Head to Head

ADI vs LASR: which is the better buy in 2026?

On Alexandria's Compass, Analog Devices, Inc. has the edge with a 92/100 score versus 90/100 for LASR. Here is how they stack up, factor by factor.

Analog Devices, Inc.

NASDAQ:ADI

Edge
92/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$198.4B

The boring analog giant is having its AI moment, and the industrial cycle hasn't even properly turned yet.

Full ADI analysis

nLIGHT, Inc.

NASDAQ:LASR

90/100 Compass
True NorthAccumulate$3.7B

Directed energy is finally graduating from PowerPoint to procurement, and LASR is the picks-and-shovels play with defense department fingerprints all over it.

Full LASR analysis

Factor by factor

FactorADILASR
Revenue Growth8098
Profitability6627
Valuation5346
Momentum7767
Theme Purity7477
Moat5650
Catalysts7984
Market Position5550

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Frequently asked questions

Is ADI or LASR the better buy in 2026?

By Compass Score, Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADI) edges it at 92/100 versus 90/100 for LASR. Both scores update weekly and reflect a contrarian, forward-looking read, not a recommendation.

How does Alexandria compare ADI and LASR?

Each company is scored 1-100 on eight factors: revenue growth, profitability, valuation, momentum, theme purity, moat, catalysts, and market position. The Compass Score is the composite, and the comparison below shows where each name wins factor by factor.

Compass Scores are proprietary editorial research from publicly available data, not investment advice or a recommendation regarding any security. Rankings update weekly.