Company / Operating Income
NLIGHT, INC. Operating Income History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Income
-$26.6M
FY2025
5-year range
-$65.6M / -$21.0M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+59.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#216 of 301
Information Technology
What the data says
At -$27M, NLIGHT, INC.'s operating income ranks #216 of 301 in the Information Technology sector. Operating Income returned to growth in FY2025 after 2 years of decline, reaching -$27M.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
-$27M in FY2025.
Improved from -$47M to -$27M over the past 2 years.
Information Technology sector context is included.
Operating Income over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -
- 5-Year CAGR
- -
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#216 of 301 in Information TechnologyTop 72% of 301This company -$26.6M Sector average $1.5B
▼
-101.8% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating income increased 59.5% year-over-year.
- Ranks #216 out of 301 companies in the Information Technology sector.
- Peak operating income was recorded in FY2020.
- Lowest operating income in the period was in FY2024.
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 IncomeValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | -$26.6M | +59.5% |
| FY2024 | -$65.6M | -40.3% |
| FY2023 | -$46.8M | -122.2% |
| FY2022 | -$21.0M | +30.3% |
| FY2021 | -$30.2M | -277.1% |
| FY2020 | $17.1M | +74.1% |
| FY2019 | $9.8M | +204.9% |
| FY2018 | -$9.3M | -195.3% |
| FY2017 | $9.8M | +204.9% |
| FY2016 | -$9.3M | - |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026