IPG Photonics Corporation (IPGP) Receives an Order From Lockheed Martin Corporation

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IPG Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:IPGP) reported on February 26 that it received an order from Lockheed Martin Corporation for the delivery of its CROSSBOW™ high-energy laser counter-UAS defense systems. Valued at around $10 million, the order is anticipated to be delivered over the next several quarters. Dr. Mark Gitin, Chief Executive Officer of IPG Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:IPGP), stated that the follow-on order from Lockheed Martin reflects not only the clear demand for deployable directed energy solutions but also the readiness of the company’s product.

In a separate development, Stifel lifted the price target on IPG Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:IPGP) to $165 from $92 on February 13, maintaining a Buy rating on the shares. IPG Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:IPGP) also received a rating update from Raymond James the same day, with the firm downgrading the stock to Outperform from Strong Buy while adjusting the price target to $180 from $97. The firm told investors in a research note that while it raised its estimates and price targets after a strong fiscal Q4 beat, the rating was trimmed after a sharp multiple re-rating and more than 100% year-to-date share appreciation.

IPG Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:IPGP) designs, develops, produces, and distributes laser systems, fiber lasers, fiber amplifiers, and related optical components. The company's products include lasers, beam delivery, medical, telecom equipment, product finder, and components such as pump diodes, chillers, and mid-IR crystals.