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ONTO·Onto Innovation Inc.

$302.86
-10.85 (-3.46%)
High
$306.37
Open
$302.73
Market Cap
15.45B
52W High
$386.46
Low
$296.01
P. Close
$302.86
P/E
116.51
52W Low
$118.97
Fwd P/E
26.82
DailyIQ Est.
$402.10
Inst. Ownership
1.1%
Short Interest
5.37%
Days to Cover
2.9
Technical Score (1D)
86
BULLISH
News Sentiment
52
MIXED
On Oct 7, Onto Innovation Inc. opened registration for a company‑sponsored analyst event scheduled for December 17, 2026, at the New York Stock Exchange. The event will feature presentations from executive management, including CEO Mike Plisinski and CFO Brian Roberts, outlining the company’s growth drivers and margin expansion. Attendees will also have opportunities to engage in Q&A sessions and technology discussions with Onto’s product experts. The announcement was a routine corporate communication with no immediate financial impact.
LOW TARGET
$330 +9.0%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$388 +27.9%
6 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$450 +48.6%
12 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$330.00 - $450.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
6/11/1/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$402.10 (+32.8%)
Bought (1Y)
0 shares
$0
Sold (1Y)
7,755 shares
$2.1M
MILLER DAVID BRIAN-
Sell2,000 shares2026-09-29
ROBERTS BRIAN KChief Financial Officer
Tax Withholding3,239 shares2026-09-02
Chen ShirleySenior Vice President of Custo
Tax Withholding1,516 shares2026-09-02
Lynch Susan D-
Sell1,000 shares2026-08-21
79/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Gross Margin
49.7%
Net Margin
13.6%
Revenue CAGR
20.2%
Current Ratio
5.79x
Return on Equity
6.5%

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.65$1.12$1.59$2.05$2.52Q3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$2.30 - -
Q3'25$0.87$0.92+5.9%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$191M$250M$309M$368M$427MQ3'25Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$400M - -
Q3'25 - $218M -

Market Data

ONTO Stock Snapshot

BULLISH86/100
$302.86−$10.85 (3.5%)
Market cap
15.45B
P/E ratio
116.5
Day range
$296.01 – $306.37
News sentiment
52/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$387.50 (+27.9%)
Consensus
Buy · 20 analysts
52-week range+154.6% off low · -21.6% from high
$118.97$386.46
Price $302.86 DailyIQ Est. $402.10

Onto Innovation Inc. screens well technically, with price sitting in the upper part of its 52-week range. Earnings and guidance carry more weight than macro data at this capitalisation.

Behaviour On Record

What ONTO's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
61.2% 74th pct
Below its peak
-15.5%
vs 200-day average
+28.0%
Up days (1y)
53%

Onto Innovation Inc. is currently running 61.2% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against ONTO's own 7 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 74th percentile — a little above its own norm, against a typical reading of 50.9%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

ONTO is trading -15.5% below its running peak. Across 6 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -39.1%, and the deepest was -60.4% in 2025. The current pullback is therefore shallower than what this stock gives back in a typical year, which is context worth having before treating it as a dislocation.

Price sits +28.0% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 62nd percentile — a somewhat wider gap than its own norm. Over the past year ONTO closed higher on 53% of sessions, and it is currently 1 session into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 6 years of records, ONTO finished the month higher 2 of 6 times, with a median return of -1.4% and an average of -0.7%. Its strongest month historically has been November at +12.8% on average, its weakest February at -4.1%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: ONTO has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 315 of 1,742 sessions (18.1% of the time), with the largest gaps running +9.4% and -10.6%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

All figures computed from 1,743 daily closes between 2019-10-28 and 2026-10-05, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against ONTO's own 7-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of ONTO's sector?

Onto Innovation Inc. sits in the Industrials sector, currently ranked 8th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving).

Sector rank
#8 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
18

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for ONTO?

CallsPuts

For Onto Innovation Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 9 days out), open interest is call-heavy, a bullish tilt (put/call ratio of 0.35), with at-the-money implied volatility around 59.2%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±9.4% move by that expiry — a range of about $274.95–$331.89.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
0.35
ATM implied volatility
59.2%
Total open interest
2,114
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±9.4% ($274.95–$331.89)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on ONTO?

