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Oct 22, 2026
November 4 results and morning call scheduled
Nasdaq Global Market; also Tel Aviv Stock Exchange: $CAMTSemiconductor inspection · Metrology
CAMT Stock Hub: Camtek News, Advanced Packaging and Inspection Growth
Camtek supplies inspection and metrology equipment for semiconductor manufacturing, with advanced packaging and HBM central to its current growth. On October 14, the company raised preliminary Q3 revenue expectations to $160–161 million and introduced a 2027 outlook above $800 million. June financial assets totaled $815.8 million, including deposits and securities, against $488.5 million of convertible notes at carrying value. Full third-quarter results are scheduled for November 4.
Full research report · PDF
Camtek Ltd. research · November 1, 2026
20 pages covering the business, financial position, catalysts, risks, scenarios and sources. A dated snapshot for personal use; redistribution prohibited.
Next catalyst
2026-11-04 · Full third-quarter financial results and call
Company-confirmed reporting date; call scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Eastern. Announcement and terms
CAMT stock at a glance
Reference equity value
5,445.2
USD million · 2026-10-30 · Calculated $116.68 × 46,668,177 ordinary shares outstanding June 30. Different observation dates; excludes future share changes and is not enterprise value.
SourceCash, deposits and securities
815.8
USD million · 2026-06-30 · Includes $215.229 million of cash and equivalents, $327.440 million of short-term deposits, $87.695 million of current securities and $185.473 million of noncurrent securities.
SourceConvertible notes carrying value
488.5
USD million · 2026-06-30 · Accounting carrying amount; contractual principal and other liabilities have separate definitions.
SourceReported short interest
3,343,008
shares · 2026-10-15 · Settlement-date snapshot. Nasdaq average daily volume was 625,887 shares, giving approximately 5.34 days to cover.
SourceOrdinary shares outstanding
46,668,177
ordinary shares · 2026-06-30 · Excludes 2,092,376 treasury shares; issued shares were 48,760,553.
SourcePreliminary Q3 revenue expectation
160–161
USD million · 2026-10-14 · Preliminary and subject to closing procedures. Full quarterly results are scheduled November 4.
SourceWhere Camtek Ltd. stands now
The October revenue preannouncement points to a stronger second half, with Q4 guidance around $180 million and annual guidance around $595 million. Orders received since the beginning of the year exceeded $800 million, with deliveries during 2026 and into 2027. The complete November results can show how the ramp affects margins, working capital and cash.
Camtek is expanding its product and software capabilities through Hawk, Eagle G5, FRT metrology and the acquired Visual Layer team. Management's separate model targets approximately $1.2 billion of annual organic revenue in roughly three years. That model describes strategic goals and is expressly distinguished from financial guidance.
The principal risk is that customer investment, trade access or delivery execution changes before the larger revenue opportunity becomes dependable cash earnings. Working capital, development spending, integration and convertible terms influence how much of the growth reaches each ordinary share.
The constructive case
Customer investment supports repeat orders and reliable deliveries, while product adoption, service and software improve margins and cash conversion at a larger operating scale.
The cautious case
Customer timing, trade access or competition weaken the ramp while development, working capital and integration consume more resources than expected, reducing the value retained per share.
Latest Camtek Ltd. news
Oct 22, 2026
November 4 results and morning call scheduled
Full third-quarter results are scheduled for November 4, with a 9:00 a.m. Eastern call. This follows the preliminary revenue disclosure on October 14.
Oct 14, 2026
Preliminary Q3 sales raised and 2027 outlook introduced
Camtek expects preliminary Q3 revenue of $160–161 million, Q4 around $180 million and 2026 around $595 million. Its initial 2027 outlook exceeds $800 million, with cumulative orders above $800 million for deliveries during 2026 and 2027.
Aug 10, 2026
Q2 revenue rose while GAAP operating profit declined
Revenue was $133.243 million, GAAP operating income $27.227 million and GAAP net income $23.305 million. Broad financial assets totaled about $815.8 million; quarterly operating cash flow was $12.2 million.
Jun 2, 2026
More than $105 million of orders for 2027 delivery
An assembly specialist ordered about $55 million of systems and an HBM manufacturer ordered more than $50 million of Hawk systems. The customers were unnamed and deliveries were expected in 2027.
