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Last Earnings Call

Fiscal Period
Q2 2026
Call Date
Jul 31, 2026
AI Summary
Q2 2026

Record quarter: Proto Labs posted record second-quarter revenue of $149.3 million, with 10.2% constant-currency growth and improved profitability.

Broad momentum: Management said growth was driven by stronger relationships with larger customers, continued strength in CNC Machining, and a meaningful acceleration in Injection Molding.

Europe improving: Europe grew 7.3% in constant currencies, helped by go-to-market changes, but management said profitability there is still a medium-term work in progress.

Guidance raised: The company raised full-year 2026 revenue growth guidance to 8% to 10% year-over-year after a strong first half and a solid Q3 outlook.

AI and production focus: Leadership said AI is being used to improve pricing, design-for-manufacturability, sourcing, and internal operations, while also supporting a broader push into production work.

Customer mix shift: Management highlighted more demand from aerospace and defense, data centers, robotics, drones, satellites, and other fast-moving innovation areas.

Key Financials
Revenue
$149.3 million
Revenue growth
10%
U.S. revenue growth
10.9%
Europe revenue growth
7.3%
CNC Machining revenue growth
13.1%
Injection Molding revenue growth
12.9%
3D printing revenue growth
-2.7%
Sheet metal revenue growth
3.5%
Revenue per customer
17%
Gross margin
46.8%
Operating expenses
$52 million
Adjusted operating expenses
34.8% of revenue
Adjusted EBITDA
$25.1 million
Adjusted EBITDA margin
16.8%
Earnings per share
$0.60
Cash from operations
$15.4 million
Share repurchases
$5 million
Cash and investments
$162.9 million
Debt
$0
Q3 revenue guidance
$145 million to $153 million
Q3 foreign currency impact
$400,000 unfavorable
Q3 stock-based compensation add-back
approximately $4.2 million
Q3 amortization add-back
$900,000
Q3 effective tax rate
23% to 24%
Network gross margin
33.6%
Aerospace and defense share of revenue
about 25%
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