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Aeye Inc(LIDR)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for LIDR
11/10/2026: LIDR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
AEye, Inc. is a growth-stage technology company specializing in software-defined, adaptive LiDAR sensors for the automotive and industrial sectors. The company's primary strength lies in its intelligent sensor architecture, which aims to provide high-performance detection for autonomous platforms. Its growth story centers on converting current pilot programs and design wins into consistent, high-volume revenue. However, the company faces significant risks related to intense market competition, long automotive procurement cycles, and a cash-intensive operating model. AEye is best suited for growth-oriented investors with high risk tolerance who are looking for long-term exposure to the autonomous sensing industry while monitoring milestones in commercial production.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company provides exposure to the high-growth autonomous vehicle sector but carries execution risk. |
| Momentum investor | Mixed fit | Momentum suitability is conditional on a strong positive price trend and positive commercial milestones. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | AEye is a pre-profit entity, making traditional value metrics like P/E ratios inapplicable. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay dividends and retains all capital for growth. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High volatility and operational uncertainty make this stock unsuitable for conservative portfolios. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock is prone to sharp price swings common in emerging technology companies. |
| Valuation risk | High | Future growth expectations are highly sensitive to market sentiment and interest rates. |
| Competition risk (AI competition) | High | Intense rivalry in LiDAR technology threatens market share and pricing power. |
| Business quality | Medium | The company possesses innovative technology but lacks an established profitable franchise. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | There is no expectation of dividend income for the foreseeable future. |
| Execution risk | High | Success depends on transitioning from design prototypes to high-volume commercial production. |
Price Behavior
Steep Decline
The stock price has dropped sharply with strong downward pressure.
Extreme Price Shocks
The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -1.76% | Avg. Invested days 11 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/10/2026 |
Upturn Scorecard
Upturn Star Rating 
Company Fundamentals
Financial Health Rating
Growth Momentum Score
Ownership
Top 5 Institutional Investors
Unit Economics (Per $1K Revenue)
Economic Dimensions
Quantitative Style Profile
Style Classification
Quality Focused
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 41.93M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4.12 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 4.12 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 531.5K shares | Beta 2.86 | 52 Weeks Range 0.76 - 3.05 | Updated Date 11/10/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 0.76 - 3.05 | Updated Date 11/10/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.78 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive Sensor Sales | Direct sales of LiDAR hardware and licensing of software-defined sensing features to OEMs. | The company earns money by selling advanced sensor hardware to vehicle manufacturers. |
| Industrial Solutions | Hardware sales for robotics and heavy industrial equipment. | Selling sensors for non-car use cases provides a secondary revenue stream. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value -22.05M | Price to Sales(TTM) 46.28 |
Enterprise Value -22.05M | Price to Sales(TTM) 46.28 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.06 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -0.12 | Shares Outstanding 46.67M | Shares Floating 41.15M |
Shares Outstanding 46.67M | Shares Floating 41.15M | ||
Percent Insiders 2.5 | Percent Institutions 23.15 |
Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
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