nLIGHT CEO Scott Keeney Sells 31,748 Shares for Approximately $1.19 Million
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 9h ago
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Insider Transaction: nLIGHT CEO Scott Keeney sold 31,748 shares on January 6, 2026, for approximately $1.19 million, indicating his ongoing confidence in the company's stock despite the sale.
- Ownership Change: This transaction impacted 1.37% of Keeney's direct holdings, reducing them to 2,285,020 shares, which reflects a routine trade executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
- Market Performance: At the time of the sale, nLIGHT's stock was on an upward trajectory, reaching a 52-week high of $41.52 on January 9, showcasing the company's strong position in the semiconductor laser market.
- Financial Outlook: nLIGHT reported $66.7 million in sales for Q3 2025, a 19% year-over-year increase, with Q4 revenue expected between $72 million and $78 million, indicating robust growth potential ahead.
Analyst Views on LASR
Wall Street analysts forecast LASR stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for LASR is 39.75 USD with a low forecast of 39.00 USD and a high forecast of 40.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
5 Analyst Rating
5 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 40.030
Low
39.00
Averages
39.75
High
40.00
Current: 40.030
Low
39.00
Averages
39.75
High
40.00
About LASR
nLIGHT, Inc. is a provider of semiconductor and fiber lasers for aerospace and defense, industrial, and microfabrication applications. The Company operates through two segments: Laser Products, and Advanced Development. The Laser Products segment includes high-power semiconductor lasers and fiber lasers that are typically integrated into laser systems or manufacturing tools built by its customers. This segment also includes fiber amplifiers and beam combination and control systems for use in high-energy laser (HEL) systems in directed energy applications, and laser sensing products used in a range of defense applications. The Advanced Development segment focuses on the research, design, and prototyping of next-generation laser technologies for the defense industry, including the development of custom high-power fiber lasers and advanced beam combining technologies. The Company sells high-power semiconductor lasers with a broad range of power levels, wavelengths, and output fiber sizes.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
