nLIGHT reported Q1 2024 results with revenues of $44.5 million, within the guided range, and expects Q1 to be the trough revenue quarter. The company anticipates sequential revenue growth in Q2 and a stronger second half of the year, driven by the aerospace and defense business. They ended the quarter with $121 million in cash and no debt, enabling continued investment for long-term growth.
Q1 revenues were $44.5 million, within guidance.
Gross margin was 16.8% for the first quarter of 2024.
GAAP net loss for the first quarter of 2024 was $13.8 million, or $0.29 per diluted share.
Ended the quarter with $121 million of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities with no outstanding debt.
For the second quarter of 2024, nLIGHT expects revenues to be in the range of $47 million to $51 million. The midpoint of $49 million includes Laser Products revenue of approximately $34 million and Advanced Development revenue of approximately $15 million. nLIGHT expects overall gross margin to be in the range of 18% to 22%, with Laser Products gross margin in the range of 23% to 27% and Advanced Development gross margin of approximately 8%. nLIGHT expects Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of ($1) million to ($5) million.
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