NYSE:PRLB Proto Labs (PRLB) Stock Price, News & Analysis $34.98 +0.57 (+1.66%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$34.09▼$35.1450-Day Range$29.85▼$34.4152-Week Range$23.01▼$41.87Volume154,010 shsAverage Volume159,620 shsMarket Capitalization$885.69 millionP/E Ratio45.43Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$41.25 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Proto Labs alerts: Email Address Proto Labs MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.60 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside17.9% Upside$41.25 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.91% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment1.10Based on 6 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth-7.25%From $0.69 to $0.64 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.1.32 out of 5 starsIndustrial Products Sector157th out of 172 stocksFabricated Structural Metal Products Industry3rd out of 5 stocks 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingProto Labs has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.60, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageProto Labs has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Proto Labs' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.91% of the float of Proto Labs has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverProto Labs has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Proto Labs has recently increased by 6.39%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldProto Labs does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthProto Labs does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for PRLB. Previous Next 2.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentProto Labs has a news sentiment score of 1.10. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.49 average news sentiment score of Industrial Products companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Proto Labs this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for PRLB on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 2 people have added Proto Labs to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Proto Labs insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.20% of the stock of Proto Labs is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions84.54% of the stock of Proto Labs is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Proto Labs' insider trading history. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Proto Labs are expected to decrease by -7.25% in the coming year, from $0.69 to $0.64 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Proto Labs is 45.43, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 140.44.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Proto Labs is 45.43, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrial Products sector average P/E ratio of about 19.73.Price to Book Value per Share RatioProto Labs has a P/B Ratio of 1.30. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Proto Labs' valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad DarwinTop Stock Unveiled!Ready to discover the standout stock of 2024? We’ve identified a single buy & hold gem that’s poised to redefine your portfolio. Download our exclusive report now and dive into the Insights. Click below to opt-in and receive up to two additional free bonus subscriptions. Unsubscribe at any time.Get Your Free Report About Proto Labs Stock (NYSE:PRLB)Proto Labs, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a digital manufacturer of custom parts in the United States and Europe. The company offers injection molding; computer numerical control machining; three-dimensional printing; and sheet metal fabrication products. It serves developers and engineers, who use 3D computer-aided design software to design products across a range of end-markets. Proto Labs, Inc. was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Maple Plain, Minnesota.Read More PRLB Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart PRLB Stock News HeadlinesJuly 26 at 1:34 AM | americanbankingnews.comProto Labs (PRLB) to Release Earnings on FridayJuly 25 at 4:18 AM | americanbankingnews.comProto Labs, Inc. (NYSE:PRLB) Receives Consensus Rating of "Moderate Buy" from AnalystsJuly 26, 2024 | Unstoppable Prosperity (Ad)“Generational Bull Run” IncomingLIVE Cash Flow Workshop Event / Hosted Virtually Weds @ 7PM EST Everyone who attends will also receive 3 special FREE Gifts during the event.July 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comProto Labs, Inc. (NYSE:PRLB) Shares Could Be 22% Below Their Intrinsic Value EstimateJune 25, 2024 | investorplace.comYou've Been Warned! 