Nlight (LASR)
NASDAQ:LASR
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LASR Stock Chart & Stats
$70.43
-$0.31(-2.73%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$70.43
-$0.31(-2.73%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$15.05 - $86.95
Previous CloseN/A
Volume81.96K
Average Volume (3M)1.24M
Market Cap
$4.18B
Enterprise Value$3.92B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$332.59M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$35.58M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.35
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.14Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.30
Shares Outstanding56,408,710
10 Day Avg. Volume1,131,780
30 Day Avg. Volume1,237,743
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.31
Price to Book (P/B)8.43
Price to Sales (P/S)7.31
P/FCF Ratio155.34
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.94
Enterprise Value/Revenue13.52
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit43.21
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.85K
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$88.80Price Target Upside26.08% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)0.52
Revenue Forecast (FY)$307.07M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial Position And Strategic FocusRecent equity raise combined with the exit from non-core industrial operations strengthened the balance sheet and refocused the company as a pure-play directed energy supplier with greater financial flexibility.
Government DemandPentagon designation of high-energy lasers as a critical technology supports large-scale procurement and underpins sustained government demand for the company's laser systems.
Product Commercialization And ContractsShift from prototype development to delivering weaponized systems and reported deliveries to major defense programs indicates the company can convert technology into mission-critical contracts.
Bears Say
Developmental And Competitive RiskEmerging laser technologies face potential developmental setbacks and rising competition in the laser market, which could pressure timelines and market share.
Speculative Investment RiskAnalyst classifies the investment as speculative due to elevated uncertainty around commercialization and long-term demand, reflecting higher investor risk.
Technical Integration RiskIntegrating directed energy weapons into operational systems is technically difficult and can slow deployment and operational use by defense customers.
nLIGHT News
LASR FAQ
What was Nlight’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nlight lowest stock price was $15.05 and its highest was $86.95 in the past 12 months.
What is Nlight’s market cap?
Nlight’s market cap is $4.18B.
When is Nlight’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nlight’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 59 days.
How were Nlight’s earnings last quarter?
Nlight released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $0.2 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.084 by $0.116.
Is Nlight overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Nlight’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Nlight pay dividends?
Nlight does not currently pay dividends.
What is Nlight’s EPS estimate?
Nlight’s EPS estimate is 0.14.
How many shares outstanding does Nlight have?
Nlight has 56,408,710 shares outstanding.
What happened to Nlight’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Nlight reported an EPS of $0.2 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.084. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 11.663%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nlight?
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:
$88.80 (26.08% Upside)
$88.80 (26.08% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LASR Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.2M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $15.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
376.04%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-5.40%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
77.83%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Nlight
nLIGHT, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells semiconductor and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace and defense applications. It operates in two segments, Laser Products and Advanced Development. The company also provides fiber amplifiers, and beam combination and control systems for use in high-energy laser systems in directed energy applications. It sells its products through direct sales force in the United States, China, South Korea, and European countries, as well as through various independent sales representatives and distributors in Asia, Europe, 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.
LASR Company Deck
LASR Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call conveyed a strongly positive operational and financial performance: double-digit revenue growth (55% YoY), record product gross margins (~44%), record adjusted EBITDA ($13.9M), strengthened cash position after a $190M+ equity raise, and strategic product progress (Hades, HELSI 2, HELL CAP). Negatives were smaller in magnitude: development gross margin compression due to contract timing, a sequential decline in development revenue, planned exit from legacy markets, and inherent program timing risk tied to government budgets. Overall, the positives — substantial revenue and margin expansion, cash generation, and clear strategic milestones — materially outweigh the noted challenges.View all LASR earnings summariesLASR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$88.80
▲(26.08% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.84% Insiders
25.96% Mutual Funds
32.33% Other Institutional Investors
18.79% Public Companies and Individual Investors