# POET Technologies Inc. (POET)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/POET · data as of 2026-10-29 20:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, POET Technologies Inc. (POET), nexqual.com/POET" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 5.66 (-3.08% on the day) · last close of Oct 29, 2026; US market after hours, not a live price. Prev close 5.84 · day 5.58–5.87 · 52w 3.87–20.81 · market cap $980M · NCM

## Key facts
- 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.

## Analysts
Consensus None, 1 analysts; mean target USD 14.75 (low 14.75, high 14.75).

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 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) |

## Peers (Semiconductors)
NVTS (Navitas Semiconductor Corporati) USD 9.2 -1.71% · POWI (Power Integrations, Inc.) USD 49.03 -0.59% · DIOD (Diodes Incorporated) USD 87.82 -1.66% · VSH (Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.) USD 29.43 -1.64% · SYNA (Synaptics Incorporated) USD 117.91 -0.50% · PI (Impinj, Inc.) USD 182.55 +3.44%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/POET · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt

## Analyst estimates and revisions

| Period | EPS est. | 90d ago | Change | Revenue est. | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends 2026-09-30) | $-0.05 | $-0.04 | −$0.01 | $968,910 | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends 2026-12-31) | $-0.04 | $-0.03 | −$0.01 | $2.2M | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (ends 2026-12-31) | $-0.23 | $-0.15 | −$0.08 | $4.7M | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends 2027-12-31) | $-0.17 | $0.00 | −$0.17 | $138.4M | 1 |

## Options: expected move (Cboe, 15-min delayed)

Expected move by 2026-11-20 (includes earnings 2026-11-16): ±17.4%; earnings reaction alone ±9.8%.

| Expiration | Days | ATM IV | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-30 | 1 | 97.0% | ±4.6% |
| 2026-11-06 | 8 | 78.5% | ±9.6% |
| 2026-11-13 | 15 | 76.7% | ±12.5% |
| 2026-11-20 | 22 | 89.2% | ±17.4% |
| 2026-11-27 | 29 | 87.0% | ±19.5% |
| 2026-12-04 | 36 | 82.8% | ±20.6% |
| 2026-12-18 | 50 | 80.9% | ±25.0% |
| 2027-01-15 | 78 | 79.6% | ±30.4% |

## 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).

## Recent SEC filings (last 120 days)
| Filed | Form | What it says | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Oct 16, 2026 | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1437424/000117184326006677/0001171843-26-006677-index.htm |
| 2026-09-08 | Schedule 13G/A | GROUP ONE TRADING LLC: 0.7% of shares, passive 5%+ holder (amended) | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1437424/000093254026000015/0000932540-26-000015-index.htm |
| 2026-09-04 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Sep 4, 2026 | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1437424/000117184326005894/0001171843-26-005894-index.htm |
| 2026-08-14 | Schedule 13G/A | MMCAP International Inc. SPC, MM Asset Management Inc.: 10.0% of shares, passive 5%+ holder (amended) | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1437424/000110465926097128/0001104659-26-097128-index.htm |
| 2026-08-14 | Schedule 13G | G1 Execution Services, LLC, SIG Brokerage, LP: 5.7% of shares, passive 5%+ holder | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1437424/000144658026000100/0001446580-26-000100-index.htm |
| 2026-08-13 | Schedule 13G | GROUP ONE TRADING LLC: 5.5% of shares, passive 5%+ holder | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1437424/000093254026000009/0000932540-26-000009-index.htm |
| 2026-08-13 | Schedule 13G/A | JANE STREET GROUP, LLC, Jane Street Capital, LLC: 5.5% of shares, passive 5%+ holder (amended) | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1437424/000159588826000102/0001595888-26-000102-index.htm |
| 2026-08-13 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Aug 13, 2026 | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1437424/000149315226037615/0001493152-26-037615-index.htm |
| 2026-08-13 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Aug 13, 2026 | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1437424/000117184326005485/0001171843-26-005485-index.htm |
| 2026-08-03 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Aug 3, 2026 | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1437424/000117184326005153/0001171843-26-005153-index.htm |
| 2026-07-08 | Schedule 13G | Citadel Securities GP LLC, Citadel Securities LLC: 5.9% of shares, passive 5%+ holder | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1437424/000110465926081954/0001104659-26-081954-index.htm |
Source: SEC EDGAR. Quotes are the opening words of each item as filed.