Novanta (NOVT) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $134.80, -3.76% vs the prior close of $140.07.
- Volume 660.40K shares, 1.7x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
NOVT slides 3.8% to $134.80. Closed at $134.80, -3.76% vs the prior close of $140.07. Day range $132.50–$138.09, opened at $138.09.
NOVT daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — NOVT slides 3.8% to $134.80
- Closed at $134.80, -3.76% vs the prior close of $140.07. Day range $132.50–$138.09, opened at $138.09.
- Volume was 660.40K shares, 1.7x its 50-day average of 398.87K.
- Price is -8.2% vs its 50-day average ($146.82) and -4.6% vs its 200-day average ($141.35).
- 52-week range $98.27–$176.38; today's close sits at 47% of that range, 23.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — NOVT slides 3.8% to $140.07
- Closed at $140.07, -3.77% vs the prior close of $145.55. Day range $139.11–$146.66, opened at $141.74.
- Volume was 329.20K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 404.98K.
- Price is -4.8% vs its 50-day average ($147.19) and -0.9% vs its 200-day average ($141.28).
- 52-week range $98.27–$176.38; today's close sits at 54% of that range, 20.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — NOVT rises 0.4% to $145.55, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $145.55, +0.36% vs the prior close of $145.03. Day range $141.48–$148.60, opened at $144.49.
- Volume was 575.20K shares, 1.4x its 50-day average of 401.12K.
- Price is -1.4% vs its 50-day average ($147.58) and +3.1% vs its 200-day average ($141.20).
- 52-week range $98.27–$176.38; today's close sits at 61% of that range, 17.5% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 12, 2026 — NOVT rises 2.7% to $145.03 on 3.2x normal volume
- Closed at $145.03, +2.65% vs the prior close of $141.28. Day range $138.76–$145.13, opened at $140.71.
- Volume was 1.21M shares, 3.2x its 50-day average of 384.15K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -1.8% vs its 50-day average ($147.63) and +2.8% vs its 200-day average ($141.08).
- 52-week range $98.27–$176.38; today's close sits at 60% of that range, 17.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — NOVT jumps 3.6% to $141.28
- Closed at $141.28, +3.63% vs the prior close of $136.33. Day range $137.00–$146.57, opened at $138.79.
- Volume was 281.80K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 388.14K.
- Price is -4.3% vs its 50-day average ($147.58) and +0.2% vs its 200-day average ($140.97).
- 52-week range $98.27–$176.38; today's close sits at 55% of that range, 19.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — NOVT slides 5.1% to $136.33 on 2.0x normal volume
- Closed at $136.33, -5.09% vs the prior close of $143.64. Day range $133.63–$141.52, opened at $141.52.
- Volume was 752.60K shares, 2.0x its 50-day average of 382.88K — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is -7.6% vs its 50-day average ($147.54) and -3.2% vs its 200-day average ($140.86).
- 52-week range $98.27–$176.38; today's close sits at 49% of that range, 22.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 7, 2026 — NOVT slides 3.7% to $143.64
- Closed at $143.64, -3.66% vs the prior close of $149.10. Day range $141.95–$147.59, opened at $146.00.
- Volume was 263.60K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 387.57K.
- Price is -2.7% vs its 50-day average ($147.56) and +2.0% vs its 200-day average ($140.78).
- 52-week range $98.27–$176.38; today's close sits at 58% of that range, 18.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — NOVT dips 1.0% to $149.10
- Closed at $149.10, -1.00% vs the prior close of $150.61. Day range $148.68–$153.67, opened at $151.87.
- Volume was 418.90K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 385.00K.
- Price is +1.1% vs its 50-day average ($147.52) and +6.0% vs its 200-day average ($140.67).
- 52-week range $98.27–$176.38; today's close sits at 65% of that range, 15.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — NOVT rises 0.9% to $150.61, a 1-month high, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $150.61, +0.90% vs the prior close of $149.27. Day range $145.82–$151.63, opened at $149.07.
- Volume was 335.50K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 385.45K.
- Price is +2.2% vs its 50-day average ($147.36) and +7.2% vs its 200-day average ($140.52).
- 52-week range $98.27–$176.38; today's close sits at 67% of that range, 14.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 2, 2026 — NOVT jumps 4.0% to $149.27, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $149.27, +3.96% vs the prior close of $143.58. Day range $146.51–$151.73, opened at $146.51.
- Volume was 367.60K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 383.85K.
- Price is +1.4% vs its 50-day average ($147.18) and +6.3% vs its 200-day average ($140.37).
- 52-week range $98.27–$176.38; today's close sits at 65% of that range, 15.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
NOVT latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about NOVT in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 2, 2026 · 8-K/A — Amended current report
Amended current report
- Exhibits / financial statements only (Item 9.01).
Sep 15, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Secor Thomas N sold 663 shares at $147.60 (≈$97.86K) on Sep 11, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 11, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 14, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G — Passive stake (13G)
Passive stake (13G) — an investor reported owning more than 5%
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 5, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jul 3, 2026:
- Revenue: $265.81M (prior year $241.05M) (+10.3% vs Jun 27, 2025)
- Net income: $12.54M (prior year $4.50M) (+178.9% vs Jun 27, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $0.30 (prior year $0.12) (+150.0% vs Jun 27, 2025)
Aug 5, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 30, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Jul 27, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.01 — Completed an acquisition or sale of assets.
- Item 2.03 — Took on a new material debt or financial obligation.
