Novanta Inc.

Novanta Inc.

NOVT·NASDAQ

$166.94

-2.0%
TechnologyHardware, Equipment & Parts

Novanta Inc., together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, markets, and sells photonics, vision, and precision motion components and sub-systems to original equipment manufacturers in the medical and industrial markets worldwide. The company's Photonics segment offers photonics-based solutions, including laser scanning and beam delivery, CO2 laser, solid state laser, ultrafast laser, and optical light engine products serving photonics-based applications for industrial processing, metrology, medical and life science imaging, DNA sequencing, and medical laser procedures. It's Vision segment provides a range of medical grade technologies, including medical insufflators, pumps, and related disposables; visualization solutions; wireless technologies, video recorders, and video integration technologies for operating room integrations; optical data collection and machine vision technologies; radio frequency identification technologies; thermal chart recorders; spectrometry technologies; and embedded touch screen solutions. In addition, its Precision Motion segment offers optical and inductive encoders, precision motors, servo drives and motion control solutions, integrated stepper motors, intelligent robotic end-of-arm technology solutions, air bearings, and air bearing spindles. The company sells its products through its direct sales force, resellers, distributors, and system integrators under the Cambridge Technology, Synrad, Laser Quantum, ARGES, WOM, NDS, NDSsi, Med X Change, Reach Technology, JADAK, ThingMagic, Photo Research, Celera Motion, MicroE, Zettlex, Applimotion, Ingenia, and Westwind brands. The company was formerly known as GSI Group, Inc. and changed its name to Novanta Inc. in May 2016. Novanta Inc. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$5.95B
EPS1.4700
P/E Ratio113.56
Earnings Date08/04/2026
5.49%
Return on Invested Capital
-24%
3Y-32.0%
5Y-18.0%
10Y-11.0%
4.10%
Return on Equity
-52%
3Y-68.0%
5Y-56.0%
10Y-52.0%
2.98%
Return on Assets
-35%
3Y-50.0%
5Y-42.0%
10Y-42.0%
Novanta Inc.

Novanta Inc. Management Team

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MJ

Mr. John Joseph Burke II

Chief Accounting Officer & Corporate Controller

Born 1982(Age 44)
male
MM

Mr. Matthijs Glastra

Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of the Board

Compensation

$1,486,834

Born 1969(Age 57)
male
MR

Mr. Robert J. Buckley

Chief Financial Officer

Compensation

$820,530

Born 1974(Age 52)
male
ML

Mr. Liam Weston

Chief Human Resources Officer

male
MS

Ms. Sarah Betadam

Chief Information Officer & Chief Information Security Officer

female
MC

Mr. Chuck Ravetto

Co-Chief Operating Officer of Automation Enabling Technologies

Born 1971(Age 55)
male
MJ

Mr. John Lesica

Co-Chief Operating Officer of Medical Solutions

Born 1976(Age 50)
male
MR

Mr. Ray Nash

Corporate Finance Leader & IR

male
MM

Ms. Michele Davis Michele Welsh

General Counsel & Corporate Secretary

Compensation

$524,124

Born 1974(Age 52)
female
MH

Mr. Heinrich Dreyer

Group President of Medical Solutions

male
MN

Ms. Nissia Sabri

Senior Vice President of Corporate Development

female
MA

Ms. Anna Fain

Senior Vice President of Leadership Development and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

female
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Novanta Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $6.53M worth of NOVT shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

19.1K

2.54M

Net Activity

-2.5M

-$2.54M

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

29.1K

3.99M

Net Activity

-4.0M

-$3.99M

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
GM

Glastra Matthijs

Director, Officer: Chief Executive Officer

41.0K shares9 transactions

$5.64M

2
BR

Buckley Robert

Officer: Chief Financial Officer

5.6K shares3 transactions

$711K

3
STN

Secor Thomas N

Director

1.5K shares2 transactions

$179K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $6.53M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$2.54M

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchases—may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

3 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.

SEC Filings

NOVT - Filing history and reports

Filing TypeFiling DatePeriod EndingFiscal YearActions
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2026

N/A

April 24, 2026
May 28, 2026
2026
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2025

N/A

April 25, 2025
May 29, 2025
2025
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2024

N/A

April 03, 2024
May 08, 2024
2024
DEF 14A

DEF 14A

N/A

April 07, 2023
April 07, 2023
 
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2022

N/A

April 08, 2022
May 12, 2022
2022
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2021

N/A

April 06, 2021
May 13, 2021
2021
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2020

N/A

April 20, 2020
May 26, 2020
2020
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2019

N/A

April 05, 2019
May 09, 2019
2019
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2018

N/A

April 06, 2018
May 10, 2018
2018
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2017

N/A

April 10, 2017
May 10, 2017
2017
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