nLIGHT Stock Jumps as Defense Laser Sales Drive 55% Revenue Surge
nLIGHT Inc shares jumped 10.3% to $72.98 Friday after reporting a 55.2% surge in Q1 revenue to $80.2 million and a swing to a $645,000 profit, driven by record defense sales. Aerospace and defense accounted for $55.1 million, or nearly 69% of total revenue. The company launched its HADES high-energy laser system for military use. Cash holdings rose to $298.2 million after a February stock offering.