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nLIGHT Q2 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
Executive summary
Q2 2025 revenue, gross margin, and adjusted EBITDA all exceeded expectations, driven by record Aerospace & Defense (A&D) performance and strong demand for directed energy and laser sensing products.
A&D revenue comprised 66% of total sales, up from 54% year-over-year, with continued momentum and a raised full-year growth outlook to at least 40%.
Commercial and microfabrication segments saw sequential growth, though long-term commercial demand remains uncertain.
Net loss narrowed significantly year-over-year, with non-GAAP net income turning positive.
Balance sheet remains strong with cash and investments exceeding $78 million at quarter end.
Financial highlights
Q2 2025 revenue was $61.7M, up 22% year-over-year and 19% sequentially; A&D revenue reached $40.7M, up 49% year-over-year.
Gross margin improved to 29.9% from 23.5% prior year; product gross margin was 38.5%, development gross margin 13.1%.
GAAP net loss was $3.6M ($0.07/share), improved from $11.7M loss prior year; non-GAAP net income was $2.9M ($0.06/share).
Adjusted EBITDA was $5.6M, up from a loss of $1.6M year-over-year.
Cash, cash equivalents, and investments totaled $78.8M–$114M at quarter end.
Outlook and guidance
Q3 2025 revenue expected between $62M and $67M, with A&D revenue to increase sequentially and year-over-year.
Product gross margin expected at 32–36%, development/advanced margin at ~8%, total gross margin 24–30%.
Adjusted EBITDA guidance for Q3 is $2M–$6M.
Full-year 2025 A&D revenue growth outlook raised to at least 40%.
Management expects continued investment in R&D and manufacturing to support growth.
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