1. Syntec Optics Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:OPTX)
Syntec Optics Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:OPTX) is one of the best performing new tech stocks to buy right now. On March 31, Syntec Optics reported financial results for Q4 2025, where the company achieved a gross margin of 24%, nearly doubling from previous periods, while gross profit rose to $1.8 million. These gains, alongside a 30% sequential reduction in SG&A expenses to $1.5 million, resulted in Adjusted EBITDA increasing to $0.9 million. These financial improvements were realized on net sales of $7.5 million, marking an 8% sequential increase.
For the full year 2025, Syntec Optics saw its gross margin rise to 23.3% and gross profit increase to $6.5 million. Despite a slight decrease in annual net sales to $28.1 million, the company reduced SG&A expenses by $1.2 million and grew Adjusted EBITDA by 36% to $3.0 million. The loss per share improved to $0.05, and cash provided by operations reached $0.7 million. Operational successes included enhanced yields in LEO satellite and night vision optics, expanded night shift staffing for scalable production, and the progression of multiple programs from design into initial production.
For 2026, Syntec Optics Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:OPTX) anticipates growth driven by the ramp-up of next-generation communications, space, and AI data center products, alongside defense program expansion. While Q1 2026 net sales are expected to fall below the $7.5 million seen in Q4 2025, Q2 sales are projected to exceed that figure. The start of the year featured record space optics production and the launch of the AI data center and defense tech product lines, with additional defense contracts expected to contribute further revenue starting in Q2.
Syntec Optics Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:OPTX) is an electronic components company that deals in integrated optics and photonics components, sub-systems, and optical systems for a range of consumer end-markets, as well as defense and medical sectors.
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