NASDAQ$LWLG
Lightwave Logic Inc · Q1 2026 earnings
Q1 2026 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Lightwave Logic Inc reported its Q1 2026 financial results with increased net loss and continued commercialization progress.
Lightwave Logic Inc recorded net sales of $29,167 for the three months ended March 31, 2026, primarily from its material supply and license agreement. The company reported a net loss of $6,300,540, up from $4,697,024 in the prior-year quarter, driven by higher research and development and general and administrative expenses. Cash and cash equivalents increased to $75,102,750, supported by equity financings and option exercises, providing runway through at least December 2027.
- Net sales rose to $29,167 from $22,917 year-over-year, all from international customers under the technology license agreement.
- Operating expenses increased 37% to $6.75 million, reflecting expanded R&D and higher stock-based compensation.
- Cash position strengthened to $75.1 million after raising over $10.7 million from equity issuances and option exercises.
- Company maintains single-segment operations focused on electro-optic polymer materials with commercialization advancing through customer design-win cycles.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Lightwave Logic · Revenue · Quarterly
$29.2K
Forward guidance
Cash position supports operations through at least December 2027 with continued focus on customer qualification and commercialization.
Tailwinds
- Strong liquidity with $75.1 million cash
- Multiple customer programs advancing through design-win stages
- First commercial material supply agreement generating recurring revenue
Headwinds
- No significant production revenue expected until 2027 at earliest
- Continued net losses and cash burn from R&D
- Dependence on successful customer qualifications and foundry adoption
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 2026
-0.8%
Avg return
Earnings day
-1.3%
Avg return
5 days after
+5.4%
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% | — | |
| 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% | |
| Q4 2020 | +1.4% | -6.9% | +9.0% | |
| Q1 2021 | +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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