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LASR Stock Chart & Stats
$70.02
-$2.98(-4.08%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$70.02
-$2.98(-4.08%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$19.45 - $86.95
Previous CloseN/A
Volume736.86K
Average Volume (3M)1.23M
Market Cap
$3.88B
Enterprise Value$3.12K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$332.59M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$35.58M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.48
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
0.14Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.30
Shares Outstanding56,408,710
10 Day Avg. Volume885,635
30 Day Avg. Volume1,234,538
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$91.80Price Target Upside31.11% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)0.52
Revenue Forecast (FY)$307.06M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Aerospace & Defense Revenue GrowthRapid, sustained A&D revenue growth signals durable demand from defense programs and prime contractors. Large, programmatic defense contracts can create multi-quarter visibility and higher-volume production runs, improving scale economics and reducing cyclicality versus pure commercial exposure.
Record Product Gross MarginsMaterial improvement in product gross margins reflects favorable product mix and factory leverage on higher volumes. Higher, repeatable product margins support sustainable operating profitability as product portfolios (Hades, HELSI 2) scale and reduce reliance on low-margin, one-off development work.
Improving Cash Generation & Strong LiquidityPositive operating and free cash flow alongside a large post-offering cash balance strengthens the firm's ability to fund scale-up, R&D and program tooling without immediate refinancing. This improves financial flexibility and buffers operational volatility over the medium term.
Bears Say
Ongoing GAAP UnprofitabilityDespite margin improvements, GAAP profitability remains negative and returns on equity are still below zero. Persistent accounting losses and negative operating margins can limit retained earnings, increase scrutiny on cost structure, and mean earnings durability is not fully proven.
Revenue Concentration & Program Timing RiskHeavy dependence on defense program awards and government appropriation timing creates revenue lumpiness and funding uncertainty. Appropriations and prime contractor schedules can shift quarter-to-quarter, making near-term revenue and margin predictability vulnerable despite long-term program upside.
Low Development Margins & Margin VariabilityCompression in development margins and a wide product-margin guidance band indicate mixed profitability by contract type and volume. Persistent low-margin development work and quarter-to-quarter factory absorption swings can erode blended margins and make sustainable EBITDA generation more conditional on mix shifts.
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LASR FAQ
What was Nlight’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nlight lowest stock price was $19.45 and its highest was $86.95 in the past 12 months.
What is Nlight’s market cap?
Nlight’s market cap is $3.88B.
When is Nlight’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nlight’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 2 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:
$91.80 (31.11% Upside)
$91.80 (31.11% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LASR Sentiment 90%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.2M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $13.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days <0.1%
Last 30 Days <0.1%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
258.89%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
77.83%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Nlight
nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR) designs, manufactures, and sells semiconductor and fiber lasers, as well as related laser components and systems. The company serves industrial and microfabrication applications and supplies laser solutions used in materials processing and other precision manufacturing uses, while also operating a defense-focused business that provides laser products and development efforts for U.S. defense applications.
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
$91.80
▲(31.11% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.23% Insiders
28.34% Mutual Funds
4.29% Other Institutional Investors
42.72% Public Companies and Individual Investors