---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001124796-26-000006"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "LASR"
cik: "0001124796"
company_name: "NLIGHT, INC."
filed_at: "2026-01-13T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T10:33:42.133004+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "medium"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# nLIGHT expects Q4 2025 revenue $78M-$80M, above high-end of guidance

## Summary
- Preliminary Q4 revenue $78-80M vs prior guidance $72-78M; driven by Aerospace & Defense strength.
- Laser Products revenue expected $54-55M; Advanced Development revenue ~$24-25M.
- CEO cites strong finish to 2025; positive visibility for directed energy and laser sensing in 2026.
- Results remain preliminary and subject to final closing procedures and audit review.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001124796-26-000006
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: LASR
- cik: 0001124796
- company_name: NLIGHT, INC.
- filed_at: 2026-01-13T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: medium
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1124796/000112479626000006/0001124796-26-000006-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1124796/000112479626000006/lasr-20260113.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001124796-26-000006.txt

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