LASR Should I Buy
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nLIGHT Inc (LASR) is a good buy for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy and $50,000-$100,000 available for investment. The company's transition to a pure-play directed energy laser provider, strong analyst ratings, and projected growth in aerospace and defense revenue make it a compelling investment despite its current financial challenges.
The stock shows bullish moving averages (SMA_5 > SMA_20 > SMA_200), a positive MACD histogram of 0.497, and RSI_6 at 58.568, indicating a neutral to slightly bullish sentiment. Key resistance levels are at 54.632 and 58.033, with support at 49.127 and 43.623.
Analysts have raised price targets significantly, with Roth Capital and Stifel projecting $55 and $60, respectively. The company is positioned as a critical player in the growing directed energy weapons market, which is expected to see substantial adoption over the next decade. Gross margin improved YoY by 39.04%, indicating operational efficiency.
Additionally, the stock has a 60% chance of declining -2.56% in the next week and -6.69% in the next month based on historical candlestick patterns.
In Q3 2025, revenue increased by 18.91% YoY to $66.74M, while gross margin improved to 31.09%. However, net income dropped to -$6.87M, and EPS fell to -0.14, reflecting ongoing profitability challenges.
Analysts are bullish on the stock, with Roth Capital and Stifel raising price targets to $55 and $60, respectively, and maintaining Buy ratings. They highlight the company's critical role in national security and the growing adoption of directed energy weapons.
