nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR) Earnings History
Annual and quarterly earnings data from 2016 to 2025
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LASR EPS Growth (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of diluted earnings per share
CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) shows the annualized growth rate of EPS over the specified period. A higher CAGR indicates stronger earnings momentum.
LASR Profitability Analysis
Margin trends over time
| Year | Gross Margin | Operating Margin | Net Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29.8% | -10.2% | -9.0% |
| 2024 | 16.6% | -33.1% | -30.6% |
| 2023 | 22.0% | -22.3% | -19.9% |
| 2022 | 21.0% | -22.8% | -22.5% |
| 2021 | 28.6% | -11.2% | -11.0% |
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nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR) Earnings Overview
As of May 8, 2026, nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR) reported trailing twelve-month net income of -$15M, reflecting +62.2% year-over-year growth. The company earned $-0.25 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of -9.0%.
Looking at the long-term picture, LASR's historical earnings data spans multiple years. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $14M in fiscal 2018.
nLIGHT, Inc. is currently reporting a net loss, though operating performance should be evaluated in the context of growth investments and industry dynamics View revenue history →
Compared to peers including LITE ($440M net income, 1.6% margin), IPGP ($29M net income, 3.1% margin), COHR ($191.68B net income, 0.8% margin), LASR has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare LASR vs LITE →
LASR Earnings vs Peers
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LASR Historical Earnings Data (2016–2025)
10 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -$23M | +61.4% | -$27M | $-0.48 | -9.0% | -10.2% |
| 2024 | -$61M | -45.9% | -$66M | $-1.27 | -30.6% | -33.1% |
| 2023 | -$42M | +23.7% | -$47M | $-0.90 | -19.9% | -22.3% |
| 2022 | -$55M | -84.0% | -$55M | $-1.23 | -22.5% | -22.8% |
| 2021 | -$30M | -41.7% | -$30M | $-0.70 | -11.0% | -11.2% |
| 2020 | -$21M | -62.5% | -$21M | $-0.55 | -9.4% | -9.4% |
| 2019 | -$13M | -192.4% | -$10M | $-0.35 | -7.3% | -5.6% |
| 2018 | $14M | +658.7% | $17M | $0.47 | 7.3% | 8.9% |
| 2017 | $2M | +112.9% | $10M | $0.06 | 1.3% | 7.1% |
| 2016 | -$14M | - | -$9M | $-0.49 | -14.0% | -9.2% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LASR stock.
Is LASR growing earnings?
LASR EPS is $-0.25, with earnings growth accelerating to +62.2%. This exceeds the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income reached $-15M.
What are LASR's profit margins?
nLIGHT, Inc. net margin is -9.0%, with operating margin at -10.2%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures.
How consistent are LASR's earnings?
LASR earnings data spans 2016-2025. The accelerating earnings trend is +62.2% YoY. Historical data enables comparison across business cycles.