Benzinga · Nov 3, 2026
Needham Maintains Buy on nLight, Lowers Price Target to $50
Needham analyst Austin Bohlig maintains nLight (NASDAQ:LASR) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $90 to $50.
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NASDAQ · LASR
nLIGHT, Inc.
Technology · Semiconductors
$36.51
Down-$3.33 (-9.11%)
Updated Nov 4, 2026, 6:28 PM
SID Score
3.1/10
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- Market cap
- 1.89B
- P/E ratio
- -43.6
- Dividend yield
- 0.00%
- 52-week range
- $33.32 – $86.95
- Volume
- 503.75K
- Avg. volume
- 793.64K
Price performance · LASR
LASR price history
1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Nov 3, 2026
LASR closed at $36.51 after 21 trading sessions, down 8.79% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $36.51
- Period change
- -8.79%
- Period low
- $33.67
- Period high
- $40.03
Daily close
View OHLC price history
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | $36.39 | $37.78 | $36.15 | $36.51 | 503.75K |
| Nov 2, 2026 | $37.62 | $38.015 | $35.69 | $35.77 | 593.71K |
| Oct 30, 2026 | $37.06 | $38.05 | $35.88 | $37.13 | 789.43K |
| Oct 29, 2026 | $38.08 | $39.54 | $37.6601 | $39.01 | 810.28K |
| Oct 28, 2026 | $38.28 | $38.74 | $37.84 | $38.50 | 578.43K |
| Oct 27, 2026 | $37.33 | $38.65 | $37.0058 | $38.07 | 1.31M |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $36.47 | $37.35 | $36.02 | $36.71 | 861.52K |
| Oct 23, 2026 | $35.78 | $36.63 | $35.16 | $36.34 | 976.44K |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $35.94 | $36.13 | $34.87 | $36.10 | 1.4M |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $37.22 | $37.38 | $36.315 | $37.13 | 980.23K |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $34.11 | $36.915 | $33.83 | $36.22 | 1.19M |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $34.66 | $35.505 | $34.06 | $34.79 | 839.65K |
| Oct 16, 2026 | $35.05 | $35.065 | $33.56 | $33.67 | 1.03M |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $34.57 | $35.72 | $33.315 | $35.48 | 1.62M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $37.48 | $37.885 | $35.60 | $35.89 | 1.07M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $37.50 | $38.805 | $36.8105 | $38.58 | 1.24M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $38.27 | $38.97 | $37.04 | $38.25 | 970.22K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $38.84 | $39.025 | $37.42 | $38.48 | 632.62K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $39.24 | $39.71 | $38.042 | $38.31 | 1.18M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $40.73 | $41.18 | $38.40 | $39.88 | 1.73M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $39.92 | $40.41 | $39.31 | $40.03 | 785.94K |
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Company profile
nLight Inc is a United States-based company provider of power semiconductor and fiber lasers for aerospace and defense, industrial, and microfabrication applications. It designs, manufactures, and sells a range of power semiconductor lasers and fiber lasers that are typically integrated into laser systems. It operates in two segments: Laser Products, which includes semiconductor lasers, fiber lasers, and directed energy products; and Development segment includes revenue earned from research and development contracts. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Laser segment. The company's geographical segments include North America, Asia Pacific, and EMEA.
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- $40.00
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| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | Needham | Buy | — |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Needham | Buy | — |
| Jul 9, 2026 | Craig-Hallum | Buy | — |
| May 21, 2026 | Stifel | Buy | — |
| May 8, 2026 | Needham | Buy | — |
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Generated Nov 4, 2026, 5:20 PM
Why Is LASR Down Today?
nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR) is experiencing a sharp 9.39% decline today, dropping $3.43 per share amid broader market pressures and analyst adjustments. While Needham maintained its Buy rating on the photonics company, the firm's decision to lower its price target is weighing on investor sentiment and raising questions about near-term growth expectations.
Bottom line: nLIGHT's 9.39% decline reflects analyst caution despite a maintained Buy rating, signaling that growth expectations are being recalibrated. While the photonics sector's long-term tailwinds remain intact, investors should closely watch upcoming guidance and quarterly results to determine if today's pullback represents a buying opportunity or signals deeper headwinds in the company's core markets.
Yahoo · Oct 23, 2026
nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR) Faces Pressure After Third-Quarter Revenue Guidance Falls Short
Polen Capital, an investment management company, released its “Polen 5Perspectives Small-Mid Growth Strategy” Q3 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fund struggled during the third quarter of 2026 as volatility in AI-related equities, shifting investor expectations, and renewed concerns about inflation and interest rates weighed on small- and […]
Yahoo · Oct 15, 2026
nLIGHT (LASR) Is Down 7.4% After Winning Major Joint Laser Weapon System Contract - What's Changed
nLIGHT recently reported a strong Q2 2026, delivering record revenues on the back of a 45% rise in product revenue and securing the Joint Laser Weapon System contract with a ceiling above US$600 million, which is expected to start contributing to sales from late 2026. This combination of accelerating product demand and a large, multi-year defense contract highlights how nLIGHT’s mix is tilting further toward higher-value defense and advanced applications, even as supply chain constraints...
Benzinga · Oct 13, 2026
Transcript: nLight Q2 2026 Earnings Conference Call
On Thursday, nLight (NASDAQ:LASR) discussed second-quarter financial results during its earnings call. The full transcript is provided below. This content is powered by Benzinga APIs. For comprehensive financial data
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