Protolabs

Proto Labs has more than doubled its robotics revenue and is positioning itself as a supplier for the development, testing and iterative manufacturing of humanoid robots. The company offers CNC machining and manufacturing services that are in demand before high-volume series production. An analyst/author sees Proto Labs as an early proving ground for the expected volume market for humanoids, even if mass adoption remains a prospect for the future. » Mere på finanzen.net

Proto Labs stands out as a clear winner in an otherwise weak metal manufacturing sector, posting nearly 17% performance for the month. The company produces prototypes and small series for well-known customers, reports more than 90% revenue growth in its drone segment since 2023, and holds around 120 patents along with recognition as one of the most innovative U.S. companies. The trend reinforces Proto Labs' position in specialized manufacturing and in high-growth application areas. » Mere på finanzen.net

Protolabs appoints Sam Ramahi as chief operations officer, effective August 31, 2026. Ramahi will lead global operations, supply chain, quality, procurement and continuous improvement initiatives and will report to President and CEO Suresh Krishna. He brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in industrial and manufacturing companies, most recently serving as vice president of North America operations at SIG Group. » Mere på de.investing.com

Proto Labs shares rose to a new 52-week high of $83.19 and are currently trading around $83.25 with a market capitalization of about $2 billion. The price gain follows strong second-quarter results: record revenue of $149.3 million and adjusted earnings of $0.60 per share, beating analysts' estimates. InvestingPro rates the stock as overvalued relative to fair value but notes solid balance-sheet metrics, while Needham upgraded its recommendation to buy and set a price target of $87.00. The stock has gained 85% over the past year and shows continued growth momentum thanks to operational improvements. » Mere på de.investing.com

Proto Labs appointed Bernardo Parlange as chief commercial officer effective May 18 to lead global sales, marketing and customer success with a focus on accelerating revenue growth and enterprise relationships. The company reported Q1 revenue of $139.3 million, topping estimates and citing double-digit revenue growth, gross margin expansion and improved operating leverage. Management said demand for its digital manufacturing services, including 3D printing for aerospace, remains robust as the firm advances strategic initiatives to scale the business. » Mere på finance.yahoo.com