Lightpath Technologies

LPTH

Market cap $657M

Repeat order supports C-UAS applications and includes the planned transition from Germanium-based optics to LightPath's proprietary BlackDiamond™ materials over the course of the program ORLANDO, Fla., July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LightPath Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPTH) ("LightPath," the "Company," "we," or "our"), a leading provider of next-generation optics and imaging systems for both defense and commercial applications, today announced it has received a $11 million follow-on purchase order for infrared ("IR") cameras from a leading global technology customer for use in counter-UAS ("C-UAS") applications.

Inclusion Reflects LightPath's Significant Growth and Expanding Role in Defense and Commercial Optics ORLANDO, Fla., June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LightPath Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPTH) ("LightPath," the "Company," or "we"), a leading provider of next-generation optics and imaging systems for both defense and commercial applications, today announced that it has joined the small-cap Russell 2000® Index and the broad-market Russell 3000® Index, effective with the opening of US equity markets today, Monday, June 29, 2026, marking the conclusion of the 2026 Russell indexes reconstitution.

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LightPath (LPTH) is transforming into a vertically integrated, NDAA-compliant supplier of proprietary BlackDiamond infrared optics, uniquely positioned for US defense demand. LPTH's BlackDiamond glass is the sole domestic alternative to germanium, benefiting from federal mandates to eliminate foreign-sourced optics by 2030 and a surging defense TAM. Recent acquisitions and capacity expansions enable LPTH to address larger, higher-value assemblies for satellites, drones, and border security, driving margin expansion and backlog growth.

WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. fiber connectivity provider Lightpath expands its partnership with Netcracker for next-generation OSS to support its growing AI-grade network.

ORLANDO, Fla., June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LightPath Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPTH) ("LightPath," the "Company," "we," or "our"), a leading provider of next-generation optics and imaging systems for both defense and commercial applications, today announced that the Company and North Run Strategic Opportunities Fund I, LP (the "Selling Stockholder") have entered into a securities purchase agreement with certain institutional investors for the purchase and sale of 7,142,800 shares of the Company's Class A common stock, of which 3,571,400 shares of Class A common stock are being sold by the Company (the "Primary Offering") and 3,571,400 shares of Class A common stock are being sold by the Selling Stockholder (the "Secondary Offering" and, together with the Primary Offering, the "Offering"), each at an offering price of $14.00 per share, resulting in gross proceeds to the Company of $50 million.

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.