RBC Capital most recently initiated coverage on Onto Innovation Inc. to Outperform on Oct 2, 2026 with a price target of $400. Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
RBC Capital — Outperform
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 2, 2026RBC CapitalInitiatedOutperform$400
Sep 8, 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainedOverweight$383 → $360
Aug 17, 2026Goldman SachsInitiatedBuy$400
Aug 7, 2026NeedhamMaintainedBuy$330 → $360
Aug 7, 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainedOutperform$350 → $390
Aug 7, 2026JefferiesMaintainedBuy$350 → $400
Jun 29, 2026Cantor FitzgeraldMaintainedOverweight$350 → $410
Jun 22, 2026OppenheimerMaintainedOutperform$370 → $450
Jun 17, 2026Freedom BrokerInitiatedBuy$370
Jun 5, 2026Deutsche BankInitiatedBuy$350
May 6, 2026NeedhamMaintainedBuy$320 → $330
Apr 20, 2026NeedhamMaintainedBuy$275 → $320

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

52/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MIXED

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Onto Innovation Inc. opened registration for a company‑sponsored analyst event scheduled for December 17, 2026, at the New York Stock Exchange. The event will feature presentations from executive management, including CEO Mike Plisinski and CFO Brian Roberts, outlining the company’s growth drivers and margin expansion. Attendees will also have opportunities to engage in Q&A sessions and technology discussions with Onto’s product experts. The announcement is a routine corporate communication with no immediate financial impact.
What did this article say?
Onto Innovation reported record revenue of $343.1 million in its second quarter, up 35.3% year‑over‑year, and its stock rose 125.6% over the past year, reflecting strong AI semiconductor demand. The company outpaced peers and broader indices, and analysts noted that the surge may be driven by AI‑driven semiconductor spending. The performance suggests continued momentum but also highlights valuation and cycle risks.
What did this article say?
RBC Capital announced a new coverage of Onto Innovation, assigning an Outperform rating and a price target that exceeds the current market level. The brokerage highlighted Onto’s expanding renewable energy portfolio and recent contract wins as key growth drivers. The rating upgrade reflects confidence in Onto’s ability to capitalize on the growing demand for clean energy solutions.
What did this article say?
Onto Innovation was highlighted by RBC as being well positioned to benefit from increased spending on wafer fabrication equipment. The analysis noted that the company’s product portfolio aligns with the current industry push toward higher-capacity and more efficient manufacturing tools. RBC’s assessment suggests that Onto could see a boost in revenue as fab operators upgrade their infrastructure. The commentary did not indicate any immediate pricing or contractual changes, but it underscored a positive outlook for the company’s growth trajectory.
What did this article say?
RBC upgraded Onto Innovation to an Outperform rating and set a $400 price target, citing the company’s strong growth prospects. The bank highlighted Onto’s expanding customer base and recent product launches as key drivers. The upgrade reflects confidence in Onto’s ability to sustain revenue growth and improve profitability. The rating change is expected to influence investor sentiment and could support the stock’s valuation.
What did this article say?
RBC Capital’s analyst Srini Pajjuri announced new coverage of Onto Innovation (NYSE:ONTO) on October 2, assigning an Outperform rating and a $400 price target. The firm highlighted Onto’s growth prospects in the industrial automation sector and its recent product pipeline. The coverage lift is expected to influence investor perception and could support the stock’s valuation. No immediate earnings or operational changes were disclosed, but the endorsement signals confidence in Onto’s strategic direction.
What did this article say?
Onto Innovation (ONTO) was upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 following a sharp increase in earnings estimates that lifted the company’s near‑term outlook. The upgrade coincided with a 9.0% seven‑day and 15.2% thirty‑day share‑price gain, reinforcing investor confidence. Analysts noted a 25.5% valuation gap to target prices, suggesting the stock remains undervalued relative to its projected fair value of approximately $380 per share. The positive momentum is framed within the broader AI semiconductor packaging thesis, positioning ONTO as a potential next mover in chip tooling and compute capacity.
What did this article say?
Zacks upgraded Onto Innovation (ONTO) to a Strong Buy, citing a positive trend in earnings estimates. The rating change reflects analysts’ confidence in the company’s future profitability. The upgrade is expected to generate buying pressure and support a near‑term price increase. The move highlights Onto’s improving earnings outlook and positions it favorably among peers.
What did this article say?
Analysts have raised their price targets for Onto Innovation (ONTO) to an average of $380, implying a 32% upside from the current price. The consensus reflects strong agreement among 12 short‑term analysts, with a standard deviation of $39.08 indicating relatively tight estimates. While the lowest target suggests a modest 7.8% gain, the most optimistic view projects a 56.5% rally to $450. The upward revision is driven by consensus earnings estimates rather than a new catalyst, positioning ONTO for a moderate positive trajectory.
What did this article say?
The article reviews the historical performance of Onto Innovation (ONTO) over the past decade, illustrating how a $1,000 investment would have appreciated. It outlines ONTO’s core business in semiconductor metrology, lithography, and process control software, emphasizing its leadership in the industry. The piece highlights the company’s growth trajectory and market position without presenting new financial guidance or material events. Overall, it provides a retrospective analysis rather than forward‑looking commentary.

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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
1 tracked managers · $202.54M combined position · 0 adding, 0 trimming, 1 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
Citadel Advisors LLC• Hold535,1871.05%$202.54M2026-09-02
Q2 2026 flow:535.2K sh bought ($202.54M)0 sh sold ($0)net +535.2K sh (+$202.54M)
Congressional Trading Activity
1 disclosed trades · ~$8.0K est. traded value · 0 buys, 1 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Rob BresnahanHousePA08▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-05-122025-06-09