IPG Photonics Corporation $IPGP Shares Sold by Principal Financial Group Inc.

Principal Financial Group Inc. trimmed its position in IPG Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:IPGP) by 5.8% in the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 56,286 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 3,452 shares during the period. Principal Financial Group Inc. owned approximately 0.13% of IPG Photonics worth $4,457,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of IPGP. True Wealth Design LLC lifted its holdings in shares of IPG Photonics by 1,621.7% in the second quarter. True Wealth Design LLC now owns 396 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 373 shares during the period. Versant Capital Management Inc lifted its holdings in IPG Photonics by 51.1% in the 3rd quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 343 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 116 shares during the last quarter. Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. boosted its position in shares of IPG Photonics by 207.1% during the 2nd quarter. Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 430 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 290 shares in the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of IPG Photonics by 348.2% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 744 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $51,000 after purchasing an additional 578 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Headlands Technologies LLC bought a new stake in shares of IPG Photonics in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $65,000. 93.79% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

IPG Photonics Stock Up 2.4%

IPGP opened at $153.91 on Monday. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $86.40 and a 200-day moving average of $83.26. The firm has a market capitalization of $6.48 billion, a P/E ratio of 207.99, a PEG ratio of 18.75 and a beta of 1.02. IPG Photonics Corporation has a 12-month low of $48.59 and a 12-month high of $155.82.

IPG Photonics (NASDAQ:IPGP) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The semiconductor company reported $0.46 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.25 by $0.21. The business had revenue of $274.47 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $249.58 million. IPG Photonics had a return on equity of 2.89% and a net margin of 3.10%.IPG Photonics’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $0.18 earnings per share. IPG Photonics has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.100-0.400 EPS. On average, analysts expect that IPG Photonics Corporation will post 1.54 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Transactions at IPG Photonics

In other IPG Photonics news, major shareholder Fibre Devices Ltd Ip sold 35,000 shares of IPG Photonics stock in a transaction on Monday, November 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $76.36, for a total transaction of $2,672,600.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 6,721,503 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $513,253,969.08. This trade represents a 0.52% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, major shareholder Valentin Gapontsev Trust I sold 47,901 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, November 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $76.13, for a total transaction of $3,646,703.13. Following the transaction, the insider owned 6,926,099 shares in the company, valued at approximately $527,283,916.87. This represents a 0.69% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 433,715 shares of company stock worth $33,343,856 in the last quarter. 39.50% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Key Headlines Impacting IPG Photonics

Here are the key news stories impacting IPG Photonics this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations — EPS $0.46 vs. $0.25 consensus and revenue $274.47M (up 17% Y/Y), driven by industrial demand and growth-product strength; this is the primary catalyst for the rally. IPG Photonics Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y, Shares Up
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts have revised models upward after the quarter — several shop reports note raised forecasts and price-target lifts, supporting continued investor interest. These Analysts Boost Their Forecasts On IPG Photonics Following Upbeat Q4 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Shares jumped sharply and hit a 52-week high on the strong quarter and bullish commentary; momentum flows and reported elevated short interest amplified the move. Highly Short Stock IPG Photonics Hits 52-Week High After Strong Quarter
• Positive Sentiment: Industry coverage: some outlets explain the >30% intraday jump was driven by the earnings beat, upbeat guidance commentary and follow-on analyst actions — reinforcing investor confidence. Why IPG Photonics Jumped 35% Today, Even as the Markets Were Down
• Neutral Sentiment: Company provided Q1 FY2026 guidance (EPS $0.10–$0.40; revenue $235–265M). The range is wide but includes consensus; investors are parsing guidance vs. beat momentum. View Press Release
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call/transcript and slides are available for detail on product demand, backlog and margins; read management commentary for clues on sustainability of the beat. IPG Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:IPGP) Q4 2025 earnings call transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Short-interest reporting is inconsistent across feeds (some articles cite elevated short interest while regulatory feeds in this dataset show zero/NaN), creating uncertainty about potential squeeze dynamics or overhangs — a risk for volatile price moves. Highly Short Stock IPG Photonics Hits 52-Week High After Strong Quarter

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Raymond James Financial cut shares of IPG Photonics from a “strong-buy” rating to an “outperform” rating and raised their target price for the stock from $97.00 to $180.00 in a report on Friday. Benchmark reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of IPG Photonics in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. Citigroup upgraded IPG Photonics from a “sell” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their target price for the stock from $68.00 to $105.00 in a report on Wednesday, November 5th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of IPG Photonics in a report on Monday, December 29th. Finally, Roth Mkm increased their price target on IPG Photonics from $105.00 to $110.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, six have issued a Buy rating, one has issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $122.17.

About IPG Photonics

IPG Photonics Corporation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance fiber lasers and amplifiers used in industrial, medical, scientific, and telecommunications applications. The company’s core products include ytterbium and erbium fiber lasers, diode lasers, and fiber amplifiers that deliver high power and efficiency for precision cutting, welding, marking, and engraving. IPG’s systems are engineered to optimize process speed, reliability, and energy consumption, making them a preferred choice for advanced manufacturing environments.

In addition to stand-alone laser sources, IPG offers turnkey laser systems and integrated solutions tailored to sectors such as automotive, electronics, aerospace, additive manufacturing, and life sciences.