Entegris Slides to 359th in Trading Volume as Corebridge Bets Big and Insiders Sell

On August 29, 2025, Entegris (ENTG) closed with a 0.14% decline, trading at $85.63, while its trading volume dropped by 20.29% to $270 million, ranking it 359th in the market. Institutional activity highlighted shifting investor sentiment, as Earnest Partners LLC reduced its stake by 10.3%, now holding 1.69 million shares valued at $148 million. Conversely, Corebridge Financial Inc. and RGM Capital LLC significantly increased their positions, with Corebridge’s holdings surging 5,972.8% to 168,582 shares. Insider sales also emerged as a key factor, with SVP Clinton M. Haris and Susan G. Rice each reducing their ownership by 8.77% and 13.47%, respectively, through stock transactions in July and August.

The stock’s recent performance was further shaped by mixed analyst activity. Citigroup lowered its price target to $102 from $125, while Mizuho raised its objective to $98, maintaining a “buy” rating. However, Goldman Sachs and UBS adopted neutral stances, reflecting uncertainty about the company’s valuation. Entegris reported Q2 earnings of $0.66 per share, exceeding estimates, but revenue dipped 2.5% year-over-year to $792.4 million. The firm’s 2025 Q3 guidance of $0.68–$0.70 EPS aligns with analysts’ average forecast of $3.51 for the year, though its high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.04 and beta of 1.22 suggest elevated risk compared to broader market benchmarks.

Backtest results for Entegris revealed a 12-month return of 22.1% from August 2024 to August 2025, outperforming the S&P 500’s 15.3% gain. However, a 6-month period from February to August 2025 showed a 9.8% decline, underscoring volatility. The stock’s 52-week range of $60.75–$117.88 and a 0.5% dividend yield highlight its cyclical nature within the semiconductor sector.