LightPath Technologies, Inc.·Technology

LightPath is up 503% in a year as defense programs, BlackDiamond glass and the G5 Infrared deal lift backlog and revenue momentum.

NEW YORK, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightpath today announced it has secured an anchor award to construct new long-haul fiber infrastructure spanning approximately 392 route miles between Columbus, Ohio and Chicago, Illinois, leveraging eight LightCube Data Centers. The award allows Lightpath to deliver 327 miles of new, 100% underground, multi-conduit fiber network across three states and establishes Lightpath's first organically built long-haul route.

LightPath Technologies has transformed into a vertically integrated infrared optics and imaging systems provider, evidenced by a record $110M backlog and robust Q3 results. Q3 revenue surged 109% YoY to $19.1M, gross margin expanded 700 bps to 36%, and adjusted EBITDA turned positive for the third consecutive quarter. The Amorphous Materials acquisition doubles glass capacity and positions LPTH to capitalize on US defense supply chain mandates, especially as BlackDiamond replaces China-sourced germanium.

LightPath Technologies NASDAQ: LPTH reported fiscal third-quarter 2026 results on May 7, highlighting what management described as continued momentum in revenue growth, backlog expansion, and improving profitability as the company executes a multi-year shift from components to vertically integrated infrared optics and imaging systems. Get LightPath Technologies alerts:Sign UpManagement points to record revenue and growing backlog President and CEO Sam Rubin said the quarter continued the company's trend of “strong top-line growth,” a continued build in backlog with a “strong book-to-bill ratio,” and improvements in EBITDA and overall financial performance.

LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

LightPath Technologies, Inc. (LPTH) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.02 per share in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to a loss of $0.1 per share a year ago.
LightPath Technologies, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes optical components and assemblies. The company offers precision molded glass aspheric optics, molded and diamond-turned infrared aspheric lenses, and other optical components used to produce products that manipulate light. Its products are used in defense products, medical devices, laser aided industrial tools, automotive safety applications, barcode scanners, optical data storage, hybrid fiber coax datacom, telecommunications, machine vision and sensors, and other industries. The company sells its products directly to customers in North America, Europe, and Asia, as well as through distributors and catalogs in the United States and internationally. LightPath Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
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