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NLIGHT INC

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πŸ† #1913 by market capEarnings Nov 5US Equity
$39.01β–Ό $0.53 (βˆ’1.37%)
πŸŒ™ After hours$39.72β–² 1.82%Regular close Β· extended-hours price shown
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24hβ–Ό 1.4%
7dβ–Ό 5.3%
14dβ–² 3.1%
30dβ–Ό 9.1%
ytdβ–² 4.0%
1yβ–² 33.8%
🏦Market Cap
$2.20B
Small Cap
πŸ“ˆRevenue Growth (YoY)
+31.6%
High Growth
πŸ“ŠGross Margin
31.5%
Moderate
πŸ’΅FCF Margin
15.9%
Healthy
βš–οΈP/S Ratio
7.2x
Fair
Otter Score
68
Fair

Trading Snapshot

Day Range
$38.66 – $39.78
52-Week Range
$28.05 – $86.95
Volume
$2.23B
Avg Volume
$1.87B
Shares Outstanding
56.4M
Next Earnings
Oct 25, 2026

Fundamentals Snapshot

Annual Revenue
$261M
Last Q Revenue
$83M
P/E Ratio
-158.6
P/S Ratio
7.2x
EPS (TTM)
$-0.22
Dividend Yield
0.00%
Dilution (1yr)
+6.3%

Why Investors Own LASR

  • βœ“High-growth profile β€” revenue up +51.4% YoY with expanding US Equity exposure.
  • βœ“Healthy economics β€” 50% gross margin and 26% free-cash-flow margin.
  • βœ“New products and segments could unlock additional revenue streams.
⚠️ Key Risks

Execution delays, intensifying competition, and valuation compression if growth decelerates.

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Financial Trends
RevenueThe total money the company brought in from sales, before subtracting any costs.
$261Mβ–² +31.6% YoY
Gross MarginOf every $1 of sales, how much is left after the direct cost of making the product/service. Higher = more efficient.
29.8%β–² +79.4% YoY
Operating IncomeProfit from the core business after operating costs, but before interest and taxes. Negative means the core business isn’t profitable yet.
βˆ’$27Mβ–Ό βˆ’59.5% YoY
Free Cash FlowCash left over after running the business and paying for equipment/capex. Negative means the company is burning cash.
$12Mβ–Ό βˆ’219.5% YoY
Shares OutstandingHow many shares exist. Rising means the company is issuing more shares, which dilutes (shrinks) each existing owner’s slice.
50.9Mβ–² +6.3% YoY
Net CashCash minus total debt. Positive = more cash than debt (financially strong); negative = more debt than cash (net debt).
$62Mβ–² +$9M YoY
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About NLIGHT INC

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.

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Otter Score Breakdown

How it's scoredFive components, each rated 1–5β˜… and equally weighted (20%), averaged to a 0–100 score:πŸ’Ž Quality β€” gross marginπŸš€ Growth β€” revenue YoYβš–οΈ Valuation β€” P/S ratio⚑ Momentum β€” 30-day price changeπŸ’§ Dilution β€” 1-yr share issuance (buybacks score higher)
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Overall Score
Fair
68/100

Analyst Price Target

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Average Target
$38.52
β–Ό βˆ’1.3% Downside
High Target$44.16
Low Target$35.89
Based on 24 analysts

Latest News & Updates

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The Motley FoolΒ·1d ago

nLIGHT Director Sells 4,452 Shares After the Stock Price Plunged

The director disposed of 4,452 shares for a total transaction value of ~$171,179 on September 15, 2026. The traded shares were equal to 5% of the equity stake held before the filing, leaving the director with a 0.15% own

Defense WorldΒ·9d ago

nLight (NASDAQ:LASR) Director Sells $171,179.40 in Stock

nLight (NASDAQ: LASR - Get Free Report) Director Geoffrey Moore sold 4,452 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $38.45, for a total value of $1

GuruFocusΒ·11d ago

A Look at nLight Inc (LASR) After 3.6% Gain -- GF Value $15.88 vs Price $39.84

On September 18, 2026, nLight Inc (LASR) shares rose 3.6% to $39.84, continuing a volatile trend within the 52-week range of $27.79 to $86.95. Despite today's p

The Motley FoolΒ·15d ago

nLIGHT CEO Sells 215,000 Shares for $8.9 Million as the Stock Sinks

The executive disposed of ~215,000 shares at a weighted-average execution price of $41.17 per share. The transaction size was equivalent to 10% of the equity held before the filing.

Defense WorldΒ·15d ago

Engineers Gate Manager LP Reduces Holdings in nLight $LASR

Engineers Gate Manager LP decreased its position in shares of nLight (NASDAQ: LASR) by 42.9% during the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund o

Defense WorldΒ·16d ago

nLight (NASDAQ:LASR) CEO Sells $4,762,212.64 in Stock

nLight (NASDAQ: LASR - Get Free Report) CEO Scott Keeney sold 115,252 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, September 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $41.32, for a total