nLIGHT Inc (LASR)

Currency in USD
56.16
-19.28(-25.56%)
Closed·
57.23+1.08(+1.91%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
56.1161.95
52 wk Range
24.8786.95
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
75.44
Open
58.27
Day's Range
56.11-61.95
52 wk Range
24.87-86.95
Volume
5.47M
Average Vol. (3m)
1.31M
1-Year Change
114.761%
Book Value / Share
7.8
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Price Target
88.86
Upside
+58.22%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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Net income is expected to grow this year

nLIGHT Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

8 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
9 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 88.86
(+58.22% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Needham
Buy90.00+60.26%-MaintainAug 07, 2026
Needham
Buy90.00+60.26%80.00MaintainJul 09, 2026
Stifel
Buy85.00+51.35%75.00MaintainMay 21, 2026
Craig-Hallum
Buy80.00+42.45%70.00MaintainMay 08, 2026
Cantor Fitzgerald
Buy81.00+44.23%62.50MaintainMay 08, 2026

nLIGHT Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • nLIGHT Q2 EPS of $0.15 beat estimates by $0.01; revenue of $82.6M topped forecasts, rising 34% YoY on record defense sales of $57.3M.
  • Shares plunged 14.83% after hours to $64.25 as Q3 guidance disappointed: $63M-$73M revenue vs. prior strength, citing supply chain delays.
  • China scrutiny of dual-use products deferred ~$17M in commercial product revenue, pressuring Q3 gross margin outlook to 24%-30% range.
  • Q2 operating cash flow hit record $20.7M; company repaid $20M debt, ending quarter with $330.8M cash as adjusted EBITDA surged 91% to $10.7M.
  • New JLWS defense contract to begin revenue contribution in Q3, ramping significantly in 2027 to offset declining HELSI-2 program revenue.
Last Updated: 08/06/2026, 06:05 PM
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nLIGHT investor slides for Q2/2026
nLIGHT Q2 2026 slides
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Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 06, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.15 / 0.14
Revenue / Forecast
82.59M / 78.58M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

LASR Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
−253.9x28.7x12.6x
PEG Ratio
−3.491.560.01
Price / Book
7.2x2.7x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
10.2x2.3x2.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
54.5%4.1%31.6%
Fair Value Upside
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nLIGHT, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, and sale of semiconductor and fiber lasers for aerospace and defense, industrial, and microfabrication applications. It operates through two segments, Laser Products and Advanced Development. The company offers semiconductor lasers with various ranges of power levels, wavelengths, and output fiber sizes; and programmable and serviceable fiber lasers for use in aerospace and defense and industrial applications. It also provides fiber amplifiers, beam combination, and control systems for use in high-energy laser systems in directed energy applications. The company sells its products through direct sales force in the United States, China, South Korea, and European countries, as well as through independent sales representatives and distributors in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, 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.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
25.61M45.40%1.44B
Other Institutional Investors
25.74M45.63%1.45B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
5.06M8.97%284.24M
Total
56.41M100.00%3.17B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.7.66%4,319,310242,551
Vanguard Capital Management, LLC4.75%2,678,854150,431

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FAQ

What Is the nLIGHT (LASR) Stock Price Today?

The nLIGHT stock price today is 56.16 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does nLIGHT Trade On?

nLIGHT is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for nLIGHT?

The stock symbol for nLIGHT is "LASR."

What Is the nLIGHT Market Cap?

As of today, nLIGHT market cap is 4.26B USD.

What Is nLIGHT's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The nLIGHT EPS (TTM) is -0.24.

When Is the Next nLIGHT Earnings Date?

nLIGHT will release its next earnings report on Oct 29, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is LASR a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has nLIGHT Stock Split?

nLIGHT has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does nLIGHT Have?

nLIGHT has 800 employees.

What is the current trading status of nLIGHT (LASR)?

As of Aug 08, 2026, nLIGHT (LASR) is trading at a price of 56.16 USD, with a previous close of 75.44 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 56.11 USD to 61.95 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 24.87 USD to 86.95 USD.

What Is nLIGHT (LASR) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for nLIGHT is 88.86 USD, with a high estimate of 100 USD and a low estimate of 81 USD. 8 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +58.22% Upside potential.

What Is the LASR Premarket Price?

LASR's last pre-market stock price is 58.26 USD. The pre-market share volume is 61,480.00, and the stock has decreased by -17.18, or -22.77%.

What Is the LASR After Hours Price?

LASR's last after hours stock price is 57.23 USD, the stock has decreased by 1.08, or 1.91%.
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