What Changed
Price Move History
- Daily moves over 5%
- 104 252 sessions, November 7, 2025 to November 9, 2026
- Largest daily move
- +160.9% close of June 2, 2026
- 1-year change
- -81.8% closing prices, November 7, 2025 to November 9, 2026
- 1-month change
- -18.5% closing prices, October 9, 2026 to November 9, 2026
Company Description
Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ: LASE) is a vertically integrated manufacturing company focused on photonics-based industrial laser technologies. Formed as a Wyoming corporation on November 8, 2019 and later redomiciled to Delaware, the company develops and manufactures laser systems used for cleaning, surface preparation, cutting, engraving, marking and precision material processing in demanding industrial and defense environments.
According to its SEC filings and company disclosures, Laser Photonics is pioneering laser blasting technologies intended to disrupt traditional sandblasting and abrasives blasting markets. Its portfolio of integrated laser-blasting and laser-cleaning solutions targets applications such as corrosion control, rust removal, de-coating, pre-welding and post-welding treatment, laser cleaning, and surface conditioning. These solutions are designed to address health, safety, environmental and regulatory issues associated with legacy abrasive methods.
Business model and operations
Laser Photonics describes itself as a vertically integrated manufacturer and R&D Center of Excellence for industrial laser systems. Vertical integration allows the company to manage development and advanced laser equipment manufacturing in-house, which it states can help reduce development time, control quality, manage costs and protect proprietary know-how and technology compared with other laser cleaning and competing technology providers.
The company’s business model centers on designing, building and supplying industrial and commercial laser systems and related technologies to a range of end markets. Its CleanTech product line is described in company materials as an industrial laser cleaning solution that eliminates the need for abrasives, chemicals or secondary waste streams. CleanTech systems are used for rapid removal of corrosion, coatings and industrial contaminants and are positioned as replacements for media blasting processes that can be time-consuming and environmentally unfriendly.
Key products, technologies and segments
Laser Photonics’ disclosures highlight several core technology areas:
- Laser blasting and cleaning systems: Integrated solutions for surface cleaning, rust removal, corrosion control, de-painting and surface preparation across product fabrication, maintenance, repair and aftermarket operations.
- CleanTech laser cleaning systems: Industrial laser cleaning platforms, including transportable and handheld systems, used for corrosion and coating removal and other maintenance applications. Company communications describe CleanTech as an environmentally friendly industrial laser cleaning line.
- Industrial laser systems for cutting, engraving and marking: Systems used for cleaning, cutting, engraving and marking in industrial and commercial settings.
- Robotic and automated workcells: Custom-engineered robotic laser cleaning workcells, such as systems built on the CleanTech Industrial Robotic Cell 6040 (CTIR-6040), configured with robotic part handling and machine vision for automated production environments.
- CMS Laser processing systems: Through the acquisition of assets of Control Micro Systems (CMS), Laser Photonics has expanded into pharmaceutical and broader industrial manufacturing applications, including laser processing systems used in regulated industries.
- Beamer Laser Marking Systems: The company acquired assets of Beamer Laser Marking Systems, which manufactures IR fiber laser marking systems providing standard, engineered and inline 1064 nm IR laser marking solutions for tracking, traceability, serialization, 2D codes and decorative marking across various industries.
- Defense and anti-drone technologies: In partnership with Fonon Technologies, Laser Photonics is involved in the co-development of the Laser Shield Anti-Drone (LSAD) system, a laser-based counter-unmanned aerial system (counter-UAS) platform. Company updates note successful field testing where LSAD neutralized an active drone and its selection as a finalist in a national defense innovation challenge.
End markets and applications
Laser Photonics reports that its technologies serve a broad range of end markets, including:
- Defense and government
- Aviation and aerospace
- Automotive
- Energy and power utilities
- Maritime and shipbuilding
- Space-exploration
- Advanced and general industrial manufacturing
- Healthcare and medical devices
- Semiconductor and pharmaceutical manufacturing
Company materials state that world‑renowned and Fortune 1000 manufacturers in sectors such as aviation, aerospace, automotive, defense, energy, maritime, nuclear and space‑exploration use its laser systems. Recent press releases describe orders from a major U.S.-based power utility operator for multiple CleanTech laser cleaning systems to replace legacy media blasting processes, and a U.S.-based medical device manufacturer for a custom CMS Laser processing system featuring dual fiber lasers for marking and ablation of metal components.
Laser Photonics also highlights deployments in AI data center infrastructure manufacturing, where a robotic CleanTech workcell is used to process metal plates for rack systems and enclosures serving high‑growth cloud and AI platforms. These examples underscore the company’s focus on applications where performance, efficiency and environmental considerations are important.
Acquisitions and partnerships
To expand its capabilities and market reach, Laser Photonics has engaged in strategic acquisitions and partnerships documented in its filings and news releases:
- Control Micro Systems (CMS): Acquisition of CMS assets expanded the company’s presence into pharmaceutical manufacturing and other industrial applications, adding integration-ready laser systems such as drilling and processing equipment.
