Velo3D, Inc.

NasdaqCM:VELO Stock Report

Market Cap: US$465.8m

Velo3D Management

Management criteria checks 1/4

Velo3D's CEO is Arun Jeldi, appointed in Dec 2024, has a tenure of 1.58 years. total yearly compensation is $1.09M, comprised of 38% salary and 62% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.053% of the company’s shares, worth $245.84K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 1.5 years and 1.6 years respectively.

Key information

Arun Jeldi

Chief executive officer

US$1.1m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage37.99%
CEO tenure1.6yrs
CEO ownership0.05%
Management average tenure1.5yrs
Board average tenure1.6yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update Jun 26

VELO: Defense Reindustrialization Tailwinds Will Support Metal Additive Demand

Analysts lifted their price target on Velo3D to $20 from $18, citing fresh research that points to the company's metal additive manufacturing platform playing a bigger role in U.S. aerospace and defense reindustrialization and supporting expectations for stronger revenue ramp and margin expansion. Analyst Commentary Recent research coverage on Velo3D highlights a split in sentiment, with some analysts emphasizing the potential of the metal additive manufacturing platform in U.S. aerospace and defense, while also pointing to meaningful execution and valuation risks that readers should keep in mind.
Seeking Alpha May 13

Velo3D Q1: A Double Beat And A Credible Guide Seem To Lead To A Re-Rating

Summary Velo3D, Inc. delivered a strong Q1 '26, with revenue up 48.4% y/y and a significant beat on estimates. VELO achieved a key inflection in gross margin, improving by 970bps to 17.2%, and sharply reduced its GAAP net loss. Management reiterated full-year 2026 guidance, expects $60m–$70m revenue, and maintains a path to positive EBITDA in H2 2026. Despite a 24% pre-market surge, I remain cautious about VELO stock, seeing the move as momentum-driven without upgraded guidance or fundamental change. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative Feb 26

Defense And Space Exposure Will Pressure Margins Yet Could Support Long Term Resilience

Catalysts About Velo3D Velo3D provides industrial metal additive manufacturing systems and rapid production services for complex, production-grade parts, with a focus on aerospace, defense, space, semiconductor and energy customers. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
New Narrative Feb 12

Defense And Space Integration Will Support Recurring Platform Upside Over Time

Catalysts About Velo3D Velo3D provides metal additive manufacturing systems and rapid production services for high performance parts in aerospace, defense, space, semiconductor and energy markets. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
Analysis Article Apr 03

Investors Still Aren't Entirely Convinced By Velo3D, Inc.'s (NYSE:VLD) Revenues Despite 121% Price Jump

Velo3D, Inc. ( NYSE:VLD ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 121% after a shaky period beforehand...
Analysis Article Feb 16

Cautious Investors Not Rewarding Velo3D, Inc.'s (NYSE:VLD) Performance Completely

Velo3D, Inc.'s ( NYSE:VLD ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.8x may look like a pretty appealing investment...
Seeking Alpha Dec 20

Velo3D: Takeover Target

Summary Management attributed third quarter weakness to delays, but executive turnover and a shift in strategy suggest larger underlying problems. Declining revenue, low gross profit margins, and elevated operating expenses raise doubts about Velo3D's viability as a standalone company. Velo3D now appears to be positioning itself for a sale. While this may boost the share price from current levels, investors are unlikely to be pleased with any offers received. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Oct 24

Velo3D: End-Market Strength

Summary Velo3D's business is holding up well relative to most additive manufacturing peers, which is probably a result of the company's large exposure to the defense industry. Despite this, weaker-than-expected demand and executive turnover have weighed on Velo3D's stock in recent months. Velo3D's stock could face further declines, as the stock is still relatively expensive and demand headwinds are likely to be ongoing. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Oct 07

Velo3D: Stock Is A Hold With Its Expanding Market Share

Summary Velo3D reported Q2 2023 revenues of $25.13 million, a 27.95% YoY increase, but missed estimates by $2.09 million. The company is expanding its customer footprint in various markets, including contract manufacturing, defense, aviation, and energy. Velo3D aims to increase production volume and improve gross margins by lowering material costs and attracting more customers for its metal additive manufacturing solutions. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Jul 19

