nLIGHT’s Q1 2026 Forecast Beats Expectations; Shares Climb

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-16T18:53:07+00:00

nLIGHT Inc. shares rose 9.12% following a breakthrough in laser technology and an optimistic Q1 2026 revenue forecast of $70M-$76M. Analysts increased price targets, noting a strategic shift to high-growth directed energy lasers, supported by strong Q4 2025 results.

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2026-03-16 18:53:07

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nLIGHT Inc. (NASDAQ: LASR) saw its shares climb by 9.12% after announcing a breakthrough in laser technology and providing a strong Q1 2026 revenue forecast of $70M-$76M, exceeding market expectations. Analysts like Cantor Fitzgerald and Roth Capital raised price targets, highlighting nLIGHT’s strategic pivot from welding to high-growth directed energy lasers for defense and aerospace applications. The company reported robust Q4 2025 results with revenue up 71% year-on-year, driven by strong aerospace and defense sales, indicating promising long-term growth prospects despite some financial ratio challenges.

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