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Vuzix Corporation VUZI

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment · SIC 3663 · Vertical: Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (SIC 3663)

2.03USD+8.56% · 1 dayClose 04 Nov 2026

Vuzix designs and sells AI and AR smart glasses and waveguide optics for enterprise, medical and defense customers, as well as ODM and OEM partners. The company remains loss-making, with a net loss of 32273128 USD in fiscal 2025 and falling quarterly sales, so demand for smart glasses is a key test for the next period.

At the close of 04 Nov 2026, Vuzix Corporation (VUZI) stock was 2.03 USD (+8.56% on the day), with market capitalisation 171.4 m USD, beta 2.84, 52-week range 1.81–5.14 USD. Latest reported quarter (Q2 2026): revenue of 1.1 m USD (−14.1% YoY), net income of -7.6 m USD, diluted EPS -0.09 USD.

Data as of · AI analysis dated · Source: SEC filings and closing prices, computed by olivLaw.

Market cap
171.4 m USD
shares as of 13 Aug 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
Diluted EPS TTM -0.39 · TTM to 30 Jun 2026
E/P (TTM)
-19.21%
TTM to 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
Beta (2y)
2.84
Volatility (1y) 91%
52-week range
1.815.14

Price history

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Technical reading

RSI (14)
40.7
weak (30–45)
Bollinger (20, 2)
1.81 – 2.58
in the lower half of the band · %B 0.28 · band width 35.1%
SMA 50 / 200
2.50 / 2.73
downtrend (price < SMA50 < SMA200)
MACD (12, 26, 9)
-0.16 / -0.15
MACD below signal

Indicators describe past prices; on their own they do not predict direction. On our history the RSI ≤ 40 filter added no return (see the signals methodology).

Performance

CompanyS&P 500vs S&P 500Vertical median
1 month−31.9%−1.1%−30.8 pp—
3 months−20.7%−0.5%−20.3 pp—
6 months−29.5%+4.4%−33.9 pp—
Year to date−46.3%+12.3%−58.6 pp—
1 year−34.9%+13.5%−48.5 pp+3.5%
3 years−42.5%+76.4%−118.9 pp+58.8%
5 years−83.3%+63.7%−146.9 pp—
Max drawdown (1y)
−64.8%
22 May 2026 → 02 Nov 2026
Max drawdown (5y)
−94.6%
16 Nov 2021 → 28 Aug 2024
Compound annual growth (5y)
−30.0%
S&P 500 +10.4%

Price returns, dividends excluded.

Quarterly results

Latest quarter: Q2 2026 · 30 Jun 2026

Revenue
1.1 m USD
−14.1% YoY
Net income
-7.6 m USD
unavailable YoY
Diluted EPS
-0.09
unavailable YoY
net / operating
-685.1% / -696.3%

Quarterly margins

Quarterly statements · USD

Fiscal yearQ3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26
Revenue1.4 m1.3 m1.6 m1.3 m1.2 m2.2 m1.4 m1.1 m
Cost of revenue1.6 m6.2 m1.8 m2.1 m1.6 m1.9 m1.8 m1.8 m
Gross profit-260.0 k-5.0 m-265.1 k-761.4 k-411.0 k375.0 k-377.9 k-645.4 k
Research & development2.3 m2.2 m2.6 m2.6 m2.9 m4.5 m3.0 m3.1 m
Operating income-9.3 m-13.8 m-8.8 m-7.9 m-7.5 m-8.4 m-7.2 m-7.8 m
Depreciation & amortisation410.7 k425.2 k405.0 k413.5 k424.3 k359.8 k115.0 k118.2 k
Pre-tax income-9.2 m-13.7 m-8.6 m-7.7 m-7.4 m-8.6 m-7.1 m-7.6 m
Net income-9.2 m-13.7 m-8.6 m-7.7 m-7.4 m-8.6 m-7.1 m-7.6 m
Diluted EPS-0.14-0.16-0.11-0.10-0.09-0.12-0.09-0.09
Operating cash flow-5.3 m ≈-4.0 m-3.5 m-4.8 m ≈-5.0 m ≈-5.6 m-5.6 m-6.6 m ≈
Capex199.5 k ≈229.9 k613.4 k727.5 k ≈317.9 k ≈354.6 k996.4 k217.2 k ≈

