NASDAQ:NVMI Nova (NVMI) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The Worst is Yet to Come… (From Porter & Company) (Ad) Free NVMI Stock Alerts $205.99 +2.58 (+1.27%) (As of 01:36 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$201.67▼$206.7950-Day Range$159.92▼$202.1552-Week Range$90.59▼$206.79Volume66,358 shsAverage Volume166,423 shsMarket Capitalization$5.98 billionP/E Ratio47.46Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$221.25 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Nova alerts: Email Address Nova MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.80 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside7.9% Upside$221.25 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy3.89% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.71Based on 9 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth15.36%From $5.21 to $6.01 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.28 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector166th out of 581 stocksOptical Instruments & Lenses Industry2nd out of 5 stocks 2.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingNova has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.80, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageNova has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Nova's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 4.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.89% of the outstanding shares of Nova have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverNova has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.5.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Nova has recently decreased by 8.87%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldNova does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthNova does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for NVMI. Previous Next 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentNova has a news sentiment score of 0.71. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.45 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Nova this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 1 people have searched for NVMI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -80% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Nova to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Nova insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.00% of the stock of Nova is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions82.99% of the stock of Nova is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Nova's insider trading history. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Nova are expected to grow by 15.36% in the coming year, from $5.21 to $6.01 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Nova is 47.24, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 135.51.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Nova is 47.24, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 228.04.Price to Earnings Growth RatioNova has a PEG Ratio of 2.62. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioNova has a P/B Ratio of 7.92. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Nova's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Weiss RatingsProtect Your Bank Account Before It’s Too LateFor months I’ve been warning about the federal government’s terrifying new program to control every American’s bank account. It gives them the power to monitor every single transaction …Stop right now and do these 3 things to protect yourself About Nova Stock (NASDAQ:NVMI)Nova Ltd. designs, develops, produces, and sells process control systems used in the manufacture of semiconductors in Israel, Taiwan, the United States, China, Korea, and internationally. Its product portfolio includes a set of metrology platforms for dimensional, films, and materials and chemical metrology measurements for process control for various semiconductor manufacturing process steps, including lithography, etch, chemical mechanical planarization, deposition, electrochemical plating, and advanced packaging. The company serves various sectors of the integrated circuit manufacturing industry, including logic, foundries, and memory manufacturers, as well as process equipment manufacturers. Nova Ltd. was formerly known as Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd. and changed its name to Nova Ltd. in July 2021. Nova Ltd. was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Rehovot, Israel.Read More NVMI Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart NVMI Stock News HeadlinesMay 21 at 8:00 AM | prnewswire.comNova to Participate in Investor Conferences in JuneMay 20 at 1:11 PM | investorplace.comNVFY Stock Earnings: Nova Lifestyle Reported Results for Q1 2024May 16, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comNova Ltd. (NASDAQ:NVMI) Receives $215.00 Average PT from AnalystsMay 15, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comNova (NASDAQ:NVMI) Receives New Coverage from Analysts at Jefferies Financial GroupMay 14, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comNova (NASDAQ:NVMI) Price Target Raised to $215.00 at BenchmarkMay 14, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comNova (NASDAQ:NVMI) Earns "Hold" Rating from Needham & Company LLCMay 14, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comNova (NASDAQ:NVMI) Price Target Increased to $220.00 by Analysts at Bank of AmericaMay 12, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNova First Quarter 2024 Earnings: Beats ExpectationsMay 10, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating Justified by Nova’s Record Earnings and Strong Market PositionMay 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNova Ltd. (NASDAQ:NVMI) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 10, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Technology Companies: Qualcomm (QCOM) and Nova (NVMI)May 9, 2024 | msn.comNVMI Stock Earnings: Nova Beats EPS, Beats Revenue for Q1 2024May 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNova (NASDAQ:NVMI) Exceeds Q1 Expectations, Guides For Strong Sales Next QuarterMay 9, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deNova Ltd. Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial ResultsMay 9, 2024 | msn.comNova Measuring Instruments beats top-line and bottom-line estimates; initiates Q2 outlookMay 9, 2024 | prnewswire.comNova Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial ResultsApril 24, 2024 | nasdaq.comOversold Conditions For NovaApril 18, 2024 | investing.comNova Measuring Instruments stock gains Outperform ratingApril 18, 2024 | prnewswire.comNova's Portfolio Selected by Gate-All-Around ManufacturersApril 17, 2024 | investorplace.comNVFY Stock Earnings: Nova Lifestyle Reported Results for Q4 2023April 11, 2024 | prnewswire.comNova to Report First Quarter 2024 Financial Results on May 9April 10, 2024 | investing.comNova appoints new CFO as company forges aheadApril 9, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deNova Ltd. Announces CFO TransitionApril 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNova Announces CFO TransitionApril 8, 2024 | msn.comIsrael stocks higher at close of trade; TA 35 up 1.65%See More Headlines Receive NVMI Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Nova and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/09/2024Today5/21/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/01/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorComputer and Technology Industry Optical instruments & lenses Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNASDAQ:NVMI CUSIPN/A CIK1109345 Webwww.novami.com Phone972732295600Fax972-8940-7776Employees3,606Year Founded1993Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$221.25 High Stock Price Target$240.00 Low Stock Price Target$210.00 Potential Upside/Downside+8.8%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.80 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.34 Trailing P/E Ratio46.87 Forward P/E Ratio39.04 P/E Growth2.62Net Income$136.31 million Net Margins26.26% Pretax Margin29.85% Return on Equity19.89% Return on Assets13.00% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio2.26 Quick Ratio1.82 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$527.53 million Price / Sales11.20 Cash Flow$5.54 per share Price / Cash Flow36.71 Book Value$25.88 per share Price / Book7.86Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares29,046,000Free Float28,756,000Market Cap$5.91 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.40 Social Links Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? These 10 simple stocks can help beginning investors build long-term wealth without knowing options, technicals, or other advanced strategies.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Eitan Oppenhaim (Age 58)Executive Chairman of the Board Comp: $1.08MMr. Gabriel Waisman (Age 53)President & CEO Comp: $437.33kMr. Dror David (Age 55)Chief Financial Officer Comp: $463.24kMr. Gabi Sharon (Age 62)Chief Operating Officer Comp: $397.32kDr. Shay Wolfling (Age 52)Chief Technology Officer Comp: $441.85kMr. Zohar Gil (Age 57)Chief Marketing Officer Mr. C. Thomas LarsonVice President of Corporate DevelopmentMs. Sharon Dayan (Age 51)Chief Human Resources Officer Mr. Adrian S. Wilson (Age 52)President of Nova Measuring Instruments, Inc & GM of Material Metrology Division More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCamtekNASDAQ:CAMTSquarespaceNYSE:SQSPNovantaNASDAQ:NOVTBadger MeterNYSE:BMICirrus LogicNASDAQ:CRUSView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipVirtu Financial LLCBought 3,020 shares on 5/20/2024Ownership: 0.010%Tidal Investments LLCBought 14,597 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.050%Walleye Trading LLCSold 31,900 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.000%Grandeur Peak Global Advisors LLCBought 85,666 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.295%Vancity Investment Management LtdBought 95 shares on 5/16/2024Ownership: 0.017%View All Institutional Transactions NVMI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Nova stock right now? 5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Nova in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" NVMI shares. View NVMI analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Nova's stock price target for 2024? 5 brokerages have issued twelve-month price targets for Nova's shares. Their NVMI share price targets range from $210.00 to $240.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $221.25 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 7.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for NVMI or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have NVMI shares performed in 2024? Nova's stock was trading at $137.39 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, NVMI stock has increased by 49.2% and is now trading at $205.03. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Nova's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, August 1st 2024. View our NVMI earnings forecast. How were Nova's earnings last quarter? Nova Ltd. (NASDAQ:NVMI) released its earnings results on Thursday, May, 9th. The semiconductor company reported $1.39 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.10 by $0.29. The semiconductor company earned $141.80 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $136.78 million. Nova had a net margin of 26.26% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 19.89%. The firm's revenue was up 7.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.12 EPS. What ETFs hold Nova's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Nova (NASDAQ:NVMI) stock in their portfolio include Amplify BlueStar Israel Technology ETF (ITEQ), ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF (IZRL), VanEck Israel ETF (ISRA), VanEck Robotics ETF (IBOT) and Invesco Nasdaq Future Gen 200 ETF (QQQS).Pacer BlueStar Engineering the Future ETF (BULD). What guidance has Nova issued on next quarter's earnings? Nova issued an update on its second quarter 2024 earnings guidance on Thursday, May, 9th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 1.270-1.420 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 1.290. The company issued revenue guidance of $144.0 million-$152.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $140.8 million. What is Eitan Oppenhaim's approval rating as Nova's CEO? 18 employees have rated Nova Chief Executive Officer Eitan Oppenhaim on Glassdoor.com. Eitan Oppenhaim has an approval rating of 94% among the company's employees. This puts Eitan Oppenhaim in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Nova own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Nova investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Micron Technology (MU), Intel (INTC), Alibaba Group (BABA), Applied Materials (AMAT), Starbucks (SBUX), Activision Blizzard (ATVI), Broadcom (AVGO), Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) and Walt Disney (DIS). Who are Nova's major shareholders? Nova's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Wasatch Advisors LP (9.15%), Vanguard Group Inc. (3.44%), Acadian Asset Management LLC (2.80%), Capital World Investors (1.55%), Meitav Investment House Ltd. (1.52%) and Westfield Capital Management Co. LP (0.76%). How do I buy shares of Nova? Shares of NVMI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. Does Nova have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of Nova: Ancosys Inc., Nova Measuring Instruments (Shanghai) Co. Ltd, Nova Measuring Instruments GmbH, Nova Measuring Instruments Inc., Nova Measuring Instruments K.K., Nova Measuring Instruments Korea Ltd., Nova Measuring Instruments Taiwan Ltd., ancosys GmbH, ancosys Instruments Taiwan Ltd, and ancosys Korea LLC.Read More This page (NASDAQ:NVMI) was last updated on 5/21/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersProtect Your Bank Account Before It’s Too LateWeiss RatingsShocking $16T Elon Musk Crypto LeakCrypto 101 MediaClaim Your Complimentary Bitcoin RewardCrypto Swap ProfitsExposed: 10 CENT Crypto to Explode May 20th?True Market InsidersBuy this small stock before coming AI Tidal WaveChaikin AnalyticsThis Apple-like Innovator is Revolutionizing HealthcareWall Street StarWarren Buffett's "mystery stock"Stansberry ResearchThis Could be Your “Big Money” AI MomentInvestorPlace Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. 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