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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$18.51 - $86.95
Previous CloseN/A
Volume81.96K
Average Volume (3M)1.30M
Market Cap
$3.88B
Enterprise Value$3.38B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$332.59M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$35.58M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.47
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. Volume1,287,673
30 Day Avg. Volume1,299,194
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 Cap0.87
Enterprise Value/Revenue11.66
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit37.26
Enterprise Value/Ebitda1.86K
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$91.80Price Target Upside30.34% 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 StrengthRapid A&D revenue growth reflects structural wins in defense procurement and establishes nLIGHT as a growing supplier to prime contractors. Durable A&D program revenue supports higher-margin product scale, deepens customer relationships, and creates backlog that can smooth commercial cyclicality over months.
Record Product Gross MarginsMaterial margin expansion indicates sustainable improvements from favorable product mix and scale. Higher product margins imply better cash conversion and operating leverage as volumes grow, making future profitability less dependent on one-off items and improving resilience to cyclical industrial demand.
Positive Cash Generation & Stronger LiquidityConsistent positive operating and free cash flow, coupled with a recent equity raise that increased cash reserves, provides durable financial flexibility. This buffer funds scale-up, R&D and program execution, reduces refinancing risk, and lets management absorb timing swings in defense contracts.
Bears Say
Remaining GAAP Unprofitability And Volatile HistoryAlthough margins improved, GAAP profitability is still negative and historical results were volatile. Ongoing losses and negative returns on equity indicate the turnaround isn't fully proven, leaving risk that margin gains may reverse if volumes or product mix weaken.
Revenue Concentration & Program Timing RiskHeavy dependence on defense program awards and government appropriations creates structural lumpiness in revenue and cash flows. Delays or funding shifts at the budget/appropriations level can materially affect throughput, margin absorption, and near-term visibility for the next several quarters.
Development-mix Margin Compression And TimingDeclining development margins and sequential declines in development revenue show that low-margin contract timing can dilute blended profitability. If development work remains lumpy or shifts in mix persist, overall margins and cash conversion could be pressured despite product margin gains.
nLIGHT News
LASR FAQ
What was Nlight’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nlight lowest stock price was $18.51 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 Jul 30, 2026 which is in 14 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 (30.34% Upside)
$91.80 (30.34% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LASR Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
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
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
287.84%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-5.40%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
77.83%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Nlight
nLIGHT, Inc. specializes in the development, production, and sale of advanced semiconductor and fiber lasers. These sophisticated laser systems find applications across diverse sectors such as industrial manufacturing, precision microfabrication, and the aerospace and defense industries. The company's operations are divided into two main segments: Laser Products and Advanced Development. Furthermore, nLIGHT supplies fiber amplifiers and intricate beam combination and control systems, which are integral to high-energy laser systems used in directed energy applications. The firm utilizes a dual distribution approach, leveraging its direct sales force in key markets including the United States, China, South Korea, and European countries, while also partnering with independent sales representatives and distributors across wider regions in Asia, Europe, and South America. Founded in 2000, the company was originally known as nLight Photonics Corporation before officially adopting its current name, nLIGHT, Inc., in January 2016. Its corporate headquarters are located in Camas, Washington.
LASR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$91.80
▲(30.34% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.23% Insiders
28.34% Mutual Funds
1.45% Other Institutional Investors
46.31% Public Companies and Individual Investors