Needham Notes that Semiconductor Equipment Recovery Is Boosting Nova Ltd. (NVMI)
Laiba Immad
Mon, February 2, 2026 at 9:27 AM EST
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We recently compiled a list of 10 High Growth Technology Stocks That Are Profitable. The fifth stock on our list is Nova Ltd.
TheFly reported on January 20 that Needham upgraded NVMI from Hold to Buy with a $500 price target. The firm noted that improving conditions in the semiconductor equipment sector are expected to benefit NVMI and its peers, while the company’s unique exposure to China’s memory wafer fabrication market could drive further outperformance this year. Recent commentary from the Needham Growth Conference highlighted strong demand trends across the industry.
Separately, earlier on January 13, Bank of America raised its price target on Nova Ltd. (NASDAQ:NVMI) to $450 from $380 while keeping a Buy rating. The firm noted a stronger multi-year demand outlook for the semiconductor equipment sector, along with increased customer diversification and potential for higher free cash flow in the upturn.
Nova Ltd. (NASDAQ:NVMI) is an Israel-based company providing advanced metrology and process control solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, using X-ray, optical technologies, and software to improve yield and performance for foundry, memory, and logic chipmakers.
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