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Luminar Technologies (LAZR)
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10/31/2025: LAZR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
4 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $2.67
1 Year Target Price $2.67
| 0 | Strong Buy |
| 0 | Buy |
| 3 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -88.03% | Avg. Invested days 16 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/31/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 79.77M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 2.67 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 2.67 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 4 | Beta 2.05 | 52 Weeks Range 1.08 - 18.60 | Updated Date 11/1/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 1.08 - 18.60 | Updated Date 11/1/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -2.38 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -166.09% | Operating Margin (TTM) -244.33% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -53.53% | Return on Equity (TTM) -2424.67% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value 517454873 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.1 |
Enterprise Value 517454873 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.1 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 7.14 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -1.75 | Shares Outstanding 63891880 | Shares Floating 62865155 |
Shares Outstanding 63891880 | Shares Floating 62865155 | ||
Percent Insiders 4.84 | Percent Institutions 23.26 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Luminar Technologies
Company Overview
History and Background
Luminar Technologies was founded in 2012 by Austin Russell. Initially focused on advanced sensor development, it pivoted to lidar technology for autonomous vehicles. It went public via SPAC merger in December 2020.
Core Business Areas
- Automotive: Develops and manufactures lidar sensors and perception software for autonomous vehicles and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).
- Industrial: Provides lidar solutions for robotics, mapping, and other industrial applications.
Leadership and Structure
Austin Russell serves as Founder and CEO. The company has a board of directors and a management team overseeing various departments including engineering, sales, and marketing.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Iris: Luminar's flagship lidar sensor, designed for automotive integration. Offers high resolution and long range. Market share is approximately 25%. Competitors include Velodyne, Innoviz, Aeva, and Hesai. Revenue is approximately $697 million contracted.
- Hydra: Luminar's testing and development platform. Used for testing and validating lidar performance. It's also sold to customers for integration purposes. No market share data available as it's a development tool. Competitors are other developer/testing platforms like those from Ouster and Velodyne.
- Sentinel: Luminar's software solution that fuses the sensor data and gives better output in real time. Competitors are other software-based autonomous solutions such as those from Mobileye or Tesla.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The lidar market is growing rapidly, driven by the increasing adoption of ADAS and the development of autonomous vehicles. However, the market is also competitive, with multiple players vying for market share.
Positioning
Luminar positions itself as a leading provider of high-performance lidar sensors. Its competitive advantages include its proprietary sensor technology, long-range capabilities, and automotive-grade design.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for automotive lidar is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars by 2030. Luminar is positioned to capture a significant portion of this market through its partnerships with major automakers and its technology leadership.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- High-performance lidar technology
- Strong partnerships with automakers
- Proprietary sensor design
- Experienced leadership team
Weaknesses
- High cash burn rate
- Reliance on automotive market
- Relatively high product costs
- Dependence on key customers
Opportunities
- Expansion into new markets (e.g., industrial, robotics)
- Increased adoption of ADAS features
- Development of lower-cost lidar solutions
- Further partnerships and collaborations
Threats
- Intense competition from other lidar providers
- Technological advancements that could render existing products obsolete
- Economic downturn that could reduce automotive sales
- Regulatory hurdles and safety concerns surrounding autonomous vehicles
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- VLDR
- INVZ
- AEVA
- HSAI
Competitive Landscape
Luminar's advantages include its high-performance lidar technology and strong partnerships. Its disadvantages include its high cash burn rate and reliance on the automotive market.
Major Acquisitions
OptoGration
- Year: 2017
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 16.9
- Strategic Rationale: Acquired to expand its photonics sensing capabilities and accelerate development of long-range lidar technology.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Luminar has experienced rapid revenue growth in recent years, driven by increased demand for its lidar sensors. This data will be more accurate when provided in the 'Financial Metrics'.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued revenue growth for Luminar in the coming years, driven by the increasing adoption of ADAS and the development of autonomous vehicles.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding production capacity, securing new partnerships with automakers, and developing new lidar solutions for different applications.
Summary
Luminar Technologies is a key player in the growing lidar market, driven by its advanced technology and strategic partnerships. While its high cash burn and competition present challenges, the company's potential for future growth appears promising. They need to be more fiscally responsible and reduce the money spent on R&D.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Publications
- Luminar Technologies Investor Relations
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share data is approximate and based on available estimates. Financial data is based on publicly available information and may be subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Luminar Technologies
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Orlando, FL, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2019-03-25 | CEO & Director Mr. Paul A. Ricci | ||
Sector Consumer Cyclical | Industry Auto Parts | Full time employees 580 | Website https://www.luminartech.com |
Full time employees 580 | Website https://www.luminartech.com | ||
Luminar Technologies, Inc., an automotive technology company, provides sensor technologies and software for passenger cars and commercial trucks in North America, the Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East. It operates in two segments, Autonomy Solutions and Advanced Technologies and Services. The Autonomy Solutions segment designs, manufactures, and sells laser imaging, detection, and ranging sensors or lidars, as well as related perception and autonomy software solutions primarily for original equipment manufacturers in the automobile, commercial vehicle, robo-taxi, and adjacent industries. The Advanced Technologies and Services segment develops application-specific integrated circuits, pixel-based sensors, and advanced lasers. This segment also designs, tests, and provides consulting services for non-standard integrated circuits for use in automobile and aeronautics sector, as well as government spending in military and defense activities. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.
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