On CNBC's “Mad Money Lightning Round,” Jim Cramer said nLIGHT, Inc. (NASDAQ:LASR) is a “speculative buy” here.

benzinga.com - 2026-07-14 08:49:38

AI data center operators are staring down a bandwidth wall, and the fastest way over it runs through glass, not copper.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-12 09:00:20

nLight (LASR) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.

zacks.com - 2026-07-10 03:51:06

The Pentagon tapped NLight and Lockheed for next-generation missile and drone defense.

investors.com - 2026-07-09 15:01:47

nLIGHT, Inc. (NASDAQ: LASR), a leading provider of high-energy lasers for mission‑critical directed energy applications, today announced it has been selected

gurufocus.com - 2026-07-09 11:00:00

CAMAS, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--nLIGHT, Inc. (NASDAQ: LASR), a leading provider of high-energy lasers for mission‑critical directed energy applications, today announced it has been selected for a Joint Laser Weapon System (JLWS) Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreement supporting the U.S. Department of War's (DoW) next-generation cruise missile defense architecture. The initial award has a value of $44 million, with a total program ceiling of up to $627 million, inclusive of follow-on develop.

businesswire.com - 2026-07-09 10:30:00

The Pentagon just earmarked over $74 billion for drone dominance and counter drone technologies in the FY2027 budget request, and that is only one slice of the AI arms race AMD and NVIDIA are fighting over.

247wallst.com - 2026-07-01 12:16:53

CAMAS, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--nLIGHT, Inc. (Nasdaq: LASR), a leading provider of high-power lasers for mission-critical directed energy, optical sensing, and advanced manufacturing applications, today announced its participation in Eurosatory 2026, the premier international exhibition for land and air defense and security, taking place June 15 – 19 in Paris, France. At the event, nLIGHT will showcase its HADES™ 70 kW-class High-Energy Laser (HEL) weapon module, a scalable directed energy solut.

businesswire.com - 2026-06-08 08:05:00

CEO Scott Keeney sold 24,990 shares in open-market trades over June 3 and June 4, 2026, for a total transaction value of ~$1.89 million using a weighted average price of around $75.81 per share. All shares sold were held directly by the insider, with no indirect or derivative security participation; indirect holdings remain via the Keeney Family Revocable Trust.

fool.com - 2026-06-06 20:24:39

Lasers that can shoot down drones. Data center infrastructure powering artificial intelligence.

forbes.com - 2026-06-06 15:05:07

This laser technology leader for industrial and defense markets reported a notable insider sale amid a year of extraordinary stock gains.

fool.com - 2026-05-30 12:10:47

This photonics company delivers high-performance laser solutions for industrial and defense clients worldwide.

fool.com - 2026-05-29 20:09:08

The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.

zacks.com - 2026-05-22 10:50:29

nLight (LASR) is rated a buy, driven by explosive revenue growth, margin expansion, and strong defense sector demand. LASR reported Q1 adjusted EPS of $0.20 (beat by $0.12) and 55% YoY revenue growth, with aerospace & defense nearly doubling. Gross margin reached 33.1%, with product gross margin at a record 44.6%, as high-value defense sales accelerate operating leverage.

seekingalpha.com - 2026-05-15 11:53:06

nLIGHT, Inc. (Nasdaq: LASR), a leading provider of high-power lasers for mission-critical directed energy, optical sensing, and advanced manufacturing applicat

gurufocus.com - 2026-05-13 09:00:00

CAMAS, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--nLIGHT, Inc. (Nasdaq: LASR), a leading provider of high-power lasers for mission-critical directed energy, optical sensing, and advanced manufacturing applications, today announced it has been named ‘Enterprise Tech Company of the Year' at the 2026 Oregon Tech Awards, presented by the Technology Association of Oregon (TAO). The Oregon Tech Awards are TAO's flagship annual event and are widely regarded as Oregon's most prestigious recognition program for technology.

businesswire.com - 2026-05-13 08:05:00

Photonics is critical to AI, with data centers the primary driver of business in 2026. The vast amounts of data require ultrafast, high-bandwidth transmission, or else face the bottlenecks presented by traditional copper.

marketbeat.com - 2026-05-11 14:10:16

This core holding of Home Run Investor posted a beat and raise quarter for the third time in a row and we are looking for more.

zacks.com - 2026-05-11 08:10:25

CAMAS, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--nLIGHT, Inc. (Nasdaq: LASR), a leading provider of high-power lasers for mission critical directed energy, optical sensing, and advanced manufacturing applications, today announced management's participation in several upcoming investor events during the second quarter of 2026. 23rd Annual Craig-Hallum Institutional Investor Conference Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the Depot Renaissance Hotel in Minneapolis, MN William Blair 46th Annual Growth Stock Conference Tuesd.

businesswire.com - 2026-05-11 08:05:00

nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

seekingalpha.com - 2026-05-09 11:11:14

nLight NASDAQ: LASR reported what management called an “exceptional” first quarter of 2026, with revenue, margins, and profitability coming in ahead of internal expectations as aerospace and defense demand remained the primary growth driver.

marketbeat.com - 2026-05-08 16:13:59

LASR jumps nearly 15% after Q1 earnings crush estimates as revenues surge 55% on strong aerospace and defense demand.

zacks.com - 2026-05-08 13:21:25

nLight (LASR) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.2 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.08 per share. This compares to a loss of $0.04 per share a year ago.

zacks.com - 2026-05-07 20:11:26

CAMAS, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--nLIGHT, Inc. (Nasdaq: LASR), a leading provider of high-power lasers for mission critical directed energy, optical sensing, and advanced manufacturing applications, today reported record financial results for the first quarter of 2026. “Our first quarter results represent another strong quarter of execution for nLIGHT with total revenue, gross margin, and Adjusted EBITDA all above our expectations. Our results were again driven by strength in our A&D markets w.

businesswire.com - 2026-05-07 16:10:00

CAMAS, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--nLIGHT, Inc. (Nasdaq: LASR), a leading provider of high‑power lasers for mission‑critical directed energy, optical sensing, and advanced manufacturing applications, today announced the launch of HADES™, a new family of high‑energy lasers (HEL) and effectors for laser weapon systems. Designed for the modern battlespace, HADES provides scalable, mission‑ready directed energy capabilities across land, sea, air, and space domains. HADES is a scalable portfolio of high.

businesswire.com - 2026-05-07 16:10:00

LASR heads into Q1 2026 with revenues seen up 38% Y/Y on strong defense demand, but exit from cutting and welding may pressure margins and growth.

zacks.com - 2026-05-04 12:25:19

CAMAS, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--nLIGHT, Inc. (Nasdaq: LASR), a leading provider of high-power lasers for mission-critical directed energy, optical sensing, and advanced manufacturing applications, today announced plans to expand its existing operations in Torino, Italy, to support increased demand from European and allied customers for locally assembled directed energy solutions. The expanded Torino footprint is expected to enhance nLIGHT's ability to deliver high‑power laser subsystems and inte.

businesswire.com - 2026-04-30 08:05:00