Proto Labs, Inc.NYSE: PRLB

Protolabs Investor Presentation – May 2026

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Investor Overview

May 2026



Company Overview

Quick Facts

(2025)

$533M revenue

Founded 1999

Four core services

Industry-fastest lead times:

Unique factory x network hybrid model

Mission-critical end markets

Digital manufacturing pioneer; one of the largest and most profitable in the industry

Injection molding, CNC machining, 3D printing, and sheet metal fabrication

High-quality custom parts delivered in as little as one day

Only digital manufacturer combining in-house production with a global partner network

Aerospace & defense, robotics, data centers, life-saving healthcare, and more

45% non-GAAP gross margin*

$78M adjusted EBITDA*

$75M Cash flow from operations

48,000+

customer contacts

700M parts manufactured to-date

~1M sq. ft. of in-house manufacturing

100s digitally enabled global manufacturing partners

* See appendix for reconciliation

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Wherever innovation is happening, Protolabs is there.

Drones

Data Centers

Aero, Space & Rockets

Robots

Medical Devices

Satellite Communication

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Renewable Energy



Investment Highlights

Undisputed Industry Leader

  • Pioneer of digital manufacturing (est. 1999); one of the largest and most profitable globally

  • 48,000+ active customer contacts; serve 85%+ of Fortune 500 in target industries

  • Industry-best lead times-high-quality parts in as little as one day

$100B+ Market at Digital Inflection

  • Digital transition still early-stage in a $2T global contract manufacturing market

  • Tailwinds: onshoring, SKU proliferation, sustainability mandates, Manufacturing 4.0 / AI

  • $80B production TAM largely untapped

Resilient, All-Weather Business Model

  • Factory excels in growth periods; Network captures production demand in downturns

  • Only digital manufacturer combining in-house speed with a scalable global partner network

  • >90% of revenue from returning customers; one-stop-shop drives deep retention

Compelling Financial Profile

  • FY2025: $533M revenue (+6.4% YoY), 45% non-GAAP gross margin*, $74.5M operating cash flow

  • $158M cash and investments, zero debt

  • 12% revenue CAGR since 2012 IPO; active $100M share repurchase program



  1. * See appendix for reconciliation

    Key Drivers in a

    $100B Market:



    Manufacturing is a critical sector of the economy Our digital technology puts us at the forefront of a massive industry.

    1

    2

    Future of manufacturing and supply chains are digital

    • Manufacturing 4.0, AI, Internet of Things, Labor Shortage

      3

    • Digitization of manufacturing is causing companies to seek single-source manufacturing providers

      The most comprehensive offer wins

      Our Factory x Network offer dramatically expands our ability to serve the customer through the entire journey, from prototyping to production to end of life

      4

      Digitizing production will transform the industry

      Our unmatched automation positions us to win

      $100B SAM (2)

      Prototype $20B (2)

      Production $80B (2)

      1) BCC research

  2. 2) Management estimates



Digital Manufacturing: Factory x Network

Custom prototype and production parts are manufactured via two fulfilment sources



Parts Shipped to Customer

On-time delivery of parts when you need them.

Global Digital Manufacturing Locations

Digital Factory Digital Network

Network x Factory

Parts are manufactured via two fulfillment services:

Protolabs Factory

and/or

Protolabs Network

ProDesk

The customer uploads files into our intuitive ordering platform featuring AI-driven manufacturability analysis and real-time pricing.



