POET Technologies Inc. (POET) Stock Price & Analysis
POET Technologies Inc. (POET) closed at USD 5.66 on Thursday, October 29, 2026, down 3.08% on the day. The US market is currently closed (after-hours); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 5.84; the Oct 29, 2026 session ranged USD 5.58–5.87 on volume of 7,909,396 shares. Market capitalization is $979.51M, with a 52-week range of USD 3.87–20.81 (NCM). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 29, 2026 at 23:32 UTC.
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Key facts (POET)
- Analysts: None (1 analysts), mean target USD 14.75 (range 14.75–14.75).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -11.3% vs S&P 500 +14.4%; 5Y -32.6% vs S&P 500 +79.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-16, EPS estimate USD -0.05, revenue estimate $969K. All companies reporting that day: https://nexqual.com/earnings/2026-11-16
- Dividend: POET paid no cash dividend in the last five years.
- Short interest: 13.71% of float (as of 2026-10-15), 2.8 days to cover.
Analysts (POET)
Consensus None, 1 analysts; mean target USD 14.75 (low 14.75, high 14.75).
Total return (dividends reinvested) (POET)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-30) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -11.3% | -32.6% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.4% | +79.1% |
| Per year | -11.3% | -7.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 139.7% | 108.3% |
| Max drawdown | -74.1% (May 2026→Oct 2026) | -91.8% (Mar 2022→Dec 2023) |
Dividends (POET)
POET paid no cash dividend in the last five years.
Short interest (POET)
23,711,153 shares sold short, 13.71% of the float, as of Oct 15, 2026 (exchange short-interest report, published about twice a month). Prior report (Sep 15, 2026): 22,826,238 shares (+3.9%). Days to cover: 2.8 (short shares ÷ average daily volume).
POET earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | −$0.10 | −$0.07 | Miss −42.9% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 | −$0.09 | −$0.04 | Miss −$0.05 | — |
| — | Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 | −$0.25 | −$0.06 | Miss −316.7% | — |
| — | Quarter ended Sep 30, 2025 | −$0.10 | −$0.08 | Miss −25.0% | — |
EPS as reported against the analyst consensus before the release; surprise uses the cent-rounded figures shown (in dollars when EPS and consensus have opposite signs). Stock reaction = close before the results to close after (the first close following a release after the bell or before the open).
POET recent SEC filings (last 120 days)
| Filed | Form | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Oct 16, 2026 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Schedule 13G/A | GROUP ONE TRADING LLC: 0.7% of shares, passive 5%+ holder (amended) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Sep 4, 2026 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Schedule 13G/A | MMCAP International Inc. SPC, MM Asset Management Inc.: 10.0% of shares, passive 5%+ holder (amended) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Schedule 13G | G1 Execution Services, LLC, SIG Brokerage, LP: 5.7% of shares, passive 5%+ holder |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Schedule 13G | GROUP ONE TRADING LLC: 5.5% of shares, passive 5%+ holder |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Schedule 13G/A | JANE STREET GROUP, LLC, Jane Street Capital, LLC: 5.5% of shares, passive 5%+ holder (amended) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Aug 13, 2026 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Aug 13, 2026 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Aug 3, 2026 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Schedule 13G | Citadel Securities GP LLC, Citadel Securities LLC: 5.9% of shares, passive 5%+ holder |
Source: SEC EDGAR. Quotes are the opening words of each item as filed; each form links to the filing. Insider Form 4 filings are listed in the insider sections.
POET suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 20-F)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Super Photonics Xiamen | “We determined that we could not achieve full operational control of Super Photonics Xiamen (SPC) in the context of any joint venture.” |
| Partner | Coherent (COHR) | “2023 and established "SiC LLC," a subsidiary of Coherent Corp., through strategic partnerships with Denso and Mitsubishi,” |
| Related party | IBM (IBM) | “Throughout his career, Mr. Tirva held various management positions at IBM, Broadcom” |
| Related party | Broadcom (AVGO) | “Throughout his career, Mr. Tirva held various management positions at IBM, Broadcom” |
Quoted from the company's 20-F filed Mar 31, 2026.
