Guy Shechter, President and CEO of Amtech Systems Inc., acquired 3,450 common shares at $14.335 per share on August 24, 2026, for a total of $49,455. The transaction increased his direct holdings to 53,450 shares.
The insider purchase occurred amid a 15.6% weekly decline in the stock price, though shares remain up 138% over the past year. Amtech reported fiscal third-quarter 2026 results that exceeded expectations, with earnings per share of $0.10 versus a $0.07 estimate, and revenue of $22.4 million compared to a $20.0 million forecast. Revenue rose 14% year-over-year, matching the upper end of company guidance.
Gross margin expanded from 46.7% to 50% year-over-year, driven by increased demand for artificial intelligence-related technologies, particularly within the Thermal Processing Solutions segment. InvestingPro data indicates the stock is currently trading below fair value, highlighting potential upside.
