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Novanta Inc. (NOVT)

NASDAQ: NOVTTechnologyScientific & Technical InstrumentsUSD

143.64-5.46 (-3.66%)

At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min

NOVT stock chart

Technical analysis

Key statistics

All statistics
52-week range
98.27 – 176.38
Day range
141.95 – 147.59
Volume / Avg
263.54K / 391.48K
Beta
—
Next earnings
Nov 2, 2026

52-week range

$98.27$176.38

NOVT stock today

Shares of Novanta (NOVT) finished lower on Oct 7 at $143.64, a drop of 3.66% or $5.46 per share, versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 18.6% below their 52-week high of $176.38, set on Aug 6, 2026 and 46.2% above the 52-week low of $98.27, in the middle of the past year's range. NOVT is up 20.7% year to date, outperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 42.3%.

At 94.5x trailing earnings, Novanta trades in line with the peer-group median of 95.4x. Its forward P/E of 32.9x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Novanta's next earnings report is expected on Nov 2, 2026.

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About Novanta

Company profile

Novanta Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides precision medicine, precision manufacturing, medical solutions, robotics and automation solutions, and advanced surgery solutions in the United States and internationally. The company operates Automation Enabling Technologies and Medical Solutions segments. The Precision Medicine and Manufacturing segment designs, manufactures, and markets laser beam steering and scanning solutions, laser sources, robotic and precision motion, robotic end-of-arm tooling, and bearing spindles.

Industry
Scientific & Technical Instruments
CEO
Mr. Matthijs Glastra
Headquarters
Bedford, MA
Employees
3,000

Financial highlights

Full financials

In fiscal 2025, Novanta generated $980.6 million in revenue, up 3.3% from fiscal 2024, its 5th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $53.8 million (-16.0% year over year), for a net margin of 5.5% versus a median of 7.5% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 44.4% (flat year over year) and operating margin 9.6%.

Novanta annual revenue, net income and EPS
Fiscal yearFY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022FY 2021
Revenue$980.60M$949.25M$881.66M$860.90M$706.79M
Growth+3.30%+7.67%+2.41%+21.80%+19.67%
Net income$53.83M$64.09M$72.88M$74.05M$50.33M
EPS (diluted)$1.47$1.77$2.02$2.06$1.41

Analyst forecast

Forecast

Consensus (3 analysts)

strong_buy

Avg. price target

$194.50+35.41%

  • Strong buy 1
  • Buy 2
  • Hold 0
  • Sell 0
  • Strong sell 0

Target range

Low $194.00High $195.00

Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.

Earnings

Earnings history
Next report
Nov 2, 2026
EPS estimate
$0.97
Last reported (Q2 2026)
Aug 5, 2026
EPS actual vs est.
$0.30 vs —

Novanta peers

Technology sector
NOVT peer companies
CompanyPrice% ChgMarket capCompare
ITRNIturan Location and Control Ltd.52.20+0.06%$1.04Bvs NOVT
VPGVishay Precision Group Inc.75.34-3.30%$1.00Bvs NOVT
MLABMesa Laboratories Inc.129.96-4.48%$727.24Mvs NOVT
NOVTUNovanta Inc. Tangible Equity Units60.99-3.22%—vs NOVT
FTVFortive Corporation56.52-2.37%$17.07Bvs NOVT

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Novanta stock FAQ

What is Novanta's stock price today?

NOVT last traded at $143.64 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 3.66% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.

Does Novanta pay a dividend?

No. Novanta does not currently pay a regular cash dividend.

When is Novanta's next earnings date?

Novanta is expected to report earnings on Monday, November 2, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.97.

What is NOVT's P/E ratio?

NOVT trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 94.50 and a forward P/E of 32.89, compared with a median of 95.4 for its closest peers.

Who is Novanta's CEO?

Mr. Matthijs Glastra is the chief executive officer of Novanta Inc., which has about 3,000 employees.

Has NOVT ever split its stock?

Yes. The most recent NOVT stock split was a 1-for-3 split on Dec 29, 2010.

What is the NOVT 52-week high?

The 52-week high for NOVT is $176.38 and the 52-week low is $98.27. The stock is currently 18.6% below its high.

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