Novanta Inc (NOVT)

Currency in USD
147.56
-3.72(-2.46%)
Closed·
145.00-2.56(-1.73%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
144.13149.45
52 wk Range
98.27165.56
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
151.27
Open
149
Day's Range
144.13-149.45
52 wk Range
98.27-165.56
Volume
494.75K
Average Volume (3m)
433.2K
1-Year Change
14.1575%
Book Value / Share
36.74
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Fair Price
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Price Target
171.50
Upside
+16.22%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
2 analysts have revised their earnings downwards for the upcoming period

Novanta Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

3 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
3 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 171.50
(+16.22% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Baird
Buy173.00+17.24%144.00MaintainMay 13, 2026
Baird
Buy144.00-2.41%150.00UpgradeMar 30, 2026
Baird
Hold150.00+1.65%138.00MaintainFeb 25, 2026
Baird
Hold138.00-6.48%133.00MaintainNov 05, 2025
Baird
Hold133.00-9.87%139.00MaintainAug 11, 2025

Novanta Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q1/2026

  • Q1 2026 revenue rose 10% YoY to $257.7M, beating estimates by 1.65%; EPS of $0.81 missed forecast by 2.41% but grew 9% YoY
  • Bookings surged 37% YoY while operating cash flow jumped 63%, signaling strong demand; adjusted EBITDA increased 14% to $57M
  • Stock climbed 7.16% in pre-market to $150, later reaching $156.79; shares trade at high P/E of 94x near 52-week high
  • Management maintains optimistic outlook driven by high-growth markets in advanced surgery and robotics despite margin pressure from tariffs
  • Analysts rate stock Outperform with price targets $144-$170; company focuses on innovation and regional manufacturing consolidation
Last Updated: 12/05/2026, 15:14
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 11, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.81 / 0.83
Revenue / Forecast
257.7M / 253.51M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

NOVT Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
97.8x81.4x13.0x
PEG Ratio
−3.64−0.200.01
Price/Book
4.0x3.9x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
5.2x7.2x2.5x
Upside (Analyst Target)
13.4%38.1%23.5%
Fair Value Upside
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Novanta Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides precision medicine, precision manufacturing, medical solutions, robotics and automation solutions, and advanced surgery solutions in the United States and internationally. The company operates Automation Enabling Technologies and Medical Solutions segments. The Precision Medicine and Manufacturing segment designs, manufactures, and markets laser beam steering and scanning solutions, laser sources, robotic and precision motion, robotic end-of-arm tooling, and bearing spindles. This segment serves advanced industrial processes, advanced industrial and medical robotics, other medical and life science automation applications, and medical laser procedures, such as ophthalmology applications. The Medical Solutions segment provides a range of medical grade technologies, including medical insufflators, pumps, and related disposables; imaging, identification and RFID solutions; advanced motion control solutions; and light engines, and integrated operating room technologies. The company was formerly known as GSI Group, Inc. and changed its name to Novanta Inc. in May 2016. Novanta Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is based in Bedford, Massachusetts.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
23.68M66.51%3.58B
Other Institutional Investors
17.48M33.49%2.64B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
41.17M100.00%6.23B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.12.86%4,580,729692,927
The Vanguard Group, Inc.12.19%4,340,698656,617

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FAQ

What Is the Novanta (NOVT) Stock Price Today?

The Novanta stock price today is 147.56 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Novanta Trade On?

Novanta is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Novanta?

The stock symbol for Novanta is "NOVT."

What Is the Novanta (NOVT) Afterhours Price Today? (Afterhours variable test: 145.00) Current Date: May 19, 2026

After hours price: 145.00. After hours price change (units): -2.56. Price change percentage: -1.73%

What Is the Novanta Market Cap?

As of today, Novanta market cap is 5.24B USD.

What Is Novanta's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Novanta EPS (TTM) is 1.41.

When Is the Next Novanta Earnings Date?

Novanta will release its next earnings report on Aug 11, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is NOVT a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Novanta Stock Split?

Novanta has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does Novanta Have?

Novanta has 3000 employees.

What is the current trading status of Novanta (NOVT)?

As of May 19, 2026, Novanta (NOVT) is trading at a price of 147.56 USD, with a previous close of 151.27 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 144.13 USD to 149.45 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 98.27 USD to 165.56 USD.

What Is Novanta (NOVT) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Novanta is 171.50 USD, with a high estimate of 173 USD and a low estimate of 170 USD. 3 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +16.22% Upside potential.

What Is the NOVT Premarket Price?

NOVT's last pre-market stock price is 149.22 USD. The pre-market share volume is 220.00, and the stock has decreased by -2.05, or -1.36%.

What Is the NOVT After Hours Price?

NOVT's last after hours stock price is 145.00 USD, the stock has decreased by -2.56, or -1.73%.
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