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nLIGHT, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results

August 6, 2026

Record revenues of $82.6 million increased 34% year-over-year

Record quarterly Products revenue of $59.4 million increased 45% year-over-year

nLIGHT, Inc. (Nasdaq: LASR), a leading provider of high-power lasers for mission critical directed energy, optical sensing, and advanced manufacturing applications, today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2026.

“Our second quarter results represent another strong quarter of execution for nLIGHT with total revenue, gross margin and Adjusted EBITDA at or above our expectations, driven by continued strength in our key defense and advanced manufacturing markets,” commented Scott Keeney, nLIGHT’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Our pipeline of new opportunities in directed energy continues to expand, with the Department of War’s Joint Laser Weapon Systems contract as the latest example. Our laser sensing and advanced manufacturing opportunities also continue to grow, providing us with a broad base of new and existing programs that we expect will continue to provide attractive long-term growth opportunities for nLIGHT.”

Second Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights

Three Months Ended June 30,

(In thousands, except percentages)

2026

2025

% Change

Revenues

$

82,591

$

61,735

33.8

%

Gross margin

31.1

%

29.9

%

Loss from operations

$

(3,567

)

$

(4,236

)

15.8

%

Operating margin

(4.4

)%

(6.8

)%

Net loss

$

(1,339

)

$

(3,591

)

62.7

%

Adjusted EBITDA(1)

$

10,731

$

5,550

NM*

(1)

A reconciliation of the non-GAAP metrics presented here to the most directly comparable GAAP metric has been provided in the tables included at the end of this release.

*

Not meaningful

Record revenues of $82.6 million for the second quarter of 2026 were up 33.8% compared to $61.7 million for the second quarter of 2025. Gross margin was 31.1% for the second quarter of 2026 compared to 29.9% for the second quarter of 2025. GAAP net loss for the second quarter of 2026 was $1.3 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $3.6 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2025. Non-GAAP net income for the second quarter of 2026 was $9.6 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net loss of $2.9 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2025. Reconciliations of the non-GAAP metrics presented here to the most directly comparable GAAP metric have been provided in the tables included at the end of this release.

Outlook

For the third quarter of 2026, nLIGHT expects revenues to be in the range of $63 million to $73 million. The midpoint of $70 million includes Products revenue of approximately $43 million and Advanced Development revenue of approximately $25 million. Due to supply chain challenges, nLIGHT’s third quarter revenue guidance excludes approximately $17 million of product revenue that nLIGHT would have expected to ship in the third quarter but is now expected to be delivered in future quarters.

nLIGHT expects overall gross margin to be in the range of 24% to 30%, with Products gross margin in the range of 34% to 40% and Advanced Development gross margin of approximately 8%. nLIGHT expects Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $1 million to $7 million.

We have not reconciled our outlook for Adjusted EBITDA because unrealized and realized foreign exchange gains and losses cannot be reasonably calculated or predicted nor can the probable significance be determined at this time. Accordingly, a reconciliation is not available without unreasonable effort.

Investor Webcast at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Thursday, August 6, 2026

A webcast to discuss the second quarter results will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time). The audio webcast will be available on the investor relations section of the company's web site at http://investors.nlight.net. A replay of the webcast will be available shortly after the conclusion of the call.

The webcast can also be accessed directly at https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/189677464.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Results

In addition to U.S. GAAP results, this press release contains non-GAAP financial results, including non-GAAP gross margin, Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP net income (loss) and non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted. We use Adjusted EBITDA to help us evaluate our business, measure our performance, identify trends affecting our business, formulate business plans and make strategic decisions. In addition to our results determined in accordance with GAAP, we believe Adjusted EBITDA is a meaningful measure of performance as it is commonly utilized by us and the investment community to analyze operating performance in our industry. Similarly, we believe that providing non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP net income (loss) and non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted, is useful to our investors as they present an informative supplemental view of our results from period to period by removing the effect of stock-based compensation expense and other non-recurring items. However, the non-GAAP metrics presented herein are specific to us and may not be comparable to similar metrics disclosed by other companies because of differing methods used by other companies in calculating them.

