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 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
86% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $4.03M | Put options by funds: $2.17M
2.61% more ownership
Funds ownership: 87.37% [Q4 2024] → 89.98% (+2.61%) [Q1 2025]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2024] → 1 (+0) [Q1 2025]
6% less funds holding
Funds holding: 198 [Q4 2024] → 186 (-12) [Q1 2025]
9% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $837M [Q4 2024] → $764M (-$73.4M) [Q1 2025]
10% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 60 | Existing positions reduced: 67
31% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 25 | Existing positions closed: 36
Research analyst outlook
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Financial journalist opinion
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