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PRLB Stock Chart & Stats
$62.06
-$0.47(-1.23%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$62.06
-$0.47(-1.23%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$37.99 - $83.15
Previous CloseN/A
Volume18.54K
Average Volume (3M)215.90K
Market Cap
$1.92B
Enterprise Value$1.77B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$136.28M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.62M
Price to Earnings (P/E)74.7
Beta1.25
Next Earnings
Jul 31, 2026EPS Estimate
0.53Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.08
Shares Outstanding23,794,044
10 Day Avg. Volume256,866
30 Day Avg. Volume215,896
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.63
Price to Book (P/B)1.80
Price to Sales (P/S)2.27
P/FCF Ratio20.29
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.92
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.24
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.23
Enterprise Value/Ebitda25.46
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$75.00Price Target Upside20.85% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)1.81
Revenue Forecast (FY)$573.06M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetExtremely low leverage and a sizable equity base provide durable financial flexibility. This balance-sheet strength supports capital spending for capacity, funds strategic initiatives without refinancing risk, and lowers downside in cyclical slowdowns, preserving optionality over the next 2–6 months.
Healthy Free Cash FlowConsistent positive free-cash-flow generation supports reinvestment in machinery, software, and go-to-market while maintaining liquidity. Reliable cash conversion underpins sustainable funding for strategic initiatives and shareholder returns without increasing debt.
Strength In CNC, Record Revenue & MarginsAccelerating, higher‑margin CNC and metal‑3D demand, plus record revenue and expanding gross margins, indicate durable product mix improvement. Strategic certifications and a global capability center expand addressable markets in aerospace/defense and strengthen competitive positioning over coming quarters.
Bears Say
Modest Profitability & ReturnsLow net margins and muted ROE constrain the firm's ability to translate revenue gains into durable shareholder returns. This limits funding flexibility for growth initiatives and raises the bar for required efficiency gains to meaningfully lift long‑term returns despite revenue expansion.
Network & 3D Margin PressureLower margins from network/fulfillment and uneven 3D demand dilute overall profitability and create structural margin headwinds. Reliance on lower‑margin third‑party fulfillment limits margin expansion unless mix shifts decisively toward factory and high‑value services.
Capacity Needs And Rising OpexNear-term capital intensity for machining and DMLS printers plus planned higher operating spend will pressure free cash flow and margins unless utilization improves. Execution risk is elevated as investments must be timed to sustain growth without eroding returns.
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PRLB FAQ
What was Proto Labs Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Proto Labs Inc lowest stock price was $37.99 and its highest was $83.15 in the past 12 months.
What is Proto Labs Inc’s market cap?
Proto Labs Inc’s market cap is $1.92B.
When is Proto Labs Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Proto Labs Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 31, 2026 which is in 31 days.
How were Proto Labs Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Proto Labs Inc released its earnings results on May 01, 2026. The company reported $0.54 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.397 by $0.143.
Is Proto Labs Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Proto Labs Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Proto Labs Inc pay dividends?
Proto Labs Inc does not currently pay dividends.
What is Proto Labs Inc’s EPS estimate?
Proto Labs Inc’s EPS estimate is 0.53.
How many shares outstanding does Proto Labs Inc have?
Proto Labs Inc has 23,794,044 shares outstanding.
What happened to Proto Labs Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Proto Labs Inc reported an EPS of $0.54 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.397. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.555%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Proto Labs Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in PRLB
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
Proto Labs Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$75.00 (20.85% Upside)
$75.00 (20.85% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PRLB Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 47.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 4.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 10.0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
102.53%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.84%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.58%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Proto Labs Inc
Proto Labs, Inc., together with its affiliated companies, functions as a global, e-commerce-driven digital manufacturer, specializing in the rapid creation of custom prototypes and on-demand production components. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services including injection molding, computer numerical control (CNC) machining, and a diverse range of 3D printing technologies such as stereolithography, selective laser sintering, direct metal laser sintering, multi jet fusion, polyjet, and Carbon DLS processes. Furthermore, it offers sheet metal fabrication for both expedited and digitally ordered custom parts. Proto Labs primarily serves engineers and developers who leverage 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software for product development across various industries. Established in 1999, the company is headquartered in Maple Plain, Minnesota.
PRLB Company Deck
PRLB Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted a strong start to 2026 with record revenue, meaningful margin expansion, higher EPS, robust cash generation and notable growth in strategic, higher-margin services (notably CNC machining and metal 3D). Management reported early operational wins (AS9100 certification, quality improvements, Europe sequential recovery) and articulated clear strategic investments (GCC, combined product/tech leadership, continuous improvement hires). Key challenges include a year-over-year revenue decline in Europe, weaker network/3D printing demand in Europe, capacity requirements for machining and metal 3D, and planned incremental operating investments. Management maintained full-year guidance out of conservatism given macro uncertainty. On balance, positive operational and financial momentum outweigh the regional and network headwinds.View all PRLB earnings summariesPRLB Revenue Breakdown
78.75% U.S.
21.25% Europe
1.63% Japan
PRLB Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$75.00
▲(20.85% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.20% Insiders
21.76% Mutual Funds
25.83% Other Institutional Investors
22.02% Public Companies and
Individual Investors