AEye, Inc. (LIDR) Stock Forecast
LIDR analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 5.00 / 5 from 2 analysts
- Price target
- $4.75 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +453.4% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 5, 2026
- 52-week range
- $0.84 – $2.81
LIDR analyst ratings
2 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
LIDR price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
LIDR earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | −$0.17 | −$0.17 | −$0.17 | −$0.17 | 0.0% | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | −$0.67 | −$0.67 | −$0.66 | −$1.05 | +36.7% | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | −$0.64 | −$0.65 | −$0.62 | −$0.67 | +4.5% | 2 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
LIDR revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $575,000 | $500,000 | $650,000 | +1,050.0% | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.1M | $1.7M | $2.5M | +791.2% | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $21.6M | $19.1M | $24.0M | +937.8% | 2 |
LIDR EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
LIDR revenue: reported and forecast
LIDR EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | −$0.14 | −$0.18 | −$0.18 | −$0.18 | −$0.17 | +17.2% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | −$0.55 | −$0.68 | −$0.68 | −$0.68 | −$0.67 | +20.9% | 1 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | −$0.59 | −$0.66 | −$0.66 | −$0.66 | −$0.64 | +7.6% | 1 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
LIDR earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; LIDR beat in 8 of 12.
What analysts expect from LIDR
2 analysts cover AEye; their consensus rating is strong buy (5.00 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $4.75, 453.4% above the latest close of $0.86. Analysts expect earnings of −$0.67 per share for 2026, +36.7% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is −$0.64 per share on revenue of $21.6 million. AEye beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
Related: LIDR income statement, LIDR key metrics, LIDR chart. See the LIDR stock overview for the latest quote and news.
LIDR forecast FAQ
What is AEye's price target?
The average analyst price target for AEye is $4.75, 453.4% above the latest close of $0.86.
Is AEye a buy, hold or sell?
Of 2 analysts covering AEye, 2 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 0 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is AEye's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast −$0.67 per share for 2026 (range −$0.67 to −$0.66); for 2027 the estimate is −$0.64.
What is AEye's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $2.1 million, growth of 791.2%; for 2027 it is $21.6 million.
When does AEye report earnings?
AEye is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 5, 2026.
Does AEye usually beat earnings estimates?
AEye reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.