≈ derived quarter (cumulative difference / share-days average)

E/P over time

E/P = trailing-12-month diluted EPS / price at quarter end. E/P is the inverse of P/E and stays defined when earnings are negative.

Fiscal years

Fiscal year20182019202020212022202320242025
Revenue8.1 m6.7 m11.6 m13.2 m11.8 m12.1 m5.8 m6.3 m
Revenue YoY+46.2%−17.6%+73.6%+13.7%−10.1%+2.5%−52.6%+9.1%
Net income-21.9 m-26.5 m-18.0 m-40.4 m-40.8 m-50.1 m-73.5 m-32.3 m
Net income YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
Diluted EPSunavailable-0.94-0.53-0.66-0.64-0.79-1.08-0.42
Diluted EPS YoYunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailableunavailable
net %-270.3%-396.9%-155.0%-306.7%-344.4%-413.5%-1,277.9%-513.9%
Free cash flow-23.9 m-24.3 m-14.5 m-30.8 m-26.2 m-31.6 m-25.1 m-20.8 m

Reported results vs expectations

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Balance sheet & financial health

Fiscal year 2025 · 31 Dec 2025

Cash
21.2 m USD
Financial debt
unavailable USD
Net debt
unavailable USD
Equity
24.7 m USD
Total assets
40.1 m USD
Debt / equity
unavailable
Current ratio
5.56x
ROE
-104.1%
ROA
-81.2%
FCF margin
-331.2%

Financial statements (source on every figure)

Revenue and net income (USD)

Margins

Income statement · USD

Revenue
2023
12.1 m
2024
5.8 m
2025
6.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Cost of revenue
2023
14.8 m
2024
11.4 m
2025
7.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Gross profit
2023
-2.6 m
2024
-5.6 m
2025
-1.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Research & development
2023
12.3 m
2024
9.6 m
2025
12.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Operating income
2023
-52.3 m
2024
-74.0 m
2025
-32.5 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Depreciation & amortisation
2023
3.8 m
2024
3.0 m
2025
1.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

EBITDA
2023
-48.5 m ≈
2024
-71.0 m ≈
2025
-30.9 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026derived

Pre-tax income
2023
-50.1 m
2024
-73.5 m
2025
-32.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Income tax
2023
0
2024
0
2025
0

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Net income
2023
-50.1 m
2024
-73.5 m
2025
-32.3 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Diluted EPS
2023
-0.79
2024
-1.08
2025
-0.42

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Weighted average diluted shares
2023
63.4 m
2024
67.8 m
2025
77.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Balance sheet · USD

Cash
2023
26.6 m
2024
18.2 m
2025
21.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Receivables
2023
3.8 m
2024
1.6 m
2025
1.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Inventories
2023
9.0 m
2024
4.8 m
2025
2.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Current assets
2023
41.5 m
2024
26.7 m
2025
27.2 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Property, plant & equipment, net
2023
8.1 m
2024
7.6 m
2025
7.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Goodwill
2023
—
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 01 Mar 2023verified

Intangibles (excl. goodwill)
2023
2.6 m
2024
3.0 m
2025
3.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Total assets
2023
86.1 m
2024
39.4 m
2025
40.1 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Accounts payable
2023
1.6 m
2024
538.2 k
2025
685.0 k

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Current liabilities
2023
5.2 m
2024
2.1 m
2025
4.9 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Total liabilities
2023
5.4 m
2024
2.1 m
2025
5.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Equity
2023
80.8 m †
2024
37.3 m †
2025
24.7 m †

