Camtek (NASDAQ:CAMT) Stock Price Target Cut by Needham & Company LLC

Camtek (NASDAQ:CAMT) had its target price dropped by research analysts at Needham & Company LLC from $190.00 to $170.00 in a note issued to investors on Friday, Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “buy” rating on the semiconductor company’s stock. Needham & Company LLC’s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 29.40% from the stock’s current price.

Other research analysts have also issued research reports about the company. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $175.00 price objective on shares of Camtek in a research report on Tuesday, September 22nd. Stifel Nicolaus set a $170.00 target price on Camtek in a report on Monday, August 10th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Camtek in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. Finally, Morgan Stanley lowered their price target on shares of Camtek from $165.00 to $152.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, September 28th. Seven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Camtek has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $175.08.

Camtek Stock Performance

NASDAQ CAMT opened at $131.38 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $6.13 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 205.28, a PEG ratio of 2.92 and a beta of 1.56. The business’s 50 day moving average is $148.57 and its two-hundred day moving average is $160.41. Camtek has a 12-month low of $91.91 and a 12-month high of $215.99. The company has a current ratio of 7.38, a quick ratio of 6.58 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.69.

Camtek (NASDAQ:CAMT) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Monday, August 10th. The semiconductor company reported $0.78 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.76 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $133.24 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $130.44 million. Camtek had a return on equity of 21.58% and a net margin of 7.40%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 8.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.79 EPS. Research analysts expect that Camtek will post 3.27 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Camtek

In related news, Director Karni Yarl Andorn sold 3,176 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $164.40, for a total value of $522,134.40. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 1,343 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $220,789.20. This trade represents a 70.28% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, CEO Rafi Amit sold 6,250 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $170.52, for a total value of $1,065,750.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 55,350 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $9,438,282. The trade was a 10.15% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 26,843 shares of company stock worth $4,514,249. Corporate insiders own 79.40% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Camtek

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. QRG Capital Management Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Camtek in the second quarter valued at $206,000. Whetstone Capital Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Camtek in the 2nd quarter worth about $294,000. Engineers Gate Manager LP boosted its position in shares of Camtek by 51.8% in the 2nd quarter. Engineers Gate Manager LP now owns 7,338 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $1,197,000 after buying an additional 2,505 shares in the last quarter. Insight Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Camtek in the 2nd quarter worth about $312,000. Finally, IFP Advisors Inc grew its stake in Camtek by 576.7% in the 2nd quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 203 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $33,000 after acquiring an additional 173 shares during the last quarter. 41.93% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Camtek News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Camtek this week:

• Positive Sentiment: 2027 outlook exceeds expectations. Camtek forecast 2027 revenue of more than $800 million, well above analyst estimates of roughly $749 million to $756 million. The outlook reflects continued demand for inspection and metrology systems used in advanced semiconductor packaging, particularly AI-related chips. Camtek pre-announces record Q3 revenues and provides 2027 outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Near-term revenue guidance was raised or exceeded. Camtek expects third-quarter 2026 revenue of $160 million-$161 million, slightly above prior guidance and representing approximately 27% year-over-year growth. Fourth-quarter guidance of $180 million and full-year 2026 guidance of approximately $595 million also topped consensus expectations. Camtek raises guidance on AI demand
• Positive Sentiment: Northland Securities raised its earnings forecasts across the model. The firm lifted its 2026 EPS estimate to $3.35 from $3.27 and its 2027 estimate to $4.60 from $4.20. Quarterly estimates were also increased, including Q3 2026 EPS to $0.93 and 2027 quarterly forecasts ranging from $1.11 to $1.18, signaling improved confidence in Camtek’s earnings trajectory.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains constructive. Fourteen analysts collectively rate CAMT “Moderate Buy,” split between seven buy ratings and seven holds, with a reported consensus price target of $176.75. Camtek stock rated Moderate Buy
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation remains a risk. Commentary has questioned whether Camtek’s AI-driven growth is already priced into the shares. With a very high reported P/E ratio and a share price well below its 12-month high, investors may demand continued guidance upgrades and strong execution before assigning further upside. Camtek stock may be pricey despite record revenue outlook

Camtek Company Profile

Camtek Ltd. (NASDAQ: CAMT) is an Israel-based provider of inspection and metrology systems used in semiconductor manufacturing. The company develops equipment and software designed to identify defects, measure wafer and package characteristics, and support process control during the production of integrated circuits.

Camtek’s product portfolio serves a range of applications, including advanced packaging, heterogeneous integration, chiplets, memory, foundry and logic manufacturing, and other high-density semiconductor processes.