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(From WealthPress) (Ad) Free LUNA Stock Alerts $3.20 -0.16 (-4.75%) (As of 03/28/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$3.18▼$3.3950-Day Range$3.14▼$7.8452-Week Range$3.00▼$10.70Volume363,010 shsAverage Volume313,483 shsMarket Capitalization$108.84 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/APrice Target$10.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Luna Innovations alerts: Email Address Luna Innovations MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.75 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside212.0% Upside$10.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish6.10% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.07Based on 15 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth62.50%From $0.16 to $0.26 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.54 out of 5 starsBusiness Services Sector171st out of 310 stocksCommercial Physical Research Industry8th out of 10 stocks 3.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingLuna Innovations has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.75, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $10.00, Luna Innovations has a forecasted upside of 212.0% from its current price of $3.21.Amount of Analyst CoverageLuna Innovations has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted6.10% of the outstanding shares of Luna Innovations have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverLuna Innovations has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Luna Innovations has recently increased by 23.21%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldLuna Innovations does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthLuna Innovations does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for LUNA. Previous Next 2.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLuna Innovations has a news sentiment score of 0.07. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.62 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for Luna Innovations this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search Interest11 people have searched for LUNA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 267% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows8 people have added Luna Innovations to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 300% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Luna Innovations insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 7.60% of the stock of Luna Innovations is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions87.46% of the stock of Luna Innovations is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Luna Innovations are expected to grow by 62.50% in the coming year, from $0.16 to $0.26 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Luna Innovations is -40.06, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Luna Innovations is -40.06, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioLuna Innovations has a P/B Ratio of 1.13. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Crypto Swap ProfitsClaim Your Complimentary Bitcoin RewardMany have already secured their free Bitcoin reward offered by our esteemed guest. How about you? In an effort to spread the word about our upcoming workshop, he's generously offering $10 in Bitcoin (BTC) to participants. Absolutely no strings attached.Secure Your Spot Now About Luna Innovations Stock (NASDAQ:LUNA)Luna Innovations Incorporated provides fiber optic test, measurement, and control products worldwide. The company offers test and measurement equipment for fiber optic components and sub-assemblies; polarization control products, including components, modules, and instruments to measure, manage, and control polarization and group delay in fiber optic networks; tunable lasers; and single frequency lasers. It also provides ODiSI sensing solution, which provides distributed strain and temperature measurements; distributed temperature sensing system; hyperion sensing products; Terahertz Sensing Systems that provide precise single and multi-layer thickness, density, basis weight, and caliper thickness measurements; and distributed acoustic sensing products. The company primarily markets its fiber optic test, measurement, and control products to telecommunications companies, defense agencies, government system integrators, researchers, original equipment manufacturers, distributors, testing labs, and strategic partners directly, as well as through manufacturer representative organizations, partner and distribution channels, technical sales engineers, value added resellers, and independent sales representatives. Luna Innovations Incorporated was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia.Read More LUNA Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart LUNA Stock News HeadlinesMarch 28, 2024 | msn.comMiguel Luna, victim of Key Bridge collapse, was a kindhearted family man from El SalvadorMarch 28, 2024 | msn.comAnna Paulina Luna reveals she was the one to force out colleague just days before retirementMarch 29, 2024 | Crypto Swap Profits (Ad)Did You Get Your Free Bitcoin Yet?And my special guest is willing to give you $10 in Bitcoin (BTC) if you take it seriously. Right now is a very important time to pay attention to what we are doing and what is happening. If you wait... it will be too late. This week we are holding several workshops and if you attend and pay attention my special guest is going to send you $10 in Bitcoin.March 28, 2024 | prnewswire.comROSEN, NATIONALLY REGARDED INVESTOR COUNSEL, Encourages Luna Innovations Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - LUNAMarch 28, 2024 | stockhouse.comROSEN, A GLOBAL AND LEADING LAW FIRM, Encourages Luna Innovations Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation - LUNAMarch 27, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Luna Innovations Incorporated - LUNAMarch 27, 2024 | msn.comFather charged as accessory in Oklahoma bar shooting murder of Jacqueline LunaMarch 27, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLuna Innovations (NASDAQ:LUNA) Upgraded to "Hold" by StockNews.comMarch 29, 2024 | WealthPress (Ad)$25,000 into $109,616 in two months? 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Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation – LUNAMarch 26, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLuna Innovations (NASDAQ:LUNA) Stock Price Passes Below 200-Day Moving Average of $6.35March 25, 2024 | marketwatch.comLuna Innovations CEO Scott Graeff Retires; Chmn Roedel Takes Interim Exec Chmn and President RolesMarch 25, 2024 | tmcnet.comLuna Innovations Announces CEO TransitionMarch 21, 2024 | benzinga.comTop 3 Tech Stocks That Could Lead To Your Biggest Gains In March - CalAmp (NASDAQ:CAMP), Luna Innovations (NASDAQ:LUNA)March 19, 2024 | prnewswire.