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Cash flow · USD

Operating cash flow
2023
-26.3 m
2024
-23.7 m
2025
-18.8 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Capex
2023
5.3 m
2024
1.4 m
2025
2.0 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Free cash flow
2023
-31.6 m ≈
2024
-25.1 m ≈
2025
-20.8 m ≈

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026derived

Investing cash flow
2023
-19.3 m
2024
-2.9 m
2025
-2.6 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Financing cash flow
2023
-449.6 k
2024
18.3 m
2025
24.4 m

SEC (XBRL)· 12 Mar 2026verified

Share repurchases
2023
470.8 k
2024
—
2025
—

SEC (XBRL)· 13 Mar 2025verified

Computed indicators

Growth

Revenue growth (YoY)
9.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Revenue CAGR 3Y
-19.0%
computed by olivLawFY 2022 → FY 2025
Revenue CAGR 5Y
-11.5%
computed by olivLawFY 2020 → FY 2025
EBIT growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
Net income CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 3Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
EPS CAGR 5Y
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF growth (YoY)
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive

Profitability

Gross margin
-17.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBITDA margin
-504.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
EBIT margin
-521.9%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
-519.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF margin
-416.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026

Returns

ROE
-122.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROA
-85.1%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
ROIC
unavailable
input data missing
ROCE
-98.4%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Payout ratio (EPS)
unavailable
input data missing
Payout ratio (FCF)
unavailable
input data missing

Balance sheet

Net debt
unavailable
input data missing
Net debt / EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
Debt / equity
unavailable
input data missing
Interest coverage
unavailable
the reported interest expense is far older than the latest period (the filer changed its XBRL tag): a stale figure is not used

Liquidity

Current ratio
5.7x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Cash ratio
4.5x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Cash

Operating cash flow
-22.7 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Capital expenditure
1.9 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Free cash flow
-24.6 m USD
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
FCF conversion
unavailable
insufficient data
Cash conversion
unavailable
insufficient data

Efficiency

Days sales outstanding
71 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Days payables outstanding
67 days
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026

Market and valuation

Market capitalisation
171.4 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Enterprise value
unavailable
input data missing
Market cap / net income TTM
unavailable
insufficient data
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
Earnings yield
-19.2%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
P/B
8.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/S
29.0x
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
EV/EBIT
unavailable
input data missing
EV/Sales
unavailable
input data missing
P/FCF
unavailable
the base of the ratio is not positive
FCF yield
-14.3%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero
Shareholder yield (distributions)
unavailable
input data missing

4 indicators that do not apply to the sector.

Valuation

olivLaw classification

Insufficient data
What is missing
  • valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

A scoring methodology on indicators and valuation, not investment advice.

Closing price

2.03 USD

04 Nov 2026Source: olivLaw, closing series

Market cap: 171.4 m USD

Key indicators

Market capitalisation
171.4 m USD
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
P/E (TTM)
unavailable
insufficient data
P/B
8.1x
computed by olivLawbalance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
EV/EBITDA
unavailable
input data missing
ROE
-122.7%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026 · balance sheet at 30 Jun 2026
Net margin
-519.0%
computed by olivLawTTM to 30 Jun 2026
Revenue growth (YoY)
9.1%
computed by olivLawFY 2025
Dividend yield
unavailable
no dividend in the structured statements; a missing line is not a confirmed zero

Coverage and freshness

30/37 reporting lines present
Latest full fiscal year: 2025
Latest reported period: 30 Jun 2026
Latest balance sheet date: 30 Jun 2026
Share count (cover of the latest filing), as of: 13 Aug 2026
Source: SEC (XBRL)published 13 Aug 2026
verified 2351derived 183

Score by group

72% · Insufficient data

Estimated value range

unavailable — no valuation method could be computed

Valuation assumptions are editorial choices, not measured; beta is not measured.

