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AEye Inc (LIDRW)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/30/2025: LIDRW (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.
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Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
1 Year Target Price $0
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| 0 | Hold |
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| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -81.25% | Avg. Invested days 26 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/30/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size ETF | Market Capitalization 0 USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 2.63 | 52 Weeks Range 0.01 - 0.24 | Updated Date 06/19/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 0.01 - 0.24 | Updated Date 06/19/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -3.22 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) -10625% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) -54.34% | Return on Equity (TTM) -170.89% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value - | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value - | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue - | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding - | Shares Floating 17503085 |
Shares Outstanding - | Shares Floating 17503085 | ||
Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions - |
Analyst Ratings
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Upturn AI SWOT
AEye Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
AEye Inc. was founded in 2013. The company focuses on developing and commercializing high-performance, active long-range LiDAR sensors for autonomous driving and other applications. After struggling, the company merged with CF Acquisition Corp. III, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), which finalized on August 18, 2021. The company has faced challenges in achieving profitability and navigating the competitive landscape.
Core Business Areas
- LiDAR Sensors: AEye develops and sells long-range LiDAR sensors used primarily in automotive applications, but also in mobility, infrastructure, and industrial markets.
- Software: AEye develops software to interpret and process the data collected by its LiDAR sensors.
Leadership and Structure
Rowan Reid currently serves as the interim CEO. The company has a board of directors that oversees strategic decisions. The organizational structure is typical of a tech company, with engineering, sales, marketing, and operations departments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- 4Sight LiDAR: AEye's 4Sight LiDAR sensor is a long-range, high-performance sensor designed for automotive applications. Market share data is limited but competitors include Luminar and Velodyne. Revenue data is not publicly available.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The LiDAR market is rapidly growing due to increasing demand for autonomous driving and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). It is characterized by intense competition and technological innovation.
Positioning
AEye positions itself as a provider of high-performance LiDAR sensors, competing with established players such as Velodyne and Luminar and newer entrants. Its competitive advantage is claimed to be its adaptable scanning capabilities.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for LiDAR is projected to reach billions of dollars. AEye is aiming to capture a portion of this market through its sensor technology, however the company is in the developmental stage of capturing the market.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Advanced LiDAR Technology
- Adaptable Scanning Capabilities
- Strategic Partnerships
Weaknesses
- Limited Market Share
- Cash burn and losses
- Dependence on Key Customers
- Dependence on Supply Chain
Opportunities
- Increasing Demand for Autonomous Driving
- Expansion into New Markets (industrial, infrastructure)
- Potential Acquisitions
- More partnerships in the auto industry.
Threats
- Intense Competition
- Technological Obsolescence
- Economic Downturn
- Regulatory Changes
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- LUMINAR TECHNOLOGIES INC (LAZR)
- VELODYNE LIDAR INC (VLDR)
- OUSTER INC (OUST)
Competitive Landscape
AEye faces stiff competition from larger, more established players with greater resources. AEyeu2019s competitive advantage lies in its technology, but its financial weakness is a major disadvantage.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth is limited due to the company's early stage of development.
Future Projections: Future projections are uncertain and depend on the company's ability to secure contracts and improve its financial performance.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include strategic partnerships and product development efforts.
Summary
AEye Inc is a technology company with an advanced LiDAR system but it lacks solid financial standing and market share. While their adaptable scanning capabilities offer promise, they face strong competition and the risk of technological obsolescence. The company's future hinges on securing contracts, improving financial performance, and staying ahead in the rapidly evolving LiDAR market. Without securing additional funding, the company may struggle to stay afloat.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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- SEC Filings
- Industry Reports
- Financial News Sources
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Market data is subject to change. This analysis is based on available information and may not be exhaustive.
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About AEye Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Dover, DE, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2021-01-06 | CEO & Chairman Mr. Matthew Fisch | ||
Sector Technology | Industry Software - Infrastructure | Full time employees 45 | Website https://www.aeye.ai |
Full time employees 45 | Website https://www.aeye.ai | ||
AEye, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides lidar systems for vehicle autonomy, advanced driver-assistance systems, and robotic vision applications in the United States, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The company offers 4Sight Intelligent Sensing Platform, a solid-state software definable active lidar sensor with an adaptive sensing SmartScan architecture to scan dynamic scenes/targets, and a signal processing capability that provides measurements and imaging for various safety-critical applications. Its 4Sight lidar for smart infrastructure deliver optimized and precise solutions for automated tolling, traffic management, highway incident detection, rail crossings, and crew safety; and for automotive and trucking it delivers detection range for precise high speed highway obstacle detection, perception and classification. The company also offers Apollo lidar which is designed to address system requirements for advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles (AV) applications. It sells its products to original equipment manufacturer, automotive, and non-automotive markets through Tier 1 suppliers. The company was formerly known as CF Finance Acquisition Corp. III and changed its name to AEye, Inc. in August 2021. AEye, Inc. is headquartered in Dover, Delaware.
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