nLIGHT is trading 7.2% up now at $75.20 as investors continue to pile into the stock on excitement over its up to $627 million Joint Laser Weapon System defense contract and strong Q1 2026 results.
- The move comes just two days before the company's next earnings call on August 6, 2026.
- The broader semiconductor sector is also rallying sharply today, driven by widespread optimism surrounding AI technology.