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ONTO·Onto Innovation Inc.

$243.12
-20.43 (-7.75%)
High
$263.50
Open
$256.11
Market Cap
12.84B
52W High
$386.46
Low
$241.15
P. Close
$243.12
P/E
96.80
52W Low
$118.97
Fwd P/E
22.53
DailyIQ Est.
$402.10
Inst. Ownership
49.4%
Short Interest
6.09%
Days to Cover
4.0
Technical Score (1D)
95
BULLISH
News Sentiment
58
BULLISH
ONTO is a momentum leader on the 1D chart: a Technical Score of 95 with strong momentum and strong trend strength. The score ranks stocks against each other, so a reading this high says Onto Innovation Inc. has been one of the stronger performers in the universe, not that it is overbought. Sentiment at 58 is aligned with that strength. $250.43 is the level to watch on any dip, and $279.12 is the next upside reference beyond $271.29. A top momentum rank reflects the prior year of trading, so it changes gradually. Day to day, price levels give the earlier read: a decisive close below $250.43 would say more about near-term risk than the rank itself, while holding above it keeps $271.29 in play.
LOW TARGET
$330 +35.7%
2 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$388 +59.4%
6 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$450 +85.1%
12 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$330.00 - $450.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
6/11/1/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$402.10 (+65.4%)
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
82/ 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

BULLISH95/100
$243.12−$20.43 (7.8%)
Market cap
12.84B
P/E ratio
96.8
Day range
$241.15 – $263.50
News sentiment
58/100 · Neutral
Analyst target
$387.50 (+59.4%)
Consensus
Buy · 20 analysts
52-week range+104.4% off low · -37.1% from high
$118.97$386.46
Price $243.12 DailyIQ Est. $402.10

Onto Innovation Inc. screens well technically, with price sitting in the middle 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)
55.0% 60th pct
Below its peak
-31.6%
vs 200-day average
+1.7%
Up days (1y)
51%

Onto Innovation Inc. is currently running 55.0% 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 60th percentile — close to its own typical level, 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 -31.6% 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 +1.7% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 29th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year ONTO closed higher on 51% of sessions, and it is currently 3 sessions into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 7 years of records, ONTO finished the month higher 2 of 7 times, with a median return of -1.8% and an average of -2.9%. 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 316 of 1,749 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 1,750 daily closes between 2019-10-28 and 2026-10-14, 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
45

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for ONTO?

CallsPuts

For Onto Innovation Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is put-heavy, a defensive/bearish tilt (put/call ratio of 3.58), with at-the-money implied volatility around 85.3%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±5.5% move by that expiry — a range of about $230.82–$257.46.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
3.58
ATM implied volatility
85.3%
Total open interest
1,435
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±5.5% ($230.82–$257.46)

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

ETF holders

ETFs holding ONTO

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

58/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MODERATELY BULLISH

Recent News Coverage

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

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Onto Innovation Inc. announced it received the Best Partner Award from SK hynix for its defect prevention system in high‑bandwidth memory applications. The award was presented at SK hynix's 25th Anniversary Partners Day on September 28, 2026. The recognition highlighted Onto's breakthrough measurement technology that helps prevent hidden defects in HBM production. This award underscores Onto's leadership in memory manufacturing solutions and may enhance its reputation among industry partners.
What did this article say?
Onto Innovation reported a sharp rise in share price driven by expectations of stronger future cash flows. Analysts highlighted the company’s role in semiconductor process control tools, suggesting rising demand could improve revenue and margins. The discussion focused on whether the current valuation is justified by discounted cash flow projections, with a 108.3x P/E ratio indicating a different valuation narrative. The article emphasized the need to assess cash generation timing and intrinsic value to determine if the stock is fairly priced.
What did this article say?
Onto Innovation (ONTO) fell 3.85% on October 8, trailing the broader market. The decline came despite the company’s guidance, which projects a 146.74% EPS increase to $2.27 for the quarter and a 79.05% revenue jump to $390.66 million. Analysts expect full‑year earnings of $8.04 per share and revenue of $1.42 billion, up 62.75% and 41.22% from the prior year. The market is awaiting the company’s earnings release, which could offset the day’s weakness.
What did this article say?
ONTO Innovation met the Minervini Trend Template, indicating robust technical strength and high-growth momentum. The company’s fundamentals remain solid, but the timing of a potential trade remains uncertain. This assessment reflects a mild positive outlook tempered by a need for a better setup.
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.

Technical Analysis

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95
BULLISH
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $7.41B combined position · 9 adding, 16 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
BlackRock, Inc.▼ Sell5,505,18111.30%$2.08B2026-08-07
Vanguard Group Inc▼ Sell5,576,30511.45%$880.28M2026-01-29
Geode Capital Management, LLC▲ Buy1,433,7152.94%$542.68M2026-08-12
Invesco Ltd.▲ Buy1,351,8862.78%$511.62M2026-08-14
Point72 Asset Management, L.P.▼ Sell972,1612.00%$367.91M2026-08-14
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▲ Buy883,2981.81%$334.28M2026-08-13
William Blair Investment Management, LLC▼ Sell665,3771.37%$251.81M2026-08-12
Norges Bank▼ Sell649,7341.33%$245.89M2026-08-12
Two Sigma Investments, LP▲ Buy632,9761.30%$239.55M2026-08-14
Wellington Management Group LLP▼ Sell539,3141.11%$204.10M2026-08-14
Fisher Asset Management, LLC▼ Sell491,8361.01%$186.14M2026-08-04
Morgan Stanley▲ Buy488,5171.00%$184.88M2026-08-13
AQR Capital Management LLC▼ Sell477,1290.98%$179.42M2026-08-14
Northern Trust Corp▼ Sell454,8380.93%$172.13M2026-08-13
D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc.▼ Sell371,7520.76%$140.69M2026-08-14
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▼ Sell361,7390.74%$136.90M2026-08-14
Citadel Advisors LLC▲ Buy342,1870.70%$129.50M2026-09-02
JPMorgan Chase & Co▼ Sell298,8510.61%$105.85M2026-08-12
Marshall Wace, LLP▼ Sell241,4780.50%$91.39M2026-08-13
Glenview Capital Management, LLC▼ Sell205,7910.42%$77.88M2026-08-14
Artisan Partners Limited Partnership▲ Buy200,4590.41%$75.86M2026-08-13
Neuberger Berman Group LLC▲ Buy193,6750.40%$73.30M2026-08-13
Bank of America Corp▼ Sell187,9390.39%$71.13M2026-08-14
Millennium Management LLC▲ Buy158,0230.32%$59.80M2026-08-14
Balyasny Asset Management L.P.▼ Sell154,9510.32%$58.64M2026-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:1.76M sh bought ($665.69M)1.73M sh sold ($654.73M)net +27.1K sh (+$10.96M)
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