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nLight LASR

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Insider Decisions

Total sells
62.75
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell — 2 4 1 — 6 — 7 3 — 2 4
Insider Ownership
4.83%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
2,320.00
Revenue
310.70
Net Income
(12.48)
Free Cash Flow
41.93
Net Debt
(330.45)
Current Ratio
8.17
Debt/Equity
0.00
P/E ratio
0.00
P/S ratio
7.31
P/B ratio
5.16
Past 5Y EPS Growth
(29.60%)
This Y EPS Growth
106.48%
Next Y EPS Growth
27.13%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
60.91%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.00
Annual Dividend Rate
—
Annual Dividend Yield
—
total individual payouts
2024 ‡‡‡
2023 ‡‡‡
2022 ‡‡‡
2021 ‡‡‡
2020 ‡‡‡
2019 ‡‡‡
2017 ‡‡‡
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 112.88 100.70 133.63 330.45
Receivables 39.59 34.90 50.84 46.83
Inventory 52.16 40.80 45.41 48.23
Other — — — —
220.55 194.09 243.19 447.36
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 12.17 15.08 20.89 23.95
ST’ Debt — — — —
Other — — — —
32.75 34.24 64.21 54.75
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales — ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow — ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Earnings — ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Book Value — ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 80.18 82.59 — —
—
’25 51.67 61.74 66.74 81.19
261.33
’24 44.53 50.51 56.13 47.38
198.55
’23 54.09 53.30 50.63 51.89
209.92
’22 64.46 60.83 60.09 56.68
242.06
’21 61.35 69.11 72.24 67.45
270.15
’20 43.22 52.14 61.73 65.70
222.79
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 9.68 20.73 — —
—
’25 (0.02) (1.38) 5.22 17.52
21.33
’24 11.38 (4.23) (5.62) (3.89)
(2.36)
’23 0.64 (4.11) 13.15 0.40
10.09
’22 (7.00) (4.76) (2.79) 0.01
(14.54)
’21 4.12 (1.03) (0.40) (10.13)
(7.44)
’20 (1.08) 8.08 7.69 (1.65)
13.04
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 7.57 15.88 — —
—
’25 (2.30) (3.33) 2.45 16.03
12.84
’24 9.82 (6.38) (7.23) (6.51)
(10.29)
’23 (0.04) (5.06) 10.40 (0.55)
4.75
’22 (12.14) (12.75) (6.47) (4.91)
(36.26)
’21 0.90 (5.99) (6.16) (17.75)
(29.00)
’20 (16.54) 5.88 5.25 (5.89)
(11.31)
in millions of $

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 0.01 (0.02) — —
—
’25 (0.16) (0.07) (0.14) (0.10)
(0.47)
’24 (0.29) (0.25) (0.21) (0.51)
(1.27)
’23 (0.17) (0.19) (0.26) (0.28)
(0.90)
’22 (0.20) (0.23) (0.29) (0.50)
(1.23)
’21 (0.15) (0.19) (0.16) (0.20)
(0.70)
’20 (0.20) (0.18) (0.05) (0.12)
(0.55)

Target Price Range

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Recommendation Rating

1.3
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
— — ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 8.22 8.13 9.64 6.20 — — —
Low Price
— — ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 25.98 15.91 14.75 39.99 — — —
High Price
— ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,100 930 800 800 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.22 0.23 0.25 0.33 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 242.06 209.92 198.55 261.33 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 21.00% 21.97% 16.63% 29.83% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (54.23) (42.65) (60.87) (22.77) — — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (22.41%) (20.32%) (30.66%) (8.71%) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (54.58) (41.67) (60.79) (23.47) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 15.70 16.03 17.60 14.26 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 5.45 4.56 4.15 5.23 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ — ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ (1.23) (0.90) (1.27) (0.47) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.33) 0.22 (0.05) 0.43 — — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.49) (0.12) (0.17) (0.17) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.82) 0.10 (0.21) 0.26 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6.10 5.52 4.52 4.54 — — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 44.44 46.08 47.90 49.98 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.92 2.90 2.53 7.17 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.72 2.39 2.32 8.27 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.54 2.43 2.10 6.75 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (10.28) 106.69 (40.56) 137.10 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (14.54) 10.09 (2.36) 21.33 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (21.72) (5.34) (7.93) (8.49) ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (36.26) 4.75 (10.29) 12.84 — — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 196.26 187.80 159.85 178.98 — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 15.61 — — — — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (92.61) (112.88) (100.70) (133.63) — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 270.85 254.42 216.43 226.75 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (15.53%) (13.10%) (21.07%) (8.02%) — — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (19.32%) (20.65%) (35.45%) (17.82%) — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (19.05%) (15.87%) (25.82%) (10.59%) — — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

