nLIGHT 2025 Q3 Earnings Net Loss Narrows by 33.5% as Revenue Rises 18.9%

nLIGHT (LASR) reported fiscal 2025 Q3 earnings on Nov 8, 2025, with revenue surging 18.9% year-over-year to $66.74 million, outpacing analyst estimates. , signaling confidence in sustained aerospace and defense demand.

Revenue

, complemented by $19.13 million in development revenue, reflecting strong performance across its key business segments.

Earnings/Net Income

The company’s earnings demonstrated a significant improvement, with a 33.5% reduction in net loss to $6.87 million, highlighting progress toward profitability.

Post-Earnings Price Action Review

Following the earnings release, nLIGHT’s stock price exhibited mixed short-term performance, , reflecting investor confidence in the company’s improved financial outlook.

CEO Commentary

, nLIGHT’s CEO, emphasized the record aerospace and defense revenue as a key driver of Q3 results, underscoring the company’s strategic focus on defense contracts and manufacturing efficiency. He noted, , driven by major government contracts and production line transitions.”

Guidance

, exceeding analyst estimates, with continued emphasis on defense demand and margin expansion through operational scaling.

Additional News

nLIGHT secured a $50 million laser sensing contract tied to U.S. government initiatives, bolstering its defense segment. The company also announced restructuring efforts in China, focusing on defense and advanced manufacturing. Additionally, , outperforming market expectations.