Optex Systems (NASDAQ:OPXS) Stock Price Down 4.2% – Should You Sell?

Posted by Brian Himes on Jul 22nd, 2026

Optex Systems Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:OPXS – Get Free Report) shares were down 4.2% during mid-day trading on Monday . The company traded as low as $12.01 and last traded at $12.22. Approximately 35,238 shares changed hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 4% from the average session volume of 36,636 shares. The stock had previously closed at $12.76.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have commented on the stock. Freedom Capital upgraded shares of Optex Systems to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Monday, April 6th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Optex Systems in a research note on Wednesday, May 13th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and one has issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Optex Systems currently has an average rating of “Buy”.

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Optex Systems Stock Down 1.9%

The company has a 50 day moving average of $12.34 and a two-hundred day moving average of $12.85. The firm has a market cap of $84.84 million, a P/E ratio of 20.66 and a beta of 0.47.

Optex Systems (NASDAQ:OPXS – Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Monday, May 11th. The company reported $0.19 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Optex Systems had a return on equity of 19.33% and a net margin of 10.00%.The firm had revenue of $9.63 million for the quarter.

Institutional Trading of Optex Systems

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in OPXS. Raymond James Financial Inc. bought a new stake in Optex Systems during the second quarter worth approximately $30,000. Bank of America Corp DE increased its holdings in shares of Optex Systems by 6,439.6% in the third quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 3,466 shares of the company’s stock valued at $45,000 after buying an additional 3,413 shares in the last quarter. Bridgeway Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Optex Systems during the 3rd quarter valued at $142,000. Osaic Holdings Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Optex Systems by 454.3% during the 2nd quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 12,750 shares of the company’s stock worth $146,000 after acquiring an additional 10,450 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Jane Street Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Optex Systems in the 4th quarter worth $163,000. 19.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Optex Systems

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Optex Systems Holdings, Inc (NASDAQ: OPXS) is a technology company specializing in infrared sensing systems for defense and homeland security applications. The company engineers, designs and manufactures electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) payloads and sensors used across a range of surveillance and targeting platforms. Its core focus areas include mission-critical solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft, and ground-based observation systems.

Optex Systems’ product portfolio consists of high-resolution thermal imaging cameras, infrared seekers, laser designators and multispectral platforms.