nLIGHT: The Defense Pivot Worked, And The Stock Is Already Running Hot [Seeking Alpha]
nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR)
Last nlight, inc. earnings: 2/19 04:05 pm
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LASR's gross and operating margins have rebounded to five-year highs, driven by more profitable, stickier A&D contracts. The stock's current 12x sales multiple prices in aggressive defense-tech growth, but guidance and sector tailwinds support further upside. I reiterate a Buy rating, though the margin of safety is reduced after a 600% rally and ongoing execution risks remain. Michele Ursi/iStock via Getty Images The last time I covered nLIGHT, Inc. ( LASR ) was 12 months ago, and the stock is up nearly 600% in the period since then. I called it a tentative Buy , at the This article was written by Analyst's Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock
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- nLight (LASR) was downgraded by <a style="font-weight:bold" href="https://www.wallstreetzen.com/newsletters/zen-ratings?ticker=LASR&utm_campaign=getratings&utm_medium=online&utm_source=MarketBeat">Wall Street Zen</a> from "buy" to "hold".MarketBeat
- nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR)'s Strong Tech Stack Catches Analyst Attention [Yahoo! Finance]Yahoo! Finance
- nLight (LASR) was upgraded by Robert W. Baird to "strong-buy".MarketBeat
- nLight (LASR) is now covered by Robert W. Baird. They set an "outperform" rating and a $95.00 price target on the stock.MarketBeat
- nLIGHT, Inc. to Showcase High-Energy Laser Weapon Solutions at 2026 Pacific Operational Science & Technology Conference [Yahoo! Finance]Yahoo! Finance
LASR
Earnings
- 2/26/26 - Beat
LASR
Sec Filings
- 3/13/26 - Form 4
- 3/13/26 - Form 4
- 3/13/26 - Form 144
- LASR's page on the SEC website