Valuation methods

  • DCF (discounted cash flow)unavailable · the reported interest expense is far older than the latest period (the filer changed its XBRL tag): a stale figure is not used
  • Peers: EV/Salesunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)
  • Peers: EV/EBITDAunavailable · net debt missing: EV cannot be bridged to equity (missing debt is not zero)

no valuation method could be computed

Multiple comparisons use the SIC vertical: Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (SIC 3663)

Classification (SIC) comparables group by industry code, not by economic activity; the direct group is an editorial selection by activity. Members' multiples are on their own trailing twelve months, at their own latest close.

Assumptions (illustrative, editorial)

Risk-free rate
4.3%
Equity risk premium
5.0%
Beta (default)
1.00
Cost of equity
9.3%
Terminal growth
2.5%

Factor scorecard

Insufficient data

Minimum-evidence gate: valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1

FactorValueScoreWeight used
Gross margin · Quality-17.9%0 (on a fixed band)15%
EBIT margin · Quality-521.9%0 (vs peers)12%
FCF margin · Quality-416.1%0 (on a fixed band)12%
Revenue CAGR 3Y · Growth-19.0%0 (on a fixed band)24%
Revenue growth (YoY) · Growth9.1%55 (vs peers)12%
Net debt / EBITDA · Balance sheetunavailableunavailable—
Current ratio · Balance sheet5.7x100 (on a fixed band)9%
EV/Sales · Valuationunavailableunavailable—
FCF yield · Valuation-14.3%0 (on a fixed band)18%
Shareholder yield (distributions) · Returnsunavailableunavailable—

Factors without a value were dropped; the remaining weights were renormalised.

Score groups

  • Balance sheet· partial100/100 · 1/2 factors with a value
  • Growth18/100 · 2/2 factors with a value
  • Quality0/100 · 3/3 factors with a value
  • Returns· partialunavailable · 0/1 factors with a value
  • Valuation· partial0/100 · 1/2 factors with a value

A «partial» group is computed from under half of its weight or from one factor: it is not a full assessment of the group.

Memo

Vuzix Corp (VUZI). Latest full fiscal year: 2025; data up to 2026-06-30.

Figures computed from the financial statements: revenue 6.3 m USD in 2025; YoY growth 9.1%; net margin -519.0%; ROE -122.7%.

Valuation cannot be computed from the available data.

Insufficient data for a verdict (valuation methods computed: 0 of at least 1).

Text generated deterministically from the figures shown; no language model. Not investment advice.

What supports the thesis

  • Current ratio: 5.7x

What contradicts it

  • Gross margin: -17.9%
  • EBIT margin: -521.9%
  • FCF margin: -416.1%
  • Revenue CAGR 3Y: -19.0%
  • FCF yield: -14.3%

Not assessed (insufficient data or a ratio without meaning): Net debt / EBITDA, EV/Sales, Shareholder yield (distributions).

Versus the vertical median

Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (SIC 3663) · same industry (4-digit SIC) · compared with 20 companies

Multiples and returns vs the median

P/E
—
vertical median 20.2x
EV/EBITDA
—
vertical median 12.4x
P/S
29.0x
vertical median 3.0x
above median (+863.9%)
P/B
8.1x
vertical median 2.3x
above median (+260.6%)
ROE
-122.7%
vertical median 1.0%
below median (−12,923.3%)
Net margin
-519.0%
vertical median -0.0%
below median
EBIT margin
-521.9%
vertical median 1.6%
below median (−32,907.8%)
Revenue YoY
9.1%
vertical median 6.2%
above median (+47.6%)
Net debt/EBITDA
—
vertical median -0.4x
Dividend yield
—
vertical median 1.0%

Price rebased to 100 (monthly, 5 years)

