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nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR)
$65.04+3.67 (+5.98%)
Market ClosedLast close Jun 29
nLIGHT, Inc.
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The Narrative
nLIGHT, Inc. in the Technology sector is trading at $65.04 with a market capitalization of $4.3B. Wall Street consensus targets $86.43 (7 analysts), implying a +32.9% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 25% below its 52-week high of $86.95, remaining 28.6% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 5/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 100/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +32.9% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $80.18M↓ | $81.19M↑ | $66.74M↑ | $61.73M↑ | $51.67M |
| Gross Profit | $26.51M↑ | $24.95M↑ | $20.75M↑ | $18.46M↑ | $13.80M |
| Operating Income | -$424,000↑ | -$4.79M↑ | -$5.57M↓ | -$4.24M↑ | -$9.61M |
| Net Income | $645,000↑ | -$4.91M↑ | -$6.87M↓ | -$3.59M↑ | -$8.09M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
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 Developme...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$4.31B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
-
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
2.33
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
-3.43%
Volume
Today's trading volume
875,609
Recent News
Here’s Why nLight (LASR) Rallied in Q1
Meridian Funds, managed by ArrowMark Partners, released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter for “Meridian Contrarian Fund”. The Fund aims to invest in undervalued companies with clear catalysts for sustainable improvement. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The US equities market started 2026 with volatility driven by trade policy uncertainty and heightened geopolitical […]
nLIGHT (LASR) Down More than 21% Over the Past Month, Should You Still Buy?
nLIGHT, Inc. (NASDAQ:LASR) is one of the High Growth Semiconductor Stocks to Buy Now. nLIGHT, Inc. (NASDAQ:LASR) has declined more than 21% over the past month despite strong fiscal Q1 2026 earnings on May 8. Despite the decline, Wall Street continues to expect more than 31% upside from the current level, and 89% of the […]
Electronic Components Stocks Q1 Earnings Review: nLIGHT (NASDAQ:LASR) Shines
Let’s dig into the relative performance of nLIGHT (NASDAQ:LASR) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q1 electronic components earnings season.
Broad-Based Growth Drivers Lifted nLIGHT (LASR) in Q1
Prosper Stars & Stripes, a long/short equity fund, recently released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter is available to download here. In Q1 2026, the portfolio underperformed with a net return of (-5.6%) compared to the Russell 2000 Index’s +0.9% return and the HFRX Equity Hedge Index’s -1.5% return. Long book performance […]
nLIGHT (LASR): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q1 Earnings?
What a time it’s been for nLIGHT. In the past six months alone, the company’s stock price has increased by a massive 93.7%, reaching $67.13 per share. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.