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) adjusted for income tax expense (benefit), other non-operating income or expense, interest income or expense, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, acquisition and integration-related costs, and other non-recurring items as determined by management, as applicable. We define non-GAAP gross margin as GAAP gross margin adjusted for stock-based compensation and other non-recurring items as determined by management, as applicable. We define non-GAAP net income (loss) as GAAP net income (loss) adjusted for stock-based compensation, amortization of purchased intangibles, acquisition and integration-related costs, and other non-recurring items as determined by management, as applicable. We define non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted, as non-GAAP net income (loss) divided by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the respective period plus the dilutive effect of any common stock equivalents during the period in the case of non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, diluted.

Tables presenting the reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA, as well as the reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP gross margin, GAAP to non-GAAP net income (loss) and GAAP to non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted, are included at the end of this press release.

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain statements in this release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “outlook,” “guidance,” “expects,” “intends,” “projects,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “targets,” “anticipates,” and similar expressions may identify these forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expected revenues, gross margin, and Adjusted EBITDA, our business strategy and opportunities to grow our business, ongoing supply chain challenges, as well as any other statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions, which may not prove to be accurate. These statements are not guarantees and are subject to risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from these forward-looking statements, including but not limited to our ability to compete successfully in the markets for our products; changes in the markets we serve or in the global economy; our ability to increase our volumes and decrease our costs to offset potential declines in the average selling prices of our products; rapid technological changes in the markets that we participate in; our ability to develop and maintain products that can achieve market acceptance; our ability to generate sufficient revenues to achieve or maintain profitability in the future; our high levels of fixed costs and inventory and their effect on our gross profits and results of operations if demand for our products declines or we maintain excess inventory levels; our ability to manage growth and spending during economic downturns; our manufacturing capacity and operations and their suitability for future levels of demand; our reliance on third parties to manufacture certain of our products and product components; our reliance on a small number of customers for a significant portion of our revenues; our ability to manage risks associated with international customers and operations; the effect of government export and import controls on our ability to compete in international markets; our ability to protect our proprietary technology and intellectual property rights; fluctuations in our quarterly results of operations and other operating measures; and the effect on our business of claims, lawsuits, government investigations, other legal or regulatory proceedings, or commercial or contractual disputes that we are or may become involved in. Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found in nLIGHT's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including other risks, relevant factors and uncertainties identified in the “Risk Factors” section of nLIGHT's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or subsequent filings with the SEC. nLIGHT undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments, except as required by law.

The nLIGHT logo and “nLIGHT” are registered trademarks or trademarks of nLIGHT, Inc. in various jurisdictions.

About nLIGHT

nLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power lasers for mission critical directed energy, optical sensing, and advanced manufacturing applications. Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT employs more than 800 people with operations in the United States, Europe and Asia. The company’s vertically integrated approach enables performance leadership from laser chip through system-level solutions. For more information, please visit www.nlight.net.

nLIGHT, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Revenue:

Products

$

59,363

$

40,824

$

117,565

$

76,502

Development

23,228

20,911

45,207

36,901

Total revenue

82,591

61,735

162,772

113,403

Cost of revenue:

Products

34,929

25,105

67,739

48,829

Development

21,937

18,173

42,795

32,318

Total cost of revenue(1)

56,866

43,278

110,534

81,147

Gross profit

25,725

18,457

52,238

32,256

Operating expenses:

Research and development(1)

13,130

11,012

24,976

22,386

Sales, general, and administrative(1)

16,162

11,681

31,253

23,716

Restructuring

295

Total operating expenses

29,292

22,693

56,524

46,102

Loss from operations

(3,567

)

(4,236

)

(4,286

)

(13,846

)

Other income:

Interest income

2,474

1,108

4,036

2,796

Interest expense

(204

)

(388

)

(504

)

(436

)

Other income (expense), net

33

(58

)

188

(44

)

Loss before income taxes

(1,264

)