Apr 14, 2026
Visual Layer acquisition agreement announced
Camtek announced an agreement to acquire Visual Layer after more than a year of collaboration. The transaction aimed to add visual-AI expertise to inspection and metrology; financial terms were not disclosed.
Mar 30, 2026
Assembly customer placed a $31 million order
Camtek announced a multi-system order from a leading outsourced semiconductor assembly and test company, adding evidence of demand for advanced-packaging inspection and metrology.
CAMT stock catalysts
- 2026-11-04 · Full third-quarter financial results and callCompany-confirmed reporting date; call scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Eastern.
- 2027 · Revenue outlook and scheduled order deliveriescompany initial revenue outlook above $800 million; delivery and recognition remain to be completed
- 2027 · Tenth-generation bump-measurement sensorexpected product launch in October roadmap; qualification and sales follow their own schedules
- Roughly three years from October 2026 · Organic revenue target modelstrategic target of about $1.2 billion annual revenue; expressly not financial guidance
Three different stages of the revenue picture
| Measure | Meaning |
|---|---|
| June financial statements | Q2 revenue of $133.243 million and GAAP operating income of $27.227 million are reported results. |
| October 14 preannouncement | Q3 revenue of $160–161 million is preliminary, with closing procedures still to be completed. The initial 2027 outlook exceeds $800 million. |
| Organic target model | About $1.2 billion annual revenue in roughly three years is a strategic ambition, expressly distinguished from guidance. |
June results · October preannouncement · Target model and qualifications
The product portfolio and its commercial tasks
| Capability | Role |
|---|---|
| Hawk and Eagle G5 | Inspection and metrology for demanding semiconductor and advanced-packaging applications. |
| FRT metrology | Multiple optical measurement methods for surfaces, dimensions and materials across manufacturing steps. |
| Visual Layer and software | AI and visual analytics intended to improve equipment performance and support a developing software offering. |
Merlintrader Health Score · $CAMT
3.75out of 5
Assessed November 1, 2026. An editorial assessment of financial and operating resilience over twelve to eighteen months; no price target or recommendation is implied.
Red flags
- Third-quarter revenue is preliminary and remains subject to closing procedures.
- Cumulative order intake differs from outstanding backlog, recognized revenue and collected cash.
- The $1.2 billion organic model is a strategic target with conditions, rather than financial guidance.
- China represented about 49% of 2025 revenue in the annual geographic disclosure.
- June financial assets include deposits and securities; convertible notes and other liabilities remain claims on resources.
- Customer spending, export access and component availability can alter delivery schedules.
- Equity awards, conversions and acquisitions can change the value retained per share.
CAMT Stock FAQ: Camtek Ltd. Questions Answered
Are complete Q3 results already available?
The October 14 revenue expectation of $160–161 million is preliminary and subject to closing procedures. Full results are scheduled November 4, with a 9:00 a.m. Eastern call.
Is the $815.8 million balance cash alone?
It combines cash and equivalents, deposits and current and noncurrent marketable securities. Cash and equivalents alone were $215.229 million at June 30.
Is the $1.2 billion model guidance?
The October presentation describes an organic target in roughly three years and distinguishes the model from guidance. The initial 2027 revenue outlook is a separate statement.
Does the Nasdaq security require an ADS ratio?
Camtek lists ordinary shares on Nasdaq and in Tel Aviv. The nominal share value is NIS 0.01, while the financial statements and U.S. quotation used here are in dollars.
What demonstrates value from the order ramp?
Deliveries, margins, proportionate operating costs and cash collection connect customer commitments to earnings. Working capital, software contribution and ownership changes help explain the per-share result.
Primary sources and market references
- October preannouncement
- results schedule
- Second-quarter financial statements
- Dated Nasdaq quotation
- Security and accounting description
- October investor presentation
- Hawk product description
- February order announcement
- Eagle G5
- MicroProf AP
- SurfaceSens
- Acquisition announcement
- May update
- June orders filed with the SEC
- March order
- June proxy statement
- Meeting outcome
- Nasdaq short-interest record
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Semiconductor-equipment businesses face technology, competition, customer-investment, trade, geographic, currency, supply-chain and acquisition risks. An order can precede delivery, revenue recognition and cash collection by different periods. Preliminary figures, guidance and strategic targets can change, while convertible debt and equity awards influence per-share economics.
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