Kopin (NASDAQ:KOPN – Get Free Report) had its price objective increased by research analysts at Stifel Nicolaus from $5.50 to $6.50 in a research report issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “buy” rating on the stock. Stifel Nicolaus’ price target would indicate a potential upside of 24.76% from the stock’s previous close.
Several other research analysts have also commented on KOPN. Lake Street Capital restated a “buy” rating and set a $5.00 price target on shares of Kopin in a research note on Wednesday, April 29th. Craig Hallum reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $10.00 price objective on shares of Kopin in a research note on Tuesday. Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Kopin in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Wall Street Zen upgraded Kopin from a “strong sell” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday, May 2nd. Finally, Canaccord Genuity Group started coverage on Kopin in a research report on Friday, May 8th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $5.50 price target for the company. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have assigned a Buy rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Kopin presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $6.60.
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Kopin Stock Performance
Kopin (NASDAQ:KOPN – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May 12th. The company reported ($0.02) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.01) by ($0.01). The firm had revenue of $10.55 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.60 billion. Kopin had a return on equity of 8.53% and a net margin of 6.63%. On average, equities research analysts expect that Kopin will post -0.02 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Insider Activity
In related news, CEO Michael Andrew Murray sold 187,920 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, April 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $2.80, for a total transaction of $526,176.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 2,931,122 shares in the company, valued at $8,207,141.60. The trade was a 6.02% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, COO Paul Christopher Baker sold 116,860 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, April 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $3.95, for a total value of $461,597.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer directly owned 480,005 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,896,019.75. This trade represents a 19.58% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 524,760 shares of company stock worth $1,763,275 over the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 2.80% of the company’s stock.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Kopin
A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in KOPN. State Street Corp lifted its holdings in Kopin by 224.0% during the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 11,119,885 shares of the company’s stock valued at $26,021,000 after purchasing an additional 7,687,358 shares during the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. grew its stake in Kopin by 11.2% during the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 9,376,264 shares of the company’s stock worth $22,784,000 after buying an additional 945,662 shares during the last quarter. Telemark Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Kopin by 40.0% during the fourth quarter. Telemark Asset Management LLC now owns 7,000,000 shares of the company’s stock worth $16,380,000 after buying an additional 2,000,000 shares in the last quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Kopin by 14.5% in the fourth quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 4,306,623 shares of the company’s stock valued at $10,080,000 after acquiring an additional 544,189 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Herald Investment Management Ltd raised its stake in shares of Kopin by 30.3% in the third quarter. Herald Investment Management Ltd now owns 2,000,000 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,860,000 after acquiring an additional 465,000 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 30.96% of the company’s stock.
Key Stories Impacting Kopin
Here are the key news stories impacting Kopin this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Investors are betting on Kopin’s AI future, with recent coverage highlighting optimism around the company’s opportunities in AI-related microdisplays and its broader growth pipeline. US Stock Market: Why investors are betting big on Kopin’s AI future
- Positive Sentiment: The company’s Q1 earnings call and press release emphasized strategic collaborations and market opportunities, which appear to be fueling trader interest despite the earnings miss. Kopin Corporation Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
- Positive Sentiment: Market coverage noted that KOPN was trending higher after its quarterly report, suggesting investors are focusing more on the company’s future potential than the modest near-term earnings shortfall. Kopin Stock Is Trending After Q1 Earnings: What You Need To Know
- Neutral Sentiment: Kopin reported first-quarter EPS of -$0.02, missing estimates by a penny, while revenue came in at $10.55 million versus $10.60 million expected. The company also said total revenue was essentially flat year over year. Kopin Corporation Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
- Negative Sentiment: The earnings miss and slightly softer-than-expected revenue remain a headwind, limiting how far the rally can extend if investors refocus on fundamentals. Kopin earnings report and conference call
About Kopin
Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ: KOPN) is a technology company specializing in the development and manufacture of high-resolution microdisplays and optical components for wearable electronics. Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, Kopin designs both liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS) and organic light-emitting diode (OLED) microdisplays, as well as complete display engines and optical modules tailored for use in augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), industrial, medical, and defense applications.
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