Company / Operating Cash Flow
NLIGHT, INC. Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$21.3M
FY2025
5-year range
-$7.4M / $21.3M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+1004.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#259 of 308
Information Technology
What the data says
Operating Cash Flow changed +1004% YoY in FY2025, a notable deviation from the 9-year average annual change of +89%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$21M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +44.6%.
Improved from $10M to $21M over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +17.8%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +44.6%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Bottom 16% in Information TechnologyTop 84% of 308This company $21.3M Sector average $1.9B
▼
-98.9% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +44.6%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 1004.2% year-over-year.
- Ranks #259 out of 308 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Lowest operating cash flow in the period was in FY2021.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.11 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $21.3M | +1004.2% |
| FY2024 | -$2.4M | -123.4% |
| FY2023 | $10.1M | -22.6% |
| FY2022 | $13.0M | +275.2% |
| FY2021 | -$7.4M | -320.5% |
| FY2020 | $3.4M | -1.0% |
| FY2019 | $3.4M | -42.8% |
| FY2018 | $6.0M | +74.7% |
| FY2017 | $3.4M | -42.8% |
| FY2016 | $6.0M | - |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026