Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG) Stock Analysis
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Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG) posted $236,855 in revenue for fiscal 2025 (up 147.7% year over year), with a net loss of $20.31M, per its SEC filings.
Data last refreshed August 2, 2026 from SEC filings · how we compute this
The analyst's take on Lightwave Logic, Inc.
Lightwave Logic, Inc. has grown revenue from $0 to $236,855 over the last 10 fiscal years. The most recent year was up 147.7%.
Net margin sits at -8576.5%, up 14994.5 points year over year on a 97.1% gross margin.
The one thing worth a second look in the filings is receivables growing faster than sales.
Synthesised from Lightwave Logic, Inc.'s SEC filings — descriptive, not advice. Ask the analyst your own question →
Lightwave Logic, Inc. revenue & earnings — last 10 fiscal years
| Metric | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,502 | $95,605 | $236,855 |
| Gross profit | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $37,989 | $88,210 | $230,032 |
| Net income | $-4.41M | $-5.75M | $-5.77M | $-6.73M | $-6.72M | $-18.63M | $-17.23M | $-21.04M | $-22.54M | $-20.31M |
| Net margin | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | -51943.2% | -23571.0% | -8576.5% |
Source: Lightwave Logic, Inc. SEC filings (10-K). 22 years of history available in the interactive view.
Lightwave Logic, Inc.: 3 potential red flags in the filings
Patterns in the filed statements worth a second look — computed and cited, not AI guesswork, and not a signal to sell. The kind of thing that hides in a 10-K.
- Receivables growing faster than salesAccounts receivable rose 318.6% while revenue rose 147.7% in the latest year — a gap that can signal looser credit terms or pulled-forward sales. Worth checking days-sales-outstanding.
- Share count rising (dilution)Shares outstanding grew 32.1% over 4 years (110.6M → 146.1M) — existing holders' stakes are being diluted.
- Currently unprofitableThe latest fiscal year was a net loss (net margin -8576.5%).
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About Lightwave Logic, Inc.
Lightwave Logic, Inc. focuses on the development and commercialization of electro-optic polymer materials for data communications and other photonic application in the United States and internationally. The company sells electro-optic (EO) polymer materials for integration into silicon photonics and other photonic integrated circuit platforms under the Perkinamine name. It is also involved in intellectual property licensing; and royalty activities. The company serves semiconductor foundries, silicon photonics device designers, and optical module manufacturers, as well as system integrators serving artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data center, and telecommunications markets. The company was formerly known as Third-order Nanotechnologies, Inc. and changed its name to Lightwave Logic, Inc. in March 2008. Lightwave Logic, Inc. was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.
Lightwave Logic, Inc. — frequently asked questions
What is Lightwave Logic, Inc.'s revenue?
Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG) reported revenue of $236,855 for fiscal year 2025, up 147.7% from the prior year, according to its SEC filings.
Is Lightwave Logic, Inc. profitable?
No — LWLG reported a net loss of $-20.31M in fiscal 2025.
What is LWLG's P/E ratio?
Lightwave Logic, Inc. trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of about 0.0 based on the latest data in our nightly-refreshed cache.
How much debt does Lightwave Logic, Inc. have?
As of fiscal year 2025, LWLG carried roughly $0 in total debt (short- plus long-term borrowings), per its filed balance sheet.
What is Lightwave Logic, Inc.'s gross margin?
LWLG's gross margin was 97.1% in fiscal 2025 — gross profit of $230,032 on revenue of $236,855.
What is Lightwave Logic, Inc.'s market cap?
Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG) has a market capitalization of about $1.48B, based on the latest data in our nightly-refreshed cache.
When does Lightwave Logic, Inc.'s fiscal year end?
LWLG's fiscal year ends in December. Its most recent annual filing covers the fiscal year ending 2025-12-31.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are computed from Lightwave Logic, Inc.'s official SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q), covering 22 years of history, refreshed nightly. stockportfolio.pro does not provide investment advice.