MVIS: MicroVision vs. Luminar Technologies: Which Lidar Stock is a Better Buy?

Here, we look at two such companies, MicroVision (MVIS) and Luminar Technologies (LAZR), that are positioning themselves to be long-term winners in the Lidar and AV driving space. Luminar TechnologiesLuminar Technologies is a vehicle sensor and software company for passenger cars and commercial trucks. Analysts expect Luminar to increase sales by 100% to $28 million in 2021 and by 36% to $38 million in 2022. The verdictMicroVision stock is down 48% from its 52-week high, while Luminar stock is also down 50% from record highs, making them attractive to contrarian investors. However, Luminar Technologies may be the better buy not just due to its lower valuation but also to its healthy order book and recent partnerships.