Syntec Optics Holdings Stock Price, News & Analysis

Syntec Optics (Nasdaq: OPTX) announced on December 16, 2025 that it received a new OEM order to produce lightweight, high-clarity optics for US military augmented‑reality/extended‑reality (AR/XR) prototypes designed for day and nighttime readable visor displays.

The company noted prior work including a 2019 NVESD grant to refine prism‑making technology and manufacturing advances in 2024. Syntec says its optics enable Micro‑LED imaging through a visor and aim to support soldier situational awareness and endurance. The defense AR/VR market is cited at USD 1.68 billion in 2025, forecast to reach USD 4.34 billion by 2030 (20.9% CAGR).

Syntec Optics (Nasdaq: OPTX) received a new $1.9 million order for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite optics scheduled to ship by the end of February 2026. From January through November 2025, the company shipped over $2.6 million in space optics and reached its 17,000th space optic manufactured in October 2025.

The announcement notes recurring, expanding order volume for space optics, vertical manufacturing scale to meet customer constellation growth, and a company projection that sustained demand could nearly triple 2026 deliveries for this product line.

Syntec Optics (Nasdaq: OPTX) will host a conference call to review third-quarter 2025 financial results and provide a business update on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Registration is required via Zoom and a webcast recording will be posted to the company's Investors page, with replay available until December 17, 2025.

Key reported metrics: Net sales $7.0 million, a 6% increase versus the prior quarter; Adjusted EBITDA year-to-date $2.1 million versus $2.2 million in the prior year; third-quarter Adjusted EBITDA was nearly zero, reduced by investments in direct labor and overhead aimed at delivery and quality improvements that the company expects will drive higher sales and margins in subsequent quarters.

Syntec Optics (Nasdaq: OPTX) reported third-quarter 2025 results with net sales of $6.95M, up 6% sequentially from Q2 2025, driven by higher volumes in LEO satellite optics, night vision, and defense lines.

Gross profit was $0.9M (down $1.0M YoY and $0.7M QoQ) after investments in labor and overhead. Adjusted EBITDA was approximately $0M (negative $0.01M). Net loss was $1.4M (loss of $0.04 per share). Cash balances were $0.6M and cash plus available credit totaled $1.3M. Q4 2025 revenue is guided to $7.3–$8.0M.

Syntec Optics (Nasdaq: OPTX) announced on October 20, 2025 it has manufactured over 17,000 satellite optics to support thousands of low-Earth-orbit (LEO) satellite launches.

These optics are used in laser-based mesh networks to route data in space for lower latency and increased reliability. The company highlighted its backwards integration to make blanks that achieve tolerances of about 1/3000th the width of a human hair. Management framed the milestone as supporting communications for flood/wildfire response, military, telehealth, and education.

The release cites third-party market estimates: a satellite market growing from $15B to $108B by 2035 and a global space economy forecast to reach $1T by 2040.

Syntec Optics (Nasdaq: OPTX) reported full-year 2024 results and first-half 2025 updates on Oct 6, 2025. For FY2024, net sales were $28.4M (product sales +$1.9M YoY) and adjusted EBITDA was $2.2M, down from $5.3M in 2023. For H1 2025, net sales were $13.6M (up $0.3M YoY), gross margin rose to 29% (from 22%), adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 15.3% (from 5.8%), and EPS improved to $0.00 from -$0.03. Cash including available credit was about $4.3M at H1 2025. The company invested $3.3M in equipment in 2024 and highlighted new end-markets (energy, fusion) and product ramps in space, defense, biomedical, and AI data-center optics.

Syntec Optics (Nasdaq: OPTX), a provider of mission-critical optics for defense, biomedical, communications, and consumer markets, has scheduled a conference call for Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss financial results and provide a business update.

The company will make the webcast recording available in the Latest Events section of their Investor Relations webpage. A replay will be accessible for approximately one month, until October 15, 2025. Interested participants must register in advance through the provided Zoom link to join the call.

Syntec Optics (Nasdaq: OPTX) has launched a pioneering apprenticeship program in New York State, marking the first of its kind in the United States for optics and photonics manufacturing. The program, developed in partnership with Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association (RTMA) and Monroe Community College (MCC), aims to address the critical shortage of specialized talent in advanced manufacturing.

The 18-month to 4-year program currently has six apprentices enrolled and combines on-the-job training with specialized coursework in nanomachining and optics. The initiative is certified and funded by New York State, offering participants scholarships and tool funding through RTMA. The program supports Syntec's growth across various technology sectors, including hyperspectral imaging, rocket propulsion, fusion energy, and satellite optics.

Syntec Optics (Nasdaq: OPTX), a leading technology products provider for defense and other industries, has appointed Louie Salinas as Assistant Director of Strategic Military Sales & Customer Development. Salinas, a retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant and decorated combat veteran, will lead sales for the company's thermal weapon sights and military night vision scope optics.

As a two-time Purple Heart recipient with experience in Army Special Operations Command, Salinas will leverage his military background to strengthen relationships with the U.S. Department of Defense and allied nations. The appointment demonstrates Syntec Optics' commitment to enhancing its defense sector presence by placing experienced veterans in key leadership positions.