nLIGHT Inc (LASR)
NASDAQ:LASR
LASR Stock Chart & Stats
$63.86
-$0.31(-2.73%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$63.86
-$0.31(-2.73%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$6.20 - $74.10
Previous CloseN/A
Volume81.96K
Average Volume (3M)2.09M
Market Cap
$3.56B
Enterprise Value$3.50B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$133.63M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$36.21M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.53
Next Earnings
Apr 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.08Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.14
Shares Outstanding55,791,320
10 Day Avg. Volume2,039,067
30 Day Avg. Volume2,086,230
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 Cap0.98
Enterprise Value/Revenue13.39
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit44.90
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-412.44
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$72.62Price Target Upside13.72% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)0.31
Revenue Forecast (FY)$280.25M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet And Strategic FocusA recent equity raise and the exit from industrial cutting operations strengthened the balance sheet and refocused the business as a pure-play defense supplier with greater financial flexibility for growth and investment.
Defense Contract MomentumDeliveries to major defense programs and ongoing development of next-generation high-power laser systems demonstrate the company's ability to convert technology into mission-critical contracts and support durable defense revenue growth.
Technology And Intellectual PropertyVertical integration from semiconductor chip production through high-power laser subsystems, combined with an extensive patent-protected product portfolio, provides control over technology development and a competitive edge in directed energy applications.
Bears Say
Government Funding RiskA potential government shutdown poses a funding risk that could disrupt defense program timelines and weaken revenue visibility given the company's current valuation.
Profitability Mix PressureThe mix between product sales and advanced development work may limit improvement in adjusted operating profitability, as development projects typically carry lower margins compared with scaled product sales.
Speculative Investment RiskAnalyst classification as a speculative investment highlights elevated uncertainty around execution and valuation despite attractive long-term opportunities.
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 $74.10 in the past 12 months.
What is nLIGHT Inc’s market cap?
nLIGHT Inc’s market cap is $3.56B.
When is nLIGHT Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
nLIGHT Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 30, 2026 which is in 34 days.
How were nLIGHT Inc’s earnings last quarter?
nLIGHT Inc released its earnings results on Feb 26, 2026. The company reported $0.14 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.11 by $0.03.
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 0.08.
How many shares outstanding does nLIGHT Inc have?
nLIGHT Inc has 55,791,320 shares outstanding.
What happened to nLIGHT Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
nLIGHT Inc reported an EPS of $0.14 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.11. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -10.739%.
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:
$72.62 (13.72% Upside)
$72.62 (13.72% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LASR Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 83.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $3.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 4.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 55.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 55.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 80%
Bearish news 20%
Bearish news 20%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
722.82%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-10.74%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
16.76%
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
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong operational and financial momentum: robust top-line growth (FY revenue +32%, A&D +60%), sizable margin expansion (~30% gross margin vs 17% prior year), record adjusted EBITDA ($23.5M) and improved cash generation, supported by a >$190M capital raise and a reinforced balance sheet. Key program deliveries (HELSI-2 progress, DE M-SHORAD delivery, $50M missile contract) and investments in manufacturing capacity position the company for further A&D growth. Headwinds include the strategic exit of cutting and welding (creating a $25M–$30M revenue headwind), a flat funded backlog year-over-year, product margin pressures tied to mix and inventory charges, execution/timing risk on government awards, and limited visibility in microfabrication. On balance, the favorable growth, margin recovery, cash position and strategic investments outweigh the challenges, though successful execution and converting pipeline awards remain critical.View all LASR earnings summariesLASR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$72.62
▲(13.72% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.73% Insiders
23.70% Mutual Funds
28.13% Other Institutional Investors
28.42% Public Companies and Individual Investors