Nova (NVMI) Stock Analysis & Price (Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $321.20, -2.50% vs the prior close of $329.44.
- Volume 212.89K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average (light).
- New SEC filings: 6-K (Oct 15, 2026).
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
NVMI dips 2.5% to $321.20, a 6-month low, 3 down days in a row. Closed at $321.20, -2.50% vs the prior close of $329.44. Day range $317.81–$326.29, opened at $322.86.
NVMI daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 16, 2026 — NVMI dips 2.5% to $321.20, a 6-month low, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $321.20, -2.50% vs the prior close of $329.44. Day range $317.81–$326.29, opened at $322.86.
- Volume was 212.89K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 476.53K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -12.9% vs its 50-day average ($368.83) and -27.7% vs its 200-day average ($444.42).
- 52-week range $266.43–$615.99; today's close sits at 16% of that range, 47.9% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 15, 2026 — NVMI dips 0.6% to $329.44, a 6-month low
- Closed at $329.44, -0.59% vs the prior close of $331.38. Day range $314.05–$330.58, opened at $326.49.
- Volume was 468.50K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 476.48K.
- Price is -11.0% vs its 50-day average ($370.03) and -25.9% vs its 200-day average ($444.49).
- 52-week range $266.43–$615.99; today's close sits at 18% of that range, 46.5% below the 52-week high.
- SEC filings that day: 6-K.
Oct 14, 2026 — NVMI slides 3.2% to $331.38, a 6-month low
- Closed at $331.38, -3.19% vs the prior close of $342.29. Day range $330.35–$341.17, opened at $336.76.
- Volume was 365.40K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 484.18K.
- Price is -10.8% vs its 50-day average ($371.49) and -25.5% vs its 200-day average ($444.52).
- 52-week range $266.43–$615.99; today's close sits at 19% of that range, 46.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — NVMI rises 0.6% to $342.29
- Closed at $342.29, +0.56% vs the prior close of $340.40. Day range $332.79–$342.76, opened at $340.32.
- Volume was 416.20K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 485.64K.
- Price is -8.3% vs its 50-day average ($373.13) and -23.0% vs its 200-day average ($444.52).
- 52-week range $266.43–$615.99; today's close sits at 22% of that range, 44.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — NVMI slides 3.6% to $340.40, 4 down days in a row
- Closed at $340.40, -3.57% vs the prior close of $353.00. Day range $339.80–$350.52, opened at $350.52.
- Volume was 260.80K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 488.19K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -9.0% vs its 50-day average ($374.16) and -23.4% vs its 200-day average ($444.49).
- 52-week range $266.43–$615.99; today's close sits at 21% of that range, 44.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight losses.
Oct 9, 2026 — NVMI dips 0.4% to $353.00, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $353.00, -0.45% vs the prior close of $354.59. Day range $349.14–$361.03, opened at $358.01.
- Volume was 184.30K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 505.39K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -5.9% vs its 50-day average ($375.17) and -20.6% vs its 200-day average ($444.45).
- 52-week range $266.43–$615.99; today's close sits at 25% of that range, 42.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 8, 2026 — NVMI slides 6.1% to $354.59
- Closed at $354.59, -6.14% vs the prior close of $377.77. Day range $345.87–$369.05, opened at $368.86.
- Volume was 399.70K shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 518.45K.
- Price is -5.7% vs its 50-day average ($375.99) and -20.2% vs its 200-day average ($444.35).
- 52-week range $266.43–$615.99; today's close sits at 25% of that range, 42.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — NVMI slides 4.2% to $377.77
- Closed at $377.77, -4.24% vs the prior close of $394.48. Day range $375.35–$385.67, opened at $381.44.
- Volume was 283.40K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 529.80K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +0.4% vs its 50-day average ($376.24) and -15.0% vs its 200-day average ($444.19).
- 52-week range $266.43–$615.99; today's close sits at 32% of that range, 38.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — NVMI rises 0.4% to $394.48
- Closed at $394.48, +0.41% vs the prior close of $392.86. Day range $393.25–$399.32, opened at $397.40.
- Volume was 225.70K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 535.28K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +4.7% vs its 50-day average ($376.73) and -11.1% vs its 200-day average ($443.87).
- 52-week range $266.43–$615.99; today's close sits at 37% of that range, 36.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — NVMI dips 0.8% to $392.86
- Closed at $392.86, -0.82% vs the prior close of $396.12. Day range $388.56–$398.52, opened at $394.65.
- Volume was 241.80K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 540.27K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +4.1% vs its 50-day average ($377.42) and -11.4% vs its 200-day average ($443.40).
- 52-week range $266.43–$615.99; today's close sits at 36% of that range, 36.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — NVMI rises 2.5% to $396.12, a 1-month high, 7 up days in a row
- Closed at $396.12, +2.46% vs the prior close of $386.60. Day range $392.21–$402.05, opened at $399.38.
- Volume was 226.80K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 541.93K — lighter than usual.
- Price is +4.7% vs its 50-day average ($378.32) and -10.6% vs its 200-day average ($443.03).
- 52-week range $266.43–$615.99; today's close sits at 37% of that range, 35.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 7 straight gains.
NVMI latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about NVMI in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 15, 2026 · Form 6-K — Report from a foreign company (6-K)
Report from a foreign company (6-K) — news it published at home
Sep 22, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Wolfing Shay sold 3,864 shares at $363.28 (≈$1.40M) on Sep 21, 2026; now holds 21,409
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 22, 2026 · Form 144 — Planned insider sale
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.