nLight Inc. (LASR), a leader in high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers for industrial, aerospace, and defense sectors, has staged a remarkable stock rally, surging over 250% from recent lows to eclipse prior peaks amid AI-driven photonics demand, CHIPS Act tailwinds, and escalating geopolitical needs for defense applications. Yet this resurgence starkly contrasts with years of revenue contraction—from a 2021 peak of $270 million to $199 million in 2024—persistent losses widening to -$61 million, eroding gross margins to 17%, and negative ROIC at -35%, all exacerbated by Fed rate hikes curbing industrial capex and U.S.-China supply disruptions.

Operational bright spots include a 92% rise in revenue per employee through workforce cuts and a fortress-like balance sheet with net cash exceeding $100 million and negligible debt. Insider activity, however, flashes caution: executives, led by the CEO, have offloaded $20.75 million in shares during the rally, with minimal buys.

Analysts project a sharp inflection—29% revenue growth to $257 million in 2025, accelerating to $320 million by 2027, alongside losses narrowing to near-breakeven—potentially lifting EV/Sales to 9x+ if margins recover and macro stabilizes. But with consensus price targets implying limited upside and execution risks looming from recession odds and valuation disconnects, this high-stakes turnaround demands scrutiny.

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nLight (LASR) Latest News

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14 Aug

3 , 10:37 PM
nLIGHT Q2 earnings call featured five analyst questions on revenue trends, defense segment execution, margin pressures, new product development and full-year guidance. Earnings call analyst questions supply moderate operational details that may influence near-term sentiment but do not signal transformative changes.

13 Aug

3 transcript www.fool.com, 8:32 PM
nLIGHT (LASR) issued its Q2 2026 earnings call transcript. Quarterly earnings transcripts supply performance data and guidance that can shift near-term stock sentiment.

11 Aug

3 , 2:53 AM
Supply chain uncertainty tempers nLight (LASR) defense and manufacturing momentum in Q2. Supply chain uncertainties may moderately affect nLight's operational performance and market trajectory.

9 Aug

3 , 12:27 AM
nLIGHT (LASR) shares fell 18.4% after mixed Q2 results and Q3 guidance limited by supply constraints. Mixed quarterly results and supply-constrained guidance point to operational headwinds that can affect near-term financial trajectory and sentiment.

7 Aug

4 , 12:09 PM
nLight Q2 earnings beat estimates driven by strong A&D growth. Q2 earnings beat backed by A&D growth signals major positive shift in financial trajectory and investor outlook.

3 , 10:00 AM
nLight Q2 earnings call emphasized defense sector growth opportunities alongside persistent supply chain constraints limiting production capacity. Defense focus and supply constraints noted in earnings call point to moderate effects on operational outlook and investor sentiment.

3 app.moby.co, 8:30 AM
nLIGHT, Inc. released Q2 2026 earnings call results covering financial performance and business outlook for LASR. Quarterly earnings data directly shapes near-term stock valuation and operational expectations for nLight.

3 www.marketbeat.com, 12:03 AM
nLight held its Q2 earnings call, covering quarterly financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance for its laser and photonics business. Q2 earnings call supplies updated financial metrics and guidance that can shift near-term investor expectations but rarely alters long-term company trajectory on its own.

6 Aug

3 , 7:10 PM
nLight (LASR) Q2 earnings and revenues surpassed analyst estimates. Q2 earnings beat offers moderate short-term boost to LASR sentiment and performance.

3 , 5:37 PM
nLIGHT exceeded Q2 CY2026 sales estimates yet its stock fell 15.1%. Sales beat paired with sharp stock drop points to moderate effects on future trajectory and sentiment.

3 , 4:10 PM
nLIGHT, Inc. announced its second quarter 2026 financial results. Quarterly earnings releases deliver core financial metrics that can shift near-term investor views and valuation.

3 Aug

3 , 10:28 AM
nLIGHT prepares to report Q2 earnings, with investors assessing potential effects on LASR stock performance. Q2 earnings release can shift near-term stock sentiment and valuation multiples.

