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Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc.(OPTX)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
OPTX•NASDAQ
$9.60
Price updated Jul 7, 2026
SectorTechnologyIndustryTech Hardware & EquipmentSub-IndustryPhotonics, Lasers and Optical Components
AboutSyntec Optics Holdings, Inc. manufactures and supplies integrated optics for biomedical, defense and military, consumer, and other applications. It offers camera modules; tool design, design for manufacturing, optical and opto-mechanical design, and moldflow analysis; SPDT optics, such as freedom optics, microlens arrays, spheres and aspheres, diffractives, SPDT materials, and optical tooling; replicative molding, that includes polymer and glass molding, and molded production materials; thin film coating and coating curve materials; and precision machining and precision machining materials. The company also provides clean room assembly, such as opto mechanical, opto electronic, and integrated photonics; infrared optics, microlens arrays, software development, and optical metrology, and catalog optics services. In addition, it offers driverless cars, integrated photonics, robotics, sensors, VR and AR, machine vision, facial imagining, heads up display, finger print scanners, and laser scanners technology for consumers; night vision goggles, missile laser guides, biometrics, infrared and thermal imaging, ordnance optics, head mounted displays, 2D and 3D scanners, humvee lighting , laser targeting, protective domes and windows, and lidar technologies for defense and miliary; and medical diagnostic, microfluidics, surgical components and systems, and medical sensing technology for medical sectors. The company was founded in 1981 and is based in Rochester, New York.Show more
- Revenue$28M-1.3%
- EBITDA$2M+1006.9%
- Net Income-$2M+27.7%
- EPS (Diluted)-0.05+26.0%
- Gross Margin23.25%+16.0%
- EBITDA Margin7.46%+1021.4%
- Operating Margin-1.84%+79.6%
- Net Margin-6.39%+26.7%
- ROE-17.43%+15.3%
OPTX Price & Volume
Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (OPTX) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Persistent Operational Losses Threaten Liquidity and Solvency
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNegative
Growth:Contracting
Profitability:Negative
Financial:Vulnerable
Cash Flow:Burning
Primary Risk:Critical liquidity and solvency
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Syntec Optics faces a challenging fundamental outlook characterized by inconsistent revenue growth and structural margin volatility, as evidenced by a 7.9% year-over-year revenue decline in 2026Q1.
- The company's reliance on debt to fund operations, with a debt-to-equity ratio that has climbed to 1.29, suggests significant solvency risks as operating margins remain negative at -11.9%.
- Investors should monitor the firm's ability to stabilize cash flows, given that cash reserves have dwindled to a precarious $617,000, potentially necessitating dilutive financing to maintain its capital-intensive manufacturing infrastructure.
Verdict Logic
the company's precarious liquidity position, evidenced by a cash balance of only $617,000 against a negative operating margin of -11.9%, suggests a high risk of near-term operational disruption or dilutive capital raises.
OPTX Growth Metrics
Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (OPTX) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years0.29%
TTM-5.93%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-218.4%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-205.43%
Return on Capital
10 Years-1.6%
5 Years-1.6%
3 Years-2.77%
Last Year-3.4%
OPTX Recent Earnings
Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (OPTX) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
Q2 2026Latest
Mar 31, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.01
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Rev
$7M
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Q4 2025
Nov 13, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.04
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Rev
$7M
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Q4 2025
Oct 3, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.04
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Rev
$7M
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Q4 2024
Nov 14, 2024Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.00
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Rev
$8M
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| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.01 | $7M |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 13, 2025 | $0.04 | $7M |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 | $0.04 | $7M |
| Q4 2024 | Nov 14, 2024 | $0.00 | $8M |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest OPTX News
Recent stock market news and headlines for Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (OPTX)
Globe News Wire·Jun 22, 2026
Syntec Optics (Nasdaq: OPTX) Secures over $4M in New BioMed Orders Across Diversified Life Sciences PlatformsROCHESTER, NEW YORK, June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syntec Optics (Nasdaq: OPTX), a leading provider of mission-critical technologies for vibrant end-markets - defense tech, space tech, and biomed tech today announced it received nearly $4 million in U. S. life sciences purchase orders. As the quality of healthcare in the U.
GlobeNewsWire·Jun 22, 2026
Syntec Optics (Nasdaq: OPTX) Secures over $4M in New BioMed Orders Across Diversified Life Sciences PlatformsROCHESTER, NEW YORK, June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syntec Optics (Nasdaq: OPTX), a leading provider of mission-critical technologies for vibrant end-markets - defense tech, space tech, and biomed tech today announced it received nearly $4 million in U.S. life sciences purchase orders.
Proactive Investors·Jun 16, 2026
Syntec Optics wins $2.4M in new ordersSpace and defense deep tech company Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPTX) said it has received nearly $2.4 million in new purchase orders for an optics product line built to support weekly launches of Low Earth Orbit satellites. The Rochester, New York-based company said the orders, scaled for higher production in the first quarter of 2026, expand a previously announced order of nearly $1.9 million for the same product line.
GlobeNewsWire·Jun 16, 2026
Syntec Optics (Nasdaq: OPTX) Lands Space Optics Order, Boosting Total to $4.3M for Weekly Satellite LaunchesROCHESTER, NEW YORK, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPTX) (“Syntec Optics” or the "Company"), a Space and Defense deep tech leader, today announced nearly $2.4 million in new purchase orders for the product line, scaled for higher production in Q1 2026, to support weekly launches of Low Earth Orbit satellites. This order expands the previously announced nearly $1.9 million Q1 order, bringing total recent awards for this product line to nearly $4.3 million, with full delivery expected before the middle of next quarter.
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (OPTX)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $9.60 | $386.69M | -192.00 | -1.29% | -6.39% | -17.43% | — | |
| $314.13 | $49.81B | -604.10 | 23.42% | 10.59% | 6.94% | — | |
| $40.22 | $9.31B | 268.13 | 8.39% | -4.03% | -6.92% | — | |
| $0.75 | $7.49M | -0.85 | 13.03% | -55.45% | -79.65% | — | |
| $19.18 | $220.1M | 15.34 | 13.09% | 2.15% | — | — | |
| $661.20 | $30.62B | 35.02 | 7.86% | 15.15% | 8.94% | — |
Compare OPTX vs Peers
Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (OPTX) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
OPTX SEC Filings & Documents
Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (OPTX) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
6Material company update
Apr 30, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Jan 23, 2026·SEC
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Oct 17, 2025·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
210-Q Quarterly Reports
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OPTX Frequently Asked Questions
Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (OPTX) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc.'s revenue?
Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (OPTX) reported $27.5M in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 3% increase from $26.6M in 2021.
How fast is Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. growing?
Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (OPTX) saw revenue decline by 1.3% over the past year.
Is OPTX profitable?
Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (OPTX) reported a net loss of $3.0M for fiscal year 2025.
Dividend & Returns
What is OPTX's return on equity?
Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (OPTX) has a return on equity (ROE) of -17.4%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
What is Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (OPTX) had negative free cash flow of $1.3M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.