Proto Labs (PRLB) – Research Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Changes

Proto Labs (NYSE: PRLB) has recently received a number of price target changes and ratings updates:

• 7/4/2026 – Proto Labs was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “buy” to “strong-buy”.
• 7/3/2026 – Proto Labs was downgraded by Zacks Research from “strong-buy” to “hold”.
• 7/2/2026 – Proto Labs had its price target raised by Benchmark Co. from $70.00 to $91.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 6/29/2026 – Proto Labs was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b-)” to “hold (c+)”.
• 6/15/2026 – Proto Labs was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “strong-buy” to “buy”.
• 6/11/2026 – Proto Labs was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c+)” to “buy (b-)”.
• 6/7/2026 – Proto Labs was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “buy” to “strong-buy”.
• 5/30/2026 – Proto Labs was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “strong-buy” to “buy”.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Sven Wehrwein sold 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $77.28, for a total value of $154,560.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 32,505 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,511,986.40. This trade represents a 5.80% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, insider Michael R. Kenison sold 16,030 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, May 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $69.49, for a total transaction of $1,113,924.70. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 18,683 shares in the company, valued at $1,298,281.67. This trade represents a 46.18% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last three months, insiders have sold 25,663 shares of company stock worth $1,804,727. 1.30% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Proto Labs, Inc is a digital manufacturing company that offers on-demand production services for custom parts and prototypes. Utilizing technologies such as 3D printing (additive manufacturing), CNC machining and injection molding, the company transforms digital CAD designs into functional parts on accelerated timelines. Its platform-driven process combines automated quoting, rapid tool generation and manufacturing execution to serve product developers, engineers and small- to medium-sized production runs.

Founded in 1999 by Larry Lukis, Proto Labs has championed the application of digital workflows to traditional manufacturing methods.