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LightPath Technologies Inc. (Class A) (LPTH) Insider, 13F Hedge Fund & Politician Buy/Sell Thermometer

$8.10 -2.53% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $8.05

LightPath Technologies Inc. (Class A) (LPTH) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 28/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.

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ROARABLE E • RED ALERT Cap $567.7M

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As of 2026-11-03, LightPath Technologies Inc. (Class A) (NASDAQ: LPTH) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 28/100 at a spot price of $8.10 (-2.53% 1D, market cap $567.7M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 7/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 4/20, Executive Insider Alignment 11/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 3/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 3/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, LPTH ranks #621 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Technology sector (Semiconductors), LPTH carries a Roarable E (28/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 27.2%, and ROIC of -32.1%. By comparison, ARRY (Array Technologies Inc.) holds a E grade (31/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -11.0%, cap $522.1M) and CSIQ (Canadian Solar Inc. (ON)) posts a E grade (22/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 2.4%, cap $628.0M). Among the 5-stock peer group, LPTH leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while CSIQ leads on capital efficiency (2.4% ROIC).

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Per LPTH's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-06-30, CIK 0000889971), LightPath Technologies Inc. (Class A) generated $37.2M in revenue (+17.3% YoY), -$14.9M in net income, and -$9.6M in free cash flow against $148.6M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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EXT / AFTER-HRS: $8.05 (-0.65%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 7/20 (D-) • 0% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (28/100 · E) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-10.0% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 29.0% hit rate).

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk D-

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE-13.5% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for LPTH)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±12.5%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (28/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY LPTH SCORES 28/100 (E) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+11/20 pts (39% of score)

Altman Z-Score 7.89 (FORTRESS SAFE (>3.0)) • Piotroski F-Score 4/9

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Cash Engine Quality+7/20 pts (25% of score)

SEC XBRL FY 2025 (10-K): 0% FCF Margin ($0 FCF) & 27.2% Gross Margin

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)

Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares) & executive Form 4 sales trim 16 pts from alignment

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade E$8.91-15.4% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade E$7.54+11% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade E$8.37-3.2% Next Q

Current

Grade E$8.10-10% Hist 90D α

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While LPTH currently carries a cautious 28/100 (E) rating due to Insider Conviction & Share Dilution (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1

Established market leader in Technology with deep daily trading liquidity.

🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2

Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($9.54) and Max Pain ($8.51) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $19.89.

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Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+2.48% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.

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LPTH Smart-Money Thermometer: NET EXECUTIVE TRIMMING / PROFIT-TAKING

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▲ Disclosed Buys: 0 ($0)▼ Disclosed Sales: 0 ($0)

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No recent open-market Form 4 cluster sales or emergency dumps flagged on LPTH. Visit the Global 13F & Congressional Whale Ledger for cross-market smart-money filings.

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LPTH // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -34.31%⚡ TESTING RESISTANCE

2026-11-03O $8.31H $8.31L $8.10C $8.10VOL 3.67M

RES: $8.92SUP: $6.32SMA50: $9.54SMA200: $11.89

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LPTH Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +17.3% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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Technology Rank #621 of 714 ⚔️ ARRY vs LPTH Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (LPTH vs. ARRY, CSIQ, AOSL, KOPN)

Industry: Semiconductors (95 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, LightPath Technologies Inc. (Class A) (LPTH) ranks #621 by composite RQD confidence (28/100, grade E) and #406 by equity capitalization ($567.7M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, LPTH leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while CSIQ leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 2.4% ROIC and 18.3% gross margin. ARRY currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 31/100 (E) compared with LPTH at 28/100 (E).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
LPTH ACTIVE LightPath Technologies Inc. (Class A)	E	28/100	—	27.2%	-32.1%	-2.53%	$567.7M	Benchmark Subject
ARRY Array Technologies Inc.	E	31/100	—	23.2%	-11.0%	-4.78%	$522.1M	/arry-vs-lpth →
CSIQ Canadian Solar Inc. (ON)	E	22/100	—	18.3%	2.4%	-0.96%	$628.0M	/csiq-vs-lpth →
AOSL Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited	E	29/100	—	23.1%	-3.6%	-7.00%	$696.4M	/aosl-vs-lpth →
KOPN Kopin Corporation	E	28/100	—	—	-20.8%	-5.95%	$704.5M	/kopn-vs-lpth →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-06-30 • CIK 0000889971