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Jul 7, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Glastra Matthijs sold 200 shares at $164.20 (≈$32.84K) on Jul 2, 2026
- Glastra Matthijs sold 437 shares at $163.71 (≈$71.54K) on Jul 2, 2026
- Glastra Matthijs sold 1,167 shares at $162.01 (≈$189.07K) on Jul 2, 2026
- Glastra Matthijs sold 1,672 shares at $161.28 (≈$269.66K) on Jul 2, 2026
- Glastra Matthijs sold 3,024 shares at $160.13 (≈$484.23K) on Jul 2, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Jul 2, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Jun 29, 2026 · S-3ASR — S-3ASR filing
S-3ASR filing
An offering document: new shares or debt may be sold, which can increase the share count (dilution) or debt load. Size and terms are in the prospectus.
Things to know before you trade NOVT
- Last results release: Aug 5, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 11, 2026, Feb 23, 2026, Nov 3, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 4, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 2.24% (largest 7.3%).
- Liquidity: about 459.46K shares (≈$61.94M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $134.80 vs a range of $98.27–$176.38 (47% of the range).
- Dividends: no cash dividends in the last 2 years.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 25 sales; latest: Thomas N Secor sold 663 shares on Sep 11, 2026.
- Latest filings: 10-Q Aug 5, 2026; 8-K Aug 5, 2026; 8-K Jul 27, 2026.
- Share count: 37.82M shares outstanding (Jul 29, 2026), +5.1% vs a year earlier — notable dilution.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies.
NOVT market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 138.09 | 138.09 | 132.50 | 134.80 | 660.40K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 141.74 | 146.66 | 139.11 | 140.07 | 329.20K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 144.49 | 148.60 | 141.48 | 145.55 | 575.20K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 140.71 | 145.13 | 138.76 | 145.03 | 1.21M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 138.79 | 146.57 | 137.00 | 141.28 | 281.80K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 141.52 | 141.52 | 133.63 | 136.33 | 752.60K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 146.00 | 147.59 | 141.95 | 143.64 | 263.60K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 151.87 | 153.67 | 148.68 | 149.10 | 418.90K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 149.07 | 151.63 | 145.82 | 150.61 | 335.50K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 146.51 | 151.73 | 146.51 | 149.27 | 367.60K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 142.30 | 145.25 | 140.00 | 143.58 | 246.70K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 141.78 | 143.85 | 140.62 | 142.19 | 440.80K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 143.50 | 144.86 | 140.61 | 141.22 | 190.20K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 142.40 | 143.34 | 140.27 | 142.08 | 299.00K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 142.28 | 145.24 | 140.57 | 143.93 | 287.80K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 143.75 | 143.79 | 139.77 | 141.53 | 250.30K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 143.42 | 146.00 | 141.09 | 144.43 | 370.70K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 136.91 | 144.41 | 135.08 | 144.17 | 776.80K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 134.05 | 135.52 | 132.00 | 134.31 | 321.50K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 134.35 | 134.77 | 130.67 | 133.14 | 808.40K |
About Novanta
Novanta (NOVT) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies”. Its business address is in BEDFORD, MA. State of incorporation: New Brunswick, Canada. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1076930.
NOVT board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Lonny J. Carpenter | Director | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Matthew Farrell | Director | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Matthijs Glastra | Chief Executive Officer | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Robert Matthew Johnson | Director | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Mary Kay Ladone | Director | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Maxine Lum Mauricio | Director | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Thomas N Secor | Director | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Darlene J. S. Solomon | Director | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Frank Anders Wilson | Director | Jan 6, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Buckley | Chief Financial Officer | Mar 18, 2026 |
| John Joseph Ii Burke | Chief Accounting Officer | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Matthijs Glastra | Chief Executive Officer | Jul 7, 2026 |
| John Lesica | Co-Chief Operating Officer | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Alexander Manganiello | General Counsel | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Charles Guy Jr Ravetto | Co-Chief Operating Officer | Feb 26, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | Thomas N Secor | Sale | 663 | $147.60 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Matthijs Glastra | Sale | 200 | $164.20 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Matthijs Glastra | Sale | 437 | $163.71 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Matthijs Glastra | Sale | 1,167 | $162.01 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Matthijs Glastra | Sale | 1,672 | $161.28 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Matthijs Glastra | Sale | 3,024 | $160.13 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Matthijs Glastra | Sale | 38 | $164.61 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Matthijs Glastra | Sale | 500 | $166.19 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Matthijs Glastra | Sale | 1,420 | $167.68 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Matthijs Glastra | Sale | 2,841 | $168.76 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Matthijs Glastra | Sale | 400 | $171.28 |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Matthijs Glastra | Sale | 1,301 | $169.76 |
| May 12, 2026 | Matthijs Glastra | Sale | 5,079 | $150.00 |
| May 12, 2026 | Matthijs Glastra | Sale | 2,421 | $151.34 |
| May 5, 2026 | Matthijs Glastra | Sale | 4,275 | $130.59 |
NOVT financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $980.60M | $53.83M | 1.47 | $64.06M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $949.25M | $64.09M | 1.77 | $158.51M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $881.66M | $72.88M | 2.02 | $120.08M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $860.90M | $74.05M | 2.06 | $90.78M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $706.79M | $50.33M | 1.41 | $94.62M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $2.14B, total liabilities $523.11M, cash $718.65M (as of Jul 3, 2026).
NOVT earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $153.12 |
| May 11, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $139.98 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $142.38 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $135.86 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $115.70 |
| May 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $117.69 |
| Feb 25, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $148.25 |
| Feb 25, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $148.25 |
| Nov 5, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $164.67 |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 7, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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