Recent discussions on X about Luminar Technologies (LAZR) have been buzzing with a mix of cautious optimism and concern, particularly around the company’s upcoming Q2 2025 earnings report. Many users are focusing on the anticipated earnings per share forecast of a significant loss, alongside revenue expectations that suggest a challenging quarter. The stock’s role in the autonomous driving sector, especially its LiDAR technology in high-profile vehicles, continues to spark intrigue about its long-term potential.
However, there’s a palpable tension in the conversations due to ongoing financial risks, with some highlighting the company’s cash burn and debt as critical hurdles. A recent strategic partnership announcement has also stirred interest, though skepticism remains about execution and mass production capabilities. These debates keep the dialogue dynamic as investors weigh the transformative promise of Luminar against its immediate fiscal challenges.
Note: This discussion summary was generated from an AI condensation of post data.
Luminar Technologies Congressional Stock Trading
Members of Congress have traded $LAZR stock 1 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 1 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $LAZR stock by members of Congress over the last 6 months:
- SENATOR MITCH MCCONNELL sold up to $50,000 on 06/26.
To track congressional stock trading, check out Quiver Quantitative's congressional trading dashboard.
Luminar Technologies Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 1 institutional investors add shares of Luminar Technologies stock to their portfolio, and 1 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- BYRNE ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC added 16,960 shares (+inf%) to their portfolio in Q2 2025, for an estimated $48,675
- BERNARD WEALTH MANAGEMENT CORP. removed 200 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $1,078
- CAZ INVESTMENTS LP added 0 shares (+0.0%) to their portfolio in Q1 2025, for an estimated $0
To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard.
Luminar Technologies Government Contracts
We have seen $911,370 of award payments to $LAZR over the last year.
Here are some of the awards which we have have seen pay out the most over the last year:
- PHASE III SBIR - TECHNICAL MATURATION OF COMPACT HYBRID INTEGRATED SEED SOURCE FOR WATER VAPOR & METHANE LI...: $849,920
- 5-FREEDOM PHOTONICS INSTATUNE LASER-INSTATUNE-C1/ 1527 NM STARTING WAVELENGTH-FP4209-C1: $42,825
- INSTATUNE-C1/ 1550 NM CENTERWAVELENGTH LASER: $18,625
To track government contracts to publicy traded companies, check out Quiver Quantitative's government contracts dashboard.
Luminar Technologies Analyst Ratings
Wall Street analysts have issued reports on $LAZR in the last several months. We have seen 0 firms issue buy ratings on the stock, and 1 firms issue sell ratings.
Here are some recent analyst ratings:
- Goldman Sachs issued a "Sell" rating on 04/10/2025
To track analyst ratings and price targets for Luminar Technologies, check out Quiver Quantitative's $LAZR forecast page.
This article is not financial advice. See Quiver Quantitative's disclaimers for more information. Note that there may be inaccuracies due to mistakes in ticker-mapping, and other anomalies.
