NYSE$PRLB
Proto Labs Inc · Q4 2025 earnings
Q4 2025 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
Proto Labs reported accelerated growth, record revenue, and solid earnings in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Proto Labs, Inc. announced strong financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, with record quarterly revenue of $136.5 million, a 12.1% increase year-over-year, and record annual revenue of $533.1 million, a 6.4% increase year-over-year. The company also reported a net income of $6.0 million for the quarter.
- Record quarterly revenue of $136.5 million, a 12.1% increase year-over-year.
- CNC Machining revenue grew 25.0% year-over-year in Q4 2025.
- Net income was $6.0 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, for Q4 2025.
- Non-GAAP net income was $10.7 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, for Q4 2025.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Proto Labs · Revenue · Quarterly
$136M
Revenue by segment
Proto Labs · $131M total across 4 segments · Q3 2023
- CNC Machining$52.9M—40.5%
- Injection Molding$51.7M—39.6%
- 3D Printing$21.6M—16.6%
- Sheet Metal$4.29M—3.3%
Forward guidance
For fiscal year 2026, Protolabs expects revenue growth between 6% and 8%. For the first quarter of 2026, the Company expects revenue between $130.0 million and $138.0 million, diluted net income per share between $0.17 and $0.25, and non-GAAP diluted net income per share between $0.36 and $0.44.
Tailwinds
- Expected revenue growth between 6% and 8% for fiscal year 2026.
- Q1 2026 revenue guidance of $130.0 million to $138.0 million.
- Q1 2026 non-GAAP diluted net income per share guidance of $0.36 to $0.44.
- Strategic pillars focused on elevating customer experience, accelerating innovation, expanding production, and driving operational efficiency.
- Organizational and operational changes are expected to position Protolabs for faster growth and improved profitability.
Headwinds
- Diluted net income per share for Q1 2026 is projected to be between $0.17 and $0.25, which is lower than the non-GAAP guidance.
- No specific negative outlook or risks were highlighted in the guidance section.
- The guidance does not provide specific details on potential market challenges.
- No explicit mention of potential impacts from global economic conditions.
- No specific details on capital expenditure plans for 2026.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2025
-0.1%
Avg return
Earnings day
-1.0%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.1%
Avg return
30 days after
51%
31 / 61 earnings
Positive
+37.2%
Q3 2023
Best reaction
-31.3%
Q3 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +0.4% | +6.3% | +16.8% | |
| Q4 2025 | +28.0% | +28.0% | +9.3% | |
| Q3 2025 | +0.1% | -6.1% | -4.2% | |
| Q1 2025 | +6.2% | +8.0% | +3.3% | |
| Q4 2024 | -6.3% | -1.5% | -14.4% | |
| Q3 2024 | +23.6% | +43.9% | +50.3% | |
| Q2 2024 | -14.5% | -17.7% | -8.8% | |
| Q1 2024 | +0.8% | +1.8% | -0.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | -4.7% | -6.7% | +1.0% | |
| Q3 2023 | +37.2% | +37.7% | +52.3% | |
| Q2 2023 | -8.5% | -11.2% | -5.5% | |
| Q1 2023 | +9.1% | +10.9% | +17.7% | |
| Q4 2022 | +12.5% | +11.6% | +7.5% | |
| Q3 2022 | -31.3% | -38.1% | -27.5% | |
| Q2 2022 | -10.4% | -11.3% | -26.5% | |
| Q1 2022 | -1.5% | -7.7% | +11.8% | |
| Q4 2021 | +3.7% | +10.4% | -4.9% | |
| Q3 2021 | -18.9% | -18.2% | -31.2% | |
| Q2 2021 | -7.2% | -7.1% | -14.1% | |
| Q1 2021 | -0.9% | -6.1% | -13.6% | |
| Q4 2020 | -10.1% | -9.6% | -32.8% | |
| Q3 2020 | +0.5% | +5.7% | +18.1% | |
| Q2 2020 | -12.2% | -12.9% | -1.1% | |
| Q1 2020 | -5.1% | -2.3% | +28.2% | |
| Q4 2019 | -15.7% | -12.4% | -25.6% | |
| Q3 2019 | -10.3% | -8.0% | -9.9% | |
| Q2 2019 | -1.7% | -3.0% | -16.4% | |
| Q1 2019 | -9.9% | -6.3% | -13.7% | |
| Q4 2018 | -20.4% | -20.0% | -18.7% | |
| Q3 2018 | +2.2% | +5.1% | +6.1% | |
| Q2 2018 | -6.7% | -9.2% | +7.0% | |
| Q1 2018 | +1.0% | +0.1% | +0.3% | |
| Q4 2017 | -1.3% | -0.8% | +10.8% | |
| Q3 2017 | +6.6% | +6.4% | +12.7% | |
| Q2 2017 | +2.7% | +5.0% | -2.1% | |
| Q1 2017 | +7.3% | +9.5% | +18.4% | |
| Q4 2016 | +15.1% | +10.9% | +0.7% | |
| Q3 2016 | -13.6% | -12.1% | +7.5% | |
| Q2 2016 | -10.3% | -11.1% | -4.2% | |
| Q1 2016 | -26.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +11.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +11.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +13.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -11.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -3.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +1.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +15.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -2.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +19.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +10.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +7.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | — | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | — | — | — |
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