nLIGHT Inc (LASR)

Currency in USD
80.42
-3.39(-4.04%)
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79.54-0.88(-1.09%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
76.0686.75
52 wk Range
12.1786.95
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
80.42
Open
85.05
Day's Range
76.06-86.75
52 wk Range
12.17-86.95
Volume
1.8M
Average Volume (3m)
1.77M
1-Year Change
526.324%
Book Value / Share
7.69
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Price Target
85.00
Upside
+5.70%
Members' Sentiments
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Significant return over the last week

nLIGHT Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

8 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
9 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 85.00
(+5.70% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Craig-Hallum
Buy80.00-0.52%70.00MaintainMay 08, 2026
Cantor Fitzgerald
Buy81.00+0.72%62.50MaintainMay 08, 2026
Needham
Buy80.00-0.52%70.00MaintainMay 08, 2026
Roth/MKM
Buy81.00+0.72%74.00MaintainApr 24, 2026
Stifel
Buy75.00-6.74%68.00MaintainApr 20, 2026

nLIGHT Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • nLIGHT Q1 2026 revenue surged 55% YoY to $80.2M, beating estimates by 11.17%; EPS of $0.20 exceeded forecast of $0.09 by 122%.
  • Aerospace and Defense segment drove growth with 98% YoY product revenue increase; GAAP gross margin expanded to 33.1% from 26.7%.
  • Stock declined 7.15% to $71.29 despite earnings beat, amid valuation concerns; shares down further to $66.19 with high volatility (beta 2.34).
  • Company projects full-year 2026 EPS of $0.28, turning profitable; 6 analysts revised earnings upward for upcoming period.
  • Management plans to deploy equity offering proceeds toward manufacturing expansion and product development to sustain growth momentum.
Last Updated: 2026-05-07, 09:56 p/m
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 07, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.20 / 0.09
Revenue / Forecast
80.2M / 72.14M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

LASR Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
−307.8x29.1x13.1x
PEG Ratio
−2.70−1.310.01
Price/Book
10.6x1.8x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
15.6x1.9x2.5x
Upside (Analyst Target)
6.0%57.7%19.6%
Fair Value Upside
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nLIGHT, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of semiconductor and fiber lasers for aerospace and defense, industrial, and microfabrication applications. It operates through two segments, Laser Products and Advanced Development. The company offers semiconductor lasers with various ranges of power levels, wavelengths, and output fiber sizes; and programmable and serviceable fiber lasers for use in aerospace and defense and industrial applications. It also provides fiber amplifiers, beam combination, and control systems for use in high-energy laser systems in directed energy applications. The company sells its products through direct sales force in the United States, China, South Korea, and European countries, as well as through independent sales representatives and distributors in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and South America. The company was formerly known as nLight Photonics Corporation and changed its name to nLIGHT, Inc. in January 2016. nLIGHT, Inc. was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Camas, Washington.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
22.06M39.11%1.85B
Other Institutional Investors
24.43M43.32%2.05B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
9.91M17.57%830.78M
Total
56.41M100.00%4.73B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
The Vanguard Group, Inc.8.85%4,989,758418,192
BlackRock, Inc.7.89%4,450,383372,987

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FAQ

What Is the nLIGHT (LASR) Stock Price Today?

The nLIGHT stock price today is 80.42 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does nLIGHT Trade On?

nLIGHT is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for nLIGHT?

The stock symbol for nLIGHT is "LASR."

What Is the nLIGHT Market Cap?

As of today, nLIGHT market cap is 4.54B USD.

What Is nLIGHT's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The nLIGHT EPS (TTM) is -0.29.

When Is the Next nLIGHT Earnings Date?

nLIGHT will release its next earnings report on Jul 30, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is LASR a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has nLIGHT Stock Split?

nLIGHT has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does nLIGHT Have?

nLIGHT has 800 employees.

What is the current trading status of nLIGHT (LASR)?

As of May 14, 2026, nLIGHT (LASR) is trading at a price of 80.42 USD, with a previous close of 80.42 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 76.06 USD to 86.75 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 12.17 USD to 86.95 USD.

What Is nLIGHT (LASR) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for nLIGHT is 85.00 USD, with a high estimate of 100 USD and a low estimate of 75 USD. 8 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +5.70% Upside potential.

What Is the LASR Premarket Price?

LASR's last pre-market stock price is 79.54 USD. The pre-market share volume is 1,670.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.88, or -1.09%.

What Is the LASR After Hours Price?

LASR's last after hours stock price is 80.20 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.16, or -0.20%.
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