IPG Photonics Corporation, listed on NASDAQ under the symbol IPGP, has received an average price target of $89.33 from nine analysts covering the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company’s rating is classified as a “Moderate Buy.” Among these analysts, one has issued a sell rating, two have given a hold rating, five have assigned a buy rating, and one has rated the stock as a strong buy.
Investment firms have recently provided varied assessments of IPG Photonics. Notably, Citigroup upgraded its rating from “sell” to “buy” and raised its price target from $68.00 to $105.00 in a report dated November 5, 2025. In contrast, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d+)” rating on the company, while Stifel Nicolaus set a price objective of $92.00. Other analysts, including Benchmark and Roth Capital, have provided hold and buy ratings, respectively, with target prices of $96.00.
Institutional Investment Movements
Recent changes in institutional investments reflect a significant interest in IPG Photonics. In the second quarter, True Wealth Design LLC increased its holdings by an impressive 1,621.7%, acquiring a total of 396 shares valued at approximately $27,000. Similarly, Versant Capital Management Inc. grew its stake by 51.1% during the third quarter, now owning 343 shares valued at around $27,000.
Other notable adjustments include Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd., which raised its stake by 207.1%, now holding 430 shares worth approximately $30,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC and Signaturefd LLC also increased their holdings significantly, with increases of 348.2% and 76.9%, respectively. Institutional investors now control about 93.79% of the company’s shares.
Performance and Future Outlook
On November 4, 2025, IPG Photonics reported its quarterly earnings, announcing an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.35, surpassing analysts’ estimates by $0.19. The company generated revenue of $250.79 million, exceeding the consensus estimate of $240.18 million. With a market capitalization of $3.14 billion and a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 122.35, the firm has set guidance for Q4 2025 at an EPS range of $0.050-$0.350.
As analysts project that IPG Photonics will achieve an average EPS of 1.54 for the current fiscal year, the company continues to operate in the fiber laser market, providing essential products like high-performance fiber lasers and amplifiers for various applications worldwide.
With its strong institutional backing and positive earnings outlook, IPG Photonics Corporation remains a key player in the semiconductor industry, attracting the attention of both analysts and investors alike.
