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nLIGHT designs, develops, manufactures, and sells semiconductor and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace and defense applications. The company reported a significant 60% increase in aerospace a...

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Swift shift towards becoming a major player in directed energy laser technology with over 20% revenue growth forecast in...

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Industry Semiconductor & Fiber Lasers - Aerospace, Defense, Industrial Manufacturing
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nLIGHT, Inc. Overview

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nLIGHT designs, develops, manufactures, and sells semiconductor and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace and defense applications. The company reported a significant 60% increase in aerospace and defense revenue for Q4 2025, achieving record fourth-quarter A&D revenue of $175 million.

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Defense segment momentum and deep technology integration are driving outsized growth, margin improvement, while expanding industrial automation and next-generation laser adoption position nLIGHT for commercial rebound and market share gains. The company raised over $190 million through a follow-on equity offering to support future growth, with gross margins improving to 30% in 2025 from 17% in 2024.

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nLIGHT operates in the technology sector exposed to rapid technological changes and competitive pressures. Key competitors include laser technology providers focused on defense and industrial markets. The company's strength lies in its growing aerospace and defense backlog and proprietary directed energy laser technology.

Industry Context

nLIGHT, Inc. operates in Semiconductor & Fiber Lasers - Aerospace, Defense, Industrial Manufacturing.

Key facts

Founded: 2000 · Headquarters: Camas, Washington, United States · Revenue: $198.55M (2024) · Market cap: $3.48B

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  • Successfully delivered on strategic contracts including a $50 million missile program.
  • Gross margins improved to 30% in 2025, reflecting enhanced operational efficiency.
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Recent developments

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  • February 2026Needham maintained Buy rating on LASR stock.
  • March 2026Stock trading up 18.99% amid positive sentiment on defense technology partnerships; Raymond James raised price target to $75.
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High-power fiber lasersCompeting in aerospace and defense laser systems→Industrial laser systemsCompeting in advanced manufacturing applications→

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nLIGHT, Inc. operates in Semiconductor & Fiber Lasers - Aerospace, Defense, Industrial Manufacturing. See how the rest of the sector scores on the Cyborg framework.

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Frequently asked questions

What does nLIGHT, Inc. do?+
nLIGHT designs, develops, manufactures, and sells semiconductor and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace and defense applications. The company reported a significant 60% increase in aerospace a...
What is nLIGHT, Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
nLIGHT, Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 7/10 (Strong). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are nLIGHT, Inc.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include High-power fiber lasers, Industrial laser systems. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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