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ONDSOndas Inc.3.0 bn18.020.1%96.0%+605.3%−33% / +381%
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CRNTCeragon Networks Ltd176.8 m—-1.2%-0.6%−14.1%−2% / +6%
VUZIVuzix Corp171.4 m—-122.7%-519.0%+9.1%−35% / −42%
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CMTLComtech Telecommunications Corp37.4 m—-50.5%-14.5%−17.0%−59% / −90%
KUSTKustom Entertainment, Inc.22.6 m—-323.8%-126.5%+1.7%−98% / −100%
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NOKNokia Corporation——3.1%3.3%+3.5%+36% / +137%

1- and 3-year price returns: for VUZI from daily closes (the same as the performance table), for the other companies from month-end closes.

olivLaw engine forecast

The world engine ran after the company's latest material disclosure. Probabilities are of TOUCHING a level within the horizon (not closing there) and sit next to the random walk (p_rw), the no-information benchmark.

The engine has no published run for this company yet.

Valuation scenarios (editable assumptions)

Illustrative scenarios

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Estimated price (USD)

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What moves the 3-year price the most

    AI analysis

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    In brief

    Vuzix designs and sells AI and AR smart glasses and waveguide optics for enterprise, medical and defense customers, as well as ODM and OEM partners. The company remains loss-making, with a net loss of 32273128 USD in fiscal 2025 1 and falling quarterly sales, so demand for smart glasses is a key test for the next period.

    SWOT

    Strengths

    • The company sells both its own products and engineering services and components to ODM and OEM partners, which diversifies its revenue sources 1.
    • The Mobilium software, obtained through the Moviynt acquisition, adds an application and logistics layer to the hardware offering 1.

    Weaknesses

    • The company reports repeated net losses and a very large accumulated deficit, which makes it reliant on additional financing 1.
    • Gross margins are negative, and research and development costs rose in 2026, which deepens operating losses 23.
    • Customer orders generally carry no long-term commitments, and revenue can fall quickly if demand shifts 1.

    Opportunities

    • Expanding waveguide production and programs with automakers, defense customers and ODM partners could bring larger volumes if these projects move into series production 3.
    • Enterprise adoption of AI could support demand for smart glasses and logistics solutions 13.
    • Reference platform partnerships could let partners launch branded products based on Vuzix technology 1.

    Threats

    • Large consumer electronics competitors have greater resources and could launch competing products that reduce Vuzix share 1.
    • Rapid price declines and conditional access to third-party platforms could reduce margins or delay launches 1.
    • If competing displays or other screen technologies become more attractive, the market for Vuzix displays could be limited 1.

    Risks

    • Persistent net losseshigh

      The company has not reached profitability and could need to raise additional capital if sales do not grow enough 1.

    • Going concern doubthigh

      Management noted that losses and the accumulated deficit raise substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern, and cost measures might prove insufficient 1.

    • Lack of long-term ordersmedium

      Customers can cancel or reduce orders without penalty, which makes revenue hard to forecast 1.

    • Dependence on third parties for technologymedium

      If partners' technological progress is delayed, some planned products could be postponed or cancelled 1.

    • International exposurelow

      International operations, including foreign suppliers and contract manufacturers, expose the company to political, economic and public health risks 1.

    Investment thesis

    What would need to be true (bull case)

    • If AI glasses and waveguides gain adoption in enterprise and ODM/OEM programs, the company could turn its technology into a steadier revenue source.
    • Pilot programs with large customers and initial deliveries to automakers and defense users could become series contracts, supporting future sales.
    • The patent portfolio and optics expertise could provide an advantage over new entrants, especially if the market consolidates.

    What would break the thesis

    • Repeated net losses and negative gross margins could force the company to issue new equity, diluting existing shareholders.
    • Competition from large consumer electronics makers could reduce prices and market share if they launch similar products.
    • The lack of long-term orders and falling product sales could keep revenue volatile and below expectations.

