IPG Photonics (IPGP) – Analysts’ Recent Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for IPG Photonics (NASDAQ: IPGP):

• 5/9/2026 – IPG Photonics was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “buy” to “hold”.
• 5/6/2026 – IPG Photonics had its price target raised by Citigroup Inc. from $105.00 to $150.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 5/6/2026 – IPG Photonics had its price target lowered by Stifel Nicolaus from $165.00 to $125.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 5/6/2026 – IPG Photonics was upgraded by Needham & Company LLC from “hold” to “buy”. They now have a $110.00 price target on the stock.
• 5/4/2026 – IPG Photonics was downgraded by Zacks Research from “strong-buy” to “hold”.
• 4/25/2026 – IPG Photonics was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “buy”.
• 4/14/2026 – IPG Photonics was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “buy” to “hold”.
• 4/6/2026 – IPG Photonics was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “buy”.
• 3/29/2026 – IPG Photonics was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “buy” to “hold”.
• 3/27/2026 – IPG Photonics had its “sell (d+)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.
• 3/21/2026 – IPG Photonics was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “buy”.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other IPG Photonics news, CAO Mary E. Buttarazzi sold 500 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $116.22, for a total value of $58,110.00. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 4,749 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $551,928.78. This represents a 9.53% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders own 37.50% of the company’s stock.

IPG Photonics Corporation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance fiber lasers and amplifiers used in industrial, medical, scientific, and telecommunications applications. The company’s core products include ytterbium and erbium fiber lasers, diode lasers, and fiber amplifiers that deliver high power and efficiency for precision cutting, welding, marking, and engraving. IPG’s systems are engineered to optimize process speed, reliability, and energy consumption, making them a preferred choice for advanced manufacturing environments.

In addition to stand-alone laser sources, IPG offers turnkey laser systems and integrated solutions tailored to sectors such as automotive, electronics, aerospace, additive manufacturing, and life sciences.