nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR)

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nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR) is up 73.8% since the beginning of the year. At $65 per share, LASR is trading 25.0% below its 52-week high of $87. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of LASR shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,023.

nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR) has returned 73.82% so far this year and 274.71% over the past 12 months.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 26, 2018, LASR's average daily return is +0.14%, while the average monthly return is +3.01%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.9 years.

Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was May 2025 with a return of +96.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -36.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, LASR closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was May 5, 2023 with a return of +38.1%, while the worst single day was Nov 8, 2024 at -23.5%.

nLIGHT, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 11.30%, beta of 1.62, and R2 of 0.22 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 26, 2018.

• This stock captured 247.86% of S&P 500 Index gains and 184.18% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R2 of 0.22 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

LASR ranks 95 for risk / return — in the top 95% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the nLIGHT, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the nLIGHT, Inc. was 85.66%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 196 trading sessions.

The current nLIGHT, Inc. drawdown is 23.25%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of nLIGHT, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how nLIGHT, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Semiconductors industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.