Proto Labs (PRLB) Projected to Post Earnings on Thursday

Proto Labs (NYSE:PRLB) is anticipated to issue its Q3 2026 results before the market opens on Thursday, October 29th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.5960 per share and revenue of $149.31 million for the quarter. Proto Labs has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.560-0.640 EPS. Parties can find conference call details on the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earnings report page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

Proto Labs (NYSE:PRLB) last released its quarterly earnings data on Friday, July 31st. The industrial products company reported $0.60 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.53 by $0.07. The company had revenue of $149.34 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $144.53 million. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.41 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 10.5% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect Proto Labs to post $1.46 EPS for the current fiscal year and $1.76 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Proto Labs Stock Up 3.5%

Proto Labs stock opened at $89.44 on Wednesday. Proto Labs has a 52 week low of $45.10 and a 52 week high of $99.96. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $86.44 and a 200 day moving average price of $72.71.

Insider Activity at Proto Labs

In other Proto Labs news, CFO Daniel Schumacher sold 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, September 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $95.32, for a total value of $476,600.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer owned 35,019 shares in the company, valued at $3,338,011.08. This represents a 12.49% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Insiders have sold 10,000 shares of company stock worth $902,629 in the last ninety days. Company insiders own 1.30% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

PRLB has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Zacks Research lowered Proto Labs from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, October 2nd. Benchmark lifted their price target on Proto Labs from $70.00 to $91.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, July 2nd. Wall Street Zen downgraded Proto Labs from a “strong-buy” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday, July 18th. Weiss Ratings raised Proto Labs from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research report on Friday, October 16th. Finally, Needham & Company LLC upped their price target on Proto Labs from $87.00 to $110.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, October 23rd. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $100.50.

Proto Labs Company Profile

Proto Labs, Inc (NYSE: PRLB), operating as Protolabs, is a digital manufacturing company that provides rapid prototyping and on-demand production services. The company uses automated quoting and manufacturing systems to help engineers and product developers produce custom parts without relying on traditional, lengthy tooling and procurement processes.

Protolabs offers computer numerical control (CNC) machining, injection molding, 3D printing and sheet-metal fabrication. Its services support the development and production of components in a range of materials and are used across industries including automotive, aerospace, medical, electronics and consumer products.

Founded in 1999 by entrepreneur Larry Lukis, the company has expanded its reach beyond its original U.S.