Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG) Free Cash Flow (FCF): $-15.20M
The free cash flow (FCF) for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG) is $-15.20M. It is above its 12-month average by 1.53% ($-15.44M).
LWLG Free Cash Flow (FCF TTM) Chart
Rolling trailing-12-month free cash flow from quarterly statements; no daily interpolation.
LWLG Quarterly Free Cash Flow Growth (YoY)
Free Cash Flow growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.
LWLG Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart
LWLG Current vs Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart
LWLG Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
$-15.20M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM
$-15.44M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y
$-16.16M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y
$-14.18M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y
$-9.66M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y
$-7.47M
FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y
$-6.35M
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.53%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+5.91%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-7.25%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-57.39%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-103.62%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-139.48%
FCF Analysis
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
$-15.20M
FCF Yield
N/A
Price/FCF
N/A
Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures
Why FCF matters:
- Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
- Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
- Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
- Key metric for DCF valuation models
Lightwave Logic, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition
Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Lightwave Logic, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ
- What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The free cash flow (FCF) for LWLG stock is $-15.20M.
- What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for LWLG stock is $-15.44M.
- What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for LWLG stock is $-16.16M.
- What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for LWLG stock is $-14.18M.
- What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for LWLG stock is $-9.66M.
- What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for LWLG stock is $-7.47M.
- What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Lightwave Logic, Inc. (LWLG)?
- The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for LWLG stock is $-6.35M.
Lightwave Logic, Inc. Free Cash Flow (FCF) History
| DATE | FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | $-15.20M |
| 2025-12-31 | $-15.08M |
| 2025-06-30 | $-16.03M |
| 2024-12-31 | $-18.25M |
| 2024-06-30 | $-18.15M |
| 2023-12-31 | $-15.84M |
| 2023-06-30 | $-14.55M |
| 2022-12-31 | $-12.10M |
| 2022-06-30 | $-13.22M |
| 2021-12-31 | $-11.15M |
| 2021-06-30 | $-6.36M |
| 2020-12-31 | $-5.09M |
| 2020-06-30 | $-4.89M |
| 2019-12-31 | $-5.07M |
| 2019-06-30 | $-4.91M |
| 2018-12-31 | $-5.84M |
| 2018-06-30 | $-6.20M |
| 2017-12-31 | $-4.68M |
| 2017-06-30 | $-3.67M |
| 2016-12-31 | $-3.35M |
| 2016-06-30 | $-3.24M |
| 2015-12-31 | $-3.75M |
| 2015-06-30 | $-3.96M |
| 2014-12-31 | $-3.43M |
| 2014-06-30 | $-3.15M |
| 2013-12-31 | $-3.02M |
| 2013-06-30 | $-2.84M |
| 2012-12-31 | $-2.72M |
| 2012-06-30 | $-2.40M |
| 2011-12-31 | $-1.79M |
| 2011-06-30 | $-1.55M |
| 2010-12-31 | $-1.55M |
| 2010-06-30 | $-1.47M |
| 2009-12-31 | $-1.22M |
| 2009-06-30 | $-1.02M |
| 2008-12-31 | $-1.30M |
| 2008-06-30 | $-1.61M |
| 2007-12-31 | $-1.62M |
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About Lightwave Logic, Inc.
Lightwave Logic, Inc. focuses on the development and commercialization of electro-optic polymer materials for data communications and other photonic application in the United States and internationally. The company sells electro-optic (EO) polymer materials for integration into silicon photonics and other photonic integrated circuit platforms under the Perkinamine name. It is also involved in intellectual property licensing; and royalty activities. The company serves semiconductor foundries, silicon photonics device designers, and optical module manufacturers, as well as system integrators serving artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data center, and telecommunications markets. The company was formerly known as Third-order Nanotechnologies, Inc. and changed its name to Lightwave Logic, Inc. in March 2008. Lightwave Logic, Inc. was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.
- Sector
- Technology
- Industry
- Chemicals - Specialty
- CEO
- Yves LeMaitre