VECO
VEECO INSTRUMENTS INC
$61.04
+4.43%
$4.1B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$4.1B
Cap SizeMid Cap
Analyst ConsensusBuy (60%)
Inst. Holders8 funds
Inst. Value$440.0M
Inst. Activity1 buys / 2 sells
Insider Activity0B / 10S
Insider Net $-$17.9M
Reddit Sentiment50° Neutral
SEC Reports7
Recent Activity
Jun 9, 2026
other
Veeco Receives Follow-On Order for Nanosecond Annealing System; Expands Evaluation Activity
Second system order follows successful evaluation; third advanced logic customer engagement underway
Jun 4, 2026
Insider
HUNTER GORDON sold 6,752 shares
Director @ $63.78 ($430.6K)
Jun 2, 2026
Insider
Miller William John sold 50,000 shares
CEO @ $58.62 ($2.9M)
May 27, 2026
SEC
Two Veeco senior VPs (Global Sales & Service and Product Line Development) executed open-market sales totaling ~$2.54M o
CLUSTER — Impact 3/10
May 26, 2026
Insider
Devasahayam Adrian sold 5,407 shares
SVP - PRODUCT LINE DEVELOPMENT @ $61.84 ($334.4K)
May 18, 2026
SEC
Four Veeco insiders, including CEO William Miller and three directors, sold a combined $10.45M in open-market shares ove
CLUSTER — Impact 5/10
May 13, 2026
SEC
Three VECO insiders, including CEO William Miller, sold a total of $7.80M in open-market sales within 7 days of reportin
CLUSTER — Impact 6/10
Inst.
MORGAN STANLEY — TRIM
571,087 shares ($16.3M)
Price Targets
$60.33
-10.2% upside
Sell
Current $67.19
Low $55.00
Median $60.00
High $66.00
3 analysts
$55.00
$66.00
Analyst Ratings
3Strong Buy
3Buy
4Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight → Equal-Weight |
| May 6, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $0.28 ▼ -11.1% | $0.25 — $0.39 | -21% YoY | 5 |
| Next Q | $0.52 ▲ +2.5% | $0.48 — $0.58 | 45% YoY | 4 |
| Current FY | $1.62 ▼ -1.9% | $1.57 — $1.65 | 22% YoY | 5 |
| Next FY | $3.05 ▲ +45.3% | $1.86 — $3.58 | 88% YoY | 5 |
Latest Reports
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
3/10
Two Veeco senior VPs (Global Sales & Service and Product Line Development) executed open-market sales totaling ~$2.54M o
May 27, 2026
BEARISH
CLUSTER
5/10
Four Veeco insiders, including CEO William Miller and three directors, sold a combined $10.45M in open-market shares ove
May 18, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $219.3M | — |
| FMR LLC | $166.8M | DOUBLED |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $16.8M | NEW |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $16.3M | TRIM |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | $9.2M | TRIM |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | HUNTER GORDON | SELL | $430.6K |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Miller William | SELL | $2.9M |
| May 26, 2026 | Devasahayam Adrian | SELL | $334.4K |
| May 26, 2026 | Wilkerson Susan | SELL | $2.2M |
| May 26, 2026 | HUNTER GORDON | SELL | $1.1M |
Reddit Sentiment
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8 institutional holders with $440.0M total value (15,395,776 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, FMR, CHARLES. Net selling activity: 2 institutions trimmed/exited vs 1 added.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 7,674,779 | $219.3M | 49.8% | — |
| 2 | FMR LLC | 5,835,597 | $166.8M | 37.9% | DOUBLED +757.4% |
| 3 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 586,393 | $16.8M | 3.8% | NEW |
| 4 | MORGAN STANLEY | 571,087 | $16.3M | 3.7% | TRIM -25.3% |
| 5 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 321,074 | $9.2M | 2.1% | TRIM -32.2% |
| 6 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 244,484 | $7.0M | 1.6% | TRIM -45.4% |
| 7 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 155,362 | $4.4M | 1.0% | TRIM -55.4% |
| 8 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 7,000 | $200.1K | 0.0% | NEW |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 764,821 | 571,087 | -25.3% | $16.3M | 2025-Q4 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | TRIM | 447,818 | 244,484 | -45.4% | $7.0M | 2025-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | NEW | — | 7,000 | — | $200.1K | 2025-Q4 |
