Entegris Stock Dips 0.17% on $340M Volume Surge Ranks 307th in Market Activity as Institutional Buys Clash with Analyst Cuts and Executive Sales

Entegris (NASDAQ:ENTG) closed down 0.17% on August 28, 2025, with a trading volume of $340 million, a 37.35% increase from the previous day. The stock ranked 307th in trading activity across the market. Recent institutional activity highlights include Synovus Financial Corp boosting its stake by 29.8% in Q1, now holding $2.22 million worth of shares, while Central Pacific Bank Trust Division increased its position by 125.7% to $27,000. Analyst sentiment remains mixed, with Citigroup cutting its price target to $102 from $125 and UBS Group lowering its target to $90 from $95, though the overall consensus rating remains a "Moderate Buy" with an average target of $106.44.

Insider transactions have drawn attention, as SVP Clinton Haris sold 3,627 shares at $90.00, reducing his holdings by 8.77%, and SVP Susan Rice sold 8,858 shares at $79.84, trimming her stake by 13.47%. These sales, disclosed via SEC filings, may signal cautious positioning among company executives. Meanwhile, new institutional investments from Costello Asset Management and Quarry LP added $26,000 and $28,000 to Entegris’ holdings, respectively, reflecting ongoing interest in the semiconductor materials sector.

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