Entegris (NASDAQ:ENTG – Get Free Report) issued an update on its third quarter 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday morning. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 0.960-1.040 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 0.920. The company issued revenue guidance of $905.0 million-$935.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $875.9 million.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of analysts have recently commented on the company. UBS Group lifted their target price on Entegris from $185.00 to $205.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, May 1st. BMO Capital Markets lifted their target price on shares of Entegris from $153.00 to $167.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, July 6th. Oppenheimer reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $160.00 price objective on shares of Entegris in a research report on Friday, May 1st. Needham & Company LLC increased their target price on shares of Entegris from $165.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upped their price objective on Entegris from $145.00 to $155.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, July 6th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have given a Buy rating, three have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $164.78.
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Entegris Stock Down 1.4%
Entegris (NASDAQ:ENTG – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August 4th. The semiconductor company reported $0.93 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.82 by $0.11. The company had revenue of $883.20 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $835.79 million. Entegris had a net margin of 8.18% and a return on equity of 11.45%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 11.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.66 earnings per share. Entegris has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 0.960-1.040 EPS. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Entegris will post 3.65 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Entegris Dividend Announcement
The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, August 19th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, July 29th will be given a $0.10 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, July 29th. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.3%. Entegris’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 23.12%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Entegris
In related news, SVP Joseph Colella sold 6,326 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $140.17, for a total value of $886,715.42. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 50,121 shares in the company, valued at $7,025,460.57. This trade represents a 11.21% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, SVP Clinton M. Haris sold 6,848 shares of the stock in a transaction on Wednesday, May 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $149.23, for a total value of $1,021,927.04. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president owned 54,961 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,201,830.03. The trade was a 11.08% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 44,466 shares of company stock valued at $6,186,624. 0.53% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
More Entegris News
Here are the key news stories impacting Entegris this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q2 results exceeded expectations. Entegris reported adjusted earnings of $0.93 per share, above the $0.82–$0.83 consensus range, while revenue rose 11.5% year over year to $883.2 million, topping estimates of approximately $836 million. Entegris Q2 earnings report
- Positive Sentiment: Guidance points to continued momentum. Management forecast third-quarter revenue of $905 million to $935 million and adjusted EPS of $0.96 to $1.04, both ahead of Wall Street expectations. The outlook suggests sustained demand and operating leverage. Entegris earnings and revenue results
- Positive Sentiment: AI-related demand is strengthening the investment case. The company highlighted demand tied to AI chips, advanced nodes and semiconductor materials, along with record liquid-filtration performance. Gross margin reached 47.6%, its highest level since early 2022, while Entegris also reduced debt by another $200 million. Entegris Q2 beat and guidance analysis
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts became more bullish. Needham raised its price target from $165 to $170 and assigned a Buy rating, implying meaningful upside from the reference price. Freedom Capital also upgraded ENTG to Strong Buy. Benzinga analyst update
- Neutral Sentiment: Despite improving fundamentals, Entegris trades at a relatively elevated valuation, with a reported price-to-earnings ratio above 80. This leaves the stock sensitive to any disappointment in AI demand, margins or future guidance.
- Negative Sentiment: Insider-trading data showed selling by company executives, with no reported insider purchases during the past six months. While insider sales can reflect diversification or planned transactions, the pattern may temper investor enthusiasm. Entegris insider activity
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of ENTG. Johnson Financial Group Inc. increased its stake in Entegris by 147.5% in the fourth quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 396 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $33,000 after acquiring an additional 236 shares during the period. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Entegris in the fourth quarter worth $59,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. increased its stake in shares of Entegris by 91.0% in the third quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 678 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $63,000 after buying an additional 323 shares in the last quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. grew its holdings in Entegris by 77.2% during the 3rd quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 856 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $79,000 after acquiring an additional 373 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Advisors Asset Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of Entegris by 36.5% in the fourth quarter. Advisors Asset Management Inc. now owns 1,398 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $118,000 after acquiring an additional 374 shares during the last quarter.
Entegris Company Profile
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.
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