Palomar Medical Technologies (PMTI) designs, manufactures, markets, and sells lasers and other light-based products, and related disposable items and accessories for use in dermatology and cosmetic procedures.
It provides a range of products based on proprietary technologies that address various cosmetic issues, including hair removal; body sculpting comprising laser-assisted liposuction; removal of vascular lesions, such as rosacea, spider veins, port wine stains, and hemangiomas; wrinkle reduction; removal of leg veins; removal of benign pigmented lesions, including age and sun spots, freckles, and melasma; tattoo removal; acne treatment; skin resurfacing; treatment of red pigmentation in hypertrophic and keloid scars; treatment of verrucae, skin tags, and seborrheic keratosis; skin tightening through soft tissue coagulation; scars comprising acne scars, stretch marks, and warts; and soft tissue coagulation.
The companys proprietary technology products include EsteLux pulsed light system, Palomar MediLux pulsed light system, StarLux 300 and StarLux 500 pulsed light and laser systems, Aspire body sculpting system and SlimLipo handpiece, Artisan Platform facial rejuvenation system, Palomar Icon aesthetic system, Acleara acne clearing system, Adivive fat transfer system, SkinTel melanin reader, Palomar Q-YAG 5 system, and Palo Via skin renewing laser.
Shares have formed a bullish "flag" formation following its quarterly result. Higher prices are expected for this stock.
We are now hearing rumors of good news for this company. One of the rumors states that this stock will be named by the leading stock advisory service as one of its "top picks." This service is widely followed by mutual funds and institutional money managers. These investors have portfolios that mimic recommendations of this service. Their naming of the stock should lead to additional demand for the shares.
Buyer Beware: This is a thinly traded stock. Be sure to use a limit order. As always, never use a Market Order.
52-Week Trading Range: $7.06 - $12.39
Entry Point: $11.99
Stop Loss: $11.39
Target Price: $13.20
We are closing PMTI after the company was taken over. The position was closed at $13.34.