Corso Joseph John, an insider at nLIGHT Inc (LASR), executed a significant stock sale on December 14, 2025, liquidating 198,299 shares at a price of $36.30 each. The total transaction value reached $7.20 million. Following this sale, John retains an equal number of shares in the company.
nLIGHT, headquartered in Camas, Washington, specializes in semiconductor and fiber lasers for various sectors, including aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. The company operates through two segments: Laser Products and Advanced Development. The Laser Products segment focuses on high-power semiconductor lasers and fiber lasers, which are integrated into systems designed by customers. Meanwhile, the Advanced Development segment is dedicated to researching and prototyping next-generation laser technologies, particularly for defense applications.
As of November 8, 2025, nLIGHT boasts a market capitalization of $1.7 billion and an earnings per share (EPS) of -0.97. The company's upcoming earnings reports are set for May 6, 2026, and August 5, 2026, with estimated EPS of $0.07 and projected revenues of $69.4 million and $71.7 million, respectively.
Insider transactions, such as this sale, are required to be reported to the SEC, providing transparency into executives’ views on their company's stock. While such activities can offer insights, they should be considered alongside other market factors rather than as standalone indicators of a company's health.