Live News • May 12
LPKF Laser Stock Soars Nearly 180% as Growth Hopes Rise but Correction Risk Looms LPKF Laser & Electronics stock has surged nearly 180% in the past four weeks and nearly fivefold since March, driven by strong growth expectations in Advanced Semiconductor Packaging.
Management is highlighting increased incoming orders, including initial 2Q orders and advanced customer discussions, alongside expanding activity in glass substrate technologies such as LIDE and Tensor.
Analysts are flagging the current valuation as expensive given weak Q1 performance, very elevated technical indicators like RSI, and the possibility of a correction of around 50%.
The sharp re-rating is tightly linked to optimism around new technology platforms and order momentum, while short-term technical and valuation signals suggest the move has been very rapid.
Investors who already hold the stock may want to weigh the growth story in Advanced Semiconductor Packaging and glass substrates against the risk of a sizeable pullback highlighted by analysts. Reported Earnings • May 05
First quarter 2026 earnings released: €0.30 loss per share (vs €0.18 loss in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: €0.30 loss per share (further deteriorated from €0.18 loss in 1Q 2025). Revenue: €18.9m (down 31% from 1Q 2025). Net loss: €7.40m (loss widened 72% from 1Q 2025). Revenue is forecast to grow 21% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 9.0% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 48% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 34% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • May 02
Now 26% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 112% to €16.55. The fair value is estimated to be €22.48, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has been flat over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company became loss making. Announcement • Apr 24
LPKF Laser & Electronics SE, Annual General Meeting, Jun 04, 2026 LPKF Laser & Electronics SE, Annual General Meeting, Jun 04, 2026, at 10:00 W. Europe Standard Time. Price Target Changed • Apr 21
Price target increased by 12% to €10.65 Up from €9.50, the current price target is an average from 2 analysts. New target price is 27% below last closing price of €14.50. Stock is up 79% over the past year. The company is forecast to post a net loss per share of €0.26 next year compared to a net loss per share of €0.59 last year. New Risk • Apr 13
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of German stocks, typically moving 11% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Major Estimate Revision • Apr 07
Consensus EPS estimates have been downgraded. The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal year 2026 has deteriorated. 2026 revenue forecast decreased from €119.1m to €109.0m. Now expected to report a loss of €0.26 per share instead of €0.11 per share profit previously forecast. Electronic industry in Germany expected to see average net income growth of 41% next year. Consensus price target down from €10.00 to €9.50. Share price rose 5.7% to €6.69 over the past week. Reported Earnings • Mar 27
Full year 2025 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations Full year 2025 results: €0.59 loss per share (further deteriorated from €0.18 loss in FY 2024). Revenue: €126.8m (down 3.9% from FY 2024). Net loss: €14.4m (loss widened 218% from FY 2024). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 4.0%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates significantly. Revenue is forecast to grow 12% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.9% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 31% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 12% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. New Risk • Mar 26
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings have declined by 30% per year over the past 5 years. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are declining over an extended period, then in most cases the share price will decline over time unless the company can turn around its fortunes. A trend of falling earnings can be very difficult to turn around. If the company is well already established it may also be a sign the company has matured and is in decline. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Price Target Changed • Jan 12
Price target decreased by 13% to €10.00 Down from €11.43, the current price target is an average from 2 analysts. New target price is 52% above last closing price of €6.58. Stock is down 28% over the past year. The company is forecast to post a net loss per share of €0.06 next year compared to a net loss per share of €0.18 last year. Reported Earnings • Oct 31
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: €0.09 loss per share (vs €0.07 loss in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: €0.09 loss per share (further deteriorated from €0.07 loss in 3Q 2024). Revenue: €27.1m (down 7.4% from 3Q 2024). Net loss: €2.10m (loss widened 32% from 3Q 2024). Revenue is forecast to grow 12% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 8.5% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 17% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 12% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • Jul 25
