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POET Technologies (CVE:PTK) Shares Up 18.1% - Still a Buy?

Published December 25, 2024

Shares of POET Technologies Inc. (CVE:PTK) rose by 18.1% on a recent Tuesday, reaching a high of C$8.43 before settling at C$8.24. During the day, around 322,979 shares changed hands, marking a significant increase of 128% compared to the usual daily trading volume of 141,842 shares. The stock had previously closed at C$6.98.

Latest reports show a strong interest in POET Technologies, with Northland Capital Markets upgrading its rating to a "strong-buy" category on November 18th.

Current Market Position

POET Technologies holds a market capitalization of C$573.50 million, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of -11.29 and a beta of 0.48. The company’s fifty-day simple moving average stands at C$6.08, while the two-hundred-day moving average is C$4.82. The company’s debt-to-equity ratio is 1.63, indicating a moderate level of debt relative to equity, while its quick ratio is 5.08, and its current ratio is at 6.71, suggesting a strong ability to meet short-term liabilities.

Insider Transactions

Recent insider activity includes Senior Officer Vivek Rajgarhia selling 5,000 shares of the company's stock on December 11th. This transaction yielded approximately C$36,219 at an average selling price of C$7.24. Additionally, Director James Lee disposed of 25,000 shares on November 25th for an average price of C$6.95, with a total transaction value amounting to C$173,712.50. Insiders collectively own around 0.82% of the company's stock.

About POET Technologies

POET Technologies Inc. is engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, and sale of discrete and integrated opto-electronic solutions across Canada, the United States, Singapore, and China. It specializes in solutions based on the POET Optical Interposer, a unique platform that facilitates the integration of electronic and photonic devices into one multi-chip module by utilizing advanced wafer-level semiconductor manufacturing techniques.

Investment Considerations

Investors should carefully consider whether to invest in POET Technologies. Despite the recent strong buy rating from analysts, it’s important to note that other stocks might present better investment opportunities at this time. For example, MarketBeat has highlighted five different stocks that analysts regard as more favorable investments currently.

In light of these factors, potential investors may want to reassess their positions and explore various options that fit their financial goals.

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