Innovative Eyewear, Inc. Announces Record-Breaking 65% Annual Sales Growth in 2025 & Insider Buying Intent

Rhea-AI Summary

Innovative Eyewear (NASDAQ:LUCY) reported preliminary unaudited sales of approximately $1.0M in Q4 2025 (≈45% increase vs Q4 2024) and estimated full-year 2025 sales of $2.7M, up ≈65% year-over-year from $1.6M in 2024. Management highlights a roughly 44% Amazon market share for smart safety glasses and says its Lucyd Armor and Reebok sport lines drove traction. The company said its product mix and global fulfillment network position it to scale distribution in hardware, retail, and optical chains in 2026. Several executives intend to buy shares in the open market; purchases will be disclosed on Form 4s. Results remain preliminary and subject to audit.

Positive

• Full-year sales +65% YoY to $2.7M
• Q4 sales +45% YoY to ~$1.0M
• Amazon market share approx 44% for smart safety glasses
• Management buying intent signals insider confidence

Negative

• Preliminary results are unaudited and subject to audit
• Company revenue remains modest in absolute size at $2.7M

Key Figures

Q4 2025 sales $1m Preliminary, vs Q4 2024; ~45% growth

Q4 YoY growth 45% Increase in Q4 2025 vs Q4 2024 revenue

2025 sales $2.7M Preliminary full-year 2025 sales

2024 sales $1.6M Full-year 2024 sales baseline

2025 YoY growth 65% Increase in 2025 sales vs 2024

Smart safety glasses share 44% Estimated Amazon.com market share for smart safety glasses

52-week high discount 83.33% Price vs 52-week high before this news

Price change 7.27% Pre-news 24h price change

Market Reality Check

$1.73 Last Close

Volume Volume 138,514 is below the 20-day average of 220,813 (relative volume 0.63x). low

Technical Shares at $1.18 are trading below the 200-day MA of $2.03 and 83.33% below the 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

LUCY gained 7.27% while peers were mixed: EKSO up 10.94%, FEMY up 1.71%, MHUA down 27.18%, HBIO down 2.75%, GCTK down 1.02%, pointing to a stock-specific move tied to the company’s sales update and insider buying intent.

Historical Context

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 22	Industry events update	Positive	+1.4%	Announced participation in five major Q1 2026 industry events.
Dec 11	Product launch	Positive	+0.0%	Launched new Reebok smart eyewear for gym and indoor sports.
Dec 01	Retail partnership	Positive	-9.1%	Retail deal with SmartBuyGlasses for Reebok smart eyewear.
Nov 13	Earnings update	Positive	-12.4%	Q3 2025 showed strong revenue growth and margin improvement.
Nov 04	Product and patent news	Positive	-8.2%	New Lucyd Armor models, safety certifications, and major customer order.

Pattern Detected

Recent fundamentally positive updates often saw negative or muted next-day moves, suggesting a pattern of market skepticism toward good news.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, Innovative Eyewear reported a series of growth and product milestones, including Q3 2025 revenue of $668,128 (up 163% YoY), multiple Lucyd Armor product launches, and a SmartBuyGlasses partnership. Despite these, shares often traded down after news, such as the Q3 results (-12.43%) and partnership (-9.06%). Today’s announcement of Q4 2025 sales of about $1m and full-year 2025 sales of $2.7M, plus planned insider purchases, extends the growth narrative against a still-depressed share price versus the 52-week high.

Market Pulse Summary

The stock surged +47.5% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with the company’s reported momentum: preliminary Q4 2025 sales of about $1m and full-year $2.7M reflect roughly 65% annual growth, while management signaled intent to buy shares in the open market. Historically, LUCY often traded down on good news, so a gain of 7.27% against a price still 83.33% below its 52-week high highlighted a shift toward recognizing execution progress and insider alignment, though the stock remained technically below its $2.03 200-day MA.

Key Terms

form 4 regulatory

"All purchases by our management team will be publicly disclosed through required SEC filings, specifically Form 4, within"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

sec filings regulatory

"All purchases by our management team will be publicly disclosed through required SEC filings, specifically Form 4, within"

SEC filings are formal documents companies must send to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that disclose key financial results, operations, risks and insider transactions. Think of them as a company’s official report card and instruction manual combined: they provide investors reliable, standardized facts used to evaluate value, spot risks, and compare companies, so missing or misleading filings can materially affect investment decisions.

insider trading policy regulatory

"transactions will be conducted in compliance with all applicable securities laws and the Company's insider trading policy."

