Optex Systems Announces $1.25 Million Order for Laser Protection Filters Supporting Night Vision Binocular Programs
Rhea-AI Summary
Optex Systems (Nasdaq: OPXS) received a new $1.25 million U.S. Government order for laser protection filters supporting night vision goggle programs. Deliveries are scheduled from Q3 fiscal 2027 through Q1 fiscal 2028. With this contract, Optex reports a backlog exceeding $32.5 million.
Positive
- $1.25 million U.S. Government order for laser protection filters
- Deliveries scheduled from Q3 fiscal 2027 through Q1 fiscal 2028
- Total backlog now in excess of $32.5 million
- Order released under existing five-year IDIQ contract
Negative
- None.
News Market Reaction – OPXS
In the Jun 9 session, OPXS gained 5.92%, reflecting a notable positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +4.1% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -9.0% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11 | Q2 2026 earnings | Positive | +12.8% | Quarterly results with higher gross margins and raised full-year guidance. |
| May 01 | Leadership appointment | Positive | +2.6% | Appointment of an experienced optical engineering director to drive technology. |
| Mar 27 | Laser filter order | Positive | -0.5% | New $1.23M U.S. Government order and backlog above $36.8M. |
| Feb 11 | Quarterly highlights | Negative | -4.7% | Revenue up but margins and net income down; mixed profitability trends. |
| Feb 10 | Night vision contract | Positive | -0.1% | $2.19M optical assemblies order and backlog exceeding $38M. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
OPXS often reacts positively to earnings and leadership news, while contract win announcements have produced mixed or slightly negative next-day moves despite positive fundamentals.
Over the last few months, OPXS has combined steady defense optics demand with recurring U.S. Government orders. Earnings on May 11, 2026 showed improved margins and guidance, prompting a 12.76% rise. Leadership strengthening on May 1, 2026 also drew a positive reaction. However, prior night-vision and optical assembly orders in early 2026, even with backlogs above $36–38M, saw flat to slightly negative moves, indicating that contract wins alone have not always driven strong upside.
Key Terms
night vision goggle technical
laser protection filters technical
idiq contract regulatory
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RICHARDSON, TX / ACCESS Newswire / June 9, 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 from the U.S. Government, in support of a Night Vision Goggle systems. The order value is
"This order is another DO release against our five-year IDIQ contract with the U.S. Government. Our delivery and quality performance against this program has been excellent, and this is a key factor in new delivery order releases." stated Bill Bates, GM, AOC.
With this 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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