OUST (Ouster Inc) β Positioning for Next Growth WaveOuster, Inc.BATS:OUSTWavervanir_International_LLCπ OUST (Ouster Inc) β Positioning for Next Growth Wave Ticker: OUST | Exchange: NASDAQ | Timeframe: 1W π Fundamentals Revenue trending +30% YoY growth, Q2β25 ~$35M. Strong gross margins ~41%, with upside from software. Cash ~$171M, no debt, reducing risk. Still unprofitable, but losses narrowing. β‘ Catalysts βPhysical AIβ Strategy β Transition from pure lidar hardware to AI + software integration (recurring, high-margin revenue). Diversified End-Markets β Industrial (Komatsu), smart infrastructure (traffic systems), defense (DoD unmanned systems). Expanding Demand for Lidar β Robotics, smart cities, autonomous machines, mapping. Strong Execution β Record 5,500 sensors shipped in Q2; consecutive revenue beats. Balance Sheet Strength β Flexibility to invest without debt pressure. β οΈ Risks Still negative earnings & cash burn β dilution risk. Hardware margin pressure (supply chain, tariffs). Competition in lidar + AI space. Valuation high vs. current sales. π Price Projection Base case (1 yr): $35-45 | (3 yr): $60-80 Bull case (1 yr): $50-60 | (3 yr): $90-120+ Bear case (1 yr): $20-30 | (3 yr): $30-50 π Takeaway OUST is evolving into a Physical AI + lidar leader, with strong catalysts in defense, industrials, and smart cities. If execution holds, this could be an inflection point. π Watch levels: $28.95 support β $35 breakout β $50 resistance. π Mid-term accumulation play. Personal Note: One Govt. Defense Contract can soar its value anytime. Keep this in a watch list.