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Luminar Technologies (LAZR.Q) Stock Overview
An automotive technology company, provides sensor technologies and software for passenger cars and commercial trucks in North America, the Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 0/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
Luminar Technologies, Inc. Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
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| Current Share Price | US$0.018 |
| 52 Week High | US$5.16 |
| 52 Week Low | US$0.016 |
| Beta | 1.62 |
| 1 Month Change | -67.03% |
| 3 Month Change | -79.07% |
| 1 Year Change | -99.61% |
| 3 Year Change | -99.90% |
| 5 Year Change | -99.90% |
| Change since IPO | -99.90% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Luminar: No Light At The End Of The Tunnel
Summary Luminar's financial position has deteriorated significantly in 2025, and now appears to have reached a point where the company no longer has a viable future. In particular, automotive OEMs are abandoning Luminar due to the risk of working with a supplier that is in my opinion facing the possibility of bankruptcy. Luminar is trying to cut costs and drive adoption in new verticals, but the company's limited cash runway means this is unlikely to work. While Luminar's prospects appear bleak, the company is negotiating with debtholders and has reportedly received acquisition offers, making a short position risky. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaLuminar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAZR) Stocks Shoot Up 29% But Its P/S Still Looks Reasonable
Luminar Technologies, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LAZR ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced...
Unified Halo And LiDAR Integration Will Improve Operations
Despite an improved net profit margin and a lower future P/E ratio reflecting enhanced profitability and valuation, Luminar Technologies’ consensus analyst price target has been revised downward from $3.00 to $2.67. What's in the News Luminar expects Q3 2025 revenue between $17 million and $19 million.Luminar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAZR) Shares Slammed 26% But Getting In Cheap Might Be Difficult Regardless
To the annoyance of some shareholders, Luminar Technologies, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LAZR ) shares are down a considerable 26% in...Unified Halo And LiDAR Integration Will Improve Operations
A sharp decline in net profit margin alongside a rising future P/E multiple suggests deteriorating profitability and richer valuation, prompting analysts to significantly lower Luminar Technologies’ fair value from $4.33 to $3.00. What's in the News Company expects Q3 2025 revenue of $17 million to $19 million.More Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Luminar Technologies, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LAZR) Shares After Tumbling 27%
To the annoyance of some shareholders, Luminar Technologies, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LAZR ) shares are down a considerable 27% in...
Unified Halo And LiDAR Integration Will Improve Operations
Luminar's efficiency improvements through a unified product line and cost restructuring enhance net margins and operational efficiency.Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Luminar Technologies, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:LAZR) P/S
When close to half the companies in the Auto Components industry in the United States have price-to-sales ratios (or...Luminar: Cash Flow Concerns Continue To Outweigh Long-Term Upside
Summary Luminar's stock continues to fall, driven by large losses, a weak balance sheet, and uncertainty regarding the timing of an expected growth inflection. The company also faces intense competition, both from other LiDAR vendor and alternative sensors, like imaging radar and camera-only systems. While Luminar's losses appear to have peaked; the company likely needs access to significantly more capital to reach profitability, particularly given the convertible debt maturing in 2026. Luminar's stock could perform well if the company can fulfill growth expectations. This will be heavily dependent on the company's ability to avoid diluting existing investors though. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaLuminar Technologies: Long-Term Upside Remains Very Attractive
Summary I reiterate a buy rating for Luminar Technologies due to its strong innovation and strategic partnerships, despite recent share price weakness. The upcoming Halo LiDAR launch in 2026 is a potential game-changer, offering significant performance and cost improvements for high-level autonomous driving. LAZR's partnerships with Volvo and a major Japanese OEM highlight its product reliability and credibility, creating a flywheel effect for future adoption. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaLuminar: Navigating Around The Difficult Near Term Headwinds
Summary Luminar's Q3 2024 results were mixed, with an 8.6% revenue decline. This drop is attributed to a re-negotiated non-automotive contract, not affecting future growth reliant on LiDAR system adoption. Sensor sales increased quarter over quarter, boosted by Volvo's EX 90 production, a key catalyst for Luminar's sustained revenue growth. Despite current challenges, Luminar's long-term prospects remain promising, with Volvo ramping up EX 90 deliveries in late 2024 and early 2025. I believe that Luminar’s and Volvo’s partnership has the potential to continue expanding until all or most of Volvo’s models come equipped with LiDAR. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaLuminar: Progress, But The Market Wants More
Summary Luminar Technologies, Inc. is making progress with new deals, but financials remain weak, requiring patience for long-term gains. Volvo's EX90 production ramp and a second model with Iris LiDAR promise future revenue growth, despite current low sales. Luminar's insurance program could offer significant savings, potentially making LiDAR cost-effective for consumers. Despite frustrating financials, Luminar's strategic cost savings and production ramp-up suggest better financials by 2026. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaLuminar: Balance Sheet And Competition Concerns Overwhelm Potential Upside
Summary Luminar's solid-state LiDAR technology offers high-resolution, long-range capabilities, but faces significant competition from other LiDAR vendors and alternative sensors like cameras and imaging radar. The company expects revenue to ramp over the next few years as LiDARs are deployed into consumer vehicles. While Luminar should see significant growth, the company's losses are large, and it has a relatively weak balance sheet. My primary concern is the long-term importance of LiDAR as the capabilities of alternative technologies continues to improve. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaLuminar Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAZR) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Cutting Their Estimates
There's been a major selloff in Luminar Technologies, Inc. ( NASDAQ:LAZR ) shares in the week since it released its...Shareholder Returns
| LAZR.Q | US Auto Components | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -30.8% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| 1Y | -99.6% | 15.8% | 31.1% |
Return vs Industry: LAZR.Q underperformed the US Auto Components industry which returned 22.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: LAZR.Q underperformed the US Market which returned 31.9% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| LAZR.Q volatility | |
|---|---|
| LAZR.Q Average Weekly Movement | 17.9% |
| Auto Components Industry Average Movement | 6.8% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.3% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: LAZR.Q's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: LAZR.Q's weekly volatility has decreased from 34% to 18% over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of US stocks.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 580 | Paul Ricci | www.luminartech.com |
Luminar Technologies, Inc., an automotive technology company, provides sensor technologies and software for passenger cars and commercial trucks in North America, the Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East. It operates in two segments, Autonomy Solutions and Advanced Technologies and Services. The Autonomy Solutions segment designs, manufactures, and sells laser imaging, detection, and ranging sensors or lidars, as well as related perception and autonomy software solutions primarily for original equipment manufacturers in the automobile, commercial vehicle, robo-taxi, and adjacent industries.
Luminar Technologies, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| LAZR.Q fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$1.51m |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$378.12m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$66.01m |
Is LAZR.Q overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| LAZR.Q income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$66.01m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$143.93m |
| Gross Profit | -US$77.92m |
| Other Expenses | US$300.20m |
| Earnings | -US$378.12m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -4.81 |
| Gross Margin | -118.03% |
| Net Profit Margin | -572.79% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | -23.3% |
How did LAZR.Q perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/07 20:43 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/07 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Luminar Technologies, Inc. is covered by 6 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jared Maymon | Berenberg |
| Itay Michaeli | Citigroup Inc |
| Mark Lipacis | Jefferies LLC |