Sep 16, 2026 · Form 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.
Sep 2, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Waisman Gabriel sold 1,500 shares at $342.27 (≈$513.40K) on Sep 1, 2026
- Waisman Gabriel sold 1,500 shares at $342.27 (≈$513.40K) on Sep 1, 2026
- Waisman Gabriel sold 1,500 shares at $342.27 (≈$513.40K) on Sep 1, 2026
- Waisman Gabriel sold 1,500 shares at $342.27 (≈$513.40K) on Sep 1, 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 2, 2026 · Form 6-K — Report from a foreign company (6-K)
Report from a foreign company (6-K) — news it published at home
Sep 1, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 1, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 11, 2026 · Form 6-K — Report from a foreign company (6-K)
Report from a foreign company (6-K) — news it published at home
Aug 6, 2026 · Form 6-K — Report from a foreign company (6-K)
Report from a foreign company (6-K) — news it published at home
Jul 29, 2026 · Form 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 6, 2026 · Form 6-K — Report from a foreign company (6-K)
Report from a foreign company (6-K) — news it published at home
Jul 6, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Waisman Gabriel sold 2,966 shares at $501.30 (≈$1.49M) on Jul 2, 2026
- Waisman Gabriel sold 2,966 shares at $501.30 (≈$1.49M) on Jul 2, 2026
- Waisman Gabriel sold 2,966 shares at $501.30 (≈$1.49M) on Jul 2, 2026
- Waisman Gabriel sold 2,966 shares at $501.30 (≈$1.49M) 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 · Form 6-K — Report from a foreign company (6-K)
Report from a foreign company (6-K) — news it published at home
Jun 22, 2026 · Form 6-K — Report from a foreign company (6-K)
Report from a foreign company (6-K) — news it published at home
Things to know before you trade NVMI
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.78% (largest 6.1%).
- Liquidity: about 303.06K shares (≈$97.34M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $321.20 vs a range of $266.43–$615.99 (16% 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: Shay Wolfing sold 3,864 shares on Sep 21, 2026.
- Latest filings: 6-K Oct 15, 2026; 6-K Sep 2, 2026; 6-K Aug 11, 2026.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Optical Instruments & Lenses.
NVMI market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 322.86 | 326.29 | 317.81 | 321.20 | 212.89K |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 326.49 | 330.58 | 314.05 | 329.44 | 468.50K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 336.76 | 341.17 | 330.35 | 331.38 | 365.40K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 340.32 | 342.76 | 332.79 | 342.29 | 416.20K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 350.52 | 350.52 | 339.80 | 340.40 | 260.80K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 358.01 | 361.03 | 349.14 | 353.00 | 184.30K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 368.86 | 369.05 | 345.87 | 354.59 | 399.70K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 381.44 | 385.67 | 375.35 | 377.77 | 283.40K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 397.40 | 399.32 | 393.25 | 394.48 | 225.70K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 394.65 | 398.52 | 388.56 | 392.86 | 241.80K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 399.38 | 402.05 | 392.21 | 396.12 | 226.80K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 385.59 | 390.40 | 378.43 | 386.60 | 167.60K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 385.51 | 388.68 | 381.99 | 385.20 | 340.10K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 381.04 | 385.73 | 376.40 | 385.12 | 207.40K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 365.36 | 373.21 | 360.01 | 370.42 | 250.10K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 367.85 | 372.00 | 365.44 | 368.23 | 308.60K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 359.46 | 366.96 | 356.36 | 366.80 | 221.70K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 367.15 | 369.06 | 357.53 | 365.73 | 312.10K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 356.97 | 370.99 | 355.81 | 369.95 | 502.90K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 360.58 | 366.68 | 352.42 | 362.81 | 465.30K |
About Nova
Nova (NVMI) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Optical Instruments & Lenses”. Its business address is in REHOVOT, Israel. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1109345.
NVMI 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Avi Cohen | Director | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Raanan Cohen | Director | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Yaniv Garty | Director | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Rami Hadar | Director | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Eitan Oppenhaim | Director | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Sarit Sagiv | Director | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Zehava Simon | Director | Jun 24, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Guy Kizner | CFO | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Gabriel Waisman | CEO & President | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Shay Wolfing | CTO | Sep 22, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Shay Wolfing | Sale | 3,864 | $363.28 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Shay Wolfing | Sale | 3,864 | $363.28 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Shay Wolfing | Sale | 3,864 | $363.28 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Shay Wolfing | Sale | 3,864 | $363.28 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Gabriel Waisman | Sale | 1,500 | $342.27 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Gabriel Waisman | Sale | 1,500 | $342.27 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Gabriel Waisman | Sale | 1,500 | $342.27 |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Gabriel Waisman | Sale | 1,500 | $342.27 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Gabriel Waisman | Sale | 2,966 | $501.30 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Gabriel Waisman | Sale | 2,966 | $501.30 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Gabriel Waisman | Sale | 2,966 | $501.30 |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Gabriel Waisman | Sale | 2,966 | $501.30 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Zehava Simon | Sale | 454 | $536.52 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Zehava Simon | Sale | 454 | $536.52 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Zehava Simon | Sale | 454 | $536.52 |
NVMI financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No annual XBRL figures available (foreign filers often report on Form 20-F). | ||||
Latest balance sheet: total assets $—, total liabilities $—, cash $—.
NVMI earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| No 8-K earnings releases in recent filings. | ||
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