Roth Capital Highlights nLIGHT’s (LASR) Strategic Advantage in Directed Energy Lasers, Fast-Tracking of Laser-Based Weaponry

Group 1 - nLIGHT Inc. is recognized as a promising tech stock, with Roth Capital initiating coverage with a Buy rating and a price target of $44, emphasizing its strategic advantage in directed energy lasers [1] - The company reported Q3 2025 earnings with total revenue of $67 million, marking a 19% increase from $56.1 million in the same quarter last year, driven by a record A&D segment revenue of $45.6 million, which rose 50% and constituted 68% of total revenue [2] - Defense product sales surged by 71%, attributed to the growth of directed energy and laser sensing programs [2] Group 2 - For Q4, nLIGHT projects revenue between $72 million and $78 million, with expectations of continued momentum in the A&D segment, forecasting full-year growth exceeding 40% [3] - Despite the impending end of the major "Healthy 2" contract in 2026, management believes that new directed energy and laser sensing projects will compensate for the anticipated revenue loss [3] Group 3 - nLIGHT designs, develops, manufactures, and sells semiconductor and fiber lasers for various applications, including industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace and defense [4]