LIDR - NASDAQ

AEye, Inc.

LIDR·NASDAQ

$1.99

-2.5%

Consumer CyclicalAuto - Parts

AEye, Inc. provides lidar systems for vehicle autonomy, advanced driver-assistance systems, and robotic vision applications in the United States, Europe, and Asia. It offers 4Sight A, a software-configurable lidar solution for automotive markets, including 4Sight at Design, Triggered 4Sight, or Responsive 4Sight software levels; and 4Sight M, a software-configurable lidar solution for the mobility and industrial markets, including 4Sight at Design, Triggered 4Sight, Responsive 4Sight, and Predictive 4Sight software levels. The company was formerly known as US LADAR, Inc. and changed its name to AEye, Inc. in March 2016. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Dublin, California.

Statements Value Model

At a Glance

Live Snapshot

Market Cap$92.17M

EPS-1.4700

P/E Ratio-1.35

Earnings Date07/30/2026

-27.78M

Operating Cash Flow

3Y-61.0%

5Y+41.0%

10Y+8.0%

-30.80M

Investing Cash Flow

-498%

3Y-145.0%

5Y+663.0%

10Y-739.0%

91.67M

Financing Cash Flow

811%

3Y+1036.0%

5Y+186.0%

10Y+1700.0%

AEye, Inc. Cash Conversion Engine

LIDR · NASDAQ

FCF Components

Net Income-33.96M

Depreciation & Amortization-223.00K

Stock-Based Compensation5.52M

Change in Working Capital-2.55M

Others3.44M

Capital Expenditures-109.00K

Free Cash Flow-27.89M

Cash Flow Quality Analysis

FCF Conversion Rate

82.1%

Strong cash conversion. Most reported earnings translate into actual cash flow, suggesting solid fundamentals.

CapEx Intensity

-0.4%

Asset-light business model. Low capital requirements leave more cash available for shareholders and growth investments.

FCF Growth Trend

-2.9%

Flat FCF growth. Stable but not expanding—monitor for signs of business maturity or temporary headwinds.

Working Capital Impact

-$2.55M

Minimal working capital impact on FCF. Changes in operating assets and liabilities well-managed.

Cash Flow Quality Insight

Working capital strain: Significant cash tied up in operations. Monitor receivables collection, inventory turns, and payment terms to optimize cash conversion cycle.

AEye, Inc. Cash Flow Statement

LIDR • NASDAQ

AEye, Inc. Cash Flow Statement	Dec 2025	Dec 2024	Dec 2023	Dec 2022	Dec 2021	Dec 2020	Dec 2019
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Income	-34M	-35.5M	-87.1M	-98.7M	-65M	-26.6M	-28.7M
Depreciation & Amortization	-223K	129K	1.5M	1.4M	1M	922K	343K
Change in Deferred Taxes	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	-29.4M
Stock-Based Compensation	5.5M	9M	18.1M	24M	10M	2M	766K
Other Non-Cash Items	3.4M	1.2M	21.2M	3.7M	2.3M	-383K	1.8M
Cash Taxes Paid	(0.0)	(2K)	(16K)	(20K)	(0.0)	(0.0)	(0.0)
Change in Working Capital	-2.6M	-1.5M	-4.5M	-2M	-4.1M	4.4M	-130K
Cash from Operating Activities	-27.8M	-26.6M	-50.7M	-71.6M	-55.7M	-19.7M	-25.8M
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Investments in Property, Plant, and Equipment	-109K	-486K	-2M	-4.2M	-1M	-4M	-1.2M
Purchase of Investments	-53.8M	-24.2M	-19.3M	-23.9M	-150.5M	(0.0)	(0.0)
Sale/Maturity of Investments	23.1M	32.4M	76.4M	96.6M	0.0	0.0	0.0
Other Investing Items	0.0	45K	283K	0.0	0.0	0.0	6M
Cash from Investing Activities	-30.8M	(7.7M)	(55.4M)	(68.5M)	-151.5M	-4M	(4.8M)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net Issuance of Common Stock	91M	10.1M	136K	2.9M	0.0	663K	0.0
Net Issuance of Debt	1.3M	146K	-6.2M	9M	4.7M	31.4M	0.0
Other Financing Items	-643K	-161K	-659K	-3.8M	202.4M	0.0	5.1M
Cash from Financing Activities	91.7M	10.1M	-6.8M	8.1M	207.1M	32M	5.1M
CASH FLOW SUMMARY
Effect of Foreign Exchange Rates	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	7M	29.2M
Net Change in Cash	33.1M	-8.8M	-2.1M	4.9M	-165K	15.3M	16.4M
Cash at Beginning of Period	10.3M	19.1M	19.1M	16.3M	16.5M	25K	-8.2M
Cash at End of Period	43.4M	10.3M	16.9M	21.2M	16.3M	15.3M	8.2M
Free Cash Flow	-27.9M	-27.1M	-52.7M	-75.8M	-56.7M	-23.7M	-27M

SEC Filings

LIDR - Filing history and reports

Filing Type	Filing Date	Period Ending	Fiscal Year	Actions
S-3 S-3 N/A	May 19, 2026	May 19, 2026		View Filing
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A	May 15, 2026	May 13, 2026	2026	View Filing
10-Q 10-Q 2026 Q1 Q1	May 14, 2026	March 31, 2026	2026	View Filing
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A	May 13, 2026	May 13, 2026	2026	View Filing
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A	May 12, 2026	May 12, 2026	2026	View Filing
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A	May 06, 2026	May 04, 2026	2026	View Filing
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A	March 30, 2026	May 12, 2026	2026	View Filing
10-K 10-K 2025 FY FY	March 18, 2026	December 31, 2025	2025	View Filing
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A	March 16, 2026	March 16, 2026	2026	View Filing
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A	February 11, 2026	February 09, 2026	2026	View Filing

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