Second quarter 2025 earnings released Second quarter 2025 results: Revenue: €36.5m (up 16% from 2Q 2024). Net income: €1.35m (up €3.19m from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 3.7% (up from net loss in 2Q 2024). Revenue is forecast to grow 11% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.7% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 47% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 5% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jul 01
Now 28% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 8.7% to €9.04. The fair value is estimated to be €7.08, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 4.6% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company became loss making. Reported Earnings • May 04
First quarter 2025 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations First quarter 2025 results: €0.18 loss per share (improved from €0.21 loss in 1Q 2024). Revenue: €27.6m (flat on 1Q 2024). Net loss: €4.30m (loss narrowed 16% from 1Q 2024). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 5.9%. Revenue is forecast to grow 12% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 8.9% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 51% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 12% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Apr 24
LPKF Laser & Electronics SE, Annual General Meeting, Jun 04, 2025 LPKF Laser & Electronics SE, Annual General Meeting, Jun 04, 2025, at 10:00 W. Europe Standard Time. Reported Earnings • Mar 28
Full year 2024 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind Full year 2024 results: €0.18 loss per share (down from €0.072 profit in FY 2023). Revenue: €133.2m (flat on FY 2023). Net loss: €4.51m (down 357% from profit in FY 2023). Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 2.8%. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates. Revenue is forecast to grow 12% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 8.7% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 42% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 15% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Jan 08
Lpkf Laser & Electronics Se Appoints Peter Mümmler as Chief Financial Officer, Effective 1 April 2025 LPKF Laser & Electronics SE announced that Peter Mümmler will be joining the Management Board as Chief Financial Officer with effect from 1 April 2025, with an initial contract term of 3 years. With a 30+ year career, which includes 20 years’ experience in executive-level finance and strategic leadership roles, Peter Mümmler brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role at LPKF. He will be responsible, among other things, for overseeing LPKF’s financial operations, group-wide cost optimisation programmes, capital allocation, legal & compliance and supply chain. Furthermore, he will play a significant leadership role in guiding the company’s financial and business strategy to support its long-term growth objectives and enhancing shareholder value. Prior to joining LPKF, Mümmler served as interim CFO and Managing Director at Heramba Plc (former Kiepe Electronic GmbH, a carve out of Knorr Bremse) where he led the company through a NASDAQ listing. His career started at Siemens where he spent 25 years having held various hands-on senior positions in purchasing, controlling, IT, M&A and integration, financial and assurance audit and global manufacturing operations in senior executive management postions including 4 years in both Dallas (USA) and Shanghai (China). Mümmler then joined Alstom Transportation as VP Finance, Europe where he led the integration of Bombardier before focusing on the DACH region for M&A and integration, cultural transformation and delivering cost synergies. Reported Earnings • Oct 24
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: €0.07 loss per share (vs €0.097 profit in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: €0.07 loss per share (down from €0.097 profit in 3Q 2023). Revenue: €29.2m (down 17% from 3Q 2023). Net loss: €1.59m (down 168% from profit in 3Q 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 12% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 10% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 13% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 24% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Reported Earnings • Jul 26
Second quarter 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations Second quarter 2024 results: €0.07 loss per share (further deteriorated from €0.03 loss in 2Q 2023). Revenue: €31.4m (up 5.6% from 2Q 2023). Net loss: €1.84m (loss widened 131% from 2Q 2023). Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 4.9%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 30%. Revenue is forecast to grow 11% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 11% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 2% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 28% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jul 16
Now 20% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 7.5% to €8.44. The fair value is estimated to be €10.57, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 13% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company has become profitable. Revenue is forecast to grow by 20% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to grow by 193% in the next 2 years. Major Estimate Revision • Jun 28
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 10% The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal year 2024 has deteriorated. 2024 revenue forecast decreased from €134.8m to €133.3m. EPS estimate also fell from €0.173 per share to €0.155 per share. Net income forecast to grow 50% next year vs 18% growth forecast for Electronic industry in Germany. Consensus price target down from €12.68 to €12.05. Share price was steady at €8.09 over the past week. Major Estimate Revision • May 02
