Camtek stock fell 4.63 percent as AI orders support growth

Published on 10/07/2026 at 13:46 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Camtek stock posted Q2 revenue of USD 133.2 million on August 10, 2026, up 8 percent year over year. Morgan Stanley cut its target to USD 152 from USD 165.

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Camtek stock (ISIN IL0010952641) was last at USD 154.55 on Nasdaq on October 6, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET, down 4.63 percent from the previous close. The move came as investors weighed a high valuation against record order intake and strong advanced packaging demand.

Orders strengthen the growth case

According to Yahoo Finance in the August 10, 2026, earnings transcript, Camtek reported record Q2 2026 revenue of USD 133.2 million, up 8 percent year over year and 10 percent from Q1 2026. Non-GAAP gross margin was 51.4 percent, while non-GAAP operating income reached USD 36 million.

The company said year-to-date orders exceeded USD 600 million, with deliveries scheduled through the remainder of 2026 and into 2027. About 80 percent of that order intake involved advanced packaging applications, linking Camtek's growth directly to AI-related semiconductor capacity expansion.

Analysts balance growth and valuation

MarketBeat lists a Moderate Buy consensus from 14 analysts, including 7 Buy ratings and 7 Hold ratings. Its average price target is USD 176.75, with a high target of USD 200.00 and a low target of USD 145.00; the average target is 14.4 percent above the October 6 price.

The analyst split also shows why the stock remains sensitive to execution. Markets Insider reported on September 28, 2026, that Morgan Stanley lowered its target from USD 165 to USD 152 while maintaining an Equal Weight rating.

Advanced packaging drives the outlook

Camtek's Q2 call pointed to advanced packaging as the central operating variable. Management expects third-quarter revenue of USD 158 million to USD 160 million and more than 30 percent growth in second-half 2026 revenue versus the first half, while advanced packaging revenue is expected to grow 45 percent in the second half against the first half.

The company also said approximately 75 percent of Q2 revenue came from advanced packaging, with most of that activity supporting AI applications. For investors, the key test is whether the order backlog converts into revenue while margins move toward management's stated year-end targets of 53 percent to 55 percent gross margin and 30 percent to 32 percent operating margin.

Camtek stock stays under valuation pressure

Camtek stock traded between USD 153.38 and USD 164.04 on October 6, 2026, against a 52-week range of USD 91.91 to USD 215.99. Market capitalization stood at USD 7.2 billion and volume reached 342,970 shares on the same session.

Camtek will host an investor and analyst breakfast at SEMICON West on October 14, 2026, a date stated in the Q2 earnings call. The event gives management a scheduled opportunity to update investors on demand, capacity and the product roadmap.