IPG Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:IPGP – Get Free Report) major shareholder Fibre Devices Ltd Ip sold 12,785 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $74.76, for a total transaction of $955,806.60. Following the transaction, the insider owned 6,657,336 shares in the company, valued at approximately $497,702,439.36. The trade was a 0.19% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Major shareholders that own more than 10% of a company’s shares are required to disclose their sales and purchases with the SEC.
Fibre Devices Ltd Ip also recently made the following trade(s):
- On Tuesday, December 23rd, Fibre Devices Ltd Ip sold 28,445 shares of IPG Photonics stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $74.62, for a total transaction of $2,122,565.90.
- On Monday, December 22nd, Fibre Devices Ltd Ip sold 22,937 shares of IPG Photonics stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $75.43, for a total transaction of $1,730,137.91.
- On Monday, November 24th, Fibre Devices Ltd Ip sold 35,000 shares of IPG Photonics stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $76.36, for a total transaction of $2,672,600.00.
- On Friday, November 21st, Fibre Devices Ltd Ip sold 29,167 shares of IPG Photonics stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $74.26, for a total value of $2,165,941.42.
- On Tuesday, October 21st, Fibre Devices Ltd Ip sold 23,966 shares of IPG Photonics stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $87.92, for a total value of $2,107,090.72.
- On Monday, October 20th, Fibre Devices Ltd Ip sold 23,642 shares of IPG Photonics stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $87.70, for a total value of $2,073,403.40.
- On Friday, October 17th, Fibre Devices Ltd Ip sold 16,559 shares of IPG Photonics stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $84.68, for a total value of $1,402,216.12.
IPG Photonics Trading Down 0.1%
IPGP stock opened at $72.83 on Wednesday. IPG Photonics Corporation has a 1-year low of $48.59 and a 1-year high of $92.21. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $80.59 and its 200 day simple moving average is $78.89. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.07 billion, a PE ratio of 119.39, a PEG ratio of 18.87 and a beta of 1.02.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On IPG Photonics
A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in IPGP. S Squared Technology LLC lifted its stake in IPG Photonics by 7.3% during the second quarter. S Squared Technology LLC now owns 73,866 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $5,071,000 after purchasing an additional 5,000 shares during the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. raised its holdings in shares of IPG Photonics by 6.6% during the 1st quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 129,169 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $8,156,000 after buying an additional 7,954 shares in the last quarter. Old West Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of IPG Photonics during the 2nd quarter worth $601,000. Kera Capital Partners Inc. bought a new stake in shares of IPG Photonics during the 2nd quarter worth $326,000. Finally, Brandes Investment Partners LP grew its position in IPG Photonics by 87.8% in the second quarter. Brandes Investment Partners LP now owns 133,592 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $9,171,000 after acquiring an additional 62,445 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 93.79% of the company’s stock.
Key Headlines Impacting IPG Photonics
Here are the key news stories impacting IPG Photonics this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Citigroup upgraded IPG from “sell” to “buy” and raised its price target to $105, supporting upside thesis and providing a near‑term catalyst for buyers. Read More.
- Neutral Sentiment: IPG recently reported an earnings and revenue beat for the November quarter and issued Q4 guidance of $0.05–$0.35 EPS. The beat is supportive, but the wide guidance range and the stock’s high P/E leave investor reaction mixed. Read More.
- Negative Sentiment: Fibre Devices Ltd (a major shareholder) sold multiple blocks of IPGP shares Dec. 22–24 (tens of thousands of shares, totaling several million dollars), trimming its stake slightly — concentrated selling from a large holder can create headline pressure and add supply into the market. Read More.
- Negative Sentiment: Director Eugene A. Scherbakov sold 2,700 shares on Dec. 23 at about $74.44 (~$201k). While a smaller trade, an insider sale can amplify negative sentiment when combined with the major‑holder activity. Read More.
- Negative Sentiment: A recent piece highlighting a ~66% loss over five years reinforces long‑term underperformance concerns and may weigh on investor confidence. Read More.
Analyst Ratings Changes
IPGP has been the subject of several research reports. Benchmark restated a “hold” rating on shares of IPG Photonics in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. Roth Capital set a $96.00 target price on IPG Photonics and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, October 6th. Stifel Nicolaus set a $92.00 price target on IPG Photonics in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. Citigroup raised IPG Photonics from a “sell” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their price objective for the company from $68.00 to $105.00 in a report on Wednesday, November 5th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of IPG Photonics in a report on Monday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have given a Buy rating, two have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, IPG Photonics has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $89.33.
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IPG Photonics Company Profile
IPG Photonics Corporation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance fiber lasers and amplifiers used in industrial, medical, scientific, and telecommunications applications. The company’s core products include ytterbium and erbium fiber lasers, diode lasers, and fiber amplifiers that deliver high power and efficiency for precision cutting, welding, marking, and engraving. IPG’s systems are engineered to optimize process speed, reliability, and energy consumption, making them a preferred choice for advanced manufacturing environments.
In addition to stand-alone laser sources, IPG offers turnkey laser systems and integrated solutions tailored to sectors such as automotive, electronics, aerospace, additive manufacturing, and life sciences.
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