Positive News SentimentPositive NewsNASDAQ:LUNA Luna Innovations (LUNA) Stock Price, News & Analysis $2.91 -0.09 (-3.00%) (As of 12:38 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$2.90▼$3.0450-Day Range$2.06▼$3.7352-Week Range$1.91▼$9.57Volume52,029 shsAverage Volume439,062 shsMarket Capitalization$98.82 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$10.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Luna Innovations alerts: Email Address Luna Innovations MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.75 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside240.1% Upside$10.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish8.80% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider 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.1.66 out of 5 starsBusiness Services Sector208th out of 293 stocksCommercial Physical Research Industry8th 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 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted8.80% 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 5.6.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Luna Innovations has recently decreased by 0.33%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving. 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 3.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLuna Innovations has a news sentiment score of 1.77. 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 0.80 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 1 news article 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 -29% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows3 people have added Luna Innovations to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 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 -36.75, 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 -36.75, 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 1.04. 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. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Crypto Swap ProfitsGrab Your Free Bitcoin Today!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.>> Register right here 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 HeadlinesJune 28, 2024 | globenewswire.comLUNA Stockholders: Robbins LLP is Investigating the Officers and Directors of Luna Innovations Incorporated; Contact the Firm for More InformationJune 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLuna Innovations (NASDAQ:LUNA) Stock Crosses Below 200 Day Moving Average of $4.90July 8, 2024 | Theo Trade (Ad)Replace Lost Dividend Income with This…Introducing Ultima Trades, a unique strategy designed by Don Kaufman. Ultima Trades capitalize on market inflection points to deliver substantial returns, providing a powerful alternative to traditional dividends. Imagine securing gains like 21%, 30%, or even 305% in just hours or days, ensuring a reliable source of income.May 31, 2024 | prnewswire.comDEADLINE REMINDER: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of LunaMay 30, 2024 | businesswire.comThe Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against Luna Innovations Incorporated (LUNA)May 30, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against Luna Innovations Incorporated - LUNAMay 30, 2024 | prnewswire.comShareholders of Luna Innovations Incorporated Should Contact Levi & Korsinsky Before May 31, 2024 to Discuss Your Rights - LUNAMay 29, 2024 | msn.comBold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Luna Receives Stunning NewsJuly 8, 2024 | Theo Trade (Ad)Replace Lost Dividend Income with This…Introducing Ultima Trades, a unique strategy designed by Don Kaufman. 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Imagine securing gains like 21%, 30%, or even 305% in just hours or days, ensuring a reliable source of income.May 29, 2024 | msn.comThe Bold and the Beautiful Spoilers: Will Bill Become Luna’s Dad?May 29, 2024 | prnewswire.comThe Gross Law Firm Notifies Luna Innovations Incorporated Investors of a Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming Deadline - LUNAMay 28, 2024 | msn.comSoy Luna Season 3 Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via Disney PlusMay 28, 2024 | prnewswire.comLUNA Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Luna Innovations Incorporated Securities Fraud LawsuitMay 28, 2024 | prnewswire.comFRIDAY DEADLINE: Berger Montague Advises Luna Innovations (NASDAQ: LUNA) Investors to Inquire About a Securities Fraud Class Action by May 31, 2024May 27, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comONGOING DEADLINE ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of LunaMay 27, 2024 | msn.comLuna Wireless Controller review: a decent gamepad for Amazon Luna aficionadosMay 27, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comFRIDAY DEADLINE ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in Luna Innovations Incorporated with Losses to Contact the FirmMay 26, 2024 | msn.comGiada De Laurentiis’ love of lemons shines at Luna By Giada in ScottsdaleSee 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 Earnings8/10/2023Today7/08/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/08/2024Fiscal 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+233.3%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.75 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio11.54 P/E GrowthN/ANet IncomeN/A Net MarginsN/A Pretax MarginN/A Return on EquityN/A Return on AssetsN/A Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current RatioN/A Quick RatioN/A Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$109.50 million Price / Sales0.93 Cash Flow$0.28 per share Price / Cash Flow10.89 Book Value$2.83 per share Price / Book1.06Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares33,960,000Free Float31,378,000Market Cap$101.88 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.55 Beginner's Guide to Pot Stock InvestingClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to pot stock investing and which pot companies 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 CompetitorsBioanalytical SystemsNASDAQ:BASIPrecigenNASDAQ:PGENMaxCyteNASDAQ:MXCTAbsciNASDAQ:ABSIInotivNASDAQ:NOTVView 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 How have LUNA shares performed this year? Luna Innovations' stock was trading at $6.65 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, LUNA shares have decreased by 55.8% and is now trading at $2.94. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. 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 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 analysts' expectations of $29.76 million. 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. 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. 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 Roku (ROKU), General Electric (GE), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Inovio Pharmaceuticals (INO), Novavax (NVAX), NVIDIA (NVDA) and Enphase Energy (ENPH). This page (NASDAQ:LUNA) was last updated on 7/8/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersWrite this ticker symbol down…A megatrend now poised to mint a brand-new wave of millionaires right here in America. And today, self-made...StocksToTrade | SponsoredNYSE biotech company's drug could be as revolutionary as penicillin!NV-387 could be a single drug to treat all of the "tripledemic" viruses and more! 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