(3,574

)

(566

)

(11,530

)

Income tax expense

75

17

128

154

Net loss

$

(1,339

)

$

(3,591

)

$

(694

)

$

(11,684

)

Net loss per share, basic and diluted

$

(0.02

)

$

(0.07

)

$

(0.01

)

$

(0.24

)

Shares used in per share calculations:

Basic and diluted

56,983

49,581

55,560

49,338

(1) Includes stock-based compensation as follows:

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Cost of revenues

$

1,217

$

598

$

2,271

$

1,168

Research and development

2,682

1,834

4,943

3,618

Sales, general, and administrative

7,064

3,939

14,635

7,641

$

10,963

$

6,371

$

21,849

$

12,427

nLIGHT, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

As of

June 30, 2026

December 31, 2025

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

295,761

$

98,699

Marketable securities

34,686

34,934

Accounts receivable, net

46,825

50,836

Inventory

48,230

45,407

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

21,854

13,314

Total current assets

447,356

243,190

Restricted cash

322

322

Lease right-of-use assets

13,571

15,020

Property, plant and equipment, net

42,687

42,114

Goodwill

12,425

12,448

Other assets, net

1,228

2,116

Total assets

$

517,589

$

315,210

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

23,946

$

20,890

Accrued liabilities

17,289

19,052

Deferred revenues

10,725

1,489

Current portion of lease liabilities

2,787

2,776

Line of credit

20,000

Total current liabilities

54,747

64,207

Non-current income taxes payable

5,833

5,902

Long-term lease liabilities

12,056

13,431

Other long-term liabilities

5,050

4,921

Total liabilities

77,686

88,461

Stockholders' equity:

Common stock - par value

17

16

Additional paid-in capital

792,595

578,360

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(3,452

)

(3,064

)

Accumulated deficit

(349,257

)

(348,563

)

Total stockholders’ equity

439,903

226,749

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

517,589

$

315,210

nLIGHT, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands) (Unaudited)

Six Months Ended June 30,

2026

2025

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net loss

$

(694

)

$

(11,684

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

Depreciation

6,322

6,220

Amortization

382

865

Reduction in carrying amount of right-of-use assets

1,411

169

Provision for losses on (recoveries of) accounts receivable

(36

)

(895

)

Stock-based compensation

21,849

12,427

Deferred income taxes

9

23

Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment

47

98

Interest earned on marketable securities not yet received

(536

)

(597

)

Non-cash restructuring charges

50

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable, net

4,039

(8,546

)

Inventory

(2,974

)

(6,949

)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

(8,496

)

1,285

Other assets, net

499

955

Accounts payable

2,997

3,461

Accrued and other long-term liabilities

(2,180

)

3,165

Deferred revenues

9,238

(1,132

)

Lease liabilities

(1,327

)

(252

)

Non-current income taxes payable

(184

)

(18

)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

30,416

(1,405

)

Cash flows from investing activities:

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets

443

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(6,963

)

(4,674

)

Purchase of marketable securities

(34,173

)

(34,288

)

Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable securities

34,918

34,136

Net cash used in investing activities

(6,218

)

(4,383

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from public offering, net of underwriting discounts

192,194

Public offering costs

(919

)

Proceeds from line of credit

20,000

Repayments of line of credit

(20,000

)

Proceeds from employee stock plan purchases

1,668

1,385

Proceeds from stock option exercises

217

162

Tax payments related to stock award issuances

(190

)

(3,061

)

Net cash provided by financing activities

172,970

18,486

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

(106

)

287

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

197,062

12,985

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

99,021

66,088

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

$

296,083

$

79,073

Supplemental disclosures:

Cash paid for interest, net

$

486

$

423

Operating cash outflows from operating leases

1,711

1,738

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities

(32

)

1,222

Accrued purchases of property, equipment and patents

408

332

Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

295,761

$

78,812

Restricted cash

322

261

Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

$

296,083

$

79,073

nLIGHT, Inc.

