Nova Ltd. (NASDAQ:NVMI) Receives Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Brokerages

Nova Ltd. (NASDAQ:NVMI) has been assigned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the eleven brokerages that are covering the company, MarketBeat reports. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and nine have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month price target among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $518.2222.

Several analysts recently weighed in on the company. Zacks Research lowered Nova from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 14th. Citigroup lifted their price target on Nova from $520.00 to $595.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday. Morgan Stanley set a $494.00 price target on Nova in a research note on Thursday. Wall Street Zen raised Nova from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Saturday. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised Nova from a “hold (c)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Thursday.

Key Headlines Impacting Nova

Here are the key news stories impacting Nova this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Nova posted record Q1 2026 revenue of $235.3 million, beating its own guidance and analyst expectations, while EPS of $2.33 also came in ahead of estimates. Nova Reports Record First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised second-quarter 2026 guidance, with EPS and revenue outlooks both above consensus, signaling continued demand and momentum in its semiconductor metrology business. Nova earnings conference call and press release
• Positive Sentiment: Needham & Company lifted its price target on Nova to $640 from $500 and reiterated a buy rating, reinforcing bullish sentiment after the earnings beat. Needham price target raise
• Positive Sentiment: Shares also reached a new 52-week high after the earnings report, suggesting the market sees the results as a meaningful positive catalyst. Nova Sets New 52-Week High After Earnings Beat
• Neutral Sentiment: Nova announced its June 18 annual shareholder meeting, where investors will vote on board members, CEO pay, and auditor reappointment; this is routine corporate governance news. Annual meeting announcement

Nova Stock Performance

NASDAQ:NVMI opened at $509.15 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $481.34 and its 200 day simple moving average is $412.78. The firm has a market capitalization of $16.18 billion, a PE ratio of 63.49, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.07 and a beta of 1.78. The company has a quick ratio of 5.47, a current ratio of 6.28 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.56. Nova has a twelve month low of $179.00 and a twelve month high of $565.00.

Nova (NASDAQ:NVMI) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 14th. The semiconductor company reported $2.33 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.20 by $0.13. The business had revenue of $235.31 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $227.02 million. Nova had a return on equity of 22.65% and a net margin of 29.21%.Nova’s revenue was up 10.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $2.18 earnings per share. Nova has set its Q2 2026 guidance at 2.340-2.480 EPS. On average, analysts anticipate that Nova will post 9.37 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of Nova

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Nova during the fourth quarter valued at about $29,000. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Nova during the third quarter valued at about $40,000. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC lifted its stake in shares of Nova by 75.7% in the third quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC now owns 130 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $42,000 after acquiring an additional 56 shares during the period. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd lifted its stake in shares of Nova by 2,042.9% in the third quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 150 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $48,000 after acquiring an additional 143 shares during the period. Finally, Advisors Asset Management Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Nova by 51.6% in the first quarter. Advisors Asset Management Inc. now owns 376 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $69,000 after acquiring an additional 128 shares during the period. 82.99% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Nova

Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd (NASDAQ: NVMI) develops and supplies advanced metrology and process control systems for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. The company’s core product line includes spectroscopic ellipsometry and scatterometry tools designed to measure film thickness, critical dimensions, overlay alignment and other key parameters that drive yield and performance in integrated circuit fabrication.

Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Rehovot, Israel, Nova Measuring Instruments has established itself as a critical partner to leading semiconductor foundries and device manufacturers.