Entegris Shares Tumble 1.11% on Mixed Institutional Trading as Stock Ranks 293rd in 500M Volume Amid Divergent Analyst Ratings

Entegris (ENTG) fell 1.11% on July 31, 2025, with a trading volume of $500 million, a 22.16% decline from the previous day, ranking 293rd in market activity. Institutional activity has been mixed, with purchases from firms like WCM Investment Management and Great Lakes Advisors, while Franklin Resources and Vaughan Nelson sold shares. Brokerage sentiment remained cautiously positive, with "Moderate Buy" ratings from multiple analysts despite recent downgrades from Craig-Hallum. The stock’s performance followed mixed Q2 2023 earnings, where it exceeded expectations but faced conflicting analyst opinions.

Recent developments highlight shifting institutional interest, including a $19.49 million investment by Great Lakes Advisors and a $6.17 million stake by Brown Brothers Harriman. However, reduced positions by entities like B. Metzler and Sarasin & Partners indicate caution. Analysts from Needham and StockNews maintained buy ratings, contrasting with Craig-Hallum’s downgrade, reflecting uncertainty about the company’s ability to sustain momentum in semiconductor manufacturing and AI infrastructure demand.

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