nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in nLIGHT, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR) has returned 52.01% so far this year and 633.85% over the past 12 months.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 26, 2018, LASR's average daily return is +0.12%, while the average monthly return is +2.77%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.1 years.

Historically, 50% of months were positive and 50% 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 11 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 10.01%, beta of 1.60, and R² of 0.22 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 27, 2018.

• This stock captured 243.14% of S&P 500 Index gains and 183.73% 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 99 for risk / return — in the top 99% 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 table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for nLIGHT, Inc. (LASR) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

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 20.53%.

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.