Custom prototypes maker Proto Labs beats Q3 profit estimates on bigger contracts

Proto Labs

31/10/2025 10:07

Overview

Proto Labs Q3 revenue grows 7.8% yr/yr, beating analyst expectations

Adjusted EPS for Q3 beats consensus, reflecting strong operational performance

Outlook

Company expects Q4 2025 revenue between $125.0 mln and $133.0 mln

Company sees Q4 2025 diluted EPS between $0.12 and $0.20

Company expects Q4 2025 non-GAAP EPS between $0.30 and $0.38

Result Drivers

PROTOLABS NETWORK - Revenue from the Protolabs Network increased 19.1% yr/yr, contributing to overall revenue growth

CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT - Revenue per customer contact increased 14.1% yr/yr, indicating improved customer engagement

STRATEGIC FOCUS - Co's strategy of delivering high-quality, custom parts throughout the product lifecycle supported growth

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q3 Revenue
Beat
$135.36 mln
$133.83 mln (5 Analysts)
Q3 Adjusted EPS
Beat
$0.47
$0.39 (5 Analysts)
Q3 Adjusted Net Income
Beat
$11.40 mln
$9.40 mln (4 Analysts)
Q3 Net Income
$7.21 mln
Q3 Gross Profit
$61.29 mln
Q3 Operating Expenses
$52.48 mln
Q3 Operating Income
$8.81 mln


Analyst Coverage

The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 3 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"

The average consensus recommendation for the industrial machinery & equipment peer group is "buy"

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Proto Labs Inc is $51.00, about 4% below its October 30 closing price of $53.03

The stock recently traded at 34 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 27 three months ago

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