Lightwave Logic, Inc.

Lightwave Logic, Inc.

LWLG·NASDAQ

$12.29

-0.90%
Basic MaterialsChemicals - Specialty

Lightwave Logic, Inc., a development stage company, focuses on the development of photonic devices and non-linear optical polymer materials systems for fiber-optic data communications and optical computing markets in the United States. The company is involved in designing and synthesizing organic chromophores for use in its electro-optic polymer systems and photonic device designs. It also offers electro-optic modulators, which converts data from electric signals to optical signals for transmission over fiber-optic cables; and polymer photonic integrated circuits, a photonic device, which integrates various photonic functions on a single chip. In addition, the company provides the ridge waveguide modulator, a modulator that fabricates the waveguide within a layer of its electro-optic polymer system. It focuses on selling its products to electro-optic device manufacturers, such as telecommunications component and systems manufacturers, networking and switching suppliers, semiconductor companies, Web 2.0 media, computing companies, aerospace companies, and government agencies. The company was formerly known as Third-order Nanotechnologies, Inc. and changed its name to Lightwave Logic, Inc. in March 2008. Lightwave Logic, Inc. was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$1.89B
EPS-0.1600
P/E Ratio-20.52
Earnings Date08/13/2026
-26.04%
Return on Invested Capital
-59%
3Y-58.0%
5Y-74.0%
10Y-81.0%
-27.21%
Return on Equity
-60%
3Y-56.0%
5Y-77.0%
10Y-81.0%
-24.87%
Return on Assets
-58%
3Y-58.0%
5Y-73.0%
10Y-82.0%
Lightwave Logic, Inc.

Lightwave Logic, Inc. Management Team

LWLG · NASDAQ
MY

Mr. Yves LeMaitre

Chief Executive Officer & Employee Director

Compensation

$415,921

Born 1964(Age 62)
male
MJ

Mr. James S. Marcelli

Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary & Director

Compensation

$504,880

Born 1948(Age 78)
male
RA

Rear Admiral Thomas E. Zelibor USN (Ret).

President

Compensation

$334,420

Born 1955(Age 71)
MD

Mr. David Fielder Eaton

Senior Technology Advisor

Compensation

$56,000

Born 1947(Age 79)
male
MA

Mr. Atikem Haile-Mariam

Vice President of Marketing & Business Development

Born 1965(Age 61)
male
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Lightwave Logic, Inc. Insider Positioning

LWLG · NASDAQ

During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $1.45M worth of LWLG shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

141.9K

1.12M

Net Activity

-1.1M

-$1.12M

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

92.5K

306.17K

Net Activity

-306K

-$306K

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

6.0K

25.53K

Net Activity

-26K

-$26K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
ESN

El-Ahmadi Siraj Nour

Director

129.4K shares3 transactions

$667K

2
QSP

Quan Snizhana P.

Officer: Principal Financial Officer

45.3K shares3 transactions

$393K

3
CTMJ

Connelly Thomas M Jr

Director

22.6K shares3 transactions

$127K

4
PL

Partridge Laila

Director

21.0K shares2 transactions

$112K

5
BRA

Bucchi Ronald A

Director

11.0K shares1 transactions

$76K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $1.45M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$1.12M

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchases—may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

5 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.

SEC Filings

LWLG - Filing history and reports

Filing TypeFiling DatePeriod EndingFiscal YearActions
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2026

N/A

April 10, 2026
May 21, 2026
2026
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2025

N/A

March 28, 2025
May 15, 2025
2025
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2024

N/A

April 11, 2024
May 22, 2024
2024
DEF 14A

DEF 14A

N/A

April 14, 2023
April 14, 2023
 
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2022

N/A

April 29, 2022
May 26, 2022
2022
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2021

N/A

April 16, 2021
May 27, 2021
2021
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2020

N/A

April 21, 2020
May 14, 2020
2020
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2019

N/A

April 12, 2019
May 16, 2019
2019
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2018

N/A

April 13, 2018
May 17, 2018
2018
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2017

N/A

April 13, 2017
May 18, 2017
2017
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