Reconciliation of GAAP Financial Metrics to Non-GAAP

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Gross Profit

Three Months Ended June 30,

2026

2025

Products

Development

Total

Products

Development

Total

Revenue

$

59,363

$

23,228

$

82,591

$

40,824

$

20,911

$

61,735

Cost of revenue

(34,929

)

(21,937

)

(56,866

)

(25,105

)

(18,173

)

(43,278

)

Gross profit

$

24,434

$

1,291

$

25,725

$

15,719

$

2,738

$

18,457

Non-GAAP adjustments

Stock-based compensation

762

455

1,217

598

598

Non-GAAP gross profit

$

25,196

$

1,746

$

26,942

$

16,317

$

2,738

$

19,055

Gross margin

41.2

%

5.6

%

31.1

%

38.5

%

13.1

%

29.9

%

Non-GAAP gross margin

42.4

%

7.5

%

32.6

%

40.0

%

13.1

%

30.9

%

Six Months Ended June 30,

2026

2025

Products

Development

Total

Products

Development

Total

Revenue

$

117,565

$

45,207

$

162,772

$

76,502

$

36,901

$

113,403

Cost of revenue

(67,739

)

(42,795

)

(110,534

)

(48,829

)

(32,318

)

(81,147

)

Gross profit

$

49,826

$

2,412

$

52,238

$

27,673

$

4,583

$

32,256

Non-GAAP adjustments

Stock-based compensation

1,352

919

2,271

1,168

1,168

Non-GAAP gross profit

$

51,178

$

3,331

$

54,509

$

28,841

$

4,583

$

33,424

Gross margin

42.4

%

5.3

%

32.1

%

36.2

%

12.4

%

28.4

%

Non-GAAP gross margin

43.5

%

7.4

%

33.5

%

37.7

%

12.4

%

29.5

%

Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Net loss

$

(1,339

)

$

(3,591

)

$

(694

)

$

(11,684

)

Income tax expense

75

17

128

154

Other income, net

(33

)

58

(188

)

44

Interest income

(2,474

)

(1,108

)

(4,036

)

(2,796

)

Interest expense

204

388

504

436

Depreciation and amortization

3,335

3,415

6,704

7,085

Stock-based compensation

10,963

6,371

21,849

12,427

Restructuring charges

295

Adjusted EBITDA

$

10,731

$

5,550

$

24,562

$

5,666

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss), and GAAP to Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss) per Share, Basic and Diluted

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Net loss

$

(1,339

)

$

(3,591

)

$

(694

)

$

(11,684

)

Add back:

Stock-based compensation(1)

10,963

6,371

21,849

12,427

Amortization of purchased intangibles(1)

149

298

Restructuring charges

295

Non-GAAP net income (loss)

9,624

2,929

21,450

1,041

GAAP weighted-average shares outstanding

56,983

49,581

55,560

49,338

Participating securities

Non-GAAP weighted-average number of shares, basic

56,983

49,581

55,560

49,338

Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents

5,325

1,573

5,621

1,568

Non-GAAP weighted-average number of shares, diluted

62,308

51,154

61,181

50,906

Non-GAAP net income per share, basic

$

0.17

$

0.06

$

0.39

$

0.02

Non-GAAP net income per share, diluted

$

0.15

$

0.06

$

0.35

$

0.02

(1)

There is no income tax effect related to the stock-based compensation and amortization of purchased intangibles adjustments due to the full valuation allowance in the United States.

nLIGHT, Inc.

Supplemental Schedule of Financial Information

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Revenues by End Market

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2026

2025

2026

2025

Aerospace and Defense

$

57,298

$

40,695

$

112,425

$

73,401

Industrial

12,042

9,746

24,067

18,602

Microfabrication

13,251

11,294

26,280

21,400

$

82,591

$

61,735

$

162,772

$

113,403

For more information, contact:
John Marchetti
Vice President, Corporate Development & Investor Relations
nLIGHT, Inc.
(360) 566-4460
john.marchetti@nlight.net

Source: nLIGHT, Inc.