Consensus EPS estimates increase by 92% The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2024 has been updated. 2024 EPS estimate increased from €0.17 to €0.327. Revenue forecast steady at €134.8m. Net income forecast to grow 65% next year vs 2.6% growth forecast for Electronic industry in Germany. Consensus price target of €13.00 unchanged from last update. Share price was steady at €7.81 over the past week. Reported Earnings • Apr 25
First quarter 2024 earnings released: €0.21 loss per share (vs €0.27 loss in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: €0.21 loss per share (improved from €0.27 loss in 1Q 2023). Revenue: €27.6m (up 23% from 1Q 2023). Net loss: €5.12m (loss narrowed 23% from 1Q 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 9.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 11% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 25% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 29% per year. Price Target Changed • Mar 24
Price target decreased by 8.8% to €13.00 Down from €14.25, the current price target is an average from 4 analysts. New target price is 63% above last closing price of €8.00. Stock is down 15% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of €0.40 for next year compared to €0.07 last year. Reported Earnings • Mar 21
Full year 2023 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations Full year 2023 results: EPS: €0.07 (up from €0.068 in FY 2022). Revenue: €133.9m (up 1.7% from FY 2022). Net income: €1.75m (up 5.7% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 1.3% (in line with FY 2022). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 2.9%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 42%. Revenue is forecast to grow 11% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 10% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 53% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 29% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. New Risk • Jan 17
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of German stocks, typically moving 7.1% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Reported Earnings • Oct 30
Third quarter 2023 earnings released Third quarter 2023 results: Revenue: €35.0m (up 2.1% from 3Q 2022). Net income: €2.33m (up 349% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 6.7% (up from 1.5% in 3Q 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 16% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 12% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in Germany. Price Target Changed • Oct 27
Price target decreased by 10% to €14.10 Down from €15.73, the current price target is an average from 4 analysts. New target price is 96% above last closing price of €7.20. Stock is down 25% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of €0.15 for next year compared to €0.068 last year. Reported Earnings • Jul 28
Second quarter 2023 earnings released Second quarter 2023 results: Revenue: €29.8m (down 4.7% from 2Q 2022). Net loss: €796.0k (down 300% from profit in 2Q 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 16% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 11% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 56% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 28% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • Apr 28
First quarter 2023 earnings released First quarter 2023 results: Revenue: €22.5m (down 18% from 1Q 2022). Net loss: €6.61m (down €7.32m from profit in 1Q 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 14% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 13% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 36% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 21% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 27
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 15% After last week's 15% share price decline to €9.03, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 50x. Average forward P/E is 21x in the Electronic industry in Germany. Total loss to shareholders of 45% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 06
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 18% share price gain to €11.44, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 33x. Average forward P/E is 18x in the Electronic industry in Germany. Total loss to shareholders of 29% over the past three years. Price Target Changed • Nov 16
Price target decreased to €17.58 Down from €22.68, the current price target is an average from 5 analysts. New target price is 67% above last closing price of €10.55. Stock is down 48% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of €0.18 next year compared to a net loss per share of €0.0047 last year. Announcement • Nov 15
LPKF Laser & Electronics AG (XTRA:LPK) announces an Equity Buyback for 25,000 shares, for €0.21 million. LPKF Laser & Electronics AG (XTRA:LPK) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to 25,000 shares for a total purchase price of €0.21 million. The repurchased shares will be transferred to the employees participating in the employee participation program. The program will expire on November 21, 2022. Reported Earnings • Oct 30
