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nLIGHT Inc (LASR)
NASDAQ:LASR
LASR Stock Chart & Stats
$45.61
-$0.31(-2.73%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$45.61
-$0.31(-2.73%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$6.20 - $48.31
Previous CloseN/A
Volume81.96K
Average Volume (3M)685.43K
Market Cap
$2.32B
Enterprise Value$2.27B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$115.79M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$31.31M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.59
Next Earnings
Feb 19, 2026EPS Estimate
0.12Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.08
Shares Outstanding50,786,007
10 Day Avg. Volume844,751
30 Day Avg. Volume685,430
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.20
Price to Book (P/B)2.32
Price to Sales (P/S)2.53
P/FCF Ratio-48.83
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.98
Enterprise Value/Revenue9.96
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit41.86
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-90.09
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$46.40Price Target Upside1.73% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Advanced Development MomentumFaster-than-expected shipments and growing emphasis on Advanced Development shift the revenue mix toward higher-growth product areas like directed energy and laser sensing, supporting stronger top-line expansion in 2026.
Defense Contract PipelineParticipation in advanced defense programs, including HELSI Phase 2, positions the company to capture multi-year revenue and profit upside from high-power laser and sensing contracts as defense budgets prioritize counter-drone and hypersonic protection.
Financial FlexibilityA solid cash position with limited draw on the credit line provides financial flexibility to fund program ramps and reduce the need for external capital while pursuing defense opportunities.
Bears Say
End-market SoftnessWeakness in industrial and micro-fabrication end markets can offset aerospace and defense gains, keeping overall revenue growth uneven and pressuring investor sentiment.
Government Funding RiskA potential government shutdown could disrupt contract funding and program schedules, creating uncertainty around revenue timing and increasing downside risk for the stock given current valuation levels.
Profitability Constrained By MixA high proportion of advanced development work relative to product sales may limit near-term improvement in adjusted operating profitability despite rising defense revenues.
nLIGHT News
LASR FAQ
What was nLIGHT Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
nLIGHT Inc lowest stock price was $6.20 and its highest was $48.31 in the past 12 months.
What is nLIGHT Inc’s market cap?
nLIGHT Inc’s market cap is $2.32B.
When is nLIGHT Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
nLIGHT Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 19, 2026 which is in 18 days.
How were nLIGHT Inc’s earnings last quarter?
nLIGHT Inc released its earnings results on Nov 06, 2025. The company reported $0.08 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.016 by $0.064.
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 0.12.
How many shares outstanding does nLIGHT Inc have?
nLIGHT Inc has 50,786,007 shares outstanding.
What happened to nLIGHT Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
nLIGHT Inc reported an EPS of $0.08 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.016. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 14.669%.
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:
$46.40 (1.73% Upside)
$46.40 (1.73% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LASR Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.3M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $787.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 34.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 34.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
300.79%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-19.18%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.54%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
nLIGHT Inc
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
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call revealed strong revenue growth, particularly in the aerospace and defense sectors, and significant margin expansion. Despite these positive trends, challenges remain in the commercial markets and restructuring efforts in China. However, the overall outlook remains optimistic due to strong defense sector contracts and progress in key programs.View all LASR earnings summariesLASR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$46.40
▲(1.73% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
6.41% Insiders
24.42% Mutual Funds
0.23% Other Institutional Investors
53.42% Public Companies and Individual Investors