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LASR Stock Chart & Stats
$43.30
-$2.98(-4.08%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$43.30
-$2.98(-4.08%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$28.05 - $86.95
Previous CloseN/A
Volume736.86K
Average Volume (3M)898.75K
Market Cap
$1.94B
Enterprise Value$3.65B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$295.76M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$14.84M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.27
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.05Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.25
Shares Outstanding57,690,197
10 Day Avg. Volume1,086,045
30 Day Avg. Volume898,751
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.26
Price to Book (P/B)8.43
Price to Sales (P/S)7.31
P/FCF Ratio155.34
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.88
Enterprise Value/Revenue11.75
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit37.28
Enterprise Value/Ebitda422.34
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$83.33Price Target Upside92.46% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.5
Revenue Forecast (FY)$305.87M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Revenue And Aerospace-defense GrowthStrong company-wide growth, especially in aerospace and defense, indicates expanding demand for nLIGHT’s laser platforms and program participation. The combination of record revenue and rapid A&D growth can support greater scale, customer relevance, and sustained investment in high-value applications over the next several quarters.
Improving Cash Generation And Conservative LeverageMeaningful operating cash generation alongside substantial liquidity and low leverage gives nLIGHT flexibility to fund development, production expansion, and customer programs without depending heavily on external capital. This strengthens resilience while the business transitions from improving cash conversion toward durable profitability.
Large Multiyear Directed-energy ContractThe JLWS award provides a substantial multiyear program opportunity and reinforces nLIGHT’s position in directed-energy systems. Its expected ramp beginning in 2027 could improve revenue visibility, deepen customer integration, and complement existing HELSI work, supporting a more durable aerospace-defense growth platform.
Bears Say
Profitability Remains UnprovenDespite better revenue and gross margins, nLIGHT remains below breakeven on operating and net income, so the recent improvement has not yet demonstrated durable profitability. Continued losses can constrain internal reinvestment and leave earnings sensitive to volume, mix, fixed-cost absorption, and execution across growth programs.
Development Margins Are VolatileLow and volatile development margins make consolidated earnings less predictable even when demand and program activity are strong. Contract mix and timing can materially alter contribution, limiting the reliability of near-term margin expansion and making it harder for nLIGHT to convert program growth into consistent operating profit.
Exit From Legacy Cutting And Welding MarketsLeaving legacy cutting and welding markets removes an established revenue stream and creates a transition burden while higher-margin activities scale. Although management expects growth elsewhere, the exit can reduce diversification and increases reliance on aerospace, defense, and newer applications to sustain overall expansion.
nLIGHT News
LASR FAQ
What was nLIGHT Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
nLIGHT Inc lowest stock price was $28.05 and its highest was $86.95 in the past 12 months.
What is nLIGHT Inc’s market cap?
nLIGHT Inc’s market cap is $1.94B.
When is nLIGHT Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
nLIGHT Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 17 days.
How were nLIGHT Inc’s earnings last quarter?
nLIGHT Inc released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $0.15 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.141 by $0.009.
Is nLIGHT Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts nLIGHT Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does nLIGHT Inc pay dividends?
nLIGHT Inc does not currently pay dividends.
What is nLIGHT Inc’s EPS estimate?
nLIGHT Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.05.
How many shares outstanding does nLIGHT Inc have?
nLIGHT Inc has 57,690,197 shares outstanding.
What happened to nLIGHT Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
nLIGHT Inc reported an EPS of $0.15 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.141. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -25.563%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of nLIGHT Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LASR
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
nLIGHT Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$83.33 (92.46% Upside)
$83.33 (92.46% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LASR Sentiment 88%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 479.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $609.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 8.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 8.0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
6.21%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-3.80%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
75.30%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
nLIGHT Inc
nLIGHT, Inc. specializes in the development, production, and sale of advanced semiconductor and fiber lasers. These sophisticated laser systems find applications across diverse sectors such as industrial manufacturing, precision microfabrication, and the aerospace and defense industries. The company's operations are divided into two main segments: Laser Products and Advanced Development. Furthermore, nLIGHT supplies fiber amplifiers and intricate beam combination and control systems, which are integral to high-energy laser systems used in directed energy applications. The firm utilizes a dual distribution approach, leveraging its direct sales force in key markets including the United States, China, South Korea, and European countries, while also partnering with independent sales representatives and distributors across wider regions in Asia, Europe, and South America. Founded in 2000, the company was originally known as nLight Photonics Corporation before officially adopting its current name, nLIGHT, Inc., in January 2016. Its corporate headquarters are located in Camas, Washington.
LASR Company Deck
LASR Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong operational and financial momentum: record revenue (+34% YoY), record products revenue (+45% YoY), robust A&D growth (+41% YoY; A&D product revenue +72% YoY), improved year-over-year gross margins, solid adjusted EBITDA and record cash flow, and a strategic multiyear JLWS contract (ceiling ~ $607M) that should ramp in 2027. Offsetting these positives are near-term headwinds from recent supply chain restrictions in China that are expected to defer roughly $17M of product shipments into future quarters, widen guidance, and pressure Q3 margins and EBITDA; development margins are volatile and GAAP expenses rose due to stock-based compensation. Overall, the company appears fundamentally strong with significant program wins and cash resources, but faces a discrete, possibly transitory supply constraint that creates short-term execution risk into Q3 and potentially Q4.View all LASR earnings summariesLASR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$83.33
▲(92.46% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
4.70% Insiders
27.71% Mutual Funds
1.05% Other Institutional Investors
49.49% Public Companies and Individual Investors