PRLB - NYSE
Proto Labs, Inc.
$74.67
-1.5%Proto Labs, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an e-commerce driven digital manufacturer of custom prototypes and on-demand production parts in the worldwide. The company offers injection molding; computer numerical control machining; three-dimensional (3D) printing, which include stereolithography, selective laser sintering, direct metal laser sintering, multi jet fusion, polyjet, and carbon DLS processes; and sheet metal fabrication products, including quick-turn and e-commerce-enabled custom sheet metal parts. It serves developers and engineers, who use 3D computer-aided design software to design products across a range of end markets. The company was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Maple Plain, Minnesota.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotProto Labs, Inc. Cash Conversion Engine
Cash Flow Quality Analysis
FCF Conversion Rate
Excellent cash generation. The company converts earnings to cash at or above 100%, indicating high-quality earnings.
CapEx Intensity
Asset-light business model. Low capital requirements leave more cash available for shareholders and growth investments.
FCF Growth Trend
Declining FCF warrants attention. Investigate whether due to temporary factors or fundamental deterioration.
Working Capital Impact
Working capital inflow boosted cash flow. Efficient management of receivables, inventory, and payables contributing positively.
Cash Flow Quality Insight
Asset-light with strong cash conversion: Low capital requirements combined with efficient cash generation creates significant shareholder value through dividends, buybacks, or strategic investments.
Proto Labs, Inc. Cash Flow Statement
PRLB • NYSE
| Proto Labs, Inc. Cash Flow Statement | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2010 | Dec 2009 |
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||||||||
21.2M | 16.6M | 17.2M | -103.5M | 33.4M | 50.9M | 63.7M | 76.6M | 51.8M | 42.7M | 46.5M | 41.6M | 35.3M | 24M | 18M | 11M | 4.2M | |
33.8M | 35.8M | 37.5M | 39.4M | 40.5M | 32.6M | 30.9M | 26.8M | 18.5M | 17.5M | 14.1M | 11.1M | 7.6M | 6.1M | 4.3M | 3.5M | 2.9M | |
2.9M | -5.2M | -7.7M | -9.5M | 339K | 7.6M | 6.1M | 11.9M | 90K | 2.8M | 2.8M | -1.9M | 467K | -582K | 2.2M | 561K | 679K | |
15.7M | 17M | 16M | 17.5M | 19.1M | 14.7M | 10.8M | 10.9M | 8.6M | 6.8M | 6.1M | 4.8M | 3.5M | 3M | 1.1M | 331K | 245K | |
241K | 2.6M | 4.6M | 119.7M | -12.4M | 79K | 396K | -916K | 1.4M | -2.4M | -4.6M | -3M | -8.3M | -6.1M | -667K | 799K | 84K | |
(0.0) | (13.9M) | (15.9M) | (19.2M) | (7.6M) | (5.7M) | (4M) | (10M) | (19.1M) | (9.8M) | (20.3M) | (11.5M) | (6.6M) | (8M) | (5.4M) | (4.7M) | (2.3M) | |
567K | 11M | 5.6M | -1.6M | -25.6M | 1.2M | 4.3M | -2.4M | 1.4M | 7.7M | -6.4M | 4.5M | 10M | -1.2M | -1.4M | -2.1M | 257K | |
74.5M | 77.8M | 73.3M | 62.1M | 55.2M | 107M | 116.1M | 122.9M | 81.7M | 75M | 58.6M | 57.2M | 48.4M | 25.3M | 23.5M | 14M | 8.4M | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||||||||
-14.8M | -9.2M | -28.1M | -21.7M | -34.2M | -47M | -62.2M | -87.1M | -32.6M | -33.6M | -44.4M | -43.5M | -18.8M | -17.4M | -19M | -7.1M | -5.1M | |
(834K) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -127.4M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (194K) | -110.5M | (0.0) | -5M | -33.9M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
-17M | -25.1M | (0.0) | -46.9M | -16.2M | -113.2M | -46.4M | -41.4M | -20M | -89.3M | -66.4M | -60.2M | -106.3M | -84.6M | (0.0) | -1.5M | -5.8M | |
17.6M | 20.6M | 23.9M | 21.4M | 83.1M | 67.7M | 68.3M | 65.1M | 48M | 62.2M | 52.2M | 74.1M | 66.6M | 22.4M | 500K | 2.5M | 6M | |
0.0 | 34K | -301K | 4.1M | 0.0 | -3M | -4M | -126K | -8.7M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 30K | 61K | |
-13.4M | -13.6M | -4.6M | -43.1M | -94.7M | -95.5M | -44.3M | -63.3M | -124M | -60.8M | -63.6M | -63.5M | -58.5M | -79.2M | -18.5M | -6M | -4.8M | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||||||||||||||||
-36.6M | -56.3M | -40.1M | -25.7M | -17.4M | -7.1M | -29.1M | -5.4M | 4.2M | 5.7M | 6.3M | 4.8M | 6.5M | 77M | 547K | 56K | 35K | |
-309K | -296K | -306K | -531K | -552K | -154K | 0.0 | -5M | 5M | 0.0 | -152K | -1.1M | -258K | -388K | -4M | -4.3M | -3.4M | |
-43M | -60.3M | -44M | -29.7M | -23.3M | -14.7M | -33.5M | -12.2M | -4.4M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
-3.4M | -2M | -1.4M | -1.7M | -4.2M | -3.4M | -2.5M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.1M | 4.1M | 3.3M | 9.9M | 6.2M | 657K | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
-40.4M | -58.6M | -41.9M | -27.9M | -22.2M | -10.7M | -31.6M | -10.4M | 9.2M | 7.8M | 10.2M | 7M | 16.1M | 82.8M | -2.8M | -4.2M | -3.4M | |
CASH FLOW SUMMARY | |||||||||||||||||
1M | -418K | 368K | -436K | -54K | 1.6M | 47K | -871K | 947K | -917K | -877K | -457K | 209K | -220K | -153K | -344K | -170K | |
21.8M | 5.3M | 27.2M | -9.4M | -61.7M | 2.4M | 40.2M | 48.3M | -32.1M | 21.1M | 4.3M | 290K | 6.3M | 28.6M | 2M | 3.4M | 45K | |
89.1M | 83.8M | 56.6M | 65.9M | 127.6M | 125.2M | 85M | 36.7M | 68.8M | 47.7M | 43.3M | 43M | 36.8M | 8.1M | 6.1M | 2.7M | 2.7M | |
110.8M | 89.1M | 83.8M | 56.6M | 65.9M | 127.6M | 125.2M | 85M | 36.7M | 68.8M | 47.7M | 43.3M | 43M | 36.8M | 8.1M | 6.1M | 2.7M | |
59.7M | 68.7M | 45.2M | 40.4M | 21M | 60M | 53.8M | 35.8M | 49.1M | 41.4M | 14.2M | 13.7M | 29.7M | 7.9M | 4.5M | 6.9M | 3.3M |
SEC Filings
PRLB - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 20, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 07, 2026 | May 06, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2026 Q1 Q1 | May 01, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 01, 2026 | May 01, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | April 08, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-K 10-K 2025 FY FY | February 20, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K/A 8-K/A 2026 (Amended) N/A | February 06, 2026 | February 06, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | February 06, 2026 | February 06, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2025 N/A | October 31, 2025 | October 31, 2025 | 2025 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2025 Q3 Q3 | October 31, 2025 | September 30, 2025 | 2025 |
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