Novanta Market Sentiment

Market sentiment signals for Novanta (NOVT): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.

Key Signals

Analyst Consensus— Outperform

Short Interest▼ 16.2% short float

Options Flow▲ 0.29 P/C ratio

Insider Activity▼ Net Seller (30d)

Analyst Consensus

Outperform

1 analysts

Options Flow (P/C)

0.29

More calls — Bullish

14 calls · 4 puts

Avg Consensus PT

$173

+18.2%

Highest Price Target

$173

+18.2%

Baird

Lowest Price Target

$173

+18.2%

Baird

Short Interest

16.2%

Rising — Bearish

Insider Activity (30d)

Net Seller

Short Interest — % of Float

Date	Firm	Analyst & Accuracy	Upside / Downside	PT Change	Action	Rating
May 13, 2026	Baird	Robert Mason—	+18.2%	$144 → $173	Maintained	Outperform
Mar 30, 2026	Baird	Robert Mason—	-1.6%	$150 → $144	Upgrade	Neutral→Outperform
Aug 11, 2025	Baird	Robert Mason—	-9.1%	$139 → $133	Maintained	Neutral
May 12, 2025	Baird	Robert Mason—	-5.0%	$160 → $139	Maintained	Neutral
Mar 3, 2025	Baird	Robert Mason—	+9.4%	$169 → $160	Maintained	Neutral
Nov 6, 2024	Baird	Robert Mason—	+15.5%	$175 → $169	Maintained	Neutral
Aug 7, 2024	Baird	Robert Mason—	+19.6%	$170 → $175	Maintained	Neutral