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A complementary and synergistic hybrid manufacturing model

Digital Factory

  • Fastest, most reliable lead times in the world for custom parts (as fast as 1 day)

  • Automated quoting and

    digital manufacturing platform

  • Equipment and process standardization to enable speed

  • Industry-leading gross margin profile driven by automation and speed

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Partner Network

  • Significant expansion of manufacturing capabilities via global supplier network

  • Adherence to Protolabs' high-quality standards

  • Can add new manufacturing partners with minimal capital outlay

  • Comprehensive capabilities provide significant gross profit expansion opportunities



    Factory Fulfilment

    Customer Value Prop:

    Digital Factory

    • Quick-turn source for prototype and low-volume production parts

    • Accelerate product development and speed to market

    • Stabilize supply chain disruptions

      9



      Network Fulfilment

      Customer Value Prop: Manufacturing Partner Network

    • Cost-efficient pricing with flexible lead times

    • Access to global network of production suppliers

    • Comprehensive and complementary manufacturing capabilities

      10



      Global Digital Manufacturing Locations

      Digital Factory Manufacturer in Digital Network

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      We Enable Global Change

      • We work with the most innovative companies

        in the world

      • In 2025, we served more than 48,000 customer contacts-one of the largest customer bases in our industry

      • We serve more than 85% of Fortune 500 companies in our target industries

      • Fast -growing sectors served: aerospace & defense, rockets, satellites, robotics, data centers, med devices

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Serving the most innovative companies across every major industry

Aerospace and Defense 20-25%

Medical and Healthcare 15-20%

Computer and Electronics 15-20%

Industrial Machinery and Equipment 10-15%

Automotive 5%

13 Note: %s are approximate % of total revenue



Our Hybrid Model Drives Customer Retention

Single Resource for Complex Components

  • Manufacture all custom parts regardless of complexity

  • Simplified supply chain with one-stop-shop

  • Strategic innovation partner

    Manufacturing Solution Throughout Life Cycle

  • Rapid prototyping with iterative design

  • Bridge from low- to high-volume production

  • Flexibility during demand volatility

    Competitive Pricing at Any Quantity

  • Cost-efficient parts from quantity one to 1 million

  • Intuitive pricing options between factory and network

14 +90% revenue comes from returning customers





Elevate Customer Experience

  • Remove friction across the customer journey to deliver a best-in-class experience, increase revenue per customer

  • Enable teams to serve customers more efficiently, driving faster growth

Accelerate Innovation

  • Reaccelerate innovation across core manufacturing services to drive outsized growth; accelerated pace of new releases

  • Leverage differentiated IP and deep manufacturing & engineering talent

Expand Production

  • Take a deliberate, customer-led approach-prioritizing the right customers, applications, and capabilities

  • Begin with our most strategic customers and scale over time

Drive Operational Efficiency

  • Expand Factory and Network gross margins and capture SG&A leverage via efficiencies and productivity improvements

  • Reallocate resources to fund the highest-priority growth initiatives



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Financial Information

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Long Track Record of Revenue Growth

$533M

2012-2025

CAGR: 12%

$126M

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025



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Financial Results | FY 2025

FY 2025

FY 2024 YoY Change

Revenue

$533.1

$500.9

6.4%

Non-GAAP

Gross Margin*

45.1%

45.2%

(10) bps

Non-GAAP

Operating Margin*

8.8%

9.2%

(40) bps

Non-GAAP

Earnings Per Share*

$1.66

$1.63

1.5%



*Non-GAAP: adjusted for stock-based compensation expense, amortization expense, unrealized (gain) loss on foreign currency, CEO transition costs, restructuring and transformation costs, and costs related to exit/disposal activities. See reconciliation in Appendix.

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Cash Flow and Balance Sheet | FY 2025

$M

FY 2025

FY 2024

Operating Cash Flow

$74.5

$77.8

Capital Expenditures

$14.8

$9.2

Share Repurchases

$43.0

$60.3

Cash and Investments*

$142.4

$120.9

Debt*

$0

$0



*Balance sheet items as of the end of the period.

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Revenue by Service | FY 2025 YoY

$243.3

$206.9

CNC Machining

($M)

17%*





Injection Molding

($M)

(2)%*

$194.2

$191.5

Sheet Metal

($M)



FY 2024 FY 2025

FY 2024 FY 2025



3D Printing

($M)

$83.8

$80.3

(5)%*



12%*

$15.3

$17.2

FY 2024 FY 2025

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*YoY change reflected in constant currencies

See reconciliation in Appendix.

FY 2024 FY 2025

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