Entegris Surges 5.47% on $220M Volume to 463rd Trading Rank as PNC and Natixis Boost Holdings

Entegris (ENTG) surged 5.47% on August 12, 2025, with a trading volume of $220 million, marking a 61.28% increase from the previous day. The stock ranked 463rd in trading activity among listed companies. Institutional investors including PNC Financial Services Group Inc. and Natixis Advisors LLC significantly increased their holdings in the first quarter, with PNC raising its stake by 79% to 27,149 shares valued at $2.375 million. Natixis Advisors LLC boosted its position by 25.6%, now owning 357,577 shares worth $31.28 million.

The company reported Q2 earnings of $0.66 per share, exceeding estimates, with revenue of $792.4 million, though down 2.5% year-over-year. A 9.17% net margin and 12.05% return on equity highlighted operational efficiency. Analysts remain cautiously optimistic, with Needham reaffirming a $100 target price and KeyCorp lowering its target to $103. The stock’s 52-week range of $60.75–$119.95 reflects market volatility, while a beta of 1.22 indicates above-market risk.

Insider activity included a 3,627-share sale by SVP Clinton M. Haris, reducing his holdings by 8.77%. The company declared a $0.10 quarterly dividend, yielding 0.5% annually. Institutional ownership now accounts for 99.39% of shares outstanding, with insiders holding 0.61%.

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