Kopin Stock Price, News & Analysis

Kopin Corporation (KOPN) has achieved significant milestones in developing its NeuralDisplay prototype, an AI-powered technology for AR/VR solutions. The technology eliminates dedicated eye-tracking cameras, reducing size, weight, power consumption, and cost. The hardware prototype, based on OLED technology with MicroLED compatibility, enables eye image capture and provides insights for custom optics development. Software advancements include automatic vergence adjustment and augmented reality rangefinder capabilities. The system can track user's gaze direction, pupil size, and eyeball in real-time, while enabling dynamic brightness and contrast adjustments, eye fatigue monitoring, and response to neurological stimuli. Kopin's next steps involve enhancing silicon architecture for improved color accuracy, brightness, and sensor sensitivity.

Kopin Corporation (KOPN) has announced the retirement of CFO Rich Sneider after 25 years of service. The company has initiated a search for his replacement, considering both internal and external candidates. Sneider will continue in his role until a successor is appointed and will assist in the transition process.

CEO Michael Murray acknowledged Sneider's significant contributions, noting his role in Kopin's evolution from a technology-focused company to one commercializing application-specific optical solutions across various industries. Kopin specializes in optical systems and high-performance microdisplays for defense, training, enterprise, industrial, consumer, and medical products.

Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ: KOPN), a provider of optical systems and microdisplays, will be added to the Russell 2000® and Russell 3000® Indexes following the 2025 Russell indexes reconstitution. The inclusion will become effective on June 27, 2025. This addition signifies Kopin's growing market presence and automatically includes the company in related growth and value style indexes.

The Russell indexes, which benchmark approximately $10.6 trillion in assets, are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors. FTSE Russell determines index membership primarily through market capitalization rankings and style attributes. The company will transition to semi-annual reconstitution frequency starting from 2026 to maintain accurate market representation.

Kopin Corporation (KOPN) reported its Q1 2025 financial results, showing positive momentum in both revenue and operational efficiency. Total revenues reached $10.5 million, up 5% from Q1 2024, with product revenues increasing 2% and funded research revenues growing 37%. The company received approximately $28 million in orders, achieving a strong 2.8:1 book-to-bill ratio. Cost of Product Revenues improved to 83% of net product revenues, down from 95% in Q1 2024. The company reported a net loss of $3.1 million ($0.02 per share), significantly better than the $32.5 million loss in Q1 2024. Notable orders included contracts for thermal weapons sights and pilot Helmet Mounted Display Systems. Kopin reaffirmed expectations for double-digit revenue growth in 2025 and is implementing an automation plan to enhance quality and improve margins.

Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ: KOPN), a provider of optical systems and microdisplays for defense, training, enterprise, industrial, consumer and medical products, has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings conference call for Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET. The company will release its financial results for Q1 2025 (ended March 29, 2025) via press release before the call.

Participants can join via phone using U.S. dial-in (800-445-7795) or international number (785-424-1699) with Conference ID: KOPIN. A webcast option is also available through Kopin's investor relations website. A replay will be accessible through May 20, 2025.

Kopin Corporation (KOPN) will showcase its advanced military vision systems at SOF Week 2025 in Tampa, Florida, from May 5-8, 2025. The company will demonstrate its specialized optical systems and microdisplays designed for defense applications, including the DayVAS™ and DarkWAVE™ augmented HUD modules for day and night use. The exhibition will feature VR head-mounted displays for training, high-brightness MicroLED displays, and various solutions for special operations forces. Kopin will also present its latest initiative focusing on optimal color MicroLED specifications for Extended Reality (XR) heads-up displays in warfighter applications.

Kopin (NASDAQ: KOPN) has secured a significant U.S. Army contract for a Soldier Display Trade Study focused on MicroLED technology for Extended Reality (XR) applications. The study aims to define optimal MicroLED characteristics for military heads-up displays (HUDs), emphasizing daytime-readable, ultra-bright displays with enhanced energy efficiency.

The project will culminate in a 'Microdisplay Requirements and Performance Matrix' that will set standards for next-generation soldier vision systems. These systems include head-mounted see-through displays, handheld devices, platform-mounted systems, and advanced weapon sights like the Next Gen Squad Weapon Fire Control.

MicroLED technology offers key advantages including superior brightness, power efficiency, long operating lifetimes, and elimination of temporal artifacts associated with Laser Based Scanning, while reducing nausea and discomfort in extended use scenarios.

Kopin (NASDAQ: KOPN) has secured a new $7.5 million multi-year contract to supply microdisplays for pilot Helmet Mounted Display Systems with augmented reality (AR) capabilities. This contract, combined with previous orders of $6 million in 2025, brings the total to $13.5 million year-to-date for pilot helmet displays.

The customer is a Tier 1 Department of Defense (DoD) prime contractor and leading aerospace/defense solutions provider. The microdisplays will be manufactured in Kopin's Class 10 cleanroom facility in the USA, with each display undergoing rigorous testing and quality control measures.

The AR-enabled helmet systems provide pilots with critical mission information and enhanced situational awareness, allowing seamless interaction with aircraft systems in high-stress situations.

Kopin (KOPN) reported strong financial results for Q4 and full year 2024, with annual revenue increasing 24.6% to $50.3 million compared to 2023. Q4 revenue grew 71% year-over-year to $14.6 million.

The company's product revenues for 2024 reached $43.6 million, driven primarily by increased shipments of thermal weapon sight applications. Product gross margin improved due to higher unit volumes and better fixed cost absorption. The company recorded record bookings of $46 million in 2024.

Despite a net loss of $43.9 million for 2024, Kopin maintains a strong cash position of $36.6 million. Looking ahead, the company expects 2025 revenue between $52-55 million, supported by a strong order book. Kopin is implementing an automation plan at its Westborough facility to increase capacity and efficiency while reducing quality defects.