Camtek (CAMT) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Camtek Ltd. (NASDAQ: CAMT) is a provider of automated inspection and metrology solutions for the semiconductor and printed circuit board (PCB) industries. The company develops, manufactures and markets a suite of inline and stand-alone systems that perform high‐resolution 2D and 3D measurements, defect review and process control. Its products are used by integrated device manufacturers, foundries, OSAT (outsourced semiconductor assembly and test) providers, and PCB fabricators to optimize yield, improve product quality and reduce production costs.

Camtek’s core offerings include wafer inspection systems that detect and classify defects on patterned wafers, patterned wafer metrology tools for overlay and critical dimension measurements, and advanced packaging inspection platforms for 3D ICs and fan-out wafer-level packaging. The company also provides specialized inspection solutions for PCB and semiconductor component inspection, enabling manufacturers to verify solder joints, detect surface defects and ensure alignment accuracy on complex multi-layer boards.

Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Migdal HaEmek, Israel, Camtek has established a global footprint with R&D centers in Israel and sales and support offices across Asia, Europe and North America. In 2006, the company expanded its capital base by listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market, complementing its long‐standing presence on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. Over the years, strategic investments in R&D and targeted acquisitions have broadened Camtek’s product portfolio and reinforced its position in key growth markets such as advanced packaging and automotive electronics.

Led by an experienced management team with deep expertise in semiconductor equipment, Camtek focuses on continuous innovation to address emerging industry challenges. Its customer base spans major semiconductor and PCB manufacturers worldwide, and the company maintains collaborative partnerships with leading research institutes and industry consortia to drive next‐generation inspection and metrology technologies.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $198.31 to $205.00
• 50-Day Range: $144.46 to $203.00
• 52-Week Range: $62.88 to $210.20
• Volume: 149,456 shs
• Average Volume: 495,225 shs
• Market Capitalization: $9.37 billion
• P/E Ratio: 217.35
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $166.75
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Camtek Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Camtek scored higher than 50% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 381st out of 624 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Camtek has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 7 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Downside Risk

Camtek has a consensus price target of $166.75, representing about 18.0% downside from its current price of $203.43.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Camtek has been the subject of 10 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 25.32%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Camtek are expected to grow by 25.32% in the coming year, from $3.12 to $3.91 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Camtek is 217.47, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 38.28.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Camtek is 217.47, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 73.05.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Camtek has a PEG Ratio of 4.30. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Camtek has a P/B Ratio of 15.11. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

33.27% of the float of Camtek has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Camtek has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 11.61, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Camtek has recently decreased by 9.32%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Camtek does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Camtek does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Camtek will have a dividend payout ratio of 34.02% next year. This indicates that Camtek will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.52

News Sentiment

Camtek has a news sentiment score of 0.52. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Camtek this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

10 people have searched for CAMT on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 150% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

10 people have added Camtek to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 900% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.2 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Camtek insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

79.40% of the stock of Camtek is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

41.93% of the stock of Camtek is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

CAMT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have CAMT shares performed this year?

Camtek's stock was trading at $106.35 at the start of the year. Since then, CAMT stock has increased by 91.3% and is now trading at $203.4330.

How were Camtek's earnings last quarter?

Camtek Ltd. (NASDAQ:CAMT) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February, 18th. The semiconductor company reported $0.81 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.83 by $0.02. Camtek's quarterly revenue was up 9.2% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are Camtek's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Camtek include Wasatch Advisors LP (5.95%), Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. (5.02%), Y.D. More Investments Ltd (1.71%) and Meitav Investment House Ltd. (0.76%).

How do I buy shares of Camtek?

Shares of CAMT 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.

What other stocks do shareholders of Camtek own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Camtek investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Broadcom (AVGO), Arista Networks (ANET), e.l.f. Beauty (ELF), Jabil (JBL), Adobe (ADBE) and Meta Platforms (META).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 2/18/2026
• Today: 5/06/2026
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 5/12/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: ELEC MSRNG INST
• Sub-Industry: Measuring And Control Equipment
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:CAMT
• CIK: 1109138
• Web: www.camtek.com
• Phone: (724) 604-8100
• Fax: 972-4604-8300
• Employees: 400
• Year Founded: 1987

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Camtek: $166.75
• High Price Target: $190.00
• Low Price Target: $120.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -18.2%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
• Research Coverage: 14 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.94
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 216.84
• Forward P/E Ratio: 65.33
• P/E Growth: 4.3
• Net Income: $50.72 million
• Net Margins: 10.23%
• Pretax Margin: 10.55%
• Return on Equity: 23.61%
• Return on Assets: 12.93%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.84
• Current Ratio: 8.35
• Quick Ratio: 7.31

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $496.07 million
• Price / Sales: 18.83
• Cash Flow: $3.75 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 54.36
• Book Value: $13.46 per share
• Price / Book: 15.14

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 45,830,000
• Free Float: 9,441,000
• Market Cap: $9.34 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.61