| FMR LLC | DOUBLED | 583,854 | 5,006,157 | +757.4% | $152.3M | 2025-Q3 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 1,025,024 | 764,821 | -25.4% | $23.3M | 2025-Q3 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | TRIM | 619,427 | 447,818 | -27.7% | $13.6M | 2025-Q3 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | TRIM | 493,313 | 334,374 | -32.2% | $10.2M | 2025-Q3 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | TRIM | 373,724 | 166,729 | -55.4% | $5.1M | 2025-Q3 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | EXIT | 208,810 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q3 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | ADD | 369,216 | 619,427 | +67.8% | $12.6M | 2025-Q2 |
| FMR LLC | DOUBLED | 153,911 | 583,854 | +279.3% | $11.9M | 2025-Q2 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 164,406 | 222,446 | +35.3% | $4.5M | 2025-Q2 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 221,912 | 420,079 | +89.3% | $8.4M | 2025-Q1 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | ADD | 102,279 | 159,407 | +55.9% | $3.2M | 2025-Q1 |
| FMR LLC | NEAR_EXIT | 1,171,174 | 153,911 | -86.9% | $3.1M | 2025-Q1 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 171,867 | 221,912 | +29.1% | $5.9M | 2024-Q4 |
| UBS Group AG | DOUBLED | 63,931 | 217,926 | +240.9% | $5.8M | 2024-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | TRIM | 298,910 | 171,871 | -42.5% | $4.6M | 2024-Q4 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | ADD | 77,747 | 102,279 | +31.6% | $2.7M | 2024-Q4 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 354,176 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2024-Q4 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | NEW | — | 491,516 | — | $16.3M | 2024-Q3 |
13 unique insiders with 10 transactions. Net insider value: -$17.9M ($0.00 bought, $17.9M sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | HUNTER GORDON | Director | SELL | 6,752 | $63.78 | $430.6K |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Miller William John | CEO | SELL | 50,000 | $58.62 | $2.9M |
| May 26, 2026 | Devasahayam Adrian | SVP - PRODUCT LINE DEVELOPMENT | SELL | 5,407 | $61.84 | $334.4K |
| May 26, 2026 | Wilkerson Susan | SVP, GLOBAL SALES & SERVICE | SELL | 35,723 | $61.69 | $2.2M |
| May 26, 2026 | HUNTER GORDON | Director | SELL | 17,714 | $61.61 | $1.1M |
| May 14, 2026 | DAMORE RICHARD A | Director | SELL | 43,701 | $60.71 | $2.7M |
| May 12, 2026 | HUNTER GORDON | Director | SELL | 29,532 | $59.41 | $1.8M |
| May 11, 2026 | St Dennis Thomas | Director | SELL | 1,400 | $61.93 | $86.7K |
| May 8, 2026 | Nicolaides Lena | Director | A | 2,945 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 8, 2026 | St Dennis Thomas | Director | A | 2,945 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 8, 2026 | Chand Sujeet | Director | A | 2,945 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 8, 2026 | HUNTER GORDON | Director | A | 2,945 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 8, 2026 | RAYMOND MARY JANE | Director | G | 1,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 8, 2026 | RAYMOND MARY JANE | Director | A | 2,945 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 8, 2026 | JACKSON KEITH D | Director | A | 2,945 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 8, 2026 | HUNTER GORDON | Director | SELL | 7,746 | $58.76 | $455.2K |
| May 8, 2026 | BAYLESS KATHLEEN A | Director | A | 2,945 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 8, 2026 | DAMORE RICHARD A | Director | A | 2,945 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| May 7, 2026 | Miller William John | CEO | SELL | 100,000 | $59.55 | $6.0M |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Miller William John | CEO | M | 140,157 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Miller William John | CEO | F | 61,053 | $31.00 | $1.9M |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Porshnev Peter | Chief Technology Officer | A | 593 | $25.96 | $15.4K |
