LightPath Technologies Acquires AMI for $7 Million to Enhance Large Diameter Glass Melting Technology
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 20 2026
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- Strategic Acquisition: LightPath acquires AMI's assets for $7 million in cash, aiming to accelerate its vertical integration strategy in the $9 billion infrared imaging market, with an expected annual revenue increase of approximately $3 million post-acquisition.
- Technology Enhancement: This acquisition enables LightPath to produce BlackDiamond™ glass with diameters up to 17 inches, significantly enhancing its competitiveness in the large optics sector, particularly for applications in space programs.
- Capacity Expansion: AMI's facility will provide additional glass melting capacity and establish a backup NDAA-compliant manufacturing site in Texas, ensuring supply chain stability and flexibility for LightPath.
- Market Outlook: By combining LightPath's camera portfolio with AMI's large diameter glass technology, the acquisition is expected to create one of the largest offerings of infrared materials and optics in the industry, further expanding market share and enhancing customer value.
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Analyst Views on LPTH
Wall Street analysts forecast LPTH stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for LPTH is 11.67 USD with a low forecast of 10.00 USD and a high forecast of 14.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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Current: 11.280
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Current: 11.280
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About LPTH
LightPath Technologies, Inc. is a global, vertically integrated provider of optics, photonics and infrared solutions for the industrial, commercial, defense, telecommunications, and medical industries. The Company designs and manufactures optical and infrared components including molded glass aspheric lenses and assemblies, custom molded glass freeform lenses, infrared lenses and thermal imaging assemblies, fused fiber collimators, and BlackDiamond (BD6) chalcogenide-based glass lenses. It also offers custom optical assemblies, including full engineering design support. Its business is organized into four product groups: infrared components, visible components, assemblies and modules, and engineering services. Its infrared product group comprises both molded and turned infrared lenses and assemblies using a variety of infrared glass materials. Its assemblies and modules product group is comprised of other value-added products, including both infrared and visible components.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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- Defense Bill Impact: The FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act mandates the Department of Defense to eliminate reliance on certain foreign optical systems by 2030, creating significant market opportunities for LightPath, which is expected to enhance its share in the domestic defense sector.
- Technological Edge: LightPath's proprietary BlackDiamond infrared glass technology has been designed and delivered in compliance with NDAA requirements, reducing material risks while supporting high-performance electro-optical and infrared applications, thereby strengthening its competitive position in defense and aerospace.
- Acquisition Expansion: LightPath's acquisition of Amorphous Materials, Inc. enhances its large-diameter glass melting capabilities and overall production capacity, further solidifying its position in the large-format optics market to meet growing defense demands.
- Market Demand Response: LightPath actively invites early engagement from defense and aerospace programs to ensure NDAA compliance, reduce long-term risks, and accelerate deployment timelines, demonstrating its agility in responding to rapidly changing market conditions.
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- Technological Innovation: LightPath Technologies' BlackDiamond glass material serves as a germanium alternative, featuring lower density and cost, which is expected to drive growth in the infrared imaging market.
- Market Outlook: Canaccord Genuity initiated coverage with a buy rating, forecasting that LightPath will benefit from strong demand for infrared cameras in defense and public safety sectors over the next few years.
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