POET analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $-0.05 | $-0.04 | −$0.01 | $968,910 | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $-0.04 | $-0.03 | −$0.01 | $2.2M | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $-0.23 | $-0.15 | −$0.08 | $4.7M | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $-0.17 | $0.00 | −$0.17 | $138.4M | 1 |
POET options: expected move
Options price a move of about ±19.3% (±$1.04) by Nov 20, 2026, which includes earnings on Nov 16, 2026; the earnings reaction alone is priced at about ±9.3%.
| Expiration | Days | ATM implied volatility | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 | 80.1% | ±4.4% |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 8 | 85.0% | ±9.7% |
| Nov 13, 2026 | 15 | 83.3% | ±14.2% |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 22 | 93.3% | ±19.3% |
| Nov 27, 2026 | 29 | 88.3% | ±20.9% |
| Dec 4, 2026 | 36 | 84.1% | ±22.2% |
| Dec 18, 2026 | 50 | 84.8% | ±26.8% |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 78 | 82.2% | ±31.6% |
30-day implied volatility 84.2% vs 67.1% realized over the last 30 trading days. Put/call ratio (volume) 0.2. Cboe delayed quotes (15 min). Expected move = at-the-money straddle.
Key Statistics (as of October 29, 2026 at 23:32 UTC)
| Price | USD 5.66 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 3.08% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 5.84 |
| Open | USD 5.67 |
| Day Range | USD 5.58 – 5.87 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 3.87 – 20.81 |
| Volume | 7,909,396 shares |
| Market Cap | $979.51M |
| Exchange | NCM |
Technical Analysis (POET)
Nexqual's technical model rates POET "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 29, 2026 at 23:32 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 38.76 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 7.15) |
| MACD | -0.53 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (POET)
Wall Street analysts rate POET "None" based on 1 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 14.75 (range USD 14.75–14.75), per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 23:32 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 1 |
| Mean Target | USD 14.75 |
| High Target | USD 14.75 |
| Low Target | USD 14.75 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 0 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (POET)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-16 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -0.05 |
| Revenue Estimate | $968,910 |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD -0.1 vs est -0.07 ▼ miss |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -0.09 vs est -0.04 ▼ miss |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.25 vs est -0.06 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.1 vs est -0.08 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 23:32 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (POET)
| Total Revenue | $1.71M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +112.30% |
| Gross Margin | +100.00% |
| Operating Margin | -3542.65% |
| Profit Margin | +0.00% |
| ROE | -16.89% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.01 |
| Current Ratio | 24.46 |
| Total Cash | $796.34M |
| Total Debt | $7.80M |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 23:32 UTC.
Financial Health Score (POET)
Nexqual rates POET Technologies Inc.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 29, 2026 at 23:32 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — No data |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Critical — Heavily loss-making — early-stage company |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $796M cash vs $8M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Weak — Operating cash flow -$35M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -17%, ROA -8.0% |
Ownership (POET)
| Insider Ownership | +0.07% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +20.35% |
| Shares Outstanding | 173.06M |
| Float | 172.34M |
| Short % of Float | +13.71% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 23:32 UTC.
Leadership (POET)
POET Technologies Inc. is led by Suresh V. Venkatesan, Executive Chairman & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 23:32 UTC.
| Executive Chairman & CEO | Suresh V. Venkatesan |
|---|---|
| Executive VP, CFO & Corporate Secretary | Thomas R. Mika |
| Senior Vice President of Finance & Administration and Treasurer | Kevin Barnes CMA, PFP |
| Senior Vice President of Interposer Development & Engineering | Yong Meng Lee |
| Senior Vice President of Global Product Development | Jinyu Mo |
Major Backers & Investors (POET)
Notable institutional backers of POET Technologies Inc. include Cloudalpha Capital Management Limited/hong Kong, Renaissance Technologies, IMC-Chicago, LLC, according to Nexqual as of October 29, 2026 at 23:32 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Cloudalpha Capital Management Limited/hong Kong | 2.51% |
| Renaissance Technologies | 2.26% |
| IMC-Chicago, LLC | 1.76% |
| Goldman Sachs | 1.5% |
| Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 1.1% |
| Elequin Capital, LP | 1.07% |
| National Bank of Canada/FI/ | 0.97% |
| Morgan Stanley | 0.89% |
Source: Nexqual, October 29, 2026 at 23:32 UTC.
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