Rep. April McClain Delaney Acquires Entegris, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENTG) Stock

Representative April McClain Delaney (Democratic-Maryland) recently bought shares of Entegris, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENTG). In a filing disclosed on August 03rd, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in Entegris stock on July 30th.

Representative April McClain Delaney also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) on 7/31/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Liberty Media Corporation – Liberty Formula One Series C (NASDAQ:FWONK) on 7/31/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Corpay (NYSE:CPAY) on 7/31/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of C.H. Robinson Worldwide (NASDAQ:CHRW) on 7/31/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of STERIS (NYSE:STE) on 7/31/2026.
• Purchased $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Somnigroup International (NYSE:SGI) on 7/30/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Corpay (NYSE:CPAY) on 7/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) on 7/30/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Service Corporation International (NYSE:SCI) on 7/30/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of BWX Technologies (NYSE:BWXT) on 7/30/2026.

Entegris Trading Up 0.7%

Shares of ENTG stock opened at $145.55 on Thursday. Entegris, Inc. has a 1 year low of $67.97 and a 1 year high of $186.94. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $144.61 and its 200 day simple moving average is $134.38. The firm has a market capitalization of $22.20 billion, a P/E ratio of 73.14, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.68 and a beta of 1.35. The company has a current ratio of 3.05, a quick ratio of 2.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.83.

Entegris (NASDAQ:ENTG) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The semiconductor company reported $0.93 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.82 by $0.11. The firm had revenue of $883.20 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $835.79 million. Entegris had a net margin of 9.18% and a return on equity of 12.25%. The business’s revenue was up 11.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.66 EPS. Entegris has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.960-1.040 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts predict that Entegris, Inc. will post 3.65 EPS for the current year.

Entegris Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, August 19th. Investors of record on Wednesday, July 29th will be given a dividend of $0.10 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, July 29th. This represents a $0.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.3%. Entegris’s payout ratio is 23.12%.

Key Headlines Impacting Entegris

Here are the key news stories impacting Entegris this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Entegris reported second-quarter adjusted EPS of $0.93, above the $0.82–$0.83 consensus range, while revenue of $883.2 million exceeded estimates of roughly $836 million. Revenue rose 11.5% year over year, and EPS increased from $0.66 in the prior-year quarter. Entegris Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Management cited AI-driven chip investment, advanced-node manufacturing activity and strong demand for advanced-purity solutions. Gross margin reached 47.6%, its highest level since early 2022, while bookings improved visibility into 2027 and cash flow strengthened. Entegris Q2 Earnings Beat on AI Demand and Advanced Purity Solutions
• Positive Sentiment: Third-quarter guidance calls for revenue of $905 million to $935 million and adjusted EPS of $0.96 to $1.04, above consensus expectations of approximately $876 million and $0.92, respectively. The company also reduced debt by another $200 million. Entegris Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
• Positive Sentiment: Needham raised its price target from $165 to $170 and reiterated a Buy rating, reinforcing the bullish post-earnings reaction. Needham Raises Entegris Price Target
• Neutral Sentiment: Despite improving fundamentals, one analysis argues that Entegris remains expensive, with valuation potentially limiting further upside even as the business benefits from AI demand. Entegris: Great Business, Same Valuation Problem
• Negative Sentiment: Recent insider-trading data show multiple executives selling shares and no reported insider purchases over the past six months, a potential cautionary signal for investors. Entegris Market and Insider Activity

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, SVP Susan G. Rice sold 19,893 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $132.84, for a total transaction of $2,642,586.12. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 69,038 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $9,171,007.92. This represents a 22.37% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director James P. Lederer sold 3,569 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, June 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $143.59, for a total transaction of $512,472.71. Following the sale, the director owned 18,277 shares in the company, valued at $2,624,394.43. This trade represents a 16.34% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 44,466 shares of company stock valued at $6,186,624. 0.53% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Entegris

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Principal Financial Group Inc. raised its position in shares of Entegris by 1.2% during the first quarter. Principal Financial Group Inc. now owns 5,885,239 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $689,990,000 after acquiring an additional 68,152 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp grew its position in shares of Entegris by 1.2% during the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 5,152,176 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $434,071,000 after buying an additional 61,549 shares during the period. Durable Capital Partners LP increased its stake in Entegris by 23.2% in the third quarter. Durable Capital Partners LP now owns 3,765,035 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $348,115,000 after purchasing an additional 709,121 shares in the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. raised its holdings in Entegris by 13.4% in the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 3,592,669 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $302,682,000 after purchasing an additional 424,812 shares during the period. Finally, UBS Group AG lifted its holdings in Entegris by 19.7% during the third quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 3,405,183 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $314,843,000 after acquiring an additional 559,435 shares in the last quarter.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have recently commented on ENTG shares. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Entegris in a research report on Monday. BMO Capital Markets boosted their price target on Entegris from $153.00 to $167.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, July 6th. Mizuho lifted their price target on shares of Entegris from $180.00 to $200.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 1st. Wall Street Zen upgraded Entegris from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Sunday, July 12th. Finally, UBS Group increased their target price on shares of Entegris from $205.00 to $215.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating, three have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Entegris currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $165.56.

About Representative McClain Delaney

April McClain-Delaney (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Maryland’s 6th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

McClain-Delaney (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Maryland’s 6th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the 2026 election.

April McClain-Delaney grew up in Buhl, Idaho, where her father was a potato farmer. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in communications from Northwestern University in 1986 and her law degree from Georgetown Law Center in 1989. McClain-Delaney worked in communications law, first with the satellite firm Orion Network Systems and later as the Washington director for Common Sense Media, a nonprofit focused on technology and children. In 2022, McClain-Delaney joined the U.S. Department of Commerce under President Joe Biden (D) as deputy assistant secretary for communications and information. McClain-Delaney served on the board of the Georgetown University Law Center, the International Center for Research on Women, and the Northwestern University School of Communications.

About Entegris

Entegris, Inc is a leading provider of advanced materials and process control solutions for the semiconductor and other high-technology industries. The company develops and supplies a broad portfolio of products designed to ensure purity and reliability throughout the manufacturing process, helping customers address critical contamination and yield challenges.

Entegris’s product offerings include high-purity chemicals and specialty materials, liquid and gas filtration and purification systems, and sophisticated wafer and chip handling solutions.