ProtolabsPRLB
About: Proto Labs Inc is an on-demand manufacturer of custom parts for prototyping and short-run production. The company offers developers and engineers quick-turn production services to reduce the time to market. Proto Labs uses injection molding, computer numerical control machining, and 3-D printing to manufacture custom parts for its clients. The company services clients' needs for prototype solutions, parts for testing procedures, bridge production capabilities during disruptions in manufacturing processes, limited-quantity requests, and end-of-life production support. Geographically, a majority of the company's revenue is derived from the United States and the rest from Europe.
Employees: 2,357
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
40% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $7.8M | Put options by funds: $5.57M
32% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $634M [Q3] → $837M (+$202M) [Q4]
28% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 32 | Existing positions closed: 25
2% more funds holding
Funds holding: 193 [Q3] → 197 (+4) [Q4]
1.37% less ownership
Funds ownership: 85.89% [Q3] → 84.52% (-1.37%) [Q4]
24% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 56 | Existing positions reduced: 74
Research analyst outlook
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Financial journalist opinion
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