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Luminar Technologies

5.30 USD
-0.19
3.46%
At close Dec 20, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
5.39
+0.09
1.70%
1 day
-3.46%
5 days
-17.19%
1 month
-53.47%
3 months
-57.80%
6 months
-74.58%
Year to date
-88.68%
1 year
-88.82%
5 years
-98.46%
10 years
-98.46%
 

About: Luminar Technologies Inc is an automotive technology company ushering in a new era of vehicle safety and autonomy. It operates its business through the following segments: Autonomy Solutions and advanced Technologies and Services. The majority of revenue is earned from the Autonomy Solutions segment which engaged in the design, manufacturing, and sale of LiDAR sensors catering mainly to the OEMs in the automobile, commercial vehicle, robo-taxi, and adjacent industries and advanced Technologies and Services provides semiconductors and related components, as well as design, test and consulting services to the Autonomy Solutions segment and various third-party customers, including government agencies and defense contractors, in markets generally unrelated to autonomous vehicles.

Employees: 800

0
Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 3 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

12% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $7.32M | Put options by funds: $6.54M

5.64% less ownership

Funds ownership: 36.46% [Q2] → 30.82% (-5.64%) [Q3]

7% less funds holding

Funds holding: 250 [Q2] → 233 (-17) [Q3]

15% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 57 | Existing positions reduced: 67

33% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 35 | Existing positions closed: 52

40% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $189M [Q2] → $113M (-$76.1M) [Q3]

50% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q2] → 1 (-1) [Q3]

Research analyst outlook

3 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$7.50
42%
upside
Avg. target
$17.50
230%
upside
High target
$30
466%
upside

3 analyst ratings

positive
0%
neutral
67%
negative
33%
Goldman Sachs
Mark Delaney
58% 1-year accuracy
18 / 31 met price target
42%upside
$7.50
Sell
Maintained
14 Nov 2024
Craig-Hallum
Richard Shannon
79% 1-year accuracy
33 / 42 met price target
183%upside
$15
Hold
Maintained
12 Nov 2024
Rosenblatt
Kevin Cassidy
56% 1-year accuracy
30 / 54 met price target
466%upside
$30
Neutral
Maintained
2 Oct 2024

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 5 articles about LAZR published over the past 30 days

Positive
The Motley Fool
15 hours ago
Luminar Technologies Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Luminar Technologies (LAZR -3.46%), a developer of commercial automotive lidars, went public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) four years ago. The combined company's shares opened at $354.75 on the first day, soared to a record high of $627 just five days later, but now trade at about $6.
Luminar Technologies Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
Luminar Bolsters Ranks with Tech Industry Leaders
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Luminar (NASDAQ: LAZR), a leading global automotive technology company, announced certain key executive updates that include Alex Fishkin joining as Chief Legal Officer, Michael Southard as Vice President of Engineering, and Marc Losiewicz appointed as Chief Business Officer and General Manager. “We're setting Luminar up for success in 2025 with leadership enhancements to help us achieve our two main goals for next year: strong growth and increased efficie.
Luminar Bolsters Ranks with Tech Industry Leaders
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
Luminar Stock Investors: Here's What You Need To Know About This Driverless Technology Stock
Luminar (LAZR 11.14%) believes driverless cars must be equipped with lidar to operate effectively.
Luminar Stock Investors: Here's What You Need To Know About This Driverless Technology Stock
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 weeks ago
What's Going on With Luminar Stock?
Luminar Technologies (LAZR -7.83%) announced an expanding relationship with Volvo for its driverless car tech.
What's Going on With Luminar Stock?
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
Luminar: Navigating Around The Difficult Near Term Headwinds
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.
Luminar: Navigating Around The Difficult Near Term Headwinds
Neutral
The Motley Fool
4 weeks ago
Why Luminar Technologies' Shares Are Getting Zapped Today
Why Luminar Technologies' Shares Are Getting Zapped Today
Why Luminar Technologies' Shares Are Getting Zapped Today
Negative
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Luminar: Sell Before Reverse Split
Luminar Technologies' stock has fallen nearly 98% from its 2020 peak due to missed revenue targets, large losses, and significant cash burn. Q3 revenues were $15.5 million, missing estimates by over $3.5 million, and this marked the fifth consecutive quarter of revenue shortfalls. Despite cost-cutting efforts, LAZR's cash burn remains high, with ongoing dilution coming from stock-based compensation and equity sales.
Luminar: Sell Before Reverse Split
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Luminar: Progress, But The Market Wants More
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.
Luminar: Progress, But The Market Wants More
Neutral
The Motley Fool
1 month ago
Why Luminar Stock Surged Today
Luminar's Q3 sales came in way below Wall Street's expectations. So why did the stock rally?
Why Luminar Stock Surged Today
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Luminar Technologies Q3: Progressing Slowly, But I Am Cautiously Optimistic
Luminar Technologies, Inc.'s Q3 results were mixed, with product revenue growth but a significant decline in services revenue, leading to a hold rating. Luminar has strong partnerships with top auto manufacturers, but demand for its LiDAR technology is still in its infancy. Financially, LAZR has substantial cash reserves but also significant debt, and share dilution remains a concern for future capital needs.
Luminar Technologies Q3: Progressing Slowly, But I Am Cautiously Optimistic
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