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nLIGHT Inc (LASR)
NASDAQ:LASR
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 08, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.19Last Year’s EPS
-0.17Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 5 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 27, 2025
|% Change Since: -13.88%
|Next Earnings Date:May 08, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlighted strong growth and opportunities in the aerospace and defense markets, with significant backlog and contract wins. However, the commercial market faced challenges, and financial metrics showed declines in revenue and gross margins, contributing to a mixed outlook.Company Guidance
During the earnings call for nLIGHT, Inc., several key metrics were outlined, highlighting the company's performance and future guidance. In 2024, revenue from aerospace and defense constituted over 60% of total sales, with the aerospace and defense markets growing by 20% year-over-year to $110 million. The backlog increased by more than 50% year-over-year to a record $167 million. The company anticipates further growth in 2025, expecting a 25% increase in aerospace and defense revenue. Despite challenges in the commercial markets, with a 25% revenue decline year-over-year, nLIGHT is optimistic about its strategic positioning within the Department of Defense's priorities. The fourth-quarter total revenue was $47.4 million, a decrease of 9% from the previous year, with product revenue at $31.7 million. Total gross margin for the quarter was 2%, impacted by non-routine charges, but adjusted gross margin would have been approximately 15%. The company ended 2024 with $100.9 million in cash, cash equivalents, and investments, and no debt. Looking ahead, nLIGHT expects first-quarter 2025 revenue to range from $45 million to $51 million, with a gross margin between 13% and 17%.Aerospace and Defense Revenue Growth
Revenue from aerospace and defense grew to more than 60% of total sales by the end of 2024, with a 20% year-over-year increase to a record $110 million.
Backlog Increase
Backlog increased by more than 50% year-over-year in 2024, reaching a record $167 million.
Development of High-Energy Laser Systems
Significant progress on the Healthy 2 program to develop a one-megawatt high-energy laser, with components shipping in the second half of 2024.
New Contract Achievements
A new $25 million contract for an existing long-running missile program was announced, contributing to significant revenue growth in laser sensing markets.
Iron Dome Initiative
The U.S. President signed an executive order for a next-generation missile defense shield, potentially benefiting nLIGHT's directed energy systems.
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LASR Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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LASR Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Feb 27, 2025 | $9.08 | $9.17 | +0.99% |
| Nov 07, 2024 | $14.68 | $11.23 | -23.50% |
| Aug 01, 2024 | $11.22 | $10.89 | -2.94% |
| May 02, 2024 | $11.56 | $12.14 | +5.02% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does nLIGHT Inc (LASR) report earnings?
nLIGHT Inc (LASR) is schdueled to report earning on May 08, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is nLIGHT Inc (LASR) earnings time?
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What is LASR EPS forecast?
LASR EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is -0.19.
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