NLIGHT Reports Record Q4 Revenue, Strong Full-Year Growth, and Improved Profitability
Summary
NLIGHT, Inc. announced record fourth-quarter 2025 revenues and substantial full-year growth, alongside improved profitability and positive Q1 2026 guidance.
Key Events
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Record Q4 2025 Revenue
Reported record revenues of $81.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, marking a 71.3% increase year-over-year. This follows the preliminary revenue update from January 13, 2026.
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Strong Full-Year 2025 Performance
Achieved full-year 2025 revenues of $261.3 million, representing a 31.6% increase compared to 2024.
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Improved Profitability
GAAP net loss significantly improved to $(4.9) million in Q4 2025 from $(25.0) million in Q4 2024, and Adjusted EBITDA turned positive at $10.7 million for Q4 2025 and $23.5 million for the full year 2025.
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Q1 2026 Guidance Issued
Provided first-quarter 2026 revenue guidance in the range of $70 million to $76 million, with expected Adjusted EBITDA between $5 million and $10 million.
Analysis
This 8-K details nLIGHT's strong financial performance for Q4 and full-year 2025, including record quarterly revenue and significant improvements in profitability. While Q1 2026 revenue guidance is sequentially lower than Q4 2025, the overall growth trajectory, particularly in Aerospace & Defense, and the positive CEO commentary suggest continued momentum. Investors should note the company's ability to convert revenue growth into better margins and EBITDA.
At the time of this filing, LASR was trading at $55.96 on NASDAQ in the Manufacturing sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $3.4B. The 52-week trading range was $6.20 to $62.98. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.