Third quarter 2022 earnings: Revenues exceed analyst expectations Third quarter 2022 results: Revenue: €34.3m (up 36% from 3Q 2021). Net income: €520.0k (up 16% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 1.5% (down from 1.8% in 3Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 11%. Revenue is forecast to grow 25% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 11% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in Germany. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 27
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 15% share price gain to €9.66, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 33x. Average forward P/E is 17x in the Electronic industry in Germany. Total loss to shareholders of 30% over the past three years. Price Target Changed • Oct 05
Price target decreased to €20.35 Down from €22.68, the current price target is an average from 6 analysts. New target price is 156% above last closing price of €7.96. Stock is down 58% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of €0.21 next year compared to a net loss per share of €0.0047 last year. Price Target Changed • Jul 30
Price target decreased to €23.82 Down from €26.14, the current price target is an average from 5 analysts. New target price is 149% above last closing price of €9.56. Stock is down 56% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of €0.17 next year compared to a net loss per share of €0.0047 last year. Reported Earnings • Jul 29
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: €0.02 (vs €0.05 loss in 2Q 2021) Second quarter 2022 results: EPS: €0.02 (up from €0.05 loss in 2Q 2021). Revenue: €32.2m (up 45% from 2Q 2021). Net income: €399.0k (up €1.62m from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 1.2% (up from net loss in 2Q 2021). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 19%, compared to a 20% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 81 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Announcement • Jul 29
LPKF Laser & Electronics AG Provides Earnings Guidance for the Third Quarter and Full Year of 2022 LPKF Laser & Electronics AG Provided earnings guidance For the third quarter and full year of 2022. For the period, the Management Board is anticipating revenue of between EUR 25 million and EUR 30 million and EBIT of EUR -2.5 million to EUR +2 million. For the full year, the company confirms its outlook for the full year 2022 and continues to expect group revenues of EUR 110 million to EUR 130 million and an EBIT margin of between 2% and 7 %. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 13
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 17% share price decline to €9.54, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 31x. Average forward P/E is 20x in the Electronic industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 23% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • May 01
First quarter 2022 earnings: EPS and revenues miss analyst expectations First quarter 2022 results: EPS: €0.03 (up from €0.12 loss in 1Q 2021). Revenue: €28.0m (up 62% from 1Q 2021). Net income: €708.0k (up €3.73m from 1Q 2021). Profit margin: 2.5% (up from net loss in 1Q 2021). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Revenue missed analyst estimates by 2.7%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 100%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 25%, compared to a 26% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 90 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Price Target Changed • Apr 27
Price target decreased to €27.28 Down from €30.57, the current price target is an average from 6 analysts. New target price is 152% above last closing price of €10.84. Stock is down 52% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of €0.17 next year compared to a net loss per share of €0.0047 last year. Price Target Changed • Apr 06
Price target decreased to €27.73 Down from €31.90, the current price target is an average from 6 analysts. New target price is 121% above last closing price of €12.53. Stock is down 50% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of €0.21 next year compared to a net loss per share of €0.0047 last year. Price Target Changed • Mar 24
Price target decreased to €30.57 Down from €33.08, the current price target is an average from 6 analysts. New target price is 135% above last closing price of €13.02. Stock is down 43% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of €0.69 next year compared to a net loss per share of €0.0047 last year. Price Target Changed • Jan 07
Price target decreased to €31.68 Down from €34.10, the current price target is an average from 5 analysts. New target price is 72% above last closing price of €18.45. Stock is down 36% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of €0.059 for next year compared to €0.22 last year. Announcement • Dec 19
LPKF Laser & Electronics AG Revises Earnings Guidance for the Full-Year 2021 LPKF Laser & Electronics AG revised earnings guidance for the full-year 2021. The company now expects full-year 2021 revenue to amount to EUR 92 - 102 million (previously: approximately EUR 110 million) and EBIT to come in at EUR -2 million to +6 million. Reported Earnings • Oct 29
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS €0.02 (vs €0.12 in 3Q 2020) The company reported a poor third quarter result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: €25.7m (down 2.7% from 3Q 2020). Net income: €450.0k (down 84% from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 1.8% (down from 11% in 3Q 2020). The decrease in margin was primarily driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 52% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 42% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Announcement • Sep 25
