Insider Trading April 8, 2026 04:51 PM

Entegris Strategy Chief Disposes of $31.8k in Shares as Stock Climbs

Sale executed under Rule 10b5-1 plan; company posts Q4 2025 beat and draws higher price targets from analysts

By Derek Hwang ENTG
Entegris Strategy Chief Disposes of $31.8k in Shares as Stock Climbs
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Olivier Blachier, Entegris' SVP and Chief Strategy Officer, sold 275 shares on April 7, 2026, under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. The transaction totaled $31,781. Since the sale the stock has risen to $129.60, an 89% gain over the last year. Entegris reported Q4 2025 results that beat expectations, prompting price-target increases from BMO Capital and KeyBanc Capital Markets.

Key Points

  • Olivier Blachier sold 275 Entegris shares on April 7, 2026, under a Rule 10b5-1 plan, generating $31,781 in proceeds.
  • Entegris beat Q4 2025 estimates with EPS of $0.70 (vs. $0.66 expected) and revenue of $824 million (vs. $811.04 million expected); BMO and KeyBanc raised price targets to $148 and $156 respectively.
  • Despite recent analyst optimism and an 89% 12-month stock rise to $129.60, InvestingPro assesses ENTG as overvalued relative to its Fair Value; near-term revenue growth is projected modestly at about 4% in the first half.

Olivier Blachier, senior vice president and chief strategy officer at Entegris Inc. (NASDAQ: ENTG), completed a sale of 275 shares of the company's common stock on April 7, 2026. The shares sold at $115.57 apiece, producing proceeds of $31,781. The disposition was carried out pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan that Blachier established on February 21, 2025.

Following the transaction, Blachier's direct holdings in Entegris amount to 34,896.95 shares. Since the April 7 trade, the share price has moved higher and is currently $129.60, representing an 89% return over the trailing 12 months.

Independent analysis from InvestingPro indicates that, on a relative basis, the stock appears overvalued compared with its Fair Value. The InvestingPro coverage note referenced in company data flags this valuation assessment for investors interested in a deeper view of the name.


Recent operating and analyst developments

Entegris reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that exceeded consensus estimates. The company posted earnings per share of $0.70, topping the forecast of $0.66. Revenue for the quarter was $824 million, ahead of the anticipated $811.04 million.

Market response from sell-side analysts was positive following the release. BMO Capital raised its price target for Entegris to $148 while maintaining an Outperform rating. KeyBanc Capital Markets also lifted its price target, moving it to $156 and keeping an Overweight rating. Analysts at KeyBanc noted expectations for a material recovery for Entegris, while also characterizing initial growth as modest, with an anticipated 4% topline increase in the first half.

Those revisions and the quarter's results have been cited alongside the insider transaction and valuation commentary as part of the current market picture for the stock.


Where things stand

The insider sale, the company's recent earnings beat, the upward movement in the share price, and the InvestingPro valuation assessment together outline the current factual landscape for Entegris. Analysts have responded with higher targets and maintained constructive ratings, even as some metrics signal elevated valuation versus fair value and modest near-term top-line expansion.

Risks

  • Valuation risk: InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock appears overvalued versus its Fair Value, which could affect investor returns.
  • Growth uncertainty: Analysts project initial growth to be modest, with a roughly 4% topline increase expected in the first half, suggesting limited near-term revenue acceleration.
  • Market sensitivity to insider transactions and analyst revisions: The combination of a reported insider sale and shifting price targets may contribute to share-price volatility.

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