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Historical analyst accuracy
For Novanta, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 100% were profitable, average return +40% (3 calls). At 3 months: +20% average return (100% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
Not enough scored calls for a reliable ranking.
Valuation
Is Novanta overvalued, and is it a good time to buy Novanta right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: Novanta's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | Novanta | Sector median (Information Technology) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 91.6 | 39.4 |
| Forward P/E | 33.1 | 20.6 |
| Net margin | 6% | 16% |
👉 Novanta trades above its sector median (91.6 vs 39.4) — the market expects higher growth; watch out for disappointment.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Novanta a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on Novanta (NOVT) is "Buy" (2 bullish, 0 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 100% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is Novanta's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $173 (+20% vs $145), ranging from $173 to $173 (1 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on Novanta?
Over 1 year, 100% of analyst targets on Novanta were profitable, for an average return of +40% (across 3 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the Novanta stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $173 within 12 months, i.e. +20% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $173, the most cautious $173.
What is the Novanta stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $173, +20%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (100%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is Novanta overvalued?
Its P/E is 91.6, forward P/E 33.1. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.