3 3D Printing Stocks to Buy Now or Regret Forever.June 17, 2024 | seekingalpha.comProtolabs: Negative Trends Aren't Fully Priced InJune 3, 2024 | businesswire.comProtolabs 3D Printing Report Reveals Accelerated Industry Growth through Emerging ApplicationsMay 28, 2024 | seekingalpha.comProto Labs: Interesting CrossroadsJuly 26, 2024 | Unstoppable Prosperity (Ad)“Generational Bull Run” IncomingLIVE Cash Flow Workshop Event / Hosted Virtually Weds @ 7PM EST Everyone who attends will also receive 3 special FREE Gifts during the event.May 28, 2024 | seekingalpha.comColumbus McKinnon: Management's Ambitious Growth Plans Can Lift This Stock HigherMay 16, 2024 | businesswire.comProtolabs to Participate in Upcoming Industry and Investor ConferencesMay 11, 2024 | morningstar.comProto Labs Inc PRLBMay 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comProto Labs, Inc. Just Beat EPS By 33%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen NextMay 7, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comProto Labs (PRLB): Hold Rating Maintained Amid Strong Q1 Performance and Cautious Q2 OutlookMay 6, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comProto Labs First Quarter 2024 Earnings: Beats ExpectationsMay 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comProto Labs, Inc. (NYSE:PRLB) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 4, 2024 | gurufocus.comProto Labs Inc (PRLB) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Navigating Market Challenges ...May 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comProto Labs Inc (PRLB) Q1 2024 Earnings: Beats on EPS Estimates, Surpasses Revenue ForecastsSee More Headlines Receive PRLB Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Proto Labs and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/03/2024Today7/26/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)8/02/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorIndustrial Products Industry Fabricated structural metal products Sub-IndustryIndustrial Machinery Current SymbolNYSE:PRLB CUSIP74371310 CIK1443669 Webwww.protolabs.com Phone(763) 479-3680Fax763-479-2679Employees2,415Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$41.25 High Stock Price Target$45.00 Low Stock Price Target$34.00 Potential Upside/Downside+17.9%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.60 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$0.77 Trailing P/E Ratio45.43 Forward P/E Ratio50.70 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$17.22 million Net Margins3.92% Pretax Margin6.06% Return on Equity2.88% Return on Assets2.56% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio3.60 Quick Ratio3.38 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$503.88 million Price / Sales1.76 Cash Flow$2.25 per share Price / Cash Flow15.58 Book Value$26.96 per share Price / Book1.30Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares25,320,000Free Float25,012,000Market Cap$885.69 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.33 Beginners Guide To Retirement StocksClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven best retirement stocks and why they should be in your portfolio. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesDr. Robert Bodor (Age 51)President, CEO & Director Comp: $945.26kMr. Daniel Schumacher (Age 49)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $499.39kMr. Oleg Ryaboy (Age 48)Global Chief Technology Officer Comp: $458.63kMr. Bjoern Klaas (Age 54)VP, GM and MD of Europe, Middle East & Africa Comp: $474.99kMr. Brian F. PetersChief Marketing OfficerMs. Agnes SemingtonChief Human Resources OfficerMr. Bram de ZwartHead of Innovation of HubsJason Frankman CGMACPA, Controller & Corporate SecretaryMs. Alex CappyVP & CEO of HubsMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsJohn Bean TechnologiesNYSE:JBTMueller Water ProductsNYSE:MWAESCO TechnologiesNYSE:ESEAlbany InternationalNYSE:AINBarnes GroupNYSE:BView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipBank of New York Mellon CorpSold 25,492 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 1.653%ARK Investment Management LLCSold 3,497 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.525%Bailard Inc.Bought 13,100 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.052%Assenagon Asset Management S.A.Bought 243,916 shares on 7/18/2024Ownership: 0.963%Diversified Trust CoBought 707 shares on 7/16/2024Ownership: 0.033%View All Institutional Transactions PRLB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have PRLB shares performed this year? Proto Labs' stock was trading at $38.96 at the beginning of the year. Since then, PRLB shares have decreased by 10.2% and is now trading at $34.98. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Proto Labs' earnings last quarter? Proto Labs, Inc. (NYSE:PRLB) posted its earnings results on Friday, May, 3rd. The industrial products company reported $0.20 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.13 by $0.07. The industrial products company had revenue of $127.89 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $123.81 million. Proto Labs had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.88% and a net margin of 3.92%. What is Victoria Holt's approval rating as Proto Labs' CEO? 90 employees have rated Proto Labs Chief Executive Officer Victoria Holt on Glassdoor.com. Victoria Holt has an approval rating of 97% among the company's employees. This puts Victoria Holt in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. Who are Proto Labs' major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of Proto Labs include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.65%), Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.96%), ARK Investment Management LLC (0.53%) and Partnership Wealth Management LLC (0.17%). Insiders that own company stock include Robert Bodor and Arthur R Baker III. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Proto Labs? Shares of PRLB stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Proto Labs own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Proto Labs investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), Brainstorm Cell Therapeutics (BCLI), Netflix (NFLX), Gilead Sciences (GILD), QUALCOMM (QCOM) and Xilinx (XLNX). 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