nLIGHT, Inc. Common Stock (LASR) Financials
Key financial figures for nLIGHT, Inc. Common Stock (Q3 2026).
nLIGHT Q3 2026 revenue of $73.8M rose 10.5% year over year and landed above the high end of its own $63M to $73M guidance, with Adjusted EBITDA of $11.1M against a guided $1M to $7M. Revenue was $73.8M, up 10.5% from $66.7M a year earlier. The Q2 release guided Q3 revenue to $63M to $73M, so the print came in above the top of that range (the company's own wording). Gross margin was 33.1% versus 31.1% a year ago and above the 24% to 30% guided in August. Products gross margin was 47.4% (41.0% a year ago), which management called a record for products. Revenue by end market: Defense & Space was $52.5M (up from $45.6M) and Advanced Manufacturing was $21.3M (flat against $21.2M). Products revenue was $48.0M and Development revenue was $25.7M. On the outlook: Q4 2026: revenue $84M to $90M (midpoint $87M: Products about $63M, Advanced Development about $24M), overall gross margin 30% to 36% (Products 40% to 46%, Advanced Development about 8%), Adjusted EBITDA $12M to $18M. Guidance excludes about $15M of product revenue now expected to ship in the first half of 2027 due to supply chain constraints. Figures are for Q3 2026, as nLIGHT reported them.
- Revenue
- $74M
- Net Income
- -$7M
- EPS
- $-0.12
- Total Assets
- $530M
- Operating Cash Flow
- -$13M
Recent quarters
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY2026 | $74M | -$7M | -$0.12 | -12.5% | -$18M |
| Q2 FY2026 | $83M | -$1M | -$0.02 | -4.32% | $23M |
| Q1 FY2026 | $80M | $645K | $0.01 | -0.53% | $8M |
| Q4 FY2025 | $81M | -$5M | -$0.10 | -6.66% | $16M |
| Q3 FY2025 | $67M | -$7M | -$0.14 | -10.94% | $2M |
Recent fiscal years
| Period | Revenue | Net Income | EPS | Operating Margin | Free Cash Flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $261M | -$23M | -$0.47 | -10.16% | $12M |
| FY2024 | $199M | -$61M | -$1.27 | -33.06% | -$10M |
| FY2023 | $210M | -$42M | -$0.90 | -22.28% | $5M |
Frequently asked questions
What was nLIGHT's revenue last quarter?
nLIGHT reported revenue of $73.8 million for Q3 FY2026, up 10.5% from the same period a year earlier.
Is nLIGHT profitable?
Not in its most recent reported period. nLIGHT reported a net loss of $7.2 million for Q3 FY2026, a net margin of -9.73% on revenue.
How has nLIGHT's margin trended?
Operating margin was -12.5% in Q3 FY2026, compared with -10.94% in the same period a year earlier. The quarter by quarter series is on the SentiSense financials page.
How much free cash flow did nLIGHT generate?
nLIGHT generated free cash flow of -$17.6 million in Q3 FY2026, after capital expenditure.
Full income statement, balance sheet and cash flow for nLIGHT, Inc. Common Stock on SentiSense, with up to forty quarters and twenty fiscal years of history.