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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$38.48 - $83.15
Previous CloseN/A
Volume18.54K
Average Volume (3M)248.14K
Market Cap
$1.83B
Enterprise Value$1.25K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$136.28M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.62M
Price to Earnings (P/E)71.4
Beta1.20
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. Volume246,010
30 Day Avg. Volume248,136
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$82.00Price Target Upside32.13% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)2.02
Revenue Forecast (FY)$573.05M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetExtremely low debt (TTM debt-to-equity ~0.004) and substantial equity/assets give Proto Labs durable financial flexibility to fund capex, strategic investments or weather downturns without depending on external financing, supporting long-term stability and optionality.
Strong Cash GenerationConsistent operating and free cash flow provides a reliable internal funding source for reinvestment in capacity, R&D, and software initiatives, reducing financing risk and enabling strategic execution while supporting shareholder returns over multiple cycles.
Higher‑margin Service Mix & CertificationsOutperformance in CNC and metal 3D, plus aerospace certification and a Global Capability Center, signal durable expansion into higher‑margin, strategic end markets. These capabilities deepen customer relationships and raise entry barriers versus commoditized providers.
Bears Say
Lower Network MarginsA meaningful margin gap between third‑party network fulfillment and in‑house factory output creates structural pressure as network mix grows. Sustaining blended gross margins requires either improving network economics or limiting low‑margin volumes, both challenging long term.
Europe Demand SoftnessPersistent regional weakness in Europe is a structural headwind that reduces addressable demand and requires execution of a strategic reset. Recovery may take multiple quarters and could limit overall growth until market dynamics and competitiveness are restored.
Capacity Needs And Rising InvestmentsSustaining outperformance in machining and metal 3D requires significant capital spending and planned opex increases for machines, software and hiring. These investments can compress near‑term margins and must be executed efficiently to deliver acceptable long‑term 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 $38.48 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 $1.83B.
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 9 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:
$82.00 (32.13% Upside)
$82.00 (32.13% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
PRLB Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
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 Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 4.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.8%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
95.95%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
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 Revenue Breakdown
78.75% U.S.
21.25% Europe
1.63% Japan
PRLB Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$82.00
▲(32.13% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
1.20% Insiders
21.76% Mutual Funds
0.10% Other Institutional Investors
47.81% Public Companies and
Individual Investors