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Amtech Systems (NASDAQ:ASYS) Share Price Passes Above 200 Day Moving Average - What's Next?

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Key Points

  • Amtech Systems' stock has crossed above its 200-day moving average, with a recent trading high of $5.13, although it last traded at $4.75.
  • Wall Street Zen downgraded Amtech Systems from a "buy" to a "sell" rating on May 22nd.
  • Several institutional investors have significantly increased their holdings in Amtech Systems, with Goldman Sachs Group raising its stake by 135.5% in the first quarter.
  • Five stocks to consider instead of Amtech Systems.

Amtech Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASYS - Get Free Report) crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Monday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of $4.45 and traded as high as $5.13. Amtech Systems shares last traded at $4.75, with a volume of 44,293 shares trading hands.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Separately, Wall Street Zen cut Amtech Systems from a "buy" rating to a "sell" rating in a research report on Thursday, May 22nd.

Check Out Our Latest Analysis on ASYS

Amtech Systems Stock Up 0.4%

The company has a market cap of $72.55 million, a P/E ratio of -2.26 and a beta of 1.59. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $4.54 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $4.46.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Amtech Systems

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Renaissance Technologies LLC acquired a new position in Amtech Systems during the 4th quarter worth about $64,000. Squarepoint Ops LLC acquired a new position in Amtech Systems during the 4th quarter worth about $71,000. Williams & Novak LLC lifted its holdings in Amtech Systems by 24.8% during the 2nd quarter. Williams & Novak LLC now owns 18,385 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $82,000 after buying an additional 3,650 shares during the period. XTX Topco Ltd acquired a new position in Amtech Systems during the 2nd quarter worth about $105,000. Finally, Millennium Management LLC lifted its holdings in Amtech Systems by 82.7% during the 4th quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 22,706 shares of the semiconductor company's stock worth $124,000 after buying an additional 10,281 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 50.21% of the company's stock.

About Amtech Systems

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Amtech Systems, Inc manufactures and sells capital equipment and related consumables for use in fabricating silicon carbide (SiC), silicon power devices, analog and discrete devices, electronic assemblies, and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) worldwide. The company operates through Semiconductor and Material and Substrate segments.

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