Advanced Laser Technologies Will Shape Future Aerospace And Defense

Published
27 Mar 25
Updated
15 Aug 25
AnalystConsensusTarget's Fair Value
US$27.42
4.3% undervalued intrinsic discount
15 Aug
US$26.25
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129.3%
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28.2%

Author's Valuation

US$27.4

4.3% undervalued intrinsic discount

AnalystConsensusTarget Fair Value

Shared on10 Aug 25
Fair value Increased 60%

Upward revisions to nLIGHT’s consensus revenue growth forecasts and future P/E multiples have driven a substantial increase in the analyst price target from $17.17 to $27.42. What's in the News nLIGHT forecasts Q3 2025 revenues between $62 million and $67 million, with an expected midpoint of $64.5 million comprising approximately $45 million in Products revenue and $19 million from Advanced Development.

Shared on30 Jul 25
Fair value Increased 18%

Analysts have raised nLIGHT’s price target from $14.53 to $17.17, citing increased growth confidence driven by robust global defense spending, particular strength in munitions and Directed Energy, and improved revenue prospects within key defense segments. Analyst Commentary Increased confidence in the company's overall growth outlook.

Shared on01 May 25
Fair value Decreased 15%

AnalystConsensusTarget made no meaningful changes to valuation assumptions.

Shared on24 Apr 25
Fair value Increased 15%

Shared on17 Apr 25

AnalystConsensusTarget made no meaningful changes to valuation assumptions.

Shared on09 Apr 25

AnalystConsensusTarget made no meaningful changes to valuation assumptions.

Shared on02 Apr 25
Fair value Decreased 4.06%

AnalystConsensusTarget has decreased profit margin from 8.9% to 8.0%, increased future PE multiple from 43.2x to 48.1x and increased shares outstanding growth rate from 0.0% to 0.0%.