A written set of rules that tells employees, executives and board members what information they may not use to buy or sell a company's stock and when trading is allowed. Think of it as a playbook or house rules that prevent people with secret knowledge from getting an unfair advantage; it matters to investors because it helps protect fair markets, preserves trust in management, and reduces the risk of legal penalties that can hurt a company’s value.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

MIAMI, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovative Eyewear, Inc. ("Innovative Eyewear" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LUCY; LUCYW), the developer & manufacturer of smart eyewear under the Lucyd®, Lucyd Armor®, Reebok®, Eddie Bauer® and Nautica® brands, is pleased to announce its preliminary unaudited sales results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.

The company achieved Q4 2025 sales of approximately $1m, representing an increase of approximately 45% compared with Q4 2024 revenue. Preliminary full-year 2025 sales are estimated to be $2.7 million, a substantial increase of approximately 65% year-over-year from $1.6 million in 2024.

The Company's management believes that its operational progress and considerable traction with its smart eyewear brand portfolio, particularly Lucyd Armor smart safety and Reebok sport collections, is not fully reflected in the current market price of its common stock. A recent analysis of Amazon.com market trends indicates that the Company holds approximately 44% market share of smart safety glasses on the world's most popular retail platform, and to our knowledge is the only smart safety glass on the platform with full safety certification in the US and Canada. Management believes the Company has now built the diverse product mix and distribution channels necessary to maximize its penetration in the rapidly growing smart eyewear market, and secure a long-term position as the industry value leader.

Harrison Gross (CEO), Oswald Gayle (CFO), Joaquin Abondano (COO), Eric Cohen (CTO), and Konrad Dabrowski (Chief AI and Growth Officer) intend to purchase shares of Innovative Eyewear in the open market. The planned purchases reflect management's strong confidence in the Company's strategic direction, long-term growth prospects, and current market valuation. The specific timing and amount of the purchases will depend on market conditions and other factors, and the transactions will be conducted in compliance with all applicable securities laws and the Company's insider trading policy.

"Whilst these results remain subject to audit, we are pleased with the preliminary sales growth achieved in both the fourth quarter and full year 2025 compared to 2024," said Harrison Gross, CEO of Innovative Eyewear. "We believe this performance reflects growing awareness of our brand portfolio and increasing demand for eyewear that integrates smart features alongside vision correction and protection, and the ability to easily use our eyewear with a number of AI platforms. Further, we believe that our 2025 efforts to build a robust global fulfillment network have helped to position the Company for faster scale up of its brands across hardware stores, retail, and optical chains worldwide. We are optimistic about our prospects for significant placements with national, well recognized chains during 2026."

All purchases by our management team will be publicly disclosed through required SEC filings, specifically Form 4, within the strict timelines mandated by law. The Company emphasizes that this announcement is a statement of intent and not a solicitation for the purchase or sale of securities.

About Innovative Eyewear, Inc.

Innovative Eyewear is a developer & manufacturer of cutting-edge ChatGPT enabled smart eyewear, under the Lucyd®, Nautica®, Eddie Bauer® and Reebok® brands. True to our mission to Upgrade Your Eyewear®, our Bluetooth audio glasses allow users to stay safely and ergonomically connected to their digital lives and are offered in hundreds of frame and lens combinations to meet the needs of the optical, sunglass, sporting goods and safety eyewear markets. To learn more and explore our continuously evolving collection of smart eyewear, please visit www.lucyd.co.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including those relating to preliminary sales, the market for smartglasses and potential management stock purchases. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current expectations and assumptions. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe-harbor for forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking expressions, including, but not limited to, "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "future," "intend," "may," "outlook," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "will," "would" and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 10-K under the caption "Risk Factors."

Investor Relations Contact:

Skyline Corporate Communications Group, LLC
Scott Powell, President
1177 Avenue of the Americas, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Office: +1 (646) 893-5835
Email: info@skylineccg.com

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FAQ

What were Innovative Eyewear (LUCY) preliminary full-year 2025 sales?

Preliminary full-year 2025 sales were estimated at $2.7 million, up approximately 65% year-over-year from $1.6 million in 2024.

How much did Innovative Eyewear (LUCY) report for Q4 2025 revenue?

The company reported approximately $1.0 million in Q4 2025 sales, an increase of about 45% versus Q4 2024.

What insider buying did Innovative Eyewear (LUCY) disclose on January 7, 2026?

CEO, CFO, COO, CTO, and Chief AI and Growth Officer intend to purchase shares in the open market; timing and amounts depend on market conditions and will be reported on Form 4 filings.

Does Innovative Eyewear (LUCY) claim market share on major retail platforms?

The company stated it holds approximately 44% market share of smart safety glasses on Amazon.

Are Innovative Eyewear (LUCY) sales final for 2025?

No; the disclosed sales figures are preliminary and unaudited and remain subject to audit.

What growth drivers did Innovative Eyewear (LUCY) cite for 2026 expansion?

Management cited a diverse product mix, Lucyd Armor and Reebok collections, and a strengthened global fulfillment network to pursue national retail and optical chain placements in 2026.