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LightWave Acquisition Corp.(NASDAQ) LWAC

Market Cap$310.98MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2025)+4%
5 YearN/A
1 Year+4%
1 Month+1%
$10.34
+0.00%
+0.00Today
LightWave Acquisition Corp. last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 10.342026-08-21
LightWave Acquisition Corp. stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-0.1%USD 10.352026-08-14
1 month+1.08%USD 10.232026-07-22
3 month+1.37%USD 10.202026-05-22
Year to date+3.09%USD 10.032025-12-31
1 year+3.61%USD 9.982025-08-21
Since inception+3.6%USD 9.992025-08-15

LightWave Acquisition Corp. Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$310.98MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$0.00

Net Income (TTM)

$5.99M

EPS (TTM)

$0.25

P/E Ratio

41.86

Dividend

$0.00

Beta (Volatility)

-0.21 (Low)

Price

$10.34

Volume

123,322

Open

$10.30

Previous Close

$10.34

Daily Range

$10.30 - $10.34

52-Week Range

$9.81 - $10.35

Estimated Earnings Date

N/A

LWAC News

No articles available.

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About LightWave Acquisition Corp.

LightWave Acquisition Corp. helps private technology companies join the public stock market. It looks for innovative businesses that need capital to grow. This allows regular people to invest in high-tech firms early.

Looking for Innovation

  • Target Identification: Researching businesses in photonics, which is the science of using light for technology.
  • Acquisition Strategy: Planning mergers or asset purchases with innovation-focused companies.
  • Sensing Technologies: Evaluating firms that develop advanced sensors for industrial use.
  • Strategic Growth: Providing industrial expertise to help target companies expand their operations.

Milestones in the Merger Journey

  • Incorporated as a Cayman Islands company on Jan. 22, 2025.
  • Completed its initial public offering on June 26, 2025.
  • Generated $215,625,000 in gross proceeds from its public offering.
  • Sold an aggregate of 606,250 units through a private placement.

How Expertise Drives Value

The company focuses on niche sectors like optical components and sensing. Its leaders use deep industrial expertise to help target companies grow.

Cash Reserves and Performance

  • Net income was $1,629,641 for the three months ended June 30, 2026.
  • Net income was $3,385,464 for the six months ended June 30, 2026.
  • Market capitalization increased 170.7% year over year to $220.4 million in Q2 2026.
  • Investments in the trust account were $223,980,148 as of June 30, 2026.
  • Cash held for operations was $472,668 as of June 30, 2026.

Bottom Line

LightWave acts as a bridge for private technology firms entering the public market. Its future depends on completing a business combination by June 26, 2027.

AI Generated • Aug 15, 2026

Industry

Capital Markets

Sector

Financials

Employees

2

CEO

Robert M. Bennett

Website

www.lightwaveacquisition.com

Headquarters

Dallas, TX 75254, US

LWAC Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

0.00%

Operating Margin

0.00%

Net Income Margin

0.00%

Return on Equity

2.80%

Return on Capital

0.00%

Return on Assets

2.67%

Earnings Yield

2.39%

Dividend Yield

0.00%

Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$310.98MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

30.07M

Volume

123.32K

Avg. Volume

9.05K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$0.00

Operating Income

-$391.85K

EBITDA

-$391.85K

Operating Cash Flow

-$750.58K

Capital Expenditure

-$7.00

Free Cash Flow

-$750.59K

Cash & ST Invst.

$472.67K

Total Debt

$0.00

LightWave Acquisition Corp. Performance Analysis

LightWave Acquisition Corp. annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20252025-12-31USD 0N/A
LightWave Acquisition Corp. sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-30N/A
Q42025-12-31N/A
Q12026-03-31N/A
Q22026-06-30N/A
LightWave Acquisition Corp. annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20252025-12-31USD 0.12N/A
LightWave Acquisition Corp. sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-30187.5%
Q42025-12-31200.0%
Q12026-03-31-71.4%
Q22026-06-30-9.7%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Currently no data to display.

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Currently no data to display.

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$0.00

N/A

Gross Profit

$0.00

N/A

Gross Margin

0.00%

N/A

Market Cap

$310.98MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$155.49M

N/A

Employees

2

N/A

Net Income

$1.63M

+551.8%

EBITDA

-$340.36K

-290.5%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$472.67K

-58.5%

Total Debt

$0.00

N/A

Accounts Receivable

$25.00K

-80.8%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$0.00

N/A

Short Term Debt

$0.00

N/A

Return on Assets

2.67%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

-0.17%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$152.78K

N/A

Operating Cash Flow

-$152.78K

N/A

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Questions About LWAC

What is the current price of LightWave Acquisition Corp.?

LightWave Acquisition Corp. is trading at $10.34 per share.

What is the 52-week range for LightWave Acquisition Corp.?

Over the past 52 weeks, LightWave Acquisition Corp. has traded between $9.81 and $10.35.

How much debt does LightWave Acquisition Corp. have?

As of the most recent reporting period, LightWave Acquisition Corp. reported total debt of $0.00.

How much cash does LightWave Acquisition Corp. have on hand?

LightWave Acquisition Corp. reported $472.67K in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is LightWave Acquisition Corp.’s dividend yield?

LightWave Acquisition Corp. does not currently have a dividend yield.

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