nLIGHT (LASR) Director Geoffrey Moore Sells $154K of Stock

By TradeTexts Research Desk Oct 19, 2026, 6:02 PM EDT

Key Points

Director Geoffrey Moore sold 4,452 shares of nLIGHT, Inc. on October 15, 2026, at a price of $34.57 per share under a pre-arranged plan.
After the trade, Geoffrey Moore holds 81,265 $LASR shares, down 5.19% from before the trade.
The stock traded around $34.82 recently, well below its 50-day moving average of $43.95 and its 200-day moving average of $57.89.
The semiconductor laser maker is scheduled to release its next financial results on November 5, 2026.

Since the trade, $LASR is down 1.9% to date (from the $35.48 close on Oct 15, 2026).

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Geoffrey Moore, a director at nLIGHT, Inc. (NASDAQ:LASR), sold 4,452 shares of the semiconductor laser maker on October 15, 2026. According to a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the shares were sold at $34.57 apiece for a total value of $153,905.64. The stock closed at $35.48 on the transaction date.

LASR nLIGHT, Inc.

$34.79 -9.33% year to date

Daily close · Oct 19, 2026

Inside Geoffrey Moore's nLIGHT Trade

The transaction was executed under a pre-planned Rule 10b5-1 trading schedule. Following the sale, Moore held 81,265 shares of the company, representing an ownership reduction of 5.19%. This follows an earlier sale of 4,452 shares by Moore on September 15, 2026, at an average price of $38.45.

Other Institutional Activity in nLIGHT

Other large investors adjusted their holdings in the firm recently. Driehaus Capital Management grew its holdings by 1,040,150 shares, ending with 1,772,697 shares worth about $123,415,170. Tema Etfs sold its entire position, dropping its stake from 394,191 shares to zero. Needham Investment Management grew its holdings by 69,988 shares, ending with 1,992,740 shares worth about $69,327,426. Driehaus Capital Management, LLC grew its holdings by 213,432 shares, ending with 1,986,119 shares worth about $69,097,081. Neuberger Berman Group, LLC grew its holdings by 515,484 shares, ending with 1,466,211 shares worth about $51,009,482.

nLIGHT, Inc. Stock Down 3.0%

nLIGHT shares recently traded around $34.82, which is down about 1.9% from their close on the day of Moore's trade. The stock sits below its 50-day moving average of $43.95 and significantly below its 200-day moving average of $57.89. The company has a market capitalization of roughly $2.05 billion and a beta of 2.37.

Recent Earnings

nLIGHT reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of $310.7 million alongside an earnings per share of -$0.25. The company's net margin stands at -4.0%, with a return on equity of -3.8%. The firm's next earnings report is scheduled for November 5, 2026.

Dividend

nLIGHT does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders, reporting a dividend yield and payout ratio of 0.0%.

Insider Buying and Selling at nLIGHT, Inc.

Insider transactions at the firm included multiple sales prior to Moore's October trade. Chief Executive Officer Scott H. Keeney sold 9,753 shares on September 3, 2026, at $40.69 per share for a total of $396,850. Chief Financial Officer Joseph John Corso sold 7,715 shares on September 4, 2026, valued at $316,743. CEO Scott H. Keeney also sold 215,252 shares on September 9, 2026, worth $8,862,677.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street analysts have monitored the stock closely through the year. Craig-Hallum maintained a Buy rating on July 9, 2026, raising its price target from $80.00 to $100.00. Needham maintained a Buy rating on July 10, 2026, lifting its target from $80.00 to $90.00. The company carries a consensus recommendation key of strong buy from eight analysts, with a mean price target of $82.13.

About nLIGHT

nLIGHT, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells semiconductor and fiber lasers used across aerospace, defense, industrial, and microfabrication applications. Based in Camas, Washington, the firm operates through Laser Products and Advanced Development segments to supply high-power lasers and programmable fiber tools.

Bottom Line

Director Geoffrey Moore's latest Form 4 filing shows a continued reduction in his personal holdings via a pre-arranged schedule. Investors will look toward the company's upcoming financial results on November 5, 2026, for further insight into operational performance.