Are Industrial Products Stocks Lagging Proto Labs (PRLB) This Year?
Here is how Proto Labs (PRLB) and VAT Group AG - Unsponsored ADR (VACNY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Zacks Investment Research9/4/2026Negative
PRLB
Proto Labs IncNYSEINDUSTRIALSMETAL FABRICATION
Key Statistics
Market Cap
$1.95B
P/E Ratio
64.63
EPS
$1.26
Beta
1.42
52W High
$93.00
52W Low
$45.10
50-Day MA
$80.44
200-Day MA
$66.08
Dividend Yield
—
Profit Margin
5.44%
Forward P/E
32.26
PEG Ratio
0.86
About Proto Labs Inc
Proto Labs, Inc., is an e-commerce-driven digital manufacturer of custom prototypes and on-demand production parts around the world. The company is headquartered in Maple Plain, Minnesota.
Fundamentals
| Revenue (TTM) | $560.54M |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $254.60M |
| EBITDA | $74.11M |
| Operating Margin | 8.85% |
| Return on Equity | 4.49% |
| Return on Assets | 3.35% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $23.49 |
| Book Value | $28.92 |
| Price-to-Book | 2.75 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 3.48 |
| EV/Revenue | 3.143 |
| EV/EBITDA | 23.88 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 105.60% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 10.60% |
| Shares Outstanding | $23.92M |
| Float | $23.64M |
| % Insiders | 1.31% |
| % Institutions | 95.93% |
Historical Volatility
HV 10-Day
29.03%
HV 20-Day
37.85%
HV 30-Day
53.28%
HV 60-Day
44.47%
HV Rank
78.6%
Volatility is currently contracting
Analyst Ratings
Consensus ($95.50 target)
3
Buy2
HoldLatest News
4 Industrial Stocks to Grab on Robust Jump in Durable Goods Orders
CAT, HLIO, CR and PRLB stand out as manufacturing rebounds, with durable goods orders jumping 1.1% in July.
Zacks Investment Research8/31/2026Positive
Protolabs Appoints Sam Ramahi as Chief Operations Officer
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB), the world's leading provider of digital manufacturing services, today announced the appointment of Sam Ramahi as Chief Operations Officer, effective August 31, 2026. In this role, Ramahi will lead the company's global operations, supply chain, quality, sourcing, and continuous improvement initiatives, reporting to President and Chief Executive Officer Suresh Krishna, who will retain ultimate oversight of Protolabs' operations. Ramahi is expe.
Business Wire8/24/2026Neutral
Here's Why Proto Labs (PRLB) Is a Great 'Buy the Bottom' Stock Now
Proto Labs (PRLB) appears to have found support after losing some value lately, as indicated by the formation of a hammer chart. In addition to this technical chart pattern, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher enhances the stock's potential for a turnaround in the near term.
Zacks Investment Research8/24/2026Positive
Protolabs Supports MIT Industrial Performance Center Research Fellows to Accelerate U.S. Medical and Aerospace Manufacturing Innovation
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB), the world's leading provider of digital manufacturing services, today announced a grant to support research fellows at the MIT Industrial Performance Center as they study leading U.S. manufacturing innovators and identify what it takes to scale the nation's most advanced technologies. The U.S. leads the world in developing breakthrough technologies from new aircrafts to medical technologies, but manufacturers still face significant challenge.
Business Wire8/13/2026Neutral
Proto Labs (PRLB) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's Why
Proto Labs (PRLB) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Zacks Investment Research8/12/2026Positive
Top 3D Printing Stocks to Buy for Strong Long-Term Potential
3D Printing is reshaping industries with faster production and lower costs, drawing investor interest. Stocks like PRLB, SSYS, AME, ATRI and CRS offer strong growth potential.
Zacks Investment Research8/10/2026Positive
What Makes Proto Labs (PRLB) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?
Does Proto Labs (PRLB) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
Zacks Investment Research8/10/2026Positive
Proto Labs: Outpacing The Market Could Be The Norm Going Forward
Proto Labs receives a Buy rating, driven by robust Q2 results and accelerating operating leverage. PRLB's CNC Machining and Injection Molding segments are outpacing industry CAGRs, signaling sustained market share gains. Gross margins are recovering, aided by a strategic focus on higher-value contracts and improved network fulfillment economics.
Seeking Alpha8/3/2026Positive
Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Seeking Alpha7/31/2026Neutral
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Data last updated: 9/7/2026