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NOVTNovanta Inc.
$135.15$4.8B
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Novanta Inc.

NOVT
NASDAQ · Factory Automation & Robotics
$135.15
At close - USD
Market Cap$4.81B
P/E91.9x
52W High$176.38
Volume465.63K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Revenue Acceleration Masks SBC-Driven Earnings Volatility

Novanta is executing a strategic deleveraging and balance sheet fortification, with total debt down to $282.8M and cash surging to $718.6M by 2026Q2, while revenue growth accelerates to 10.3% YoY.

GrowthAccelerating
ProfitabilityStable
ValuationExpensive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

NOVT price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

9/12 Beats

EPS beat 9 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

+69% Peers

P/E is 69% above peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 53 · Avg

Average momentum (RS Rating: 53)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystConfirmed earnings · Nov 9
01

Build the investment case

Start with the evidence for owning the stock and the risks that can break the thesis.

EXECUTIVE THESIS

The Investment Case

Full Analysis
Fundamental Trajectory

Revenue growth accelerated to 10.3% YoY in 2026Q2 reaching $265.8M, yet operating margin fell to 6.8% as SG&A surged 27.4% YoY and SBC spiked to $19.6M, indicating margin pressure despite gross margin expansion to 45.5%.

Analyst Consensus+43.5% target
Buy(3 analysts)
2 Buy1 Hold0 Sell

The Bull Case

Upside Catalysts

Strong earnings outperformance

Novanta reported Q1 2026 earnings and revenue beats, marking two consecutive quarters of exceeding estimates.

Mission-critical OEM partnerships

The company partners with leading OEMs in medical and advanced manufacturing to solve mission-critical challenges.

Innovation-driven culture

Novanta's culture of collaboration and bold innovation enables solving customers' toughest problems across continents.

The Bear Case

Key Downside Risks

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 11/7/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
NOVT+21.60%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+7.63%
1-Year Return
NOVT+26.00%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+9.69%
3-Year Return
NOVT-2.39%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+72.28%
5-Year Return
NOVT-24.41%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+60.20%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y High
90.1x
Forward P/EExpansion
36.6x
EV/EBITDA20th %ile
28.2x
FCF YieldCash Flow
2.4%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
90.1x
83.4x
80th· High
EV/EBITDA
28.2x
35.4x
20th· Low
Price/FCF
42.1x
68.6x
20th· Low
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
Bear$37.15-72.5%
Base (Fair)$65.31-51.7%
Bull$70.28-48.0%
$37.15 Bear$65.31 Base$70.28 Bull
Current Market Price: $135.15
Trades at a 106.9% premium to Base DCF ($65.31)
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Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue FY25
$981M+3.3% YoY
Net income FY25
$54M-16.0% YoY
Free cash flow FY25
$48M-65.7% YoY
Operating margin FY25
11.9%+0.2 pts YoY
ROIC (FY25)7.4%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (FY25)5.2%
Piotroski Score5 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate9/12 (75%)
Revenue Beat Rate8/12 (67%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Aug 5, 2026
$0.89+7.2%
vs $0.83
$266M+1.3%
vs $262M
Q2 2026
May 11, 2026
$0.81+3.8%
vs $0.78
$258M+1.7%
vs $253M
Q1 2026
Feb 23, 2026
$0.91+3.4%
vs $0.88
$258M+1.1%
vs $256M
Q4 2025
Nov 3, 2025
$0.87+7.4%
vs $0.81
$248M-3.0%
vs $256M
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

4 Stories
Seeking Alpha·3d ago
Baron Discovery Fund Q3 2026 Portfolio Activity

During the quarter, we initiated a position in Jersey Mike's Subs Inc., a franchisor of fast casual, submarine-style sandwich restaurants. We participated in the IPO of Lyntris Inc., a fast-growing proprietary defense solutions provider with a 90% sole-sourced portfolio exposed to many of the nation's key defense offerings. We sold our position in Wingstop Inc. during the quarter to allocate the proceeds into other restaurant companies where we felt there was better upside potential.

ETF Trends·Oct 21, 2026
Human Data, Robot Hands: Where Automation Goes Next

High-quality real-world data has been a major bottleneck for teaching robot hands: A video can show movement without measuring touch or force.

GuruFocus·Oct 20, 2026
Novanta to Present at the Baird 2026 Global Industrial Conference on Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Novanta Inc. (Nasdaq: NOVT) (the "Company"), a trusted technology partner to medical and advanced technology equipment manufacturers, announced today that Rober

ETF Trends·Oct 14, 2026
How to Invest in AI Drug Discovery

.Danaher (DHR), one of the world's largest providers of medical diagnostics and laboratory equipment, recently announced plans to launch its first AI-powered autonomous laboratory, scheduled to operate at commercial scale in early 2027. While market trading barely moved the stock on the announcement date, the news marks a quiet turning point for life science automation.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark NOVT against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Novanta Inc. (NOVT)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
NOVT logoNOVTNovanta Inc.Current
$135.15$4.81B91.943.3%5.49%5.23%—
MKSI logoMKSIMKS Inc.
$192.27$12.99B44.009.62%10.12%15.83%0.45%
CGNX logoCGNXCognex Corporation
$47.78$7.95B70.268.73%16.05%11.48%0.68%
COHR logoCOHRCoherent, Inc.
$192.81$37.72B162.03-64.79%11.31%8.09%0.03%
KLIC logoKLICKulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc.
$64.01$3.35B9999.00-7.38%12.18%13.55%1.59%
IPGP logoIPGPIPG Photonics Corporation
$65.31$2.77B89.472.73%3.65%1.89%—

Compare NOVT vs Peers

Novanta Inc. (NOVT) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs MKSI

Most directly comparable listed peer for NOVT.

Scale Benchmark

vs ISRG

Larger-name benchmark to compare NOVT against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs MKSI, CGNX, COHR, KLIC

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

NOVT SEC Filings & Documents

Novanta Inc. (NOVT) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Aug 5, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jul 27, 2026·SEC

Material company update

Jun 9, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

3
FY 2026

Feb 23, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 25, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Feb 28, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Aug 5, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

May 11, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Nov 3, 2025·SEC

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NOVT Frequently Asked Questions

Novanta Inc. (NOVT) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Novanta Inc.'s revenue?

Novanta Inc. (NOVT) reported $1.03B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $980.6M in fiscal year 2025. That is 580% more than the $144.2M of fiscal year 1998.

How fast is Novanta Inc. growing?

Novanta Inc. (NOVT) grew revenue by 3.3% in fiscal year 2025, compared with the prior fiscal year.

Is NOVT profitable?

Yes. Novanta Inc. (NOVT) earned $61.8M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 6.0% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
What is NOVT's return on equity?

Novanta Inc. (NOVT) had a return on equity (ROE) of 5.2% in fiscal year 2025. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.

What is Novanta Inc.'s free cash flow?

Novanta Inc. (NOVT) generated $160.5M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.

What if you invested $1,000 in NOVT back in 1998?

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