Zehava Simon Sells Shares of Nova Ltd. (NVMI)
Zehava Simon sold 454 shares of Nova Ltd. in a planned move.
Key Points
- Zehava Simon sold 454 shares of Nova Ltd. on June 23, 2026, at $536.52 each in a planned transaction.
- Nova Ltd. shares traded near $527.88 on Wednesday, with a market cap of approximately $18.5 billion and a P/E ratio of 72.9.
- Analysts like Citigroup and Jefferies maintain a 'buy' rating on Nova Ltd., with price targets ranging from $485 to $640.
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Zehava Simon sold 454 shares of Nova Ltd. (NasdaqGS: NVMI) in a planned transaction on June 23, 2026. The shares were sold at an average price of $536.52, amounting to a total value of $243,580.08.
Insider Buying and Selling at Nova Ltd.
On June 23, 2026, Zehava Simon sold 454 shares of Nova Ltd. at an average price of $536.52 as part of a planned transaction. Sarit Sagiv also sold 454 shares on the same day at the same price. A day earlier, on June 22, both Simon and Sagiv sold 366 shares each at $581.20. Eitan Oppenhaim also sold 1,290 shares at the same price. On June 18, Yaniv Garty purchased 334 shares, although no price was specified for this buy.
Other Institutional Activity in Nova Ltd.
FMR LLC reduced its holdings in Nova Ltd. by 166,326 shares, ending with 2,759,193 shares valued at about $1.2 billion, a decrease of 5.7%. Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. significantly increased its stake by 697,210 shares, reaching a total of 2,166,073 shares worth approximately $940.7 million, marking a 47.5% increase. Migdal Insurance & Financial Holdings Ltd. added 75,000 shares to its holdings, now owning 1,568,657 shares valued at $681.2 million, a 5% increase. Clal Insurance Enterprises Holdings Ltd. made a small addition of 1,718 shares, bringing its total to 1,205,865 shares worth $522.2 million. Menora Mivtachim Holdings Ltd. maintained its position with 1,165,333 shares valued at $506.1 million.
Nova Ltd. Stock Up 49.5%
Shares of Nova Ltd. (NasdaqGS: NVMI) traded near $527.88 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of approximately $18.5 billion and a P/E ratio of 72.9. Its forward P/E is 45.1, and it has a beta of 1.749, indicating higher volatility than the market average. The stock's 52-week range is between $229.00 and $615.99, with a 50-day moving average of $517.86 and a 200-day moving average of $407.22. Nova Ltd. has a current ratio of 1.579 and a quick ratio of 1.351, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 57.666.
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Recent Earnings
Nova Ltd. reported revenue of $902.5 million, reflecting a growth rate of 10.3%. The company achieved a net margin of 29.2% and a return on equity of 22.3%. Earnings per share stood at $8.00. The next earnings report is scheduled for August 13, 2026.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On May 15, 2026, Citigroup maintained its 'buy' rating on Nova Ltd. with a price target of $595. Jefferies also maintained a 'buy' rating with a target of $640, while Barclays reaffirmed its 'buy' rating with a target of $600. Needham kept its 'buy' rating with a target of $640 on May 14, 2026. The consensus among analysts is a 'strong buy', with an average price target of $597.63 based on eight analyst opinions.
About Nova Ltd.
Nova Ltd. is a technology company based in Rehovot, Israel. It designs and manufactures process control systems used in semiconductor production. The company operates internationally, serving sectors such as logic, foundry, memory, and packaging. Led by CEO Gabriel Waisman, Nova Ltd. employs approximately 1,612 people and offers a range of metrology platforms for semiconductor manufacturing processes.
Bottom Line
Zehava Simon's planned sale of Nova Ltd. shares is one of several insider transactions recently reported. Nova Ltd.'s stock remains a focus for analysts, with a strong 'buy' consensus and several firms maintaining high price targets. The company's robust market position in semiconductor equipment and materials continues to attract institutional interest.
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