Aeluma, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALMU) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

Shares of Aeluma, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALMU) have earned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the five analysts that are currently covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, three have given a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating on the company. The average 12 month price objective among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $25.00.

Several research firms recently issued reports on ALMU. Freedom Broker dropped their price target on shares of Aeluma from $30.00 to $25.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Aeluma in a research report on Friday, July 17th.

Insider Transactions at Aeluma

In other Aeluma news, Director Steven Denbaars sold 12,500 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $13.84, for a total transaction of $173,000.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 357,709 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,950,692.56. This trade represents a 3.38% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. 14.70% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Aeluma

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in ALMU. Squarepoint Ops LLC bought a new position in Aeluma during the second quarter worth $269,000. Fortitude Advisory Group L.L.C. increased its stake in Aeluma by 6.0% during the second quarter. Fortitude Advisory Group L.L.C. now owns 37,567 shares of the company’s stock valued at $829,000 after purchasing an additional 2,132 shares during the last quarter. JNBA Financial Advisors increased its stake in Aeluma by 107.2% during the second quarter. JNBA Financial Advisors now owns 3,340 shares of the company’s stock valued at $74,000 after purchasing an additional 1,728 shares during the last quarter. Wedbush Securities Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Aeluma during the second quarter worth $1,135,000. Finally, Bank of America Corp DE acquired a new stake in shares of Aeluma during the second quarter worth $509,000.

Trending Headlines about Aeluma

Here are the key news stories impacting Aeluma this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Freedom Broker maintained a Buy rating while lowering its price target from $30 to $25. The revised target still implies approximately 116% upside, signaling substantial potential if Aeluma’s growth initiatives succeed. Benzinga analyst rating report
• Positive Sentiment: Aeluma signed a letter of intent for up to $30 million in CHIPS Act funding to support AI and advanced-computing manufacturing. The company also expanded its strategic relationship with Sumitomo Chemical Advanced Technologies, which could increase wafer capacity and support commercialization. Aeluma fiscal 2026 results announcement
• Positive Sentiment: The company ended the period with approximately $56 million in cash, providing funding for planned fiscal 2027 capital expenditures of $10 million to $12 million and reducing near-term financing pressure. Analysts continue to carry a Moderate Buy consensus while Aeluma works toward broader commercialization. Aeluma selloff and commercialization outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: The CHIPS funding remains a prospective award rather than guaranteed cash, so investors will likely monitor final approvals, spending execution and evidence that the expanded Sumitomo relationship produces customer or revenue growth. Aeluma CHIPS funding and capital expenditure plans
• Negative Sentiment: Fiscal fourth-quarter results highlighted ongoing execution risk: Aeluma reported a $0.15 per-share loss on only $0.58 million of revenue, with a negative 115.57% net margin and negative 12.03% return on equity. The wider losses intensified concerns about profitability while the company remains in its commercialization phase. Aeluma fourth-quarter financial results

Aeluma Stock Performance

Aeluma stock traded down $1.86 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $11.57. The stock had a trading volume of 1,726,244 shares, compared to its average volume of 933,450. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $15.24 and its 200 day simple moving average is $17.98. Aeluma has a twelve month low of $10.24 and a twelve month high of $31.79. The stock has a market capitalization of $211.83 million, a PE ratio of -33.05 and a beta of 4.07.

Aeluma (NASDAQ:ALMU) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, September 16th. The company reported ($0.15) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. Aeluma had a negative return on equity of 12.03% and a negative net margin of 115.57%.The business had revenue of $0.58 million for the quarter.

About Aeluma

Aeluma, Inc is a semiconductor company that develops and manufactures high-performance components for communications, sensing, computing and other advanced technology applications. The company’s technology is designed to support the production of semiconductor devices on large-area and nontraditional substrates, with the goal of improving performance, scalability and integration.

Aeluma’s products and development efforts include photonic and optoelectronic components such as photodetectors and related devices used in optical communications, data centers, 3D sensing, artificial intelligence, aerospace and defense, automotive systems, and consumer electronics.