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(C)(4)May 3, 2024 | prnewswire.comThe Gross Law Firm Reminds Luna Innovations Investors of the Pending Class Action Lawsuit with a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of May 31, 2024 - LUNAMay 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comSHAREHOLDER DEADLINE: Luna Innovations (LUNA) Investors Are Reminded of Deadline in Securities ActionMay 2, 2024 | msn.comMiguel Angel Luna Gonzalez Found At Key Bridge Collapse SiteMay 2, 2024 | businesswire.comLuna Innovations Appoints New Senior Leadership Across Sales and Product MarketingMay 2, 2024 | yahoo.comEarth to Luna! (2014) Season 2 Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via PeacockMay 1, 2024 | marketwatch.comLuna Innovations Names New CFO, Initiates Strategic ReviewMay 1, 2024 | msn.comLunar Railway Innovation: The FLOAT SystemMay 1, 2024 | businesswire.comLuna Innovations Retains Industry Veterans to Lead Strategy, Operations and FinanceMay 1, 2024 | msn.comThe Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: RJ and Luna Separated Because of That One NightMay 1, 2024 | msn.comDestiny 2 Luna's Howl god roll guide: Best perks, barrels, and magazinesSee 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 Earnings8/10/2023Today5/09/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/14/2024Fiscal 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+273.1%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 Ratio10.31 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$116.61 million Price / Sales0.78 Cash Flow$0.24 per share Price / Cash Flow11.10 Book Value$2.83 per share Price / Book0.95Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares33,959,000Free Float31,378,000Market Cap$91.01 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.40 7 Stocks to Buy And Hold ForeverClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven stocks and why their long-term outlooks are very promising. 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 CompetitorsSKYX PlatformsNASDAQ:SKYXShimmickNASDAQ:SHIMBakktNYSE:BKKTDigiAsiaNASDAQ:FAASRed CatNASDAQ:RCATView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipAMH Equity LtdSold 1,369,778 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.736%BNP Paribas Financial MarketsBought 60,547 shares on 5/1/2024Ownership: 0.205%Pinnacle Associates Ltd.Sold 19,840 shares on 4/26/2024Ownership: 0.399%Rice Hall James & Associates LLCSold 363,338 shares on 4/23/2024Ownership: 0.147%Wasatch Advisors LPBought 763,165 shares on 4/18/2024Ownership: 5.958%View All Institutional Transactions LUNA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Luna Innovations stock right now? 4 Wall Street 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 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 analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Luna Innovations' stock. Their LUNA share price targets range from $8.00 to $12.50. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $10.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 273.1% 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 beginning of the year. Since then, LUNA shares have decreased by 59.7% and is now trading at $2.68. 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 14th 2024. View our LUNA earnings forecast. How were Luna Innovations' earnings last quarter? Luna Innovations Incorporated (NASDAQ:LUNA) announced its earnings results on Thursday, August, 10th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $0.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.04 by $0.03. The scientific and technical instruments company earned $29.16 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $29.76 million. Luna Innovations had a negative net margin of 1.82% and a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.61%. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted ($0.04) EPS. 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%), 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. 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