LPKF Laser’s Rally Falters as Short Sellers Pile Into a Sector-Wide Tech Rout
Veröffentlicht: 07.07.2026 um 11:24 Uhr, Redaktion boerse-global.de
The blistering run that carried LPKF Laser & Electronics to a 30.20-euro peak in late June has rapidly unravelled. After a three-day losing streak that shaved more than 16% off the stock since the start of the week, the shares slumped another 7.93% on Tuesday to 18.00 euros — a level not seen since early 2024’s explosive breakout.
Behind the slide lies a confluence of pressures. Short sellers have intensified their bets against the laser specialist, adding to selling momentum in a market already rattled by broader technology weakness. Samsung’s record quarterly profit failed to soothe investors, triggering a selloff in European chip-related names that has now engulfed smaller players like LPKF. The stock has underperformed peers such as Jenoptik, which have held relatively steady.
Analysts at Goldman Sachs have dialed back their near-term enthusiasm for the semiconductor equipment space, while Morgan Stanley’s Michael Wilson warns that capital is rotating away from chip stocks toward hyperscaler names — a shift that squeezes specialised suppliers further.
Should investors sell immediately? Or is it worth buying LPKF Laser?
Technically, the picture has darkened. The 50-day moving average, breached earlier this week at 22.65 euros, now sits far above the current quote. The 100-day moving average at 15.50 euros is the next floor under scrutiny; if bearish pressure persists, the 200-day average near 11 euros could come into play. The relative strength index has dropped to 38.2, approaching oversold territory but not yet signalling a definitive reversal.
The annualised 30-day volatility remains extreme at 115%, reflecting the violent swings that have characterised the stock throughout July. Despite the recent carnage, long-term holders are still sitting on substantial gains: the year-to-date advance stands at 199.5%, while the 12-month return is 97.8%. The current price remains above the level where the stock began 2024.
Investors are now looking toward the company’s half-year results, expected in the coming weeks, for clarity on order momentum. Until then, the combination of heavy short interest, sector rotation, and technical damage may keep the shares under pressure.
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