Company Overview - Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ: KOPN) is a small US company specializing in application-specific optical solutions [1] - The company has recently gained significant market attention, with its stock price increasing by over 50% in approximately one week [1] Market Trends - The company operates within the tech sector, which is closely monitored for market trends [1] - The investment philosophy emphasizes simplicity, focusing on fundamental financial ratios and metrics for clearer insights [1]

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Core Viewpoint - Kopin (KOPN) has received an upgrade to a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) due to an upward trend in earnings estimates, which is a significant factor influencing stock prices [1][3]. Earnings Estimates and Stock Price Movement - The Zacks rating system is based on a company's changing earnings picture, which is crucial for predicting near-term stock price movements [2][4]. - Changes in earnings estimates are strongly correlated with stock price movements, particularly due to the actions of institutional investors who adjust their valuations based on these estimates [4]. Implications of the Upgrade - The upgrade for Kopin indicates a positive outlook for its earnings, which could lead to increased buying pressure and a rise in stock price [3][5]. - Rising earnings estimates suggest an improvement in Kopin's underlying business, which should encourage investors to drive the stock price higher [5]. Earnings Estimate Revisions - For the fiscal year ending December 2024, Kopin is expected to earn -$0.35 per share, reflecting a 94.4% decrease from the previous year [8]. - Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Kopin has increased by 33.3%, indicating a positive trend in earnings expectations [8]. Zacks Rank System - The Zacks Rank system classifies stocks into five groups based on earnings estimates, with Zacks Rank 1 stocks historically generating an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [7]. - The upgrade of Kopin to a Zacks Rank 1 places it in the top 5% of Zacks-covered stocks, suggesting a strong potential for market-beating returns in the near term [10].

Core Viewpoint - Kopin reported a quarterly loss of $0.03 per share, better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.05, indicating a 40% earnings surprise [1] - The company has shown mixed performance in terms of earnings estimates and revenue growth over the past year [2][6] Financial Performance - For the quarter ended September 2024, Kopin posted revenues of $13.32 million, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.64%, compared to $10.6 million in the same quarter last year [2] - The company has surpassed consensus revenue estimates three times in the last four quarters [2] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is -$0.03 on revenues of $13.17 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is -$0.39 on revenues of $48.18 million [7] Stock Performance - Kopin shares have declined approximately 63.1% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 25.8% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), suggesting it is expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [6] Industry Outlook - The Electronics - Miscellaneous Products industry, to which Kopin belongs, is currently ranked in the top 23% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook [8] - Empirical research suggests a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which could impact Kopin's stock performance [5]

分组1 - Kopin reported a quarterly loss of $0.05 per share, which was worse than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.04, but an improvement from a loss of $0.07 per share a year ago, indicating a -25% earnings surprise [1] - The company posted revenues of $12.34 million for the quarter ended June 2024, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 32.43% and up from $10.46 million year-over-year, having surpassed consensus revenue estimates three times in the last four quarters [2] - Kopin shares have declined approximately 60.7% year-to-date, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 9% [3] 分组2 - The earnings outlook for Kopin is mixed, with the current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter at -$0.03 on revenues of $10.88 million, and -$0.15 on revenues of $43.01 million for the current fiscal year [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank for Electronics - Miscellaneous Products places it in the top 41% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting that stocks in the top 50% outperform those in the bottom 50% by more than 2 to 1 [8]

Financial Performance - Q2 2024 total revenues were $12.3 million, an 18% increase from $10.5 million in Q2 2023[6] - Product revenues increased 84% year-over-year, with defense product revenues rising by $5.4 million or 106%[6] - Net product revenues for the three months ended June 29, 2024, were $11,054,030, a 83.5% increase compared to $6,011,393 for the same period last year[13] - Total revenues for the six months ended June 29, 2024, reached $22,369,064, up 5.4% from $21,218,047 in the prior year[13] - The company reported a net loss of $5,921,998 for the three months ended June 29, 2024, compared to a net loss of $8,180,379 for the same period last year, representing a 27.5% improvement[13] - Basic net loss per share improved to $(0.05) for the three months ended June 29, 2024, compared to $(0.07) for the same period last year[13] Expenses - R&D expenses decreased by 41% to $1.8 million from $3.1 million in Q2 2023, with customer-funded R&D declining by $1.5 million[8] - SG&A expenses increased to $7.3 million from $6.5 million, primarily due to a rise in legal fees[9] - Research and development revenues decreased to $1,170,329 for the three months ended June 29, 2024, from $3,884,225 in the same period last year, a decline of 69.9%[13] Assets and Liabilities - Total current assets increased to $40,320,105 as of June 29, 2024, compared to $39,830,543 at the end of December 30, 2023[14] - Cash, restricted cash, and marketable securities rose to $18,679,861 as of June 29, 2024, up from $17,902,685 at the end of the previous year[14] - Total current liabilities surged to $45,348,172 as of June 29, 2024, compared to $15,878,315 at the end of December 30, 2023, indicating a significant increase[14] - The company recorded litigation damages of $24,800,000 as a current liability, which was not present in the previous reporting period[14] - Total stockholders' equity decreased to $(216,341) as of June 29, 2024, from $29,508,895 at the end of December 30, 2023, reflecting a substantial decline[14] Growth Opportunities - Five new customer development orders were secured, indicating potential multi-million dollar annual production revenue opportunities[2] - The U.S. Army's Next Generation-Short Range Interceptor (NG-SRI) system development contract could yield tens of millions in revenue at peak production starting in 2027[3] - Kopin is focusing on expanding into new international markets and leveraging a strong order book for future growth[5] - The company is advancing its AI-enabled NeuralDisplay™ technology and collaborating with firms like Wilcox Industries on new products[4] Cost Management - Cost of product revenues decreased to 79% of net product revenues, improving gross margins by approximately $1.3 million[7]