| Mar 20, 2026 | KIERNAN JOHN P | SVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | F | 15,049 | $31.00 | $466.5K |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Porshnev Peter | Chief Technology Officer | F | 11,397 | $31.00 | $353.3K |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Porshnev Peter | Chief Technology Officer | M | 26,910 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | KIERNAN JOHN P | SVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | M | 30,274 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Devasahayam Adrian | SVP - PRODUCT LINE DEVELOPMENT | M | 26,910 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Devasahayam Adrian | SVP - PRODUCT LINE DEVELOPMENT | A | 373 | $25.96 | $9.7K |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Devasahayam Adrian | SVP - PRODUCT LINE DEVELOPMENT | F | 10,144 | $31.00 | $314.5K |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Wilkerson Susan | SVP, GLOBAL SALES & SERVICE | A | 549 | $25.96 | $14.3K |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Wilkerson Susan | SVP, GLOBAL SALES & SERVICE | M | 26,910 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Wilkerson Susan | SVP, GLOBAL SALES & SERVICE | F | 6,996 | $31.00 | $216.9K |
| Mar 16, 2026 | KIERNAN JOHN P | SVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | M | 4,083 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Miller William John | CEO | F | 6,607 | $30.95 | $204.5K |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Porshnev Peter | SVP, UNIFIED ENGINEERING | M | 2,667 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Wilkerson Susan | SVP, GLOBAL SALES & SERVICE | F | 675 | $30.95 | $20.9K |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Porshnev Peter | SVP, UNIFIED ENGINEERING | M | 2,667 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Wilkerson Susan | SVP, GLOBAL SALES & SERVICE | M | 2,667 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Miller William John | CEO | M | 15,167 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Devasahayam Adrian | SVP - PRODUCT LINE DEVELOPMENT | M | 2,667 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Devasahayam Adrian | SVP - PRODUCT LINE DEVELOPMENT | F | 983 | $30.95 | $30.4K |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Miller William John | CEO | M | 15,167 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Devasahayam Adrian | SVP - PRODUCT LINE DEVELOPMENT | M | 2,800 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | KIERNAN JOHN P | SVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | F | 1,999 | $30.95 | $61.9K |
| Mar 16, 2026 | KIERNAN JOHN P | SVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | M | 4,083 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Wilkerson Susan | SVP, GLOBAL SALES & SERVICE | M | 2,667 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Porshnev Peter | SVP, UNIFIED ENGINEERING | F | 1,146 | $30.95 | $35.5K |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Miller William John | CEO | M | 14,584 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | KIERNAN JOHN P | SVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | M | 3,150 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | KIERNAN JOHN P | SVP & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | F | 1,714 | $31.46 | $53.9K |
7 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 0 bullish, 3 bearish, 1 mixed, 3 neutral. Avg impact: 4.6/10.
NEUTRAL
CLUSTER
3/10
Two Veeco senior VPs (Global Sales & Service and Product Line Development) executed open-market sale
May 27, 2026
BEARISH
CLUSTER
5/10
Four Veeco insiders, including CEO William Miller and three directors, sold a combined $10.45M in op
May 18, 2026
BEARISH
CLUSTER
6/10
Three VECO insiders, including CEO William Miller, sold a total of $7.80M in open-market sales withi
May 13, 2026
BEARISH
8-K
6/10
Veeco reported Q1 2026 revenue of $158.3M, down 5.3% YoY, and a GAAP net loss of -$0.3M (-$0.01/dilu
May 5, 2026
NEUTRAL
PRESS-RELEASE
3/10
Veeco Instruments announced a future earnings release date for Q1 2026, but did not report actual fi
Apr 21, 2026
NEUTRAL
DEFA14A
3/10
VEECO INSTRUMENTS INC filed a definitive proxy statement (DEFA14A) for its 2026 Annual Meeting. The
Mar 19, 2026
MIXED
8-K
6/10
Veeco Instruments reported declining financial performance for Q4 and fiscal year 2025, with revenue
Feb 25, 2026
No press releases analyzed yet. Press releases are collected from GlobeNewsWire and analyzed by the LLM pipeline.
