NLight jumps 22% after Q1 earnings beat, strong defense demand

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2026.05.08 14:53
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Shares of nLIGHT (LASR) surged 22% following a strong Q1 earnings report that exceeded Wall Street expectations. The company reported a non-GAAP EPS of $0.20, beating estimates by $0.12, and a record revenue of $80.2M, up 55.2% year-over-year. Gross margin improved to 33.1%, and adjusted EBITDA rose to $13.8M. nLIGHT returned to profitability with a GAAP net income of $645,000. The CEO highlighted strong demand in aerospace and defense, forecasting Q2 revenue between $75M and $81M, surpassing analyst expectations.