nLIGHT is trading 6.4% down now at $50.68 as semiconductor stocks sell off broadly.
- SOXX is down 2.78%, while the Nasdaq Composite is down 1.36%.
- Rising bond yields and escalating Middle East tensions are driving a risk-off move across growth-sensitive technology stocks.
- Lingering concerns include nLIGHT’s reduced third-quarter outlook and China-linked supply delays, which deferred approximately $17 million of expected revenue; no new company-specific catalyst was found for August 18, 2026.