Core Insights - The virtual reality (VR) sector is projected to experience significant growth, with a total addressable market valued at $59.96 billion in 2022 and expected to reach $435.36 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.5% from 2023 to 2030 [12] Company Summaries Meta Platforms (META) - Meta has invested heavily in VR through its Oculus VR headsets, which cater to both gaming and professional applications, positioning itself as a key player in the metaverse [6][14] - In the trailing twelve months (TTM), Meta reported a net income of $45.76 billion, with earnings of $17.39 per share and revenue of $142.71 billion, indicating strong financial performance [15] Roblox (RBLX) - Roblox supports VR gameplay and has a community of developers that can quickly create VR titles, although it has not yet generated earnings [2][16] - For the TTM period, Roblox incurred a net loss of $1.15 billion or $1.86 per share, but revenue reached $2.95 billion. Analysts predict a loss per share of $1.70 for fiscal 2024, with revenue expected to rise 14.7% to $4.04 billion [8][16] Kopin (KOPN) - Kopin specializes in micro-displays and related components, particularly for military training applications, making it relevant in the current geopolitical climate [3][9] - In the TTM period, Kopin reported a net loss of just under $50 million or 42 cents per share, with revenue of $39.67 million. For fiscal 2024, revenue is expected to rise 12.5% to $45.43 million, despite an anticipated increase in losses [17]

Company Overview - Kopin's unique market position lies in offering solutions requiring leading-edge expertise in MicroDisplays and optics[4] - The company's focus is on high-performance defense (80%), enterprise & industrial, and consumer applications (20%)[4] - Kopin is the 1 MicroDisplay provider for attractive end markets in defense, enterprise & industrial, and consumer sectors[4] - Kopin has deeply ingrained, long-tenured relationships with global market leaders[4] Market Opportunity - The global MicroDisplay market is forecasted to reach $6.0 billion in 2028, with a 20% CAGR[4] - The global AR/VR market is projected to reach $29.6 billion in 2024 and $71.2 billion in 2028[11] - The AR market is projected to reach $12.9 billion in 2024 and $25.1 billion in 2028, with a 23.2% CAGR[11] Technologies and Applications - MicroDisplays are miniaturized display units with small screen sizes (<2" diagonally) used in various applications[8] - Kopin's µLED MicroDisplay has the potential for significantly higher brightness than OLED (up to 40x higher)[31] - Kopin's Application Specific Optical Solutions (ASOS) involve mounting Microdisplays within ergonomically designed enclosures, utilizing customized optics, and driver electronics[13] Strategic Initiatives - Kopin's goal is to exit 2024 profitable (Operating Income)[59]

Group 1: Financial Performance - Kopin reported a quarterly loss of $0.06 per share, which aligns with the Zacks Consensus Estimate, compared to a loss of $0.03 per share a year ago [1] - The company posted revenues of $10.03 million for the quarter ended March 2024, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 11.98%, but down from $10.76 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Kopin has exceeded consensus revenue estimates three times [2] Group 2: Stock Performance and Outlook - Kopin shares have declined approximately 62.4% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 9.5% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is -$0.04 on revenues of $9.81 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is -$0.10 on revenues of $45.6 million [7] - The estimate revisions trend for Kopin is currently unfavorable, resulting in a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), indicating expected underperformance in the near future [6] Group 3: Industry Context - The Electronics - Miscellaneous Products industry, to which Kopin belongs, is currently ranked in the top 39% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable industry outlook [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which can impact Kopin's stock performance [5]

Exhibit 99.1 Kopin Corporation Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter 2024 WESTBOROUGH, MA, May 14, 2024 (BUSINESSWIRE) – Kopin Corporation ("Kopin" or "the Company") (Nasdaq: KOPN), a leading developer and provider of high-performance application-specific optical solutions consisting of high-resolution microdisplays, microdisplays subassemblies and related components for defense, enterprise, industrial, and consumer products, today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 30, 2 ...