Fibre Devices Ltd Ip Sells 22,937 Shares of IPG Photonics (NASDAQ:IPGP) Stock

IPG Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:IPGP) major shareholder Fibre Devices Ltd Ip sold 22,937 shares of IPG Photonics stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $75.43, for a total value of $1,730,137.91. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 6,698,566 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $505,272,833.38. This trade represents a 0.34% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Major shareholders that own more than 10% of a company’s stock are required to disclose their transactions with the SEC.

Fibre Devices Ltd Ip also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Wednesday, December 24th, Fibre Devices Ltd Ip sold 12,785 shares of IPG Photonics stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $74.76, for a total transaction of $955,806.60.
• 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, November 24th, Fibre Devices Ltd Ip sold 35,000 shares of IPG Photonics stock. The stock was 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 shares were sold at an average price of $74.26, for a total transaction of $2,165,941.42.
• On Tuesday, October 21st, Fibre Devices Ltd Ip sold 23,966 shares of IPG Photonics stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $87.92, for a total transaction of $2,107,090.72.
• On Monday, October 20th, Fibre Devices Ltd Ip sold 23,642 shares of IPG Photonics stock. The stock was 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. The company has a market cap of $3.07 billion, a PE ratio of 119.39, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 18.87 and a beta of 1.02. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $80.59 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $78.89. IPG Photonics Corporation has a 12-month low of $48.59 and a 12-month high of $92.21.

IPG Photonics (NASDAQ:IPGP) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November 4th. The semiconductor company reported $0.35 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.16 by $0.19. IPG Photonics had a return on equity of 2.35% and a net margin of 2.66%.The business had revenue of $250.79 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $240.18 million. IPG Photonics has set its Q4 2025 guidance at 0.050-0.350 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that IPG Photonics Corporation will post 1.54 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of IPG Photonics

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of IPGP. True Wealth Design LLC lifted its stake in shares of IPG Photonics by 1,621.7% in the second quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 396 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 373 shares in the last quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc increased its holdings in IPG Photonics by 51.1% during the 3rd quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 343 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 116 shares during the last quarter. Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. raised its position in shares of IPG Photonics by 207.1% in the 2nd quarter. Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 430 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 290 shares in the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of IPG Photonics by 348.2% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 744 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $51,000 after buying an additional 578 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Signaturefd LLC grew its position in shares of IPG Photonics by 76.9% during the second quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 764 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $52,000 after buying an additional 332 shares in the last quarter. 93.79% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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

A number of equities analysts have recently commented on the stock. Stifel Nicolaus set a $92.00 target price on shares of IPG Photonics in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. Benchmark reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of IPG Photonics in a report on Wednesday, December 10th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of IPG Photonics in a research note on Monday. Citigroup upgraded IPG Photonics from a “sell” rating to a “buy” rating and raised their target price for the company from $68.00 to $105.00 in a report on Wednesday, November 5th. Finally, Roth Capital set a $96.00 price target on IPG Photonics and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, October 6th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have assigned a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, IPG Photonics currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $89.33.

About IPG Photonics

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.