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The analyst price target for nLIGHT has increased from $28.08 to $35.58, as analysts cite improved backlog, a strengthened pipeline, and growing optimism in the company’s near- and medium-term outlook. Analyst Commentary Analyst assessments reflect both confidence in nLIGHT's growth strategy and awareness of potential risks, influencing the recent upward revision in the price target.

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.

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.

AnalystConsensusTarget made no meaningful changes to valuation assumptions.

AnalystConsensusTarget made no meaningful changes to valuation assumptions.

AnalystConsensusTarget made no meaningful changes to valuation assumptions.

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%.