    What to watch

    • Trend in product sales and engineering services revenueQ3 2026
    • Move of Collins Aerospace and automaker programs from testing to series production2027
    • Results of commercial testing of Ultralite Pro glasses at Amazon2027

    Products, market & competition

    AI-generatedAI-generated analysis (Claude) from cited public sources; it may contain errors. Not investment advice. As of 27 Oct 2026 · Model: claude-haiku-5-5.

    The business

    Vuzix, incorporated in Delaware in 1997, designs, manufactures and markets AI-enabled smart glasses, waveguides and augmented reality display technologies 1. Its products include monocular and binocular models such as the M Series, Blade, Shield and Z100, along with OEM reference platforms Ultralite Pro and Ultralite Audio developed with Quanta Computer 1. The company aims to become a worldwide supplier of waveguides for AI/AR smart glasses, both for its own products and for ODM and OEM partners 1.

    Vuzix's strategy combines sales of its own products with engineering services and supply to ODM and OEM partners who integrate its waveguides and display engines into their products 1. In the second quarter of 2026 product sales declined, while engineering services and OEM sales were also lower, and the company reported initial waveguide-based system deliveries to a global automaker and commercial testing of Ultralite Pro glasses at Amazon 23.

    Vuzix acquired Moviynt in 2022, a company that developed the Mobilium logistics mobility software platform used with smart glasses in warehouses and manufacturing 1. This software complements the hardware offering and may open opportunities to sell applications and subscriptions to enterprise customers 1.

    Market context

    According to the company, the smart glasses market is at an early stage with no single dominant player, and enterprise demand is supported by growth in mobile computing, AI adoption and IoT expansion 1. Demand for head-worn displays in enterprise, medical and defense settings depends on these trends 1.

    Vuzix notes that the market could accelerate if AI applications become easier to integrate into customers' existing IT environments, but customer orders generally carry no long-term commitments 13. For this reason revenue could fall quickly if customers reduce their orders 1.

    Trends

    • AI adoption in smart glassestailwind

      The company believes AI and AR will shape how digital content is delivered through head-worn displays, which could increase demand for enterprise smart glasses 13.

    • Dependence on third-party platforms and technologiesmixed

      Vuzix products depend on mobile operating systems and AI ecosystems that are sometimes controlled by competitors, and changes in access or policy could affect launches and margins 1.

    • ODM and OEM interest in waveguidestailwind

      ODM and OEM partners in consumer and enterprise markets are evaluating Vuzix waveguides for their own projects, and the Ultralite Pro and Audio reference designs are built to be branded by partners 13.

    Competitive position

    Vuzix competes with large consumer electronics manufacturers that have greater market share, financial resources and larger patent portfolios 1. The smart glasses market is still contested, with no dominant player, which leaves room for specialist optics and waveguide suppliers 1.

    Competition could intensify if large technology companies enter the AI glasses market, and Vuzix pricing and margins could come under pressure if rivals offer cheaper or more integrated products 1. The company aims to differentiate through its waveguide technology and manufacturing capacity 1.

    • MetaMETA

      Named in the risk factors as a competitor in smart glasses and wearable devices, with greater resources than Vuzix 1.

    • Samsung Electronics

      Consumer electronics maker cited in the risk factors for possible smart glasses products, with larger market share and resources 1.

    • Sony

      Consumer electronics maker named among the diversified competitors in the head-mounted display market 1.

    • AppleAAPL

      Named in the risk factors as a possible entrant into wearable display devices, with far greater resources 1.

    News & filings

    In the press

    No news in our archive over the last 180 days.

    SEC filings

    Sources

    1. [1] Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31 · SEC / Vuzix Corporation · 12 Mar 2026
    2. [2] Form 10-Q, quarter ended 2026-06-30 · SEC / Vuzix Corporation · 13 Aug 2026
    3. [3] Form 8-K, results release (exhibit 99.1) · SEC / Vuzix Corporation · 17 Aug 2026

    Figures computed by olivLaw from SEC filings and closing prices; the qualitative analysis is AI-generated from cited sources. Not investment advice.