LPKF Laser & Electronics

LPKF’s share rose by around 400% between late March and mid-May, but is now up by just under 100% year-to-date and has fallen about 60% from its annual high. The rally was driven by hopes of increased demand for optical components for data centres and the LIDE technology, but proved overblown. Half‑year figures published on July 23 showed sales down about 38% to €36.5 million and an increase in the operating loss to €14.1 million, weighed down mainly by the weak solar business. LPKF is still waiting for large serial orders for LIDE, which so far have only been running in test environments. » Plus sur handelsblatt.com

The LPKF share rose in spring to almost €30 but has given back almost all those gains and is now trading at around €13.00. The rally was driven by hopes for the LIDE glass laser technology and positive industry impulses, but operationally the numbers lag: half‑year revenue fell to €36.5m (-38.3%), EBIT stands at -€14.1m and order intake halved. Crucial for a sustainable recovery is the first series order for the glass technology; if this fails to materialize, a relapse to the starting level threatens. » Plus sur finanzen.net

On 23 July 2026, board member Mümmler acquired 1,500 LPKF Laser Electronics shares at a price of EUR 14.00 each; the transaction was published on 24 July 2026. The share fluctuated intraday and last closed in FSE trading at EUR 13.85; 10,150 shares were traded during the session. Market capitalization is stated as EUR 329.48 million, free float amounts to 24,496,500 shares. » Plus sur finanzen.net