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-06-30), LightPath Technologies Inc. (Class A) (LPTH) reported GAAP revenue of $37.2M (+17.3% vs. FY2024 revenue of $31.7M , and +13.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$14.9M, operating cash flow of -$8.3M, and free cash flow of -$9.6M (-477.3% YoY). On the balance sheet, LPTH closed FY2025 with $148.6M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 7.89, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-06-30	$37.2M	-$14.9M	-$8.3M	-$9.6M	$148.6M	—
FY2024 (FY)	2024-06-30	$31.7M	-$8.0M	$521.0K	-$1.7M	$45.8M	$222.8K
FY2023 (FY)	2023-06-30	$32.9M	-$4.0M	-$2.8M	-$2.8M	—	—

3. LPTH Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is LPTH stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

How does LPTH compare to ARRY and CSIQ in the Technology sector?

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for LPTH?

Where is LPTH trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

LPTH last traded at $8.10 (-2.53% on volume of 3,670,669 shares), positioning the stock -15.09% below its 50-day simple moving average ($9.54) and -31.88% below its 200-day simple moving average ($11.89). Across its 52-week range of $5.83 to $18.94, LPTH sits at the 17.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 43.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±12.5% ($7.09 to $9.11).

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Are LPTH insiders and hedge funds buying or selling?

Roarable's SEC Form 4 and 13F Whale Thermometer currently classifies LPTH leadership and institutional positioning as: NET EXECUTIVE TRIMMING / PROFIT-TAKING.

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LPTH — LightPath Technologies Inc. (Class A): What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:34:48Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, LPTH scores 29 out of 100 with a letter grade of E, labeled "Roarable Strong Sell — Forensic Risk / Avoid." Across the five pillars:

Fundamental Cash Engine: 7 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, return on invested capital is -32.1% and free cash flow yield is -1.65%. For a prospective investor, this means the business is currently destroying capital on a return basis and not generating free cash flow relative to its market value. Any valuation case depends on a future turnaround, not on current cash generation.
Whale 13F Flow: 5 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects institutional accumulation and options positioning. The score is weak, indicating limited evidence of large-holder conviction in the source data.
Insider Conviction: 3 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, this pillar reflects SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow. The score is the lowest of the five, indicating minimal insider or congressional buying conviction in the source data.
Macro Regime Fit: 3 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, beta is 1.0 and the score reflects sector sensitivity. The weak score suggests limited alignment between the stock's profile and the current regime as captured by this framework.
Forensic Balance Sheet: 11 / 20. Per the Roarable RQD rating, Altman Z is 7.89, Piotroski F is 4/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.5. This is the strongest pillar, indicating the balance sheet is more defensible than the operating and flow signals. Upside drivers would need to come from operating improvement, since the balance sheet alone does not offset the negative cash engine.

Valuation tradeoffs: with an EPS (TTM) and P/E not available in source data, a multiple-based valuation cannot be assessed from these sources. Ripple risk: a weak cash engine combined with weak insider and flow signals means the stock lacks internal and external support, so price movement may be driven more by news than by fundamentals. This is an analytical framing, not personalized financial advice.

Business

Per the profile, LightPath Technologies Inc. (Class A) is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Technology sector, Semiconductors industry. Per the recent news wire, a defense supplier placed over $19 million in orders with LightPath since July, twice its prior fiscal-year total. Per the recent news wire, the company appointed Scott Payette as Vice President and General Manager of G5 Infrared. Not available in source data for detailed product lines, customer segments, or revenue mix.

