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Nlight (LASR) R&D spending by quarter
Nlight's R&D spending was $12.5M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -5% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $11.0M (Q2 2025) to $14.1M (Q4 2025).
| Quarter | R&D spending | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $12.5M | -5% | +9% |
| Q2 2026 | $13.1M | +11% | +19% |
| Q1 2026 | $11.8M | -16% | +4% |
| Q4 2025 | $14.1M | +22% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $11.5M | +5% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $11.0M | -3% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $11.4M | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Nlight, Q3 2026: revenue $73.8M (+10% year over year), operating margin -12.5%, net loss $7.2M, operating cash flow −$13.1M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Nlight's R&D spending?
Nlight's R&D spending was $12.5M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -5% from Q2 2026.
How has Nlight's R&D spending changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $11.0M (Q2 2025) to $14.1M (Q4 2025).