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PRLBProto Labs, Inc.Sell5.5·$79.16+0.27%
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Proto Labs, Inc. (PRLB) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup

SellModerate Confidence

Industrials · Metal Fabrication

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $79.16 — A.R:R is negative (-1.3) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Near 52-week high (0.4% away).

Proto Labs, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a digital manufacturer of custom parts in the United States and Europe. It offers manufacturing services, such as molding, computer numerical control machining, 3D printing, and sheet metal to developers, engineers,... Read more

$79.16+0.6% A.UpsideScore 5.5/10#5 of 9 Metal Fabrication
QualityF-score9 / 9FCF yield2.45%
Stop $73.61Target $79.65(resistance)A.R:R -1.3:1
Analyst target$75.67-4.4%3 analysts
$79.65our TP
$79.16price
$75.67mean
$70
$82

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $79.16 — A.R:R is negative (-1.3) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Near 52-week high (0.4% away). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 62, MACD bullish. Score 5.5/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 44d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-06-15
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Jul 30, 202644d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Strong growth profile
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Near 52-week high (0.4% away)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)74.5
P/E (Fwd)35.8
Mkt Cap$1.9B
EV/EBITDA26.2
Profit Mgn4.7%
ROE3.8%
Rev Growth10.4%
Beta1.39
DividendNone
Rating analysts11

Quality Signals

Piotroski F9/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C0.60bullish
IV64%elevated
Max Pain$60-24.2% vs spot

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Quality Rank
1.7
Growth Rank
2.5
Value Rank
2.6
GatesA.R:R -1.3=NEGATIVEMomentum 6.4>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 44d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
62 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $68.07Resistance $81.28

Price Targets

$74
$80
A.Upside+0.6%
A.R:R-1.3:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-18.7% upside)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-30 (44d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is PRLB stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $79.16 — A.R:R is negative (-1.3) — price has exceeded the analyst target. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Near 52-week high (0.4% away). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 62, MACD bullish. Prior stop was $73.61. Score 5.5/10, moderate confidence.

What is the PRLB stock price target?

Take-profit target: $79.65 (+0.6% upside). Prior stop was $73.61. Stop-loss: $73.61.

What are the risks of investing in PRLB?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Near 52-week high (0.4% away).

Is PRLB overvalued or undervalued?

Proto Labs, Inc. trades at a P/E of 74.5 (forward 35.8). TrendMatrix value score: 4.4/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about PRLB?

11 analysts cover PRLB with a consensus score of 3.9/5. Average price target: $76.

What does Proto Labs, Inc. do?Proto Labs, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a digital manufacturer of custom parts in the United...

Proto Labs, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a digital manufacturer of custom parts in the United States and Europe. It offers manufacturing services, such as molding, computer numerical control machining, 3D printing, and sheet metal to developers, engineers, and supply chain teams. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Maple Plain, Minnesota.

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