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nLIGHT Inc (LASR)
NASDAQ:LASR
Earnings Data
Report Date
Oct 30, 2025After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2025 (Q3)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.01Last Year’s EPS
-0.08Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 6 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflects a strong quarter driven by record revenues in aerospace and defense and significant gross margin improvement. Non-GAAP net income returned to positive territory, and significant progress was reported in key defense programs and international expansion. However, challenges remain in the commercial market with declining year-over-year revenue and the complete move out of China impacting operations. Nevertheless, the highlights significantly outweigh the lowlights, showing a positive overall sentiment.Company Guidance -
Q3 2025
Aerospace and Defense Revenue Growth
Aerospace and Defense (A&D) revenue was a record $40.7 million in the quarter, up 48.6% year-over-year and 24% sequentially. A&D accounted for 66% of total sales, up from 54% the previous year.
Record Development Revenue
Development revenue reached a record $20.9 million, growing more than 30% sequentially and year-over-year.
Gross Margin Improvement
Total gross margin rose to 29.9% compared to 23.5% in the second quarter of 2024, driven by higher factory absorption and a favorable business mix.
Non-GAAP Net Income
Non-GAAP net income for the second quarter was $2.9 million or $0.06 per diluted share, compared to a non-GAAP net loss of $4.6 million or $0.10 per share in the second quarter of 2024.
Successful Execution in HELSI-2 Program
Significant progress in the HELSI-2 program, a $171 million Department of Defense project, contributing to record defense product revenue.
International Expansion in Directed Energy
Shipping started to a new international customer, and a growing pipeline of global opportunities in directed energy was reported.
LASR Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
LASR Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Aug 07, 2025 | $20.47 | $26.15 | +27.75% |
May 08, 2025 | $8.61 | $11.67 | +35.54% |
Feb 27, 2025 | $9.08 | $9.17 | +0.99% |
Nov 07, 2024 | $14.68 | $11.23 | -23.50% |
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FAQ
When does nLIGHT Inc (LASR) report earnings?
nLIGHT Inc (LASR) is schdueled to report earning on Oct 30, 2025, After Close (Confirmed).
What is nLIGHT Inc (LASR) earnings time?
nLIGHT Inc (LASR) earnings time is at Oct 30, 2025, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is LASR EPS forecast?
LASR EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is 0.01.