nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR) Stock Forecast
LASR analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.89 / 5 from 9 analysts
- Price target
- $82.12 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +143.9% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 5, 2026 EPS estimate $-0.12
- 52-week range
- $28.60 – $84.95
LASR analyst ratings
9 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
LASR price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
LASR earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.05 | $0.03 | $0.07 | $0.08 | −35.9% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.50 | $0.41 | $0.55 | $0.24 | +107.4% | 9 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $0.64 | $0.41 | $0.81 | $0.50 | +27.6% | 8 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
LASR revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $68.2M | $65.9M | $70.1M | +2.1% | 9 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $305.9M | $298.9M | $318.0M | +17.1% | 9 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $348.4M | $314.0M | $390.0M | +13.9% | 9 |
LASR EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
LASR revenue: reported and forecast
LASR EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.09 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | −43.0% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.52 | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.50 | −5.1% | 1 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $0.68 | $0.63 | $0.63 | $0.63 | $0.64 | −6.0% | 1 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
LASR earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; LASR beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from LASR
9 analysts cover nLIGHT; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.89 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $82.12, 143.9% above the latest close of $33.67. Analysts expect earnings of $0.50 per share for 2026, +107.4% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $0.64 per share on revenue of $348.4 million. nLIGHT beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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LASR forecast FAQ
What is nLIGHT's price target?
The average analyst price target for nLIGHT is $82.12, 143.9% above the latest close of $33.67.
Is nLIGHT a buy, hold or sell?
Of 9 analysts covering nLIGHT, 8 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 0 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is nLIGHT's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $0.50 per share for 2026 (range $0.41 to $0.55); for 2027 the estimate is $0.64.
What is nLIGHT's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $305.9 million, growth of 17.1%; for 2027 it is $348.4 million.
When does nLIGHT report earnings?
nLIGHT is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 5, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $-0.12.
Does nLIGHT usually beat earnings estimates?
nLIGHT reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.