Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (OPTX) reported a narrowing net loss of 5 cents per share for the quarter ending December 31, 2025, an improvement from a loss of 7 cents per share in 2024. Despite a slight decline in revenue to $28.1 million from $28.4 million, gross profit increased by 14.5% to $6.5 million, resulting in an expanded gross margin of 23.3%.
Since the earnings announcement, OPTX shares have surged 38.9%, outpacing the S&P 500’s 3.9% gain. Fourth-quarter net sales remained flat at $7.5 million, while gross margin nearly doubled to 24%. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter increased to $0.9 million, up from $0.5 million a year prior.
Looking ahead, Syntec Optics anticipates growth in 2026, driven by demand in next-generation communications, space optics, and AI applications. Management expects first-quarter 2026 sales to dip below the fourth quarter’s figures, but forecasts a rebound in the second quarter, supported by production expansions across its key product lines.
