IPG Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:IPGP – Get Free Report) Director John Peeler acquired 2,710 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, August 26th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $73.58 per share, for a total transaction of $199,401.80. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 20,886 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,536,791.88. This represents a 14.91% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website.
IPG Photonics Trading Up 4.1%
IPGP stock opened at $77.25 on Friday. IPG Photonics Corporation has a 1-year low of $69.41 and a 1-year high of $155.82. The business’s 50 day moving average is $94.88 and its 200-day moving average is $110.61. The firm has a market cap of $3.29 billion, a P/E ratio of 118.85, a P/E/G ratio of 1.97 and a beta of 0.96.
IPG Photonics (NASDAQ:IPGP – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The semiconductor company reported $0.58 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.37 by $0.21. The business had revenue of $278.58 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $279.98 million. IPG Photonics had a return on equity of 3.39% and a net margin of 2.58%.IPG Photonics’s revenue was up 11.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.16 EPS. IPG Photonics has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.300-0.600 EPS. Sell-side analysts forecast that IPG Photonics Corporation will post 1.82 EPS for the current year.
More IPG Photonics News
- Positive Sentiment: Director John R. Peeler purchased 2,710 shares for approximately $199,402 at an average price of $73.58. The purchase increased his direct stake by nearly 15% to 20,886 shares, which may be viewed as a signal of management confidence in IPG Photonics’ valuation and prospects. SEC insider transaction filing
- Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its fiscal 2026 EPS forecast for IPG Photonics to $1.80 from $1.59, above the approximately $1.78 consensus estimate. It also increased estimates for third-quarter 2026 EPS to $0.46 from $0.45, fourth-quarter 2026 EPS to $0.48 from $0.47, second-quarter 2027 EPS to $0.59 from $0.54, and third-quarter 2027 EPS to $0.60 from $0.59.
- Neutral Sentiment: Zacks maintained a “Hold” rating. The firm’s revisions were mixed: some near-term estimates improved, while several later-period forecasts declined. This suggests modest improvement in the immediate outlook but limited conviction in a sustained earnings recovery.
- Negative Sentiment: Zacks reduced its first-quarter 2027 EPS forecast to $0.39 from $0.49, fiscal 2027 EPS to $2.21 from $2.24, first-quarter 2028 EPS to $0.82 from $0.95, second-quarter 2028 EPS to $0.90 from $1.03, and fiscal 2028 EPS to $3.70 from $4.34. The longer-term cuts could weigh on valuation, particularly because IPGP’s reported price-to-earnings ratio remains elevated.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
IPGP has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Citigroup reduced their target price on shares of IPG Photonics from $150.00 to $137.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of IPG Photonics in a research report on Wednesday, June 24th. Wall Street Zen cut shares of IPG Photonics from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, May 9th. Zacks Research downgraded shares of IPG Photonics from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, May 4th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC boosted their price target on shares of IPG Photonics from $110.00 to $120.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, July 17th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $142.60.
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Hedge Funds Weigh In On IPG Photonics
Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd increased its stake in shares of IPG Photonics by 184.4% in the fourth quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 455 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 295 shares in the last quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. lifted its position in IPG Photonics by 43.0% during the 4th quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. now owns 552 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $40,000 after buying an additional 166 shares in the last quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC lifted its position in IPG Photonics by 428.9% during the 4th quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 677 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $48,000 after buying an additional 549 shares in the last quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. grew its holdings in IPG Photonics by 332.9% during the 4th quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 684 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $49,000 after acquiring an additional 526 shares during the last quarter. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its holdings in IPG Photonics by 348.2% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 744 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $51,000 after acquiring an additional 578 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.79% of the company’s stock.
IPG Photonics Company Profile
IPG Photonics Corporation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance fiber lasers and amplifiers used in industrial, medical, scientific, and telecommunications applications. The company’s core products include ytterbium and erbium fiber lasers, diode lasers, and fiber amplifiers that deliver high power and efficiency for precision cutting, welding, marking, and engraving. IPG’s systems are engineered to optimize process speed, reliability, and energy consumption, making them a preferred choice for advanced manufacturing environments.
In addition to stand-alone laser sources, IPG offers turnkey laser systems and integrated solutions tailored to sectors such as automotive, electronics, aerospace, additive manufacturing, and life sciences.
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