Current analyst consensus: Buy (60% buy). Based on 10 analysts: 3 strong buy, 3 buy, 4 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$60.33 mean target
-10.2% upside
Sell (3.00)
$55.00 Low
$66.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $67.19 |
| Target Low | $55.00 |
| Target Mean | $60.33 |
| Target Median | $60.00 |
| Target High | $66.00 |
| # Analysts | 3 |
| Recommendation | Sell (3.00) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$0.28 | $0.25 | $0.39 | -21.0% | -11.1% | 0↑ 4↓ | $0.2B | 7.4% | 5 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$0.52 | $0.48 | $0.58 | 44.8% | +2.5% | 2↑ 1↓ | $0.2B | 26.4% | 4 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$1.62 | $1.57 | $1.65 | 21.8% | -1.9% | 0↑ 4↓ | $0.8B | 15.0% | 5 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$3.05 | $1.86 | $3.58 | 87.9% | +45.3% | 4↑ 0↓ | $1.0B | 31.2% | 5 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $0.284 | |
| 7d ago | $0.258 | +0.026 |
| 30d ago | $0.320 | -0.036 |
| 60d ago | $0.320 | -0.036 |
| 90d ago | $0.320 | -0.036 |
2 analyst firms have rated this stock: 0 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| May 6, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 60% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 60% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 60% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 60% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 64% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 64% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
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4 mentions
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4 time periods
Reddit Sentiment History
| Date | Mentions | Sentiment | Bullish | Bearish | Threads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | 1 | 50° Neutral | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| May 13, 2026 | 1 | 50° Neutral | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| May 13, 2026 | 1 | 44° Neutral | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| May 13, 2026 | 1 | 44° Neutral | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Jun 9, 2026
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Veeco Receives Follow-On Order for Nanosecond Annealing System; Expands Evaluation Activity
Second system order follows successful evaluation; third advanced logic customer engagement underway <pre>Second system order follows successful evalu
Jun 9, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: VECO — 65.4% short (1.2M / 1.8M)
Short: 1,182,401 | Exempt: 1,310 | TRF Vol: 1,807,196 | Short Ratio: 65.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 5, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: VECO — 57.4% short (0.3M / 0.6M)
Short: 328,579 | Exempt: 4 | TRF Vol: 572,014 | Short Ratio: 57.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 4, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: VECO — 72.2% short (0.6M / 0.9M)
Short: 644,773 | Exempt: 247 | TRF Vol: 893,277 | Short Ratio: 72.2% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 29, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: VECO — 79.3% short (0.6M / 0.8M)
Short: 645,863 | Exempt: 634 | TRF Vol: 814,293 | Short Ratio: 79.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 12, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: VECO — 67.6% short (0.8M / 1.1M)
Short: 750,521 | Exempt: 15,080 | TRF Vol: 1,109,602 | Short Ratio: 67.6% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 11, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: VECO — 73.9% short (0.6M / 0.8M)
Short: 563,063 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 761,968 | Short Ratio: 73.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 7, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: VECO — 63.1% short (0.6M / 1.0M)
Short: 639,533 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 1,014,210 | Short Ratio: 63.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 6, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: VECO — 68.4% short (1.7M / 2.4M)
Short: 1,662,192 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 2,428,334 | Short Ratio: 68.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 5, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: VECO — 60.7% short (0.6M / 1.0M)
Short: 577,468 | Exempt: 193 | TRF Vol: 951,681 | Short Ratio: 60.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 5, 2026
earnings_calendar
VECO Q1 2026 Earnings Scheduled — 2026-05-05
Apr 27, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: VECO — 75.1% short (0.6M / 0.8M)
Short: 565,254 | Exempt: 157 | TRF Vol: 752,814 | Short Ratio: 75.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 24, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: VECO — 75.8% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 441,120 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 582,141 | Short Ratio: 75.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 23, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: VECO — 79.3% short (0.4M / 0.5M)
Short: 412,752 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 520,349 | Short Ratio: 79.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Apr 22, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: VECO — 72.1% short (0.6M / 0.8M)
Short: 550,004 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 763,116 | Short Ratio: 72.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)