Financial Trend

Period	Revenue	Operating Income	Net Income	EPS	FCF	Cash	Debt
FY 2025	$37.2M	$-11.8M	$-14.9M	N/A	$-9.6M	$73.6M	N/A
FY 2024	$31.7M	$-7.8M	$-8.0M	N/A	$-1.7M	N/A	$0.2M
FY 2023	$32.9M	$-3.6M	$-4.0M	N/A	$-2.8M	N/A	N/A

Per the SEC financials, revenue rose from $32.9M (FY 2023) to $37.2M (FY 2025), while net losses widened from $-4.0M to $-14.9M over the same span. Per the market data, gross margin is 27.2%, operating margin is -31.8%, and net margin is -40%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, ROIC is -32.1%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, Altman Z is 7.89 and Piotroski F is 4/9. Per the Roarable RQD rating, Debt/Equity is 0.5. Per the SEC financials, FY 2025 cash is $73.6M against FY 2025 FCF of $-9.6M.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the recent news wire, catalysts include the defense-supplier order flow (over $19 million since July, per Stock Titan), the G5 Infrared leadership appointment (per Yahoo Finance), and a short-interest update (per MarketBeat). Other items (StockInvest.us, Simply Wall St, Kalkine) are general coverage with no specific fundamental detail in the source. All news items carry a YELLOW light and are labeled MARKET WIRE. Risk watch items: negative operating and net income trends, negative FCF, and the short-interest update. Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, sector is Technology, industry is Semiconductors, supply_chain is NONE, and there are no butterfly links or proprietary signals.

Open Questions

What drives the gap between the $19 million defense order flow and reported FY 2025 revenue of $37.2M, and how much is recognized in future periods?
What is the path to narrowing the net loss from $-14.9M, given operating margin of -31.8%?
What are the EPS, P/E, and EV/EBITDA values, which are not available in source data?
What is the debt position, since FY 2025 debt is N/A and FY 2024 debt is $0.2M?
What are institutional and insider holdings and recent trades, given that holders and analyst data are not available?

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 19h ago

LightPath Technologies Appoints Photonics and Infrared Veteran Scott Payette as Vice President and General Manager of G5 Infrared

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🟡 MARKET WIRE StockInvest.us • 22h ago

Lightpath Technologies Stock Price Forecast. Should You Buy LPTH?

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Simply Wall St • 1d ago

LightPath Technologies (NasdaqCM:LPTH) Stock Forecast & Analyst Predictions

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Kalkine • 1d ago

LightPath Technologies Inc (NASDAQ: LPTH) Share Price, LPTH Stock News, LPTH Share Price & Updates

Kalkine report covering LightPath Technologies Inc. (Class A) (LPTH) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Stock Titan • 1d ago

A defense supplier placed over $19 million in orders with LightPath since July, twice its prior fiscal-year total.

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🟡 MARKET WIRE MarketBeat • 1d ago

LightPath Technologies (LPTH) Short Interest & Short Float | Updated Oct 2026 $LPTH

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Quiver Quantitative • 1d ago

LIGHTPATH TECHNOLOGIES INC ($LPTH) CEO 2026 Pay Revealed

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Stock Titan • 1d ago

375,000 stock units for LightPath Technologies (LPTH) CEO vest equally over three years.

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LPTH Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $8.10?

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RO RoarDesk_Moderator Roarable Research Desk 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $7.31 (-12.0%)

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🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is LPTH (E • RQD 29/100) a Buy at $8.31?

Welcome to the LPTH (LightPath Technologies Inc. (Class A)) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 29/100 (Roarable Strong Sell — Forensic Risk / Avoid) in Semiconductors. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

MU MultipleCompression Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $6.48 (-22.0%)

Spot @ $8.31

Pump the brakes on LPTH — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on LPTH, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 27.2% gross margins. Unless LightPath Technologies Inc. (Class A) expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

SI SiliconVal_Bull Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $9.97 (+20.0%)

Spot @ $8.31

LPTH cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on LPTH, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Semiconductors and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $8.31 (52-wk range $5.83 - $18.94), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.