nLIGHT Equity Raise Fuels Defense Laser Expansion And Execution Focus

nLIGHT recently completed a $175 million equity offering to fund the expansion of its high-energy laser manufacturing for defense applications, signaling a strong focus on this growing market. The funding and recent positive revenue trends position the company for increased production capacity and new defense contracts. While the offering caused some share dilution, it also provides capital to compete in larger directed-energy programs, making execution and contract conversion key factors for investors to watch.