- Beamer Laser Marking Systems: Acquisition of Beamer’s assets extended the portfolio into high‑value industrial marking markets, including medical devices, aerospace traceability, automotive, defense and firearms compliance. Beamer’s modular, standard industrial marking solutions and U.S.-based manufacturing capabilities are cited as important for integration into manufacturing workflows and for serving Fortune 100 customers.
- Fonon Technologies partnership: A strategic partnership with Fonon Technologies supports the co‑development of LSAD and other anti-drone laser systems, with a focus on defense and federal sectors.
Customer segments
In its proxy and registration statements, Laser Photonics outlines three primary customer segments:
- Government entities: Customers requiring specialized laser solutions that meet stringent regulatory and performance standards, including defense and aerospace applications. The LSAD project is cited as an example of a defense‑oriented initiative.
- Fortune 1000 companies: Large industrial and commercial customers using laser technology to enhance operational efficiency, precision and productivity across manufacturing, maintenance and materials processing workflows.
- Medium and small businesses: Enterprises adopting laser cleaning, marking and processing systems for materials processing and maintenance tasks.
Exchange listing and corporate status
Laser Photonics’ common stock trades on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol LASE, as confirmed in multiple Form 8‑K filings and other SEC documents. The company is classified as a smaller reporting company and emerging growth company under SEC rules. A December 2025 press release notes that Laser Photonics regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) related to timely filing of periodic reports after submitting its Form 10‑Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.
Capital structure and financing activity
Recent SEC filings describe several financing transactions, including:
- A September 2025 private placement of common stock and warrants, generating gross proceeds of approximately $4 million through a securities purchase agreement with accredited investors.
- A September 2025 note purchase agreement involving unsecured promissory notes with an original issue discount and related conditions on additional financings.
- An August 2025 secured convertible note financing with Hudson Global Ventures, LLC, including commitment shares, a warrant and a convertible note.
- An exchange agreement in September 2025 to exchange certain outstanding warrants from an earlier PIPE financing for unrestricted common shares.
These transactions are described in detail in the company’s Form 8‑K filings and related registration statements and illustrate how Laser Photonics has raised capital to support operations, acquisitions and product development.
Governance and corporate developments
Laser Photonics’ definitive proxy statement and subsequent Form 8‑K filings document ongoing governance developments, such as the expansion of the Board of Directors and the appointment of new independent directors. For example, in December 2025 the board expanded from five to seven members and appointed Qing Lu as an independent director and Chairman of the Audit Committee. The company has also announced executive and senior leadership appointments, including a Vice President of Marketing & Corporate Communications and sales leadership roles at its Beamer subsidiary, to support market expansion and commercial execution.
Industry classification
While external classification data may list Laser Photonics under manufacturing categories such as iron and steel forging, the company’s own SEC filings and press releases consistently describe its core business as industrial laser systems and photonics-based manufacturing technologies. Its primary focus is on laser cleaning, laser blasting, cutting, engraving, marking and related material processing solutions for industrial, commercial and defense customers.
Stock Performance
LASE (LASE) closed at $0.6035 on November 9, 2026. Over the past 12 months, the price has lost 81.8%.
LASE Metrics & Rankings
Price returns through November 9, 2026. Month and year figures include the first trading day. Ranking links may use different dates.
Latest News
LASE has 10 recent news articles, with the latest published today. Of the recent coverage, 4 articles coincided with positive price movement and 5 with negative movement. Key topics include management, earnings date, offering. View all LASE news →
SEC Filings
LASE has filed 10 recent SEC filings, including 6 Form 8-K, 2 Form 3, 1 Form 424B4, 1 Form POS EX. The most recent filing was submitted on . SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all LASE SEC filings →
Financial Highlights
LASE generated $8.3M in revenue in FY2025, retaining a 14.4% gross margin, operating income reached -$13.3M, and net income was -$17.5M. Diluted earnings per share stood at -$1.02. The company generated -$6.4M in operating cash flow. The current ratio was 0.29, measuring current assets divided by current liabilities.
Upcoming Events
Q3 2026 results
Earnings call
Nasdaq compliance deadline
I/ITSEC product launch
Quantum Bullet demo
A-2 warrant expiration
Series B-2 warrant expiry
A-1 warrant expiration
Series B-1 warrant expiry
LASE has 9 upcoming scheduled events. The next event, "Q3 2026 results", is scheduled for November 12, 2026 (in 3 days). 2 of them are earnings releases or calls. 4 of them are financing or capital events, such as a dividend or a debt maturity. Investors can track these dates to stay informed about potential catalysts that may affect the LASE stock price.
Short Interest History
Short interest in LASE (LASE) currently stands at 6.7 million shares, up 8.0% from the previous reporting period, representing 13.8% of the float. Since November 2025, short interest has increased by 520.7%.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for LASE (LASE) currently stands at 6.8 days, up 91.9% from the previous period. The ratio is the reported short interest divided by the average daily trading volume. Since November 2025, the figure has increased by 64.3%. Across the settlements charted above, it has ranged from 1.0 to 6.8 days.
LASE Company Profile & Sector Positioning
LASE (LASE) operates in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry within the broader Industrials sector and is listed on the NASDAQ.
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