nLIGHT, Inc.
LASR
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- nLIGHT, Inc. operates in the semiconductor industry, which is experiencing a robust demand due to the increasing adoption of technology across various sectors.
- In the most recent quarter, revenue increased by 3% compared to the prior quarter, reaching $83 million.
- The company maintains a strong current ratio of 8.171, indicating solid liquidity.
- nLIGHT, Inc. faces significant competition in the semiconductor market, which can pressure margins and profitability.
- The company reported a net income loss of $1.339 million in the latest quarter, continuing a trend of negative earnings.
- The operating margin has been negative, with a recent figure of -4.3%, reflecting ongoing operational challenges.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $2.21B | Enterprise value | $1.89B | Trailing P/E | — | Forward P/E | 60.81 |
| PEG | 1.78 | Price / book | 5.02 | Beta | 2.37 | Dividend yield | 0.00% |
| Revenue growth | 33.8% | Earnings growth | — | Gross margin | 31.5% | Operating margin | -4.3% |
| Profit margin | -4.0% | ROE | -3.8% | ROA | -2.2% | Debt / equity | 0.03 |
| Current ratio | 8.17 | Free cash flow | $42.77M | Analyst recommendation | strong_buy | Mean target | $87.13 |
| 52w high | $86.95 | 52w low | $28.05 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $82.6M | $80.2M | $81.2M | $66.7M | $61.7M |
| Op margin | -4.3% | -0.5% | -5.9% | -8.3% | -6.9% |
| Net income | -$1.3M | $0.6M | -$4.9M | -$6.9M | -$3.6M |
| Gross margin | 31.1% | 33.1% | 30.7% | 31.1% | 29.9% |
| Gross profit | $25.7M | $26.5M | $25.0M | $20.8M | $18.5M |
| Operating income | -$3.6M | -$0.4M | -$4.8M | -$5.6M | -$4.2M |
- Revenue +3% vs prior quarter ($83M vs $80M).
- Gross margin 31.1% (was 33.1% prior quarter).
- Operating margin compressed to -4.3%.
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $261M | $199M | $210M | $242M | — |
| Op margin | -9.3% | -30.9% | -21.9% | -21.2% | — |
| Net income | -$23.5M | -$60.8M | -$41.7M | -$54.6M | — |
| Gross margin | 29.8% | 16.6% | 22.0% | 21.0% | — |
| Gross profit | $78.0M | $33.0M | $46.1M | $50.8M | — |
| Operating income | -$24.2M | -$61.3M | -$45.9M | -$51.2M | — |
No flags
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News
2026-10-07 · Northcoast Upgrades nLIGHT to Buy, Price Target is $75
2026-10-05 · 1 Cash-Heavy Stock Worth Your Attention and 2 We Ignore
2026-09-29 · 3 Reasons to Sell LASR and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
2026-09-28 · nLIGHT Director Sells 4,452 Shares After the Stock Price Plunged
2026-09-23 · 1 Industrials Stock to Consider Right Now and 2 We Question
2026-09-18 · nLIGHT (LASR) Stock Looks Pricey As Sales Struggle To Support Its Price
2026-09-15 · nLIGHT CEO Sells 215,000 Shares for $8.9 Million as the Stock Sinks
2026-09-12 · 1 Cash-Producing Stock with Competitive Advantages and 2 Facing Challenges
2026-09-11 · Nlight Insider Sold Shares Worth $8,862,677, According to a Recent SEC Filing
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2026-09-02 · 3 Stocks Under $50 We Think Twice About
2026-08-28 · Electronic Components Stocks Q2 In Review: nLIGHT (NASDAQ:LASR) Vs Peers
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