nLIGHT Inc. (LASR) Insider, 13F Hedge Fund & Politician Buy/Sell Thermometer

$39.01 +1.33% NASDAQ β€’ Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)

nLIGHT Inc. (LASR) carries a Roarable Rating of C- (Hold) with 61/100 RQD Confidence. The composite score sits in the neutral Hold band (59–69), meaning current holders don’t need to panic-sell while prospective buyers can wait for a move into the 70+ Buy zone.

ROARABLE C- β€’ HOLD / WATCH Cap $2.25B
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12M PRICE TARGET CONE+1.4% Base Target
$91 Bull$40 Base$31 Bear
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WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: β€” (No Active Options Snapshot on file for LASR)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: Β±10.3%
SEC FORM 4 Γ— 13F HEDGE FUNDS Γ— CONGRESSIONAL STOCK ACT

LASR Smart-Money Thermometer: NET EXECUTIVE TRIMMING / PROFIT-TAKING

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β–² Disclosed Buys: 0 ($0)β–Ό Disclosed Sales: 0 ($0)

Wide-Open SEC Form 4, 13F & Congressional Disclosure Ledger (LASR)

No recent open-market Form 4 cluster sales or emergency dumps flagged on LASR. Visit the Global 13F & Congressional Whale Ledger for cross-market smart-money filings.

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LASR // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -44.15%β–Ό DESCENDING CHANNEL
2026-10-30O $37.06H $39.01L $35.88C $39.01VOL 789.3K
RES: $73.14SUP: $31.24SMA50: $39.49SMA200: $57.71
$90.70$75.15$59.59$44.04$28.48RES $73.14SUP $31.24$39.012026-04-302026-06-152026-07-312026-09-162026-10-30
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LASR Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
8.0%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +31.6% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

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πŸ“Š Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (LASR)

1. Head-to-Head Technology Peer Comparison (LASR vs. NVTS, IMOS, HIMX, UCTT)

Industry: Semiconductors (95 Tracked Issuers)

Across 714 tracked Technology securities in the Roarable RQD universe, nLIGHT Inc. (LASR) ranks #235 by composite RQD confidence (61/100, grade C-) and #282 by equity capitalization ($2.25B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, LASR leads on earnings valuation at N/A trailing P/E, while UCTT leads on capital efficiency and profitability with -9.8% ROIC and 15.7% gross margin. LASR currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 61/100 (C-).

Ticker / Company Roarable Grade RQD Score Trailing P/E Gross Margin ROIC 1D Change Market Cap Head-to-Head
LASR ACTIVE
nLIGHT Inc.
C- 61/100 β€” 29.8% -16.4% +1.33% $2.25B Benchmark Subject
NVTS
Navitas Semiconductor Corporation
D- 42/100 β€” 31.0% -35.0% -1.71% $2.40B /nvts-vs-lasr β†’
IMOS
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.
D 48/100 β€” β€” β€” -4.10% $2.08B /imos-vs-lasr β†’
HIMX
Himax Technologies Inc.
D+ 56/100 β€” β€” β€” -2.66% $2.04B /himx-vs-lasr β†’
UCTT
Ultra Clean Holdings Inc.
D- 43/100 β€” 15.7% -9.8% -2.11% $2.62B /uctt-vs-lasr β†’

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K β€’ FILED 2025-12-31 β€’ CIK 0001124796

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), nLIGHT Inc. (LASR) reported GAAP revenue of $261.3M (+31.6% vs. FY2024 revenue of $198.5M , and +24.5% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$23.5M, operating cash flow of $21.3M, and free cash flow of $12.3M (+219.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, LASR closed FY2025 with $315.2M in total assets against $0 in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 14.95, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period Filing Date Revenue Net Income Operating Cash Flow Free Cash Flow Total Assets Total Debt
FY2025 (FY) 2025-12-31 $261.3M -$23.5M $21.3M $12.3M $315.2M β€”
FY2024 (FY) 2024-12-31 $198.5M -$60.8M -$2.4M -$10.3M $270.2M β€”
FY2023 (FY) 2023-12-31 $209.9M -$41.7M $10.1M $10.1M β€” β€”

3. LASR Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is LASR stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

As of 2026-11-01, nLIGHT Inc. (NASDAQ: LASR) is rated C- (Hold / HOLD) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 61/100 at a spot price of $39.01 (+1.33% 1D, market cap $2.25B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 13/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 13/20, Executive Insider Alignment 16/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 13/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 6/20. Across 714 tracked Technology issuers, LASR ranks #235 in composite RQD confidence.

How does LASR compare to NVTS and IMOS in the Technology sector?

Within the Technology sector (Semiconductors), LASR carries a Roarable C- (61/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 29.8%, and ROIC of -16.4%. By comparison, NVTS (Navitas Semiconductor Corporation) holds a D- grade (42/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $2.40B) and IMOS (ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.) posts a D grade (48/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC β€”, cap $2.08B). Among the 5-stock peer group, LASR leads on earnings multiple (N/A) while UCTT leads on capital efficiency (-9.8% ROIC).

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for LASR?

Per LASR's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001124796), nLIGHT Inc. generated $261.3M in revenue (+31.6% YoY), -$23.5M in net income, and $12.3M in free cash flow against $315.2M in total assets and $0 in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Clean SEC annual filing review with no major hidden accounting time-bombs.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

Where is LASR trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

LASR last traded at $39.01 (+1.33% on volume of 810,348 shares), positioning the stock -1.22% below its 50-day simple moving average ($39.49) and -32.40% below its 200-day simple moving average ($57.71). Across its 52-week range of $28.05 to $86.95, LASR sits at the 18.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 44.9 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of Β±10.3% ($34.99 to $43.03).

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Are LASR insiders and hedge funds buying or selling?

Roarable's SEC Form 4 and 13F Whale Thermometer currently classifies LASR leadership and institutional positioning as: NET EXECUTIVE TRIMMING / PROFIT-TAKING.

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