15 Jul

3 , 8:10 AM
nLIGHT (LASR) is assessed for its standing among top-performing semiconductor stocks suitable for investment. Discussion of LASR stock performance may moderately affect investor sentiment towards the company.

10 Jul

4 www.trefis.com, 10:49 AM
Pentagon awarded nLight a new contract or project in defense laser systems. Pentagon contract signals major defense revenue and strategic positioning for nLight.

4 , 6:08 AM
nLight wins major laser weapon OTA award, driving LASR stock up 18.1%. Major OTA award win positions nLight for substantial growth in defense laser systems.

4 stocktwits.com, 4:32 AM
nLIGHT wins $627M defense contract that could transform its growth story, sending LASR stock toward its best week in nearly a year. $627M defense contract signals major strategic win likely to shift nLIGHT growth trajectory and investor sentiment.

4 , 4:12 AM
nLIGHT wins JLWS contract, reviving focus on its undervalued status as a key positive development for LASR. JLWS win signals major defense contract opportunity likely to boost nLIGHT revenue and investor interest.

9 Jul

5 , 10:30 AM
nLIGHT awarded $627 million Joint Laser Weapon System contract. $627 million JLWS contract win transforms revenue outlook and defense laser market position.

4 , 3:01 PM
nLight secures U.S. contract for missile and drone defense systems, triggering buy signal. U.S. defense contract win positions nLight for major revenue growth in missile and drone sectors.

18 Jun

3 , 10:00 AM
Broad-based growth drivers lifted nLIGHT (LASR) performance in Q1. Q1 growth from multiple drivers points to moderate ongoing effects on operations and sentiment.

17 Jun

3 , 8:52 AM
nLIGHT reported Q1 results with revenue and margins reflecting defense segment growth offset by softness in industrial markets. Management updated guidance and highlighted new program wins. Analysts weigh valuation versus execution risks, resulting in a hold recommendation for the stock. Q1 earnings and guidance update provide moderate insight into revenue trajectory and defense momentum but do not signal major strategic shifts.

8 Jun

4 Insider Monkey, 4:25 AM
nLIGHT launches HADES high-energy laser effectors for defense systems. HADES launch introduces major new defense laser product line with potential to expand revenue and competitive position.

3 Jun

3 Simply Wall St., 2:12 AM
nLight is redirecting strategic focus to directed energy and vertical integration. Narrative shift toward directed energy and vertical integration can moderately influence nLight's positioning in defense laser markets.

25 May

4 Simply Wall St., 7:10 AM
nLIGHT (LASR) shares rose 10.9% after expanding Torino defense operations and exiting legacy businesses. Strategic defense expansion and legacy exit shift nLIGHT toward higher-growth areas with potential to alter long-term trajectory.

18 May

3 StockStory, 9:00 AM
nLight reported Q1 results and addressed top analyst questions on revenue trends, margin pressure, defense demand, industrial market recovery, and 2024 growth outlook. Q1 earnings updates and forward guidance can moderately shift near-term investor views on revenue and margins.

14 May

4 , 1:18 AM
nLIGHT (LASR) delivered strong Q1 2026 results beating expectations and issued upbeat guidance, sparking a valuation analysis. Strong Q1 beat and upbeat guidance enhance financial outlook and investor sentiment, significantly influencing future performance.

11 May

4 StockStory, 6:36 PM
nLight (LASR) delivered Q1 outperformance driven by surging defense sector demand and launch of a new laser platform. Defense demand growth and new laser platform launch signal major boosts to revenue and competitive edge.

9 May

4 Simply Wall St., 9:17 AM
nLIGHT (LASR) shares dropped 5.2% after Q1 2026 earnings release and HADES laser launch, sparking questions on underlying changes. Q1 2026 earnings miss combined with HADES laser launch triggered 5.2% stock drop, signaling major shifts in financials and product strategy.

8 May

3 www.marketbeat.com, 1:07 AM
nLight released Q1 earnings call highlights, reporting financial results, operational updates, market demand trends, and forward guidance amid industrial laser sector challenges. Q1 earnings highlights reveal financial performance and outlook influencing short-to-medium term market sentiment and valuation.

7 May

4 app.moby.co, 8:31 PM
nLIGHT, Inc. Q1 2026 earnings call summary details quarterly financial results, business updates, and forward guidance. Quarterly earnings disclosures often drive significant shifts in stock performance and market perception.
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