Canaccord Genuity has recently initiated Kopin Corp (KOPN) stock to Buy rating, as announced on January 2, 2025, according to Finviz. Earlier, on June 2, 2023, Stifel had initiated the stock to Buy, setting a price target of $3. H.C. Wainwright also raised Buy rating with a price target of $6. Additionally, H.C. Wainwright reduced Neutral rating on March 3, 2021. H.C. Wainwright analysts, in their report published on August 25, 2020, also initiated Buy rating and set a price target of $2 for Kopin Corp’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
Kopin Corp (KOPN) Stock Trading Recap
On Thursday, Kopin Corp (KOPN) stock saw a decline, ending the day at $1.63 which represents a decrease of $-0.09 or -5.23% from the prior close of $1.72. The stock opened at $1.71 and touched a low of $1.58 during the day, reaching a high of $1.71. The volume of shares traded was 3.45 million falling short of the average volume of 4.84 million.
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KOPN Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, Kopin Corp (KOPN) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating -11.89% over the last five trades and 40.52% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by 88.27%, and it has gained 117.30% in the previous three months. Currently, KOPN is trading at -3.71%, 13.11%, and 63.13% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, KOPN, a Technology sector stock, is trading -42.20% below its 52-week high but remains 190.55% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 0.2 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
Kopin Corp’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
Kopin Corp’s profitability metrics reveal financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of -51.70% and a profit margin of -109.38%, with a gross margin of 88.27%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, Kopin Corp’s market capitalization stands at $258.84 million. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 5.85, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 10.99, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 6.38% of Kopin Corp (KOPN)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 28.02%.
