nLight’s EPS Estimates Up 136.7%, Zacks Rank #2 Sparks 19% Rally
Analysts lifted nLight’s 2026 Q1 EPS consensus to $0.11, a 136.7% gain, and raised full-year EPS to $0.21, up 132.3% year-over-year. Consensus EPS estimates jumped 10% for the quarter and 7.1% for the year in the past month, earning a Zacks Rank #2 and fueling a 19% stock rally.
1. EPS Estimate Revisions
Over the last 30 days, two analysts raised earnings forecasts for nLight while none lowered them, driving the Q1 2026 EPS consensus to $0.11 per share (up 136.7% year-over-year) and the full-year EPS consensus to $0.21 (up 132.3%).
2. Zacks Rank #2 Rating
The unanimous upward revisions propelled nLight to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) under the five-grade system, reflecting growing confidence in the company’s improved earnings outlook.
3. Share Price Rally
nLight shares climbed 19% over the past four weeks as investors responded to the upgraded forecasts, with further upside potential linked to upcoming earnings results.