LASR vs ONDS: which is the better buy in 2026?
nLIGHT, Inc.
NASDAQ:LASR
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 analysisOndas Inc.
NASDAQ:ONDS
Counter-drone is becoming the new air defense layer, and Ondas is one of the few public names with shipping kit and real contracts.
Full ONDS analysisFactor by factor
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Frequently asked questions
Is LASR or ONDS the better buy in 2026?
LASR and ONDS are neck and neck at 90/100 on the Compass right now. The better fit depends on which factors matter most to you.
How does Alexandria compare LASR and ONDS?
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.