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Proto Labs, Inc.

Industrials · Manufacturing - Metal Fabrication

$79.09

Up+$4.15 (+5.25%)

Updated Sep 16, 2026, 10:09 PM

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Market cap
1.26B
P/E ratio
85.5
Dividend yield
0.00%
52-week range
$53.53 – $93.00
Volume
228.67K
Avg. volume
193.18K

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Proto Labs Inc is an on-demand manufacturer of custom parts for prototyping and short-run production. The company offers developers and engineers quick-turn production services to reduce the time to market. Proto Labs uses injection molding, computer numerical control machining, and 3-D printing to manufacture custom parts for its clients. The company services clients' needs for prototype solutions, parts for testing procedures, bridge production capabilities during disruptions in manufacturing processes, limited-quantity requests, and end-of-life production support. Geographically, a majority of the company's revenue is derived from the United States and the rest from Europe.

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$38.50
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PRLB recent ratings
DateFirmRatingTarget
Aug 3, 2026NeedhamBuy
Jul 6, 2026BenchmarkBuy
Nov 3, 2025BenchmarkBuy
Aug 1, 2025Cantor FitzgeraldOverweight
Feb 10, 2025Cantor FitzgeraldOverweight
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Yahoo · Sep 5, 2026

Proto Labs (PRLB) Could Be 15% Undervalued On Leadership Change And Business Insider Nod

Proto Labs (PRLB) is back in focus after Business Insider recognized the company as one of America's Most Innovative Businesses, and with the upcoming arrival of seasoned operations leader Sam Ramahi as Chief Operations Officer. Against this backdrop, Proto Labs’ share price has shown mixed momentum, with a 1 day share price return of 2.40% and a 7 day share price return of 2.13%, in contrast with a 30 day share price decline of 9.82%. Yet a much stronger 58.60% share price return year to...

Yahoo · Sep 5, 2026

The Bull Case For Proto Labs (PRLB) Could Change Following COO Appointment And Innovation Accolade

Proto Labs recently appointed Sam Ramahi as Chief Operations Officer, effective August 31, 2026, to oversee global operations, supply chain, quality, sourcing, and continuous improvement under CEO Suresh Krishna’s overall operational oversight. Business Insider’s recognition of Proto Labs as one of America’s Most Innovative Businesses, backed by more than 120 patents and ongoing R&D investment, underscores its position as a technology-driven leader in digital manufacturing. Next, we’ll...

Yahoo · Sep 4, 2026

Protolabs Named to Business Insider’s America’s Most Innovative Businesses 2027 List

MINNEAPOLIS, September 04, 2026--Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB), the world’s leading provider of digital manufacturing services, today announced it has been recognized as one of America’s Most Innovative Businesses by Business Insider. The digital manufacturer was recognized for its extensive library of patents for manufacturing technology, ongoing investment in research and development, and strong peer sentiment as a cutting-edge leader within the industry.

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