LASR

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

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.