Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ:AEHR) Receives Average Recommendation of “Hold” from Brokerages

Shares of Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ:AEHR) have received a consensus recommendation of “Hold” from the five research firms that are currently covering the firm, Marketbeat.com reports. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, one has issued a hold rating and three have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 12-month target price among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $68.00.

Several brokerages have recently commented on AEHR. Craig Hallum upgraded shares of Aehr Test Systems from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $68.00 price objective on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, April 8th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Aehr Test Systems from a “sell (d)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a research note on Monday, May 4th. Wall Street Zen raised Aehr Test Systems from a “strong sell” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday, June 6th. Finally, Lake Street Capital restated a “buy” rating on shares of Aehr Test Systems in a research report on Wednesday, April 8th.

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP Alberto Salamone sold 15,000 shares of Aehr Test Systems stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, April 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $89.57, for a total transaction of $1,343,550.00. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 63,025 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,645,149.25. This trade represents a 19.22% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Rhea J. Posedel sold 17,115 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, April 22nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $100.00, for a total transaction of $1,711,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 45,261 shares in the company, valued at $4,526,100. This trade represents a 27.44% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 151,117 shares of company stock valued at $12,963,805 in the last three months. 6.80% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Aehr Test Systems

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. KBC Group NV bought a new stake in Aehr Test Systems in the 1st quarter worth approximately $30,000. Sunbelt Securities Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Aehr Test Systems in the third quarter valued at $27,000. Tema ETFs LLC purchased a new position in shares of Aehr Test Systems in the second quarter valued at $89,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new stake in Aehr Test Systems in the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Finally, CoreCap Advisors LLC increased its position in Aehr Test Systems by 241.8% in the second quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC now owns 1,251 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $120,000 after purchasing an additional 885 shares during the last quarter. 69.69% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Aehr Test Systems News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Aehr Test Systems this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Aehr received a follow-on production order from its lead silicon photonics customer for a FOX-XP wafer-level burn-in system, reinforcing near-term demand and its role in AI and data center semiconductor testing. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Several reports noted the stock jumped on the news, with traders highlighting the follow-on order as the main catalyst behind the rally. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts reportedly set a consensus target price of $68, which suggests expectations remain tied to recent operating momentum rather than a major new valuation shift. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest data showed 0 shares reported as of July 10, offering little new information for traders.

Aehr Test Systems Trading Down 4.7%

Aehr Test Systems stock traded down $3.61 during midday trading on Friday, hitting $72.60. The stock had a trading volume of 1,321,807 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,558,168. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $95.58 and its two-hundred day moving average is $59.60. The company has a market capitalization of $2.28 billion, a PE ratio of -191.05 and a beta of 3.17. Aehr Test Systems has a 52-week low of $12.93 and a 52-week high of $126.62.

Aehr Test Systems Company Profile

Aehr Test Systems develops, manufactures and sells semiconductor test and burn-in equipment used by device manufacturers to ensure quality and reliability of integrated circuits. Its products are designed for wafer-level reliability assessment, functional test and stress screening of memory devices, system-on-chips, optical components and power semiconductors. By focusing on wafer-level burn-in and testing processes, the company helps reduce cost and improve yield for high-volume semiconductor production.

The company’s product portfolio includes FOX series wafer probe test and burn-in systems as well as ABTS burn-in ovens.