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$NOVT

Novanta Inc. Common Stock

XNASTechnologyMiscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies

$145.52-0.29%$0.4200Prev $145.94LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is NOVT down today? It is at $145.52 (-0.29%), and our scanner flagged it 30 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment NOVT spikes, and full due diligence on NOVT — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$145.52
Change today
-0.29%
Previous close
$145.94
52-week range
$98.27 – $176.38
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$5.94B
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
37.8M
SEC · as of 2026-07-29 · 22d
Insider ownership
1.2%
DEF 14A · 2026-04-24
Institutional own.
99.9%
Total held
100.0%
Short interest
5.2M
▼ -2% vs prior · as of 2026-07-31
Days to cover
13.1d
Avg daily volume
490K
Classification
Sector
Technology
Industry
Miscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & Supplies
Exchange
XNAS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.5x
15m
0.8x
1h
1.0x
1D
0.4x

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Why is $NOVT moving today?

Here is the latest on NOVT from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for NOVT today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Why is $NOVT moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile⚡ Ultra-low floatShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusStrong Buy2 analysts
Avg target $194.00(+33% upside)
Range $194 - $194
2 buy0 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

Insiders

0 buys, 2 sells last 3 months (2/33 over 12 months)
Show 12 recent transactions
InsiderActionShares% of positionOwns afterValueDate
Glastra Matthijs
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-7K
0.02% of company
sold 18%30K$1.0M
at $160.13
Jul 2, 26
Glastra Matthijs
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-7K
0.02% of company
sold 15%36K$1.1M
at $164.61
Jun 2, 26
Glastra Matthijs
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-8K
0.02% of company
sold 15%43K$1.1M
at $150.00
May 12, 26
Glastra Matthijs
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-7K
0.02% of company
sold 11%50K$849K
at $130.59
May 5, 26
Glastra Matthijs
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-7K
0.02% of company
sold 10%57K$845K
at $130.05
Apr 17, 26
Buckley Robert
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-10K
0.03% of company
sold 9.3%97K$1.2M
at $116.02
Mar 16, 26
Buckley Robert
Officer
Other10K
0.03% of company
added 10%107K$141K
at $14.13
Mar 16, 26
Glastra Matthijs
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-7K
0.02% of company
sold 9.3%63K$857K
at $131.92
Mar 2, 26
Glastra Matthijs
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-5K
0.01% of company
sold 7.0%70K$721K
at $137.44
Feb 24, 26
Glastra Matthijs
Officer
Other11K
0.03% of company
added 17%75Kn/aFeb 24, 26
Burke John Joseph Ii
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-141sold 1.6%9K$19K
at $137.44
Feb 24, 26
Burke John Joseph Ii
Officer
Other479added 5.6%9Kn/aFeb 24, 26

Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.

Dilution watch

Unavailable

We could not reach SEC EDGAR, so the dilution check did not run for $NOVT. This is not a clean result: there may be an offering, a registration or a shelf on file that we were unable to read. Check it yourself on SEC EDGAR before trading it.

