SeekingAlpha · Oct 6, 2026
nLIGHT: JLWS Gave Proof, But Valuation Still Too High
nLIGHT shifts from defense tech to $44M JLWS contracts; Q2 sales rise and liquidity stays strong amid dilution, risks, and rich valuation. I rate LASR stock as a hold.
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NASDAQ · LASR
nLIGHT, Inc.
Technology · Semiconductors
$39.88
Down-$0.15 (-0.37%)
Updated Oct 8, 2026, 2:45 AM
SID Score
3.1/10
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- Market cap
- 1.89B
- P/E ratio
- -43.6
- Dividend yield
- 0.00%
- 52-week range
- $37.33 – $86.95
- Volume
- 1.73M
- Avg. volume
- 793.64K
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LASR price history
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Oct 7, 2026
LASR closed at $39.88 after 21 trading sessions, down 2.71% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $39.88
- Period change
- -2.71%
- Period low
- $37.92
- Period high
- $41.20
Daily close
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| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | $40.73 | $41.18 | $38.40 | $39.88 | 1.73M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $39.92 | $40.41 | $39.31 | $40.03 | 785.94K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $40.58 | $40.58 | $39.37 | $39.50 | 616.99K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $40.83 | $40.98 | $40.02 | $40.58 | 836.48K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $39.53 | $40.24 | $38.245 | $39.93 | 581.44K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $39.55 | $39.55 | $38.45 | $38.945 | 1.08M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $40.15 | $40.37 | $38.48 | $39.01 | 860.25K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $40.00 | $40.465 | $39.00 | $39.55 | 562.37K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | $40.62 | $41.65 | $40.07 | $40.33 | 458.75K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | $40.01 | $40.91 | $39.68 | $40.62 | 516.74K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | $40.50 | $41.52 | $39.76 | $40.98 | 664.73K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | $40.19 | $41.39 | $39.60 | $41.20 | 982.18K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $40.61 | $40.8097 | $39.691 | $40.19 | 547.4K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | $39.025 | $39.91 | $38.6853 | $39.84 | 1.36M |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $39.12 | $40.00 | $38.325 | $38.43 | 841.25K |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $38.28 | $38.91 | $37.61 | $38.56 | 715.43K |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $38.45 | $38.58 | $37.33 | $37.92 | 819.55K |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $38.46 | $39.57 | $38.14 | $38.45 | 1.15M |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $39.63 | $40.89 | $39.11 | $40.37 | 794.81K |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $40.00 | $41.15 | $39.24 | $39.29 | 771.01K |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $40.53 | $41.68 | $40.53 | $40.99 | 1M |
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nLight Inc is a United States-based company provider of power semiconductor and fiber lasers for aerospace and defense, industrial, and microfabrication applications. It designs, manufactures, and sells a range of power semiconductor lasers and fiber lasers that are typically integrated into laser systems. It operates in two segments: Laser Products, which includes semiconductor lasers, fiber lasers, and directed energy products; and Development segment includes revenue earned from research and development contracts. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Laser segment. The company's geographical segments include North America, Asia Pacific, and EMEA.
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| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | Needham | Buy | — |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Craig-Hallum | Buy | — |
| May 21, 2026 | Stifel | Buy | — |
| May 8, 2026 | Needham | Buy | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Stifel | Buy | — |
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Yahoo · Oct 5, 2026
1 Cash-Heavy Stock Worth Your Attention and 2 We Ignore
A surplus of cash can mean financial stability, but it can also indicate a reluctance (or inability) to invest in growth. Some of these companies also face challenges like stagnating revenue, declining market share, or limited scalability.
Yahoo · Sep 29, 2026
3 Reasons to Sell LASR and 1 Stock to Buy Instead
Shareholders of nLIGHT would probably like to forget the past six months even happened. The stock dropped 26.6% and now trades at $39.63. This might have investors contemplating their next move.
Yahoo · Sep 28, 2026
nLIGHT Director Sells 4,452 Shares After the Stock Price Plunged
The manufacturer of advanced semiconductor and fiber lasers reported a notable insider stock sale.
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