LPKF Laser & Electronics Ag Provides Earnings Guidance for the Third Quarter of 2021 LPKF Laser & Electronics AG provided earnings guidance for the third quarter of 2021. For the quarter, the company expects revenue of EUR 23 million - 28 million (previously: EUR 30 million - 35 million) and EBIT of EUR 0 - 3 million (previously: EUR 3 million - 7 million) for the third quarter 2021. Reported Earnings • Jul 30
Second quarter 2021 earnings released: €0.05 loss per share (vs €0.15 profit in 2Q 2020) The company reported a poor second quarter result with weaker earnings, revenues and control over costs. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: €23.0m (down 28% from 2Q 2020). Net loss: €1.23m (down 133% from profit in 2Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 28% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 42% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Upcoming Dividend • May 14
Upcoming dividend of €0.10 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 21 May 2021. Payment date: 26 May 2021. Trailing yield: 0.5%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (3.3%). Lower than average of industry peers (0.8%). Reported Earnings • May 03
First quarter 2021 earnings released: €0.12 loss per share (vs €0.072 loss in 1Q 2020) The company reported a poor first quarter result with increased losses, weaker revenues and weaker control over costs. First quarter 2021 results: Revenue: €18.3m (down 12% from 1Q 2020). Net loss: €3.03m (loss widened 71% from 1Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 4% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 45% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Executive Departure • May 01
CEO & Chairman of Management Board Gotz Bendele has left the company On the 30th of April, Gotz Bendele's tenure as CEO & Chairman of Management Board of the company ended after 3.0 years in the role. We don't have any record of a personal shareholding under Gotz's name. A total of 2 executives have left over the last 12 months. Under Gotz's leadership, the company delivered a total shareholder return of 220%. Major Estimate Revision • Apr 24
Consensus revenue estimates fall to €137.6m The consensus outlook for revenues in 2021 has deteriorated. 2021 revenue forecast decreased from €155.6m to €137.6m. EPS estimate fell from €0.64 to €0.60 per share. Net income forecast to grow 183% next year vs 31% growth forecast for Electronic industry in Germany. Consensus price target of €35.68 unchanged from last update. Share price fell 8.3% to €23.08 over the past week. Major Estimate Revision • Apr 08
Consensus forecasts updated The consensus outlook for 2021 has been updated. 2021 revenue forecast increased from €148.7m to €152.2m. EPS estimate fell from €0.71 to €0.64 per share. Net income forecast to grow 227% next year vs 31% growth forecast for Electronic industry in Germany. Consensus price target broadly unchanged at €36.12. Share price rose 4.3% to €24.88 over the past week. Major Estimate Revision • Mar 31
Consensus EPS estimates increase to €0.71 The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in 2021 has improved. 2021 revenue forecast increased from €145.0m to €148.7m. EPS estimate increased from €0.65 to €0.71 per share. Net income forecast to grow 227% next year vs 23% growth forecast for Electronic industry in Germany. Consensus price target up from €34.32 to €36.12. Share price was steady at €23.85 over the past week. Reported Earnings • Mar 25
Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS €0.22 (vs €0.54 in FY 2019) The company reported a poor full year result with weaker earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: €105.2m (down 27% from FY 2019). Net income: €5.34m (down 59% from FY 2019). Profit margin: 5.1% (down from 9.1% in FY 2019). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 23% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 38% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Price Target Changed • Mar 25
Price target increased to €36.12 Up from €32.48, the current price target is an average from 5 analysts. New target price is 58% above last closing price of €22.85. Stock is up 40% over the past year. Announcement • Mar 25
LPKF Laser & Electronics AG Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year 2024 LPKF Laser & Electronics AG provided earnings guidance for the year 2024. For subsequent years, the company continues to expect sustainable, profitable growth in each business unit. The innovative LIDE (Laser Induced Deep Etching) technology will add to this growth, and LPKF continues to assess its sales and earnings potential as high. Together with the sales and earnings contribution from LIDE, LPKF continues to expect consolidated revenue of more than EUR 360 million, and an EBIT margin of more than 25 % in 2024, with further growth after that. Announcement • Mar 11
CEO Goetz M. Bendele Will Not Extend His Contract with LPKF Laser & Electronics AG LPKF Laser & Electronics AG announced that after nearly three years in office, CEO Goetz M. Bendele informed the Supervisory Board that he will not extend his contract, which runs until April 30, 2021. The Supervisory Board has started the search for a successor. Price Target Changed • Mar 11
Price target raised to €34.12 Up from €31.88, the current price target is an average from 5 analysts. The new target price is 34% above the current share price of €25.55. As of last close, the stock is up 76% over the past year.