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Luna Innovations Incorporated - LUNAMarch 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLuna Innovations (NASDAQ:LUNA) Lowered to Sell at StockNews.comMarch 18, 2024 | msn.comLuna Park to welcome thrill-seekers back for summer season, opening day March 23March 17, 2024 | msn.comAnna Paulina Luna predicts ‘massive push’ to take Trump’s words out of contextMarch 17, 2024 | msn.comBold and the Beautiful’s Luna Tells Bill She Wants to Know Who Her Dad Is…Now What?March 16, 2024 | yahoo.comThe Bold and the Beautiful spoilers: Luna reveals Poppy's secret?March 16, 2024 | msn.comWhy we went to Luna PierMarch 15, 2024 | businesswire.comKirby McInerney LLP Announces Investigation of Shareholder Claims Against Luna Innovations, Inc. (LUNA)March 15, 2024 | businesswire.comLuna Innovations Alert: Class Action Investigation Following Delayed Release of Financial Information, Contact Johnson Fistel, LLPMarch 14, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comINVESTOR ALERT: Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of LunaMarch 14, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comSHAREHOLDER ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims on Behalf of Investors of Luna Innovations Incorporated - LUNAMarch 14, 2024 | businesswire.comLUNA INVESTIGATION ALERT: Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces Investigation into Luna Innovations Incorporated and Encourages Investors with Substantial Losses or Witnesses with Relevant Information to Contact the FirmMarch 14, 2024 | businesswire.comLuna Innovations Incorporated (LUNA) Investigation: Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC Encourages Investors to Seek Compensation for Alleged WrongdoingsSee More Headlines Receive LUNA Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Luna Innovations and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings8/10/2023Today3/28/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)4/02/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorBusiness Services Industry Commercial physical research Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:LUNA CUSIPN/A CIK1239819 Webwww.lunainc.com Phone(540) 769-8400Fax540-769-8401Employees337Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$10.00 High Stock Price Target$12.50 Low Stock Price Target$8.00 Potential Upside/Downside+212.0%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.75 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.08) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio20.03 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$9.28 million Net Margins-1.82% Pretax Margin-1.32% Return on Equity3.61% Return on Assets2.18% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.31 Current Ratio2.86 Quick Ratio1.62 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$109.50 million Price / Sales0.99 Cash Flow$0.28 per share Price / Cash Flow11.40 Book Value$2.83 per share Price / Book1.13Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares33,960,000Free Float31,378,000Market Cap$108.84 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.39 Beginners Guide To Retirement StocksClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven best retirement stocks and why they should be in your portfolio. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Scott A. Graeff (Age 57)President, CEO, Treasurer, Secretary & Director Comp: $867.66kDr. Brian J. Soller Ph.D. (Age 51)Chief Technology Officer & Executive VP of Corporate Development Comp: $415.75kMr. Eugene J. Nestro (Age 58)Executive Officer Comp: $484.69kMr. George Gomez-Quintero (Age 57)Chief Financial Officer Ms. Allison L. WoodySenior Director of AdministrationMr. Ryan H. StewartSenior VP, General Counsel & Corporate SecretaryMs. Eva HartmannSenior Vice President of Human ResourcesMr. Thomas Oldemeyer (Age 59)Senior VP & MD of EMEA Mr. Andy BrownVP & Corporate ControllerMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsSystem1NYSE:SSTAble View GlobalNASDAQ:ABLVBGSFNYSE:BGSFBioanalytical SystemsNASDAQ:BASIAlithya GroupNASDAQ:ALYAView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipVanguard Group Inc.Bought 187,366 shares on 3/11/2024Ownership: 5.389%Goldman Sachs Group Inc.Bought 9,548 shares on 3/1/2024Ownership: 0.066%Perritt Capital Management Inc.Sold 6,000 shares on 2/15/2024Ownership: 0.175%Barclays PLCBought 39,544 shares on 2/15/2024Ownership: 0.133%Citadel Advisors LLCSold 800 shares on 2/15/2024Ownership: 0.000%View All Institutional Transactions LUNA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Luna Innovations stock right now? 4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Luna Innovations in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LUNA shares. View LUNA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Luna Innovations' stock price target for 2024? 4 analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Luna Innovations' shares. Their LUNA share price targets range from $8.00 to $12.50. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $10.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 212.0% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for LUNA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have LUNA shares performed in 2024? Luna Innovations' stock was trading at $6.65 at the beginning of the year. Since then, LUNA stock has decreased by 51.8% and is now trading at $3.2050. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Luna Innovations? Luna Innovations saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,070,000 shares, an increase of 23.2% from the February 29th total of 1,680,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 296,300 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 7.0 days. View Luna Innovations' Short Interest. When is Luna Innovations' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, April 2nd 2024. View our LUNA earnings forecast. How were Luna Innovations' earnings last quarter? Luna Innovations Incorporated (NASDAQ:LUNA) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 10th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $0.01 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.04 by $0.03. The scientific and technical instruments company earned $29.16 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $29.76 million. Luna Innovations had a negative net margin of 1.82% and a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 3.61%. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned ($0.04) EPS. What ETF holds Luna Innovations' stock? SPDR S&P Kensho Intelligent Structures ETF holds 10,517 shares of LUNA stock, representing 0.37% of its portfolio. What is Scott A. Graeff's approval rating as Luna Innovations' CEO? 4 employees have rated Luna Innovations Chief Executive Officer Scott A. Graeff on Glassdoor.com. Scott A. Graeff has an approval rating of 73% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Luna Innovations own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Luna Innovations investors own include Roku (ROKU), General Electric (GE), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Inovio Pharmaceuticals (INO), Novavax (NVAX), NVIDIA (NVDA), Enphase Energy (ENPH), Nokia Oyj (NOK), Pfizer (PFE) and AbbVie (ABBV). Who are Luna Innovations' major shareholders? Luna Innovations' stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (5.39%), Vanguard Group Inc. (5.39%), AMH Equity Ltd (4.77%), Wasatch Advisors LP (3.71%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (3.23%) and Essex Investment Management Co. LLC (1.04%). View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Luna Innovations? Shares of LUNA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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