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Operating Income for Lightwave Logic (LWLG) 2005-2026

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Metric

TTM

-$22.6M

YoY change

-10.1%

5Y CAGR

—

Peak year (FY2005)

-$1.71M

Operating Income history chart for Lightwave Logic (LWLG) from 2016 to 2025

Latest: -$20.8M

Operating Income growth chart for Lightwave Logic (LWLG) from 2016 to 2025

Latest: -10.1%

Operating Income history table for Lightwave Logic (LWLG) from 2005 to 2025

  • FY2025-$20.8M-10.1%
  • FY2024-$23.1M+8.8%
  • FY2023-$21.2M+23.8%
  • FY2022-$17.1M+0.8%
  • FY2021-$17M+157.5%
  • FY2020-$6.6M+4.4%
  • FY2019-$6.32M+12.8%
  • FY2018-$5.6M+1.4%
  • FY2017-$5.52M+33.6%
  • FY2016-$4.14M-14.7%
  • FY2015-$4.85M+10.3%
  • FY2014-$4.39M+18.7%
  • FY2013-$3.7M-16.4%
  • FY2012-$4.43M+33.5%
  • FY2011-$3.32M-10.7%
  • FY2010-$3.71M+36.5%
  • FY2009-$2.72M-35.9%
  • FY2008-$4.24M+0.3%
  • FY2007-$4.23M+59.1%
  • FY2006-$2.66M+55.6%
  • FY2005-$1.71M—

Operating Income values are taken from Lightwave Logic's reported income statements (quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the filing date. YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.

About Operating Income at Lightwave Logic (LWLG)

According to Lightwave Logic's latest reported financial statements, the company's current operating income (TTM) is -$22.6M. Operating income is profit from core operations: revenue minus cost of goods sold and operating expenses (SG&A, R&D). It excludes interest, taxes, and non-operating items, so it isolates how profitable the business itself is before financing and tax decisions. Compare with EBITDA and net income.

Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .

As of the 2025 fiscal year, Lightwave Logic (LWLG) reported operating income of -$20.8M – declined 10.1% year-over-year.

-$1.71M stands as the all-time-high annual operating income, posted in 2005, against a low of -$23.1M during 2024.

Lightwave Logic Operating Income by Year

Lightwave Logic Operating Income 2025: -$20.8M

2025's operating income for Lightwave Logic came in at -$20.8M, declined 10.1% below 2024.

Lightwave Logic Operating Income 2024: -$23.1M

Lightwave Logic posted operating income of -$23.1M in 2024, grew 8.8% from 2023. This figure represents the lowest annual value in the available history.

Lightwave Logic Operating Income 2023: -$21.2M

In 2023, Lightwave Logic reported operating income of -$21.2M, grew 23.8% from 2022.

Lightwave Logic Operating Income 2022: -$17.1M

Lightwave Logic operating income in 2022 was -$17.1M, edged up 0.8% from 2021.

Lightwave Logic Operating Income 2021: -$17M

Lightwave Logic operating income in 2021 was -$17M.

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