IPG PhotonicsIPGP
About: IPG Photonics Corp is a vertically integrated developer and manufacturer of high-performance fiber lasers, fiber amplifiers, and diode lasers, which are used in diverse applications in the manufacturing, automotive, industrial, aerospace, semiconductor, and consumer end markets. The company operates in one segment which involves the design, development, production and distribution of fiber lasers, laser and non-laser systems, fiber amplifiers, and related optical components. A large majority of the firm's revenue is derived from materials processing applications for fiber lasers, including cutting and welding, marking and engraving, and micro-processing. The company generates a majority of its revenue from North America and also has its presence in China, Japan, Germany, and other markets.
Employees: 4,740
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
297% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $3.33M | Put options by funds: $839K
2.79% more ownership
Funds ownership: 59.29% [Q4 2024] → 62.07% (+2.79%) [Q1 2025]
3% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 89 | Existing positions reduced: 92
5% less funds holding
Funds holding: 276 [Q4 2024] → 263 (-13) [Q1 2025]
10% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $1.85B [Q4 2024] → $1.67B (-$182M) [Q1 2025]
19% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 42 | Existing positions closed: 52
Research analyst outlook
1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
1 analyst rating
Raymond James Brian Gesuale | 4%downside $70 | Strong Buy Maintained | 7 May 2025 |
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