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Basis of Presentation and New Accounting Pronouncements
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2026
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation and New Accounting Pronouncements Basis of Presentation and New Accounting Pronouncements
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of nLIGHT, Inc. and our wholly-owned subsidiaries have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The unaudited financial information reflects, in the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for the interim periods presented. The results reported for the interim period presented are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the full year. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Critical Accounting Policies
Our critical accounting policies have not materially changed during the six months ended June 30, 2026, from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

New Accounting Pronouncements

ASU 2024-03
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03 related to the disaggregation of certain income statement expenses. The amendments in this update require public entities to disclose incremental information related to purchases of inventory, team member compensation and depreciation, which will provide investors the ability to better understand entity expenses and make their own judgments about entity performance. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026. We plan to adopt this pronouncement and make the necessary updates to our disclosures for the year ending December 31, 2027, and, aside from these disclosure changes, we do not expect the amendments to have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

ASU 2025-10
In December 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025‑10 related to government grants received by business entities. The amendments in this update establish recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure guidance for government grants and require such grants to be recognized only when it is probable that the entity will comply with the related conditions and that the grant will be received. The amendments in this update are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2028. We are evaluating the amendments and expect to adopt the guidance when it becomes effective. We do not expect the amendments to have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

ASU 2025-11
In December 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-11 related to interim reporting. The amendments in this update clarify and streamline interim reporting disclosure requirements. The amendments are effective for interim reporting periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027 for public business entities. We are evaluating the amendments and expect to adopt the guidance when it becomes effective. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2025‑11 to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.