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Nova (NVMI)
NASDAQ:NVMI
NVMI Stock Chart & Stats
$448.20
$1.03(0.48%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$448.20
$1.03(0.48%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$154.00 - $507.27
Previous CloseN/A
Volume45.24K
Average Volume (3M)403.58K
Market Cap
$14.25B
Enterprise Value$14.89B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.05B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$858.43M
Price to Earnings (P/E)56.1
Beta1.98
Next Earnings
May 07, 2026EPS Estimate
2.2Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.14
Shares Outstanding31,782,972
10 Day Avg. Volume352,504
30 Day Avg. Volume403,579
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.05
Price to Book (P/B)7.50
Price to Sales (P/S)11.23
P/FCF Ratio45.37
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.05
Enterprise Value/Revenue16.91
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit29.48
Enterprise Value/Ebitda52.18
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$471.70Price Target Upside5.24% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)9.72
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.03B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue Growth & ScaleNova’s revenue expanded sharply (TTM $881M, +31% YoY) driven by broad-based product wins across GAA, advanced packaging and memory. Durable topline momentum and expanding market penetration increase scale economics and support continued investment and capacity expansion over the next several quarters.
High & Stable MarginsSustained gross margins near the high-50s and operating margins around 30% reflect differentiated metrology products and pricing power. These margin levels support durable profitability, fund R&D (>15% of revenue) and capacity builds, and provide a structural buffer versus cyclical swings in equipment demand.
Cash Generation & LiquidityStrong operating cash flow and ~$218M FCF, together with $1.6B+ liquidity, give Nova sustained financial flexibility to fund R&D, scale manufacturing in Asia, and support multi-year product rollouts without immediate reliance on markets. This cash profile underpins long-term execution resilience.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageMaterial increase in debt reduces balance-sheet flexibility and raises refinancing and interest-rate risk if the equipment cycle softens. Higher leverage can constrain the company’s ability to invest opportunistically or smooth R&D/capacity spend during downturns, increasing financial vulnerability over the medium term.
Customer & Geographic ConcentrationConcentration among a few customers and territories amplifies demand risk: pauses or slower buying from a major customer or region (notably China) can cause significant revenue swings. This structural concentration reduces revenue diversification and increases exposure to geopolitical and OEM cycle changes.
Cyclicality & Visibility RiskHistorical cyclicality and management’s note on shorter lead times and reduced visibility mean order timing is less predictable. That complicates capacity planning and can pressure near-term margins as operating expenses are ramped, making 2–6 month outlooks more sensitive to WFE cadence and regional demand shifts.
Nova News
NVMI FAQ
What was Nova’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nova lowest stock price was $154.00 and its highest was $507.27 in the past 12 months.
What is Nova’s market cap?
Nova’s market cap is $14.25B.
When is Nova’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nova’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 65 days.
How were Nova’s earnings last quarter?
Nova released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported $2.14 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.125 by $0.015.
Is Nova overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Nova’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Nova pay dividends?
Nova does not currently pay dividends.
What is Nova’s EPS estimate?
Nova’s EPS estimate is 2.2.
How many shares outstanding does Nova have?
Nova has 31,782,972 shares outstanding.
What happened to Nova’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Nova reported an EPS of $2.14 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.125. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.784%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nova?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NVMI
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Nova Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$471.70 (5.24% Upside)
$471.70 (5.24% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NVMI Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 18.5K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.5%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
83.50%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
23.08%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
69.77%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Nova
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. The company was incorporated in 1993 and is headquartered in Rehovot, Israel.
NVMI Company Deck
NVMI Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized multiple strong financial and operational achievements — record revenue ($880.6M, +31% YoY), high margins, record EPS, robust cash generation ($1.6B+ liquidity and $218M free cash flow), broad-based product wins (GAA, advanced packaging, memory), and continued heavy investment in R&D and capacity. Challenges noted include shorter lead times and reduced visibility (notably in China), some customer/territory concentration, elevated operating spend as investments are ramped, and awaiting a clearer NAND recovery. Management provided constructive 2026 guidance and expects accelerating momentum, particularly in H2, suggesting confidence in continued growth despite near-term visibility constraints.View all NVMI earnings summariesNVMI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$471.70
▲(5.24% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
23.96% Mutual Funds
19.21% Other Institutional Investors
41.63% Public Companies and Individual Investors