Lightwave Logic stock
LWLGNASDAQLightwave Logic, Inc., Basic MaterialsISIN US5322751042
29Score 29 out of 100, Weak
Price and trend
33 / 100
Price history
−37% in one yearThe chart shows daily closes over 20 years, adjusted for stock splits and without dividends. Click into the chart to set a price alert at that price.
Below the 200-day line: the price is 54% below it.
Since August 2026 the 50-day line has been below the 200-day line; the trend has turned down.
Normal: the price is neither overheated nor sold off (RSI 43).
The price is 81% below its 52-week high. Largest decline in 20 years: 96% (December 2021 to April 2025).
Chart figures for advanced users
- SMA 50$4.77
- Average price of the last 50 trading days, shows the short-term trend.
- SMA 200$7.39
- Average price of the last 200 trading days, shows the long-term trend.
- RSI (14)43
- Relative strength over the last 14 days on a scale from 0 to 100. Above 70 the price counts as overheated, below 30 as sharply fallen.
- MACDbelow the signal line
- Compares a fast and a slow price average. Above its signal line momentum is rising, below it momentum is fading.
- Support$2.97
- The lowest closing price of the last twelve months.
- Resistance$18.22
- The highest closing price of the last twelve months.
Snapshot
Computed from the data by fixed rules, no AI
- Lightwave Logic, Inc. belongs to the Chemicals (Specialty) industry (United States) and, with a market value of $522.63M, is number 97 of 106 companies in its industry on MEQIRI.
- In fiscal 2025 it reported revenue of $236.86K (up 147.7% year on year) and a loss of $20.31M.
- MEQIRI Score 29 out of 100 (Weak): rank 447 of 461 in Basic Materials, median 57.
In plain words
The numbers on this page in plain words, written by an AI
Strengths
- More cash than debtCash $95.91M, financial debt $2.5M.Stability 69
Weaknesses
- DilutionShare count up 40% since 2020.Capital allocation 18
- Volatile share priceVolatility 123% a year over the last 12 months.Stability 69
- Loss-makingLoss of $22.86M over the last 12 months.Fundamentals 17
The score is held back by momentum and profitability.
Daily figure as of 13 Nov 2026
How the score is calculatedScore overview
One-off effect in revenue
In the quarter to 31 Dec 2025, revenue of $159.17K was about 6 times the usual level. P/E, margin, growth and score for the last twelve months depend on it.
Fundamental quality fluctuates.
Score history
The full history of up to 20 years comes with MEQIRI Pro.
See plansValuation
Valuation signal
not measuredNo fair value can be calculated for this stock, so the signal follows the valuation grade.
Valuation metrics
No fair value can be calculated for this stock from the available figures.
Calculate with your own assumptionsCompany performance
This shows several years of history with an automatic assessment.
Revenue
In the twelve months to 30 Jun 2026, revenue rose 165% on the twelve months before. Revenue has grown strongly since 2023, at around 142% per year. From 2023 revenue is reported differently (for example gross instead of net), so earlier years are not comparable and not shown.
Margins
- Gross margin
- Operating margin
- Net margin
In fiscal 2025: gross −793%, operating −8765%, net −8576%. Last 12 months: net −100%. From 2023 revenue is reported differently (for example gross instead of net), so earlier years are not comparable and not shown.
Debt & balance sheet
latest quarterDebt is low; no interest coverage is reported.
Earnings
- Next earnings
- 26 Feb 2027in 105 days
- Last reported
- 11 Nov 2026EPS reported −$0.05 (expected −$0.05)below expectations
Analyst estimates
Earnings estimates have barely changed since 15 Oct 2026.
- Earnings per share
- −$0.180.0%
- Revenue
- $230K0.0%
- Earnings per share
- −$0.200.0%
- Revenue
- $2.52M0.0%
MEQIRI has stored the estimates since 15 Oct 2026. Until 30 days are available, the card shows the change since that day. Mean estimate according to Financial Modeling Prep. No price target and no recommendation.
Company outlook confirmed
Share price after the results: +5.3%No financial guidance: the first wafers from foundry partners are expected in August, another in the fourth quarter.
“The third foundry is expected to deliver its wafers in the fourth quarter.”The outlook is not part of the score and not a recommendation to buy or sell.
From the earnings call on 11 Aug 2026 (fiscal Q2 2026), read by AI.
Insiders
Open-market purchases and sales by executives, board members and major holders
No open-market purchases in the last 6 months. One insider sold, $3,936 in total.
Sales say less than purchases: many insiders sell on a fixed plan, for taxes or to diversify.
- Quan Snizhana P.Sale
1 Jun 2026, Principal Financial Officer
- Shares
- 345
- Price
- $11.41
- Value
- $3,936
Source: Form 4 filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Grants, option exercises, gifts and tax withholdings are hidden. Not a recommendation to buy.
What happened at Lightwave Logic
The key events of the last six months from our own data. A click takes you to the matching card.
Sector comparison
461 rated companies in Basic Materials
- This company
- 29
- Sector median
- 57
Categories against the sector medianMedian of 461 companies
The median is the middle value: half of the companies in the sector lie above it, half below. Categories with too few comparable companies are left out.
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ETFs that hold Lightwave Logic
Held by 10 ETFs on Xetra. Shown per index: the ETF with the largest weight.
| ETF | Weight | Cost | Fund size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Russell 2000 UCITS ETF 1CXRS2 | 0.03% | 0.30% | €2.22B |
| State Street SPDR Russell 2000 U.S. Small Cap UCITS ETF (Acc)ZPRR | 0.02% | 0.30% | €4.28B |
| L&G Russell 2000 US Small Cap Quality UCITS ETFETLZ | 0.02% | 0.30% | €185.82M |
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| iShares MSCI USA Small Cap CTB Enhanced ESG UCITS ETFSXRG | 0.01% | 0.43% | €2.5B |
| iShares MSCI World Small Cap CTB Enhanced ESG UCITS ETFCBUG | 0.01% | 0.10% | €395.74M |
| iShares MSCI World Small Cap UCITS ETFIUSN | 0.01% | 0.35% | €8.27B |
| UBS MSCI USA Select Factor Mix UCITS ETF USD accUSUE | 0.00% | 0.25% | €178.55M |
| State Street SPDR MSCI All Country World Investable Market UCITS ETF (Acc)SPYI | 0.00% | 0.17% | €8.84B |
Holdings as reported by the funds via FMP, excluding swap ETFs (their holdings are only collateral).
Data status and sources
- Score
- Daily value of 13 Nov 2026, recalculated nightly
- Price
- Closing price of 12 Nov 2026
- Latest annual report
- Fiscal year 2025, period end 31 Dec 2025
- Source
- Financial statements, ratios and prices from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), based on the company's reports. MEQIRI calculates the score and fair value from them.
Mandatory disclosures for this rating
- ; time horizon around 12 months
- Rated Weak, published since 7 Nov 2026 (in the score history since 30 Apr 2008)
- End-of-day prices, metrics cached for up to 24 hours
- Score and fair value are estimates from a disclosed model. They are not facts and not a price target.
- Produced by SSM Ventures UG (haftungsbeschränkt), responsible person Sven Brostmeyer, Managing Director, automatically according to the disclosed model.
- Not investment advice. Losses up to and including a total loss are possible. Personal circumstances are not considered.