Optex Systems Announces $0.4 Million Order for Infrared Windows
Optex Systems (NASDAQ:OPXS) announced a new $0.4 million contract for infrared windows, returning its Applied Optics Center to the infrared coatings market.
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Optex Systems (NASDAQ:OPXS) announced a new $0.4 million contract for infrared windows, returning its Applied Optics Center to the infrared coatings market. This represents the first award from a prime contractor that has not previously been an Optex customer. Upon successful completion, the company anticipates potential follow-on orders of up to $14.0 million annually beginning in the second calendar quarter of 2027. Optex highlighted prior capital investments of over $4.5 million to enhance infrared lens fabrication and coatings capabilities. With this award, Optex reported a total order backlog in excess of $26.5 million.
Positive
- $0.4 million infrared windows contract awarded to Optex Systems
- First award from a new prime contractor customer for Optex
- Company anticipates potential follow-on orders up to $14.0 million annually from 2027
- Applied Optics Center re-enters infrared coatings market
- Over $4.5 million invested in infrared lens and coatings capabilities
- Total order backlog reported above $26.5 million
Negative
- None.
Market reaction after $0.4 million contract award: OPXS +3.86% in the Sep 1 session
In the Sep 1 session, OPXS gained 3.86%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Our momentum scanner triggered 2 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27 | Contract award | Positive | -0.1% | New $2.79 million laser filter order lifted backlog above $26.5 million. |
| Aug 05 | Earnings call notice | Neutral | +7.7% | Company scheduled fiscal Q3 2026 results and investor call for August 11. |
| Jul 17 | Contract award | Positive | -2.3% | General Dynamics Land Systems Canada awarded a $1.2 million order extending support through 2029. |
| Jun 09 | Contract award | Positive | +5.9% | U.S. Government awarded a $1.25 million order supporting night vision programs. |
| May 11 | Earnings report | Neutral | +12.8% | Revenue declined, while margins improved and full-year revenue guidance remained above 2025. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent order announcements showed mixed follow-through: the June 9 order aligned with a 5.92% gain, while the July 17 and August 27 orders diverged with negative reactions.
Key Terms
infrared windows technical
infrared coatings technical
prime contractor technical
iso 9001:2015 regulatory
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RICHARDSON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / September 1, 2026 / Optex Systems Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:OPXS), a leading manufacturer of precision optical sighting systems for domestic and worldwide military and commercial applications, announced today it has been awarded a new contract for infrared windows, bringing Optex's Applied Optics Center back into the infrared coatings market.
Of note, this is the Company's first award from a prime contractor that has previously not been a customer of Optex. In addition, upon successful completion of this initial contract, the Company anticipates that follow-on orders for this program could be as much as
The Applied Optics Center, a Division of Optex Systems, Inc., is the leading provider of laser protection optics and optical devices that protect both the soldiers' eyes as well as their state-of-the-art visual augmentation devices. Bill Bates, GM of Applied Optics Center, stated, "We are very proud of this new order and what it could potentially mean to our business. We have invested over
With this new order, the current Optex backlog is in excess of
ABOUT OPTEX SYSTEMS
Optex, which was founded in 1987, is a Richardson, Texas based ISO 9001:2015 certified concern, which manufactures optical sighting systems and assemblies, primarily for Department of Defense (DOD) applications. Its products are installed on various types of U.S. military land vehicles, such as the Abrams and Bradley fighting vehicles, Light Armored and Armored Security Vehicles, and have been selected for installation on the Stryker family of vehicles. Optex also manufactures and delivers numerous periscope configurations, rifle and surveillance sights, and night vision optical assemblies. Optex delivers its products both directly to the military services and to prime contractors. For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.optexsys.com.
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SOURCE: Optex Systems Holdings, Inc.
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