Entegris Shares Tumble 14.55% with $640M Volume Ranking 181st in Market Activity Amid Margin Pressures and Sector-Wide Challenges

Entegris (NASDAQ: ENTG) fell 14.55% on July 30, 2025, with a trading volume of $640 million, ranking 181st in market activity. The semiconductor materials provider reported Q2 2025 net sales of $792 million, a 2.5% sequential increase driven by demand for CMP consumables and etch/deposition materials. GAAP diluted EPS came in at $0.35, while non-GAAP diluted EPS reached $0.66. CEO Bertrand Loy highlighted margin pressures and macroeconomic uncertainties but expressed confidence in stronger performance for the second half of the year.

Segment performance diverged, with Materials Solutions (MS) showing 3.7% year-over-year growth to $354.9 million, attributed to strong demand in unit-driven solutions. Advanced Purity Solutions (APS) revenue declined 6.9% to $439.9 million, impacted by reduced capital expenditures in fabrication facilities. Adjusted operating margins contracted across both segments, reflecting operational inefficiencies and competitive pricing pressures. The company expects Q3 sales of $780–$820 million with non-GAAP EPS guidance of $0.68–$0.75.

The stock’s sharp decline follows a similar drop after Q1 results, signaling investor concerns over margin compression and sector-wide challenges. While Entegris maintained its long-term growth outlook, near-term execution risks and trade policy uncertainties remain critical factors for market sentiment.

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