Laser Photonics shares fall 49.80% intraday after $5 million public offering with dilutive warrants priced at $0.70.

Laser Photonics (NASDAQ:LASE) plummeted 49.80% intraday following the announcement of a $5 million public offering, which included 7.14 million shares and accompanying warrants priced at $0.70 per unit. The offering, set to close on February 9, 2026, involves significant dilution for existing shareholders and is intended to fund R&D, repay unsecured promissory notes with default penalties, and support acquisitions. The market reacted negatively to the equity issuance, which signals financial stress and potential shareholder value erosion. The stock’s sharp decline aligns with concerns over dilution and the company’s reliance on capital raises to address liquidity needs, overshadowing prior positive developments such as recent contract awards.