Velo3D: Growth Deceleration In A Soft Demand Environment

Summary Velo3D's metal additive manufacturing technology is driving rapid growth for the company. The Company's advantage is based on the ability to create complex parts without structures. The size and sustainability of this advantage are currently unclear though. Given the checkered history of additive manufacturing companies, paying a high multiple for a company like VLD is a risky proposition. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Jul 05

Velo3D: Speculative Dip-Buying Opportunity

Summary I consider VLD a speculative buy due to its share price bottoming out. Risk remains high. VLD has been unprofitable and facing gradual decline in cash position since its SPAC merger. Despite these challenges, VLD has a proven track record with key clients such as SpaceX. Growth opportunities remain solid, and cash burn may slow down in FY 2023. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Feb 06

Velo3D says Q4 revenue to exceed prior guidance, stock climbs ~7% after hours

Shares of Velo3D (NYSE:VLD) on Monday rose 7.1% to $3.25 in postmarket trading, after the company said it expected Q4 revenue to exceed its previous guidance. VLD said it anticipated Q4 revenue to be in the range of $29M to $30M, higher than the consensus revenue estimate of $25.45M. For FY 2022, the company expects revenue to be in the range of $80M to $81M. The consensus revenue estimate is $76.43M. VLD added that it will continue to incur an operating loss for Q4 and FY 2022. VLD had about $81M in cash and investments as of Dec. 31, 2022.
Seeking Alpha Nov 17

Velo3D: Proprietary PBF Technology Sets It Apart From Competitors

Summary Velo3D: There are several benefits to manufacturers from additive manufacturing. VLD targets markets that have less competition. VLD has a land and expand strategy to extend its growth runway. VLD proprietary PBF technology distinguishes itself from competitors.

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Arun Jeldi's remuneration changed compared to Velo3D's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Mar 31 2026n/an/a

-US$53m

Dec 31 2025US$1mUS$416k

-US$71m

Sep 30 2025n/an/a

-US$69m

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

-US$80m

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

-US$66m

Dec 31 2024US$150kUS$3k

-US$70m

Compensation vs Market: Arun's total compensation ($USD1.09M) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD2.47M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Arun's compensation has increased whilst the company is unprofitable.


CEO

Arun Jeldi (45 yo)

1.6yrs
Tenure
US$1,094,032
Compensation

Mr. Arun Jeldi is Chairman of Velo3D, Inc. from April 2025. Mr. Jeldi is CEO & Director of Velo3D, Inc. from December 24, 2024. Mr. Jeldi has served as the Chief Executive Officer and President of several...


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Arun Jeldi
Chairman & CEO1.6yrsUS$1.09m0.053%
$ 245.8k
Michelle Sidwell
Chief Revenue Officer1.5yrsUS$1.09mno data
Bernard Chung
Controller1.1yrsUS$466.75k0%
$ 0
James Suva
CFO and Principal Financial & Accounting Officerless than a yearno datano data
Darren Beckett
Chief Technology Officer1.5yrsno datano data
Nancy Krystal
VP, General Counsel & Secretary2.3yrsno datano data
1.5yrs
Average Tenure
49yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: VELO's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.5 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Arun Jeldi
Chairman & CEO1.6yrsUS$1.09m0.053%
$ 245.8k
Stefan Krause
Independent Director4.8yrsUS$154.42k0.045%
$ 209.6k
Adrian Keppler
Independent Director3yrsUS$164.92k0.044%
$ 207.0k
Lily Mei
Independent Directorless than a yearno datano data
Jason Lloyd
Independent Director1.3yrsUS$153.77k0.072%
$ 334.1k
1.6yrs
Average Tenure
58yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: VELO's board of directors are not considered experienced ( 1.6 years average tenure), which suggests a new board.


Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/06 21:15
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/02 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Velo3D, Inc. is covered by 5 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Wamsi MohanBofA Global Research
Jaeson Allen SchmidtLake Street Capital Markets, LLC
Alex FuhrmanLucid Capital Markets