CAMT
Camtek Ltd. · Technology · Semiconductor Equipment & Materials
Last
$163.08
−$8.59 (−5.00%) 4:00 PM ET
Prev close $171.66
Open $167.90
Day high $169.68
Day low $162.52
Volume 895,378
Avg vol 473,054
Mkt cap
$7.90B
Sector
Technology
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CAMT
Camtek Ltd.
Camtek Ltd shows very strong multi-period price appreciation, with the share price trading near the upper end of its 52-week range and above key moving averages. Technical indicators and pattern signals point to bullish momentum and recent breakout behavior, though elevated volatility and a notable short-interest presence introduce heightened risk of sharp reversals. The balance sheet appears solid with equity exceeding total liabilities and ample current assets over current liabilities, while news flow has been generally constructive around the company’s role in semiconductor and AI-related inspection equipment.
AI summarized at 10:58 AM ET, 2026-02-18
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 72 SWING: 82 LONG: 76
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+59% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.59×
RSI
48.28 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.01 (Weak)
MACD: -0.01 Signal: 0.00
Short-Term
-0.37 (Weak)
MACD: -3.22 Signal: -2.85
Long-Term
-1.42 (Weak)
MACD: -0.60 Signal: 0.82
Intraday trend score 45.52

Latest news

CAMT 12 articles Positive: 7 Neutral: 0 Negative: 1
Negative The Motley Fool • Billy Duberstein
Why Camtek Plunged Today

Camtek delivered a beat-and-raise quarter with revenue of $121.7M and positive Q2 guidance, but shares plunged 16.8% due to a broad semiconductor sector sell-off triggered by hotter-than-expected inflation data. Despite strong fundamentals in advanced packaging metrology, the stock couldn't overcome profit-taking across chip stocks after an 80% year-to-date rally.

CAMT semiconductor equipment earnings beat sector rotation inflation report advanced packaging metrology profit-taking
Sentiment note

Stock plunged 16.8% despite beating earnings expectations and raising guidance. The decline was driven by sector-wide selling pressure following inflation data, with investors taking profits after an 80% year-to-date gain. While fundamentals remain solid, the high valuation (50x earnings) and vulnerability to growth concerns present downside risks.

Positive Investing.com • Dan Schmidt
3 Small-Cap Semiconductor Stocks With Explosive Upside

The article identifies three small-cap semiconductor 'picks and shovels' stocks positioned to benefit from growing AI and chip demand: Camtek Ltd. (inspection/metrology equipment for high-bandwidth memory), Silicon Motion Technology Corp. (NAND flash controllers), and Kulicke and Soffa Industries Inc. (die and wire bonding services). All three companies have reported strong earnings, record revenues, and bullish technical indicators suggesting further upside potential.

CAMT SIMO KLIC semiconductor stocks small-cap stocks AI demand high-bandwidth memory (HBM) NAND flash controllers
Sentiment note

Record full-year 2025 revenue of $496M, net income up 15% YoY, double-digit growth projected for 2026, strong technical chart with bullish RSI, positioned as critical supplier for HBM4 memory chip production

Positive The Motley Fool • George Budwell
3 AI Stocks That Could Be Hidden Gems

Three lesser-known companies are critical to AI infrastructure: Camtek provides chip inspection, FormFactor enables chip testing, and Vertiv manages data center cooling, each playing a vital role in supporting the AI technology ecosystem.

CAMT FORM VRT AI semiconductor infrastructure chip manufacturing data centers
Sentiment note

22% revenue growth, 38% net income surge, recognized by Intel, dominant in key market segments, and well-positioned for AI chip complexity

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Transparency Market Research Inc.
Inspection Equipment Market for Electronics Industry Set to Grow at 4.07% CAGR, Reaching USD 2.7 Billion by 2035 | Exclusive Report by TMR

The global inspection equipment market for the electronics industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.07% from 2025 to 2035, driven by the increasing complexity of electronic components and the demand for superior quality assurance. Advanced inspection technologies, such as Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), X-Ray inspection, and 3D inspection systems, are transforming the quality control processes across the sector.

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Sentiment note

Camtek Ltd. is focused on high-precision wafer and PCB inspection systems, indicating its specialization in the market.

Positive The Motley Fool • Jon Quast
The Surprising Thing That the 5 Best Stocks of the Past Decade All Have in Common

The article discusses the importance of holding on to winning stocks despite significant volatility, citing the example of 5 top-performing stocks over the past decade that have all dropped 50% or more at least once. It emphasizes the need for investors to have a strong investment thesis and respond with equanimity to market fluctuations.

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Sentiment note

The article includes Camtek as one of the top-performing stocks of the past decade, with a compound annual growth rate between 40% and 75%. Despite experiencing significant volatility, including a 50% or more drop, the article suggests holding on to Camtek as a winning stock.

Positive The Motley Fool • Jose Najarro
Did Nvidia Scrap a Massive Artificial Intelligence (AI) Project?

The article discusses recent updates affecting Nvidia and a few other semiconductor stocks, including Be Semiconductor Industries, Camtek, and Nova. It also mentions that the author has positions in these companies.

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Sentiment note

The author has a position in Camtek, indicating a positive sentiment towards the company.

Positive The Motley Fool • Jose Najarro
Micron Technology Just Delivered Spectacular News for AI Semiconductor Investors

Micron Technology's recent earnings report affected various semiconductor stocks. The article discusses the impact and provides insights for investors.

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Sentiment note

The article mentions that Jose Najarro has positions in Camtek, indicating a positive sentiment.

Positive Investing.com • Investing.Com
Israel stocks higher at close of trade; TA 35 up 0.64% - Investing.com

The Israeli stock market closed higher on Monday, with the TA 35 index gaining 0.64%. The top performers were Nova, Camtek Ltd, and First International Bank of Israel, while the worst performers were ICL Israel Chemicals Ltd, Delek Group, and Amot Investments Ltd.

NVMI CAMT ICL DELKY Israel stocks TA 35 Nova Camtek Ltd
Sentiment note

The company's stock added 2.58%, also performing well on the TA 35 index.

Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Camtek (CAMT) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know

The latest trading day saw Camtek (CAMT) settling at $125.24, representing a +1.41% change from its previous close.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Camtek (CAMT) Soars 4.9%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock?

Camtek (CAMT) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Best Momentum Stock to Buy for June 27th

TPL, MATX and CAMT made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on June 27, 2024.

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Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Zacks Equity Research
Best Income Stocks to Buy for June 27th

CAMT, R and M made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on June 27, 2024.

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