Entegris INC (NASDAQ:ENTG) Executive Chair Bertrand Loy executed a substantial disposition of company stock late this month, selling 111,000 shares on February 24 and 25, 2026, for approximately $15.1 million. The shares changed hands at prices between $137.32 and $142.19, levels that sit close to the stock's 52-week high of $142.50.
On February 24, Loy also exercised options to purchase 9,838 shares of Entegris common stock at an exercise price of $98.11, representing a total acquisition cost of $965,206. After accounting for the sale and the option exercise, Loy's reported direct ownership in Entegris stands at 217,767 shares.
The insider activity occurs after a notable rise in Entegris share value - the stock has climbed 61% over the past six months and currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 84.42.
Recent company performance and analyst response
Entegris reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that exceeded expectations. The company posted earnings per share of $0.70, above the consensus forecast of $0.66, a 6.06% surprise. Revenue for the period reached $824 million, topping the anticipated $811.04 million figure.
Following the quarterly release, BMO Capital raised its price target for Entegris to $148 and kept an Outperform rating. KeyBanc Capital Markets also lifted its price target, moving it to $156 from $111 while maintaining an Overweight rating. KeyBanc's note referenced the company's update as suggestive of a material recovery approaching, though it characterized the initial inflection as modest; published guidance implies roughly 4% topline growth for the first half.
Valuation and analyst activity
According to InvestingPro analysis, ENTG appears overvalued relative to its Fair Value. The platform also notes that 10 analysts have revised earnings estimates higher for the upcoming period. That observation is one of multiple analytical items available to subscribers through InvestingPro's suite of research tools, including a Pro Research Report covering ENTG and more than 1,400 U.S. equities.
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