Sono-Tek (SOTK) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Sono-Tek Corporation is a designer and manufacturer of precision ultrasonic spray coating systems, acoustic atomization nozzles and related OEM modules. Founded in 1982 as a spin-off from research conducted at Stony Brook University, the company pioneered the use of high-frequency acoustic energy to produce uniform liquid coatings and fine mists. Its patented ultrasonic nozzle technology enables exact control of droplet size and coating thickness, making it well suited for applications that require precision and consistency.

The company’s products are used across a broad range of industries, including packaging, medical devices, electronics, agriculture and automotive. In pharmaceutical and biotechnology settings, Sono-Tek systems are employed for spray-drying of active ingredients and for coating tablets. In the electronics arena, its nozzles deposit uniform dielectric or conductive materials onto circuit boards and displays. Sono-Tek also serves manufacturers of laminates, wood products and specialty films by applying adhesives, release agents and other chemical coatings with minimal overspray and waste.

Headquartered in Milton, New York, Sono-Tek operates a global sales and support network with regional offices and distributors in North America, Europe and Asia. The company maintains an R&D center at its U.S. headquarters, where it collaborates with OEM partners and research institutions to develop customized coating solutions. Sono-Tek’s focus on sustainable manufacturing stems from its ultrasonic approach, which reduces material consumption and environmental impact compared to conventional spray methods.

Under the leadership of founder and CEO Norman C. Lapointe, Sono-Tek has grown its product portfolio to include fully automated spray systems, multi-nozzle arrays and turnkey production lines. The company continues to pursue product innovation and market expansion, leveraging its intellectual property and engineering expertise to address emerging coating challenges in established and new industry segments.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $3.56 to $3.60
• 50-Day Range: $3.56 to $4.00
• 52-Week Range: $3.50 to $6.05
• Volume: 4,130 shs
• Average Volume: 11,168 shs
• Market Capitalization: $55.91 million
• P/E Ratio: 39.50
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $7.50
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Sono-Tek Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Sono-Tek scored higher than 55% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 358th out of 666 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: 3.0 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Sono-Tek has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Sono-Tek has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 14.29%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Sono-Tek are expected to grow by 14.29% in the coming year, from $0.07 to $0.08 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Sono-Tek is 39.50, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.51.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Sono-Tek is 39.50, 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 33.59.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Sono-Tek has a P/B Ratio of 3.06. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.04% of the float of Sono-Tek has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Sono-Tek has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Sono-Tek has recently decreased by 27.69%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Sono-Tek does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Sono-Tek does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.04% of the float of Sono-Tek has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Sono-Tek has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 0.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Sono-Tek has recently decreased by 27.69%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.6 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Sono-Tek has a news sentiment score of 0.84. 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 1 news article for Sono-Tek this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

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

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 5.88% of the stock of Sono-Tek is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

47.89% of the stock of Sono-Tek is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

SOTK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SOTK shares performed this year?

Sono-Tek's stock was trading at $4.01 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, SOTK shares have decreased by 11.3% and is now trading at $3.5550.

How were Sono-Tek's earnings last quarter?

Sono-Tek Corporation (NASDAQ:SOTK) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July, 10th. The industrial products company reported $0.03 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.02 by $0.01. The industrial products company earned $5,121 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.24 million. Sono-Tek had a net margin of 6.93% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.10%.

How do I buy shares of Sono-Tek?

Shares of SOTK 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 Sono-Tek own?

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

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 7/10/2025
• Today: 7/18/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 2/28/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: ELEC COMP - SEMIC
• Sub-Industry: Machinery
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:SOTK
• CIK: 806172
• Web: www.sono-tek.com
• Phone: (845) 795-2020
• Fax: 845-795-2720
• Employees: 80
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Sono-Tek: $7.50
• High Price Target: $7.50
• Low Price Target: $7.50
• Potential Upside/Downside: +111.0%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.09
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 39.50
• Forward P/E Ratio: 50.79
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $1.27 million
• Net Margins: 6.93%
• Pretax Margin: 8.48%
• Return on Equity: 8.10%
• Return on Assets: 6.07%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 3.77
• Quick Ratio: 2.83

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $20.61 million
• Price / Sales: 2.71
• Cash Flow: $0.13 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 28.41
• Book Value: $1.16 per share
• Price / Book: 3.06

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 15,728,000
• Free Float: 14,803,000
• Market Cap: $55.91 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: -0.06