NASDAQ$LWLG
Lightwave Logic Inc · Q1 2025 earnings
Q1 2025 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
Lightwave Logic reported a decrease in net loss and operating expenses, with international sales accounting for all revenue.
Lightwave Logic, Inc. reported a net loss of $4.697 million for Q1 2025, a decrease from $5.680 million in Q1 2024. The company's revenue for the quarter was $22,917, with all sales generated internationally. Operating expenses decreased by 16% primarily due to reduced research and development costs.
- Net loss decreased by 17% to $4.697 million in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024.
- Total revenue for Q1 2025 was $22,917, entirely from international sales.
- Operating expenses decreased by 16% to $4.926 million, driven by lower research and development costs.
- Cash and cash equivalents stood at $25.045 million at the end of Q1 2025.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Lightwave Logic · Revenue · Quarterly
$22.9K
Forward guidance
Lightwave Logic anticipates continued substantial research and development expenses as it expands commercialization efforts and expects to incur approximately $1.796 million of expenditures per month over the next 12 months. The company believes its current cash position is sufficient to finance operations through May 2026, but will require additional funding thereafter.
Tailwinds
- The company's current cash position is expected to finance operations through May 2026.
- New purchase agreements with institutional investors provide access to additional capital.
- Continued focus on strengthening patent portfolio through internal inventions and acquisitions.
- Expansion of activities and operations with the objective of increasing revenue from commercialization of electro-optic polymer technology.
- No debt to service currently.
Headwinds
- The company does not generate sufficient revenues to cover operating expenses and has incurred substantial net losses since inception.
- Additional future financing will be required after May 2026 to continue operations.
- Poor financial results or unanticipated expenses could necessitate additional financing sooner than expected.
- Additional financing may not be available on acceptable terms, or at all, due to factors like credit history or market for securities.
- Failure to secure adequate funds could lead to substantial limitations on operations, including reductions in capital expenditures and staff.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2025
-0.8%
Avg return
Earnings day
-1.3%
Avg return
5 days after
+4.4%
Avg return
30 days after
45%
29 / 65 earnings
Positive
+22.7%
Q1 2025
Best reaction
-22.2%
Q3 2024
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -8.6% | -21.8% | -35.8% | |
| Q4 2025 | -8.6% | +0.5% | +70.4% | |
| Q3 2025 | +1.3% | -5.6% | -13.5% | |
| Q2 2025 | +3.4% | -0.5% | +54.8% | |
| Q1 2025 | +22.7% | -10.5% | +7.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | -15.0% | -25.0% | -27.5% | |
| Q3 2024 | -22.2% | -22.4% | -46.2% | |
| Q2 2024 | -7.7% | -2.9% | -5.1% | |
| Q1 2024 | +0.7% | -5.2% | -37.3% | |
| Q4 2023 | -0.5% | -2.7% | +13.9% | |
| Q3 2023 | +5.4% | +6.7% | +13.0% | |
| Q2 2023 | +0.5% | +4.7% | -14.4% | |
| Q1 2023 | -6.4% | +0.0% | +72.6% | |
| Q4 2022 | -3.1% | +3.9% | -11.4% | |
| Q3 2022 | +21.1% | +30.7% | +6.8% | |
| Q2 2022 | +7.8% | +14.8% | -7.2% | |
| Q1 2022 | -9.3% | -1.7% | -19.6% | |
| Q4 2021 | +2.9% | -3.5% | +38.4% | |
| Q3 2021 | +8.6% | +8.8% | +30.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | +2.6% | +6.3% | +48.5% | |
| Q1 2021 | +1.4% | -6.9% | +9.0% | |
| Q4 2020 | +1.4% | -6.9% | +9.0% | |
| Q3 2020 | +0.0% | +2.9% | +41.2% | |
| Q2 2020 | -1.4% | -1.4% | -8.5% | |
| Q1 2020 | -2.4% | -11.0% | -8.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | -5.5% | -7.3% | -1.8% | |
| Q3 2019 | +0.0% | -1.5% | +33.8% | |
| Q2 2019 | -6.0% | -9.6% | -12.0% | |
| Q1 2019 | -2.3% | +3.4% | -5.7% | |
| Q4 2018 | +2.5% | +1.7% | -14.4% | |
| Q3 2018 | +0.0% | -4.3% | -16.1% | |
| Q2 2018 | +0.9% | -0.9% | -0.9% | |
| Q1 2018 | +4.2% | +4.2% | +4.2% | |
| Q4 2017 | +3.7% | +16.7% | +8.3% | |
| Q3 2017 | -6.2% | -6.9% | -13.1% | |
| Q2 2017 | +5.6% | +11.1% | +17.6% | |
| Q1 2017 | -9.1% | -24.8% | -3.6% | |
| Q4 2016 | +2.9% | +4.4% | +11.8% | |
| Q3 2016 | -1.7% | +3.3% | -5.0% | |
| Q2 2016 | +1.4% | +5.7% | -7.1% | |
| Q1 2016 | +5.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +5.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -5.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -5.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -4.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +5.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -8.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -11.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +5.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +3.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -10.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -10.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +1.2% | — | — |
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