Proto Labs (PRLB) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Proto Labs, Inc. is a digital manufacturing company specializing in rapid prototyping and low-volume production of custom parts. Through an automated online platform, Proto Labs offers on-demand services that streamline traditional manufacturing processes, enabling engineers and designers to receive quotes, validate designs and order parts within days. The company’s focus on speed and flexibility makes it a preferred partner for product development teams, start-ups and large manufacturers looking to accelerate time-to-market.

The company’s core services include injection molding, CNC machining, 3D printing and sheet metal fabrication. Its proprietary software combines automated quoting, manufacturability analysis and production scheduling to reduce lead times and lower costs. Proto Labs also provides design for manufacturability feedback, material selection guidance and post-processing options, supporting applications in industries such as medical devices, aerospace, automotive, electronics and consumer products.

Founded in 1999 by Larry Lukis, Proto Labs established itself as an innovator in online manufacturing. The company went public in 2012 and is headquartered in Maple Plain, Minnesota. In recent years, under the leadership of President and CEO Vicki Holt, Proto Labs has expanded its global footprint and enhanced its digital platforms. The executive team combines expertise in software development, manufacturing operations and customer service, ensuring the company remains at the forefront of digital industrial technologies.

Proto Labs serves a worldwide customer base with production facilities and sales offices in North America, Europe and Asia. Its global network includes manufacturing centers in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Japan, supported by regional teams that offer local language support and expertise in regional design standards. By leveraging digital processes and a distributed manufacturing model, Proto Labs enables customers around the world to scale from prototyping to small-batch production with transparency and speed.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $40.03 to $40.99
• 50-Day Range: $36.55 to $41.64
• 52-Week Range: $25.76 to $46.73
• Volume: 162,059 shs
• Average Volume: 240,232 shs
• Market Capitalization: $953.89 million
• P/E Ratio: 66.88
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $43.00
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Proto Labs Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Proto Labs scored higher than 28% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 148th out of 179 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.2 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Proto Labs has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on 1 buy rating, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Proto Labs has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 17.28%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Proto Labs are expected to grow by 17.28% in the coming year, from $0.81 to $0.95 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Proto Labs is 66.88, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.90.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Proto Labs is 66.88, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 25.12.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Proto Labs has a P/B Ratio of 1.47. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.24% of the float of Proto Labs has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Proto Labs has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Proto Labs has recently decreased by 2.38%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Proto Labs does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Proto Labs does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.24% of the float of Proto Labs has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Proto Labs has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Proto Labs has recently decreased by 2.38%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.24

News Sentiment

Proto Labs has a news sentiment score of 0.24. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.71 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Proto Labs this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 2 people have searched for PRLB on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Proto Labs insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.70% of the stock of Proto Labs is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

84.54% of the stock of Proto Labs is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

PRLB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have PRLB shares performed this year?

Proto Labs' stock was trading at $39.09 at the start of the year. Since then, PRLB stock has increased by 2.7% and is now trading at $40.13.

How were Proto Labs' earnings last quarter?

Proto Labs, Inc. (NYSE:PRLB) issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, May, 2nd. The industrial products company reported $0.33 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.29 by $0.04. Proto Labs's quarterly revenue was down 1.3% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

How will Proto Labs' stock buyback program work?

Proto Labs' Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program on Friday, February 7th 2025, which authorizes the company to buy back $100,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could repurchase up to 9.8% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are typically an indication that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.

Who are Proto Labs' major shareholders?

Proto Labs' top institutional investors include Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.28%).
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.

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), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Broadcom (AVGO), Netflix (NFLX), Tesla (TSLA) and PayPal (PYPL).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/02/2025
• Today: 7/11/2025
• Next Earnings (Confirmed): 7/31/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: RUBBER&PLASTICS
• Sub-Industry: Industrial Machinery
• Current Symbol: NYSE:PRLB
• CIK: 1443669
• Web: www.protolabs.com
• Phone: (763) 479-3680
• Fax: 763-479-2679
• Employees: 2,357
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Proto Labs: $43.00
• High Price Target: $50.00
• Low Price Target: $36.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +7.2%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.33
• Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.60
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 66.88
• Forward P/E Ratio: 49.54
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $16.59 million
• Net Margins: 2.99%
• Pretax Margin: 4.59%
• Return on Equity: 2.22%
• Return on Assets: 1.99%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 3.13
• Quick Ratio: 2.92

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $500.89 million
• Price / Sales: 1.90
• Cash Flow: $2.08 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 19.28
• Book Value: $27.34 per share
• Price / Book: 1.47

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 23,770,000
• Free Float: 23,367,000
• Market Cap: $953.89 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.33