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BILLERICA, Mass. - Entegris, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENTG), a $13.8 billion market cap company, announced Wednesday that its board of directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, representing a 0.44% annual yield. The dividend will be paid on November 19, 2025, to shareholders of record as of October 29, 2025. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company maintains strong liquidity with a current ratio of 3.3.
Entegris is a supplier of advanced materials and process solutions primarily serving the semiconductor industry and other high-technology sectors. The company employs approximately 8,000 people across its global operations and maintains manufacturing, customer service, and research facilities in multiple countries including the United States, Canada, China, Germany, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan.
The dividend announcement was made in a company press release. Entegris is listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
In other recent news, Entegris, Inc. announced a significant investment of $700 million in U.S. semiconductor research and development, aiming to enhance its Aurora, Illinois location into a cutting-edge U.S. Technology Center. This move is part of a broader $1.4 billion investment plan to bolster U.S. manufacturing and R&D capabilities. The company reported second-quarter earnings per share of $0.66, which marked a slight decline of 1% from the previous quarter, while sales increased by 2.5%. Despite the sales growth, adjusted EBIT decreased by 3% quarter-over-quarter to $165 million. Analysts have responded to these developments with mixed reactions. Mizuho raised its price target for Entegris to $100, citing a positive recovery outlook, while BMO Capital lowered its target to $95 due to margin headwinds, maintaining an Outperform rating. Entegris also issued third-quarter guidance that did not meet investor expectations, despite exceeding both company guidance and consensus estimates for the second quarter.
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