$NOVT Sentiment

Neutral
Bearish49Bullish
📰 News: 1 bull · 1 bearToday: -0.3%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$NOVT Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter - the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 1d ago +1.51%
$NOVT moved +1.51% in 1 min (Level 1) at 1:25 PM ET
at $148.95
Alert· 1d ago 3.7× RVOL
NOVT hit 3.720x RVOL at 11:59 AM ET
at $150.12
Alert· 2d ago 9.3× RVOL
NOVT hit 9.343x RVOL at 1:03 PM ET
at $159.40
Alert· 3d ago 21.7× RVOL
NOVT hit 21.730x RVOL at 1:04 PM ET
at $167.03
Alert· 9d ago 4.2× RVOL
NOVT hit 4.159x RVOL at 10:37 AM ET
at $167.69
Alert· 13d ago 25.2× RVOL
NOVT hit 25.165x RVOL at 2:20 PM ET
at $170.16
Alert· 14d ago +0.5% vs EMA
NOVT 200EMA (5m) Trending · 78 bars · L3 · +0.53% above EMA · slope +0.58%
at $163.49
Alert· 14d ago -1.16%
$NOVT moved -1.16% in 1 min (Level 1) at 3:24 PM ET
at $167.21
Alert· 14d ago 4.7× RVOL
NOVT hit 4.669x RVOL at 3:24 PM ET
at $167.18
Alert· 14d ago -1.6% vs EMA
$NOVT near 200 EMA: -1.62% from 200 EMA at 1:32 PM ET
at $165.35
Alert· 14d ago -2.22%
$NOVT moved -2.22% in 1 min (Level 1) at 1:32 PM ET
at $165.35
Alert· 14d ago 29.0× RVOL
NOVT hit 29.029x RVOL at 1:32 PM ET
at $165.35
Alert· 14d ago +1.4% vs EMA
$NOVT near 200 EMA: +1.37% from 200 EMA at 12:48 PM ET
at $170.07
Alert· 14d ago 11.7× RVOL
NOVT hit 11.715x RVOL at 12:48 PM ET
at $170.07
Alert· 14d ago +1.0% vs EMA
$NOVT near 200 EMA: +0.96% from 200 EMA at 12:41 PM ET
at $169.26
Alert· 14d ago -1.49%
$NOVT moved -1.49% in 1 min (Level 1) at 12:41 PM ET
at $169.26
Alert· 14d ago 2.8× RVOL
NOVT hit 2.842x RVOL at 12:41 PM ET
at $169.26
Alert· 14d ago +1.35%
$NOVT moved +1.35% in 1 min (Level 1) at 11:23 AM ET
at $175.65
Alert· 14d ago 9.6× RVOL
NOVT hit 9.591x RVOL at 11:23 AM ET
at $175.14
Alert· 14d ago 2.0× RVOL
NOVT hit 2.000x RVOL at 10:55 AM ET
at $172.45
News· SEC EDGAR· 15d ago
NOVANTA INC: Q2 FY2026 results, three months to Jul 3, 2026
News· SEC EDGAR· 15d ago
NOVANTA INC: for the Second Quarter 2026
Alert· 15d ago -1.1% vs EMA
$NOVT near 200 EMA: -1.07% from 200 EMA at 2:47 PM ET
at $155.36
Alert· 15d ago 2.3× RVOL
NOVT hit 2.314x RVOL at 2:47 PM ET
at $155.36
Alert· 15d ago 2.0× RVOL
NOVT hit 2.000x RVOL at 11:12 AM ET
at $157.58
Alert· 16d ago +1.7% vs EMA
$NOVT near 200 EMA: +1.72% from 200 EMA at 2:55 PM ET
at $159.02
Alert· 16d ago 6.0× RVOL
NOVT hit 6.030x RVOL at 2:55 PM ET
at $159.02
News· SEC EDGAR· 24d ago
NOVANTA INC filed an 8-K: Acquisition / Disposition, New Financial Obligation, Regulation FD Disclosure
News· SEC EDGAR· 72d ago
NOVANTA INC filed an 8-K: Material Agreement, Unregistered Share Sale, Other Material Event
News· The Motley Fool· 179d ago Neutral
Is Novanta Stock a Buy or Sell After Its CEO Dumped 6,500 Shares?
News· The Motley Fool· 181d ago Neutral
American Capital Management Doubles Down on Novanta Stock, According to Latest SEC Filing
News· The Motley Fool· 187d ago Bullish
Novanta Stock Is Roughly Flat This Past Year, So Why Did One Investor Just Bet $45 Million on Shares?
News· The Motley Fool· 298d ago Bearish
Growth Fund Sells $20 Million in Novanta Stock as Headwinds Weigh on Returns

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NOVT stock FAQ

Why is $NOVT moving today?

Here is the latest on NOVT from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for NOVT today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the NOVT stock price today?

NOVT last traded at $145.52, down 0.29% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Where can I see live NOVT alerts?

The NOVT Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged NOVT 30 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is NOVT on?

NOVT (Novanta Inc. Common Stock) trades on XNAS, with a market cap of about $5.94B in the MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES sector.

Is NOVT good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge NOVT for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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