Novanta Inc (NOVTU) shareholders
NOVTUNasdaqMiscellaneous Electrical Machinery, Equipment & SuppliesFiscal year ends December 31Also trades as NOVT
Financials through Q2 FY2026, quarter ended Jul 3, 2026Last filing: 10-Q on Aug 5, 2026Score 11/3028% above fair value
$60.95+0.20 (+0.33%)
Close on Nov 2, 2026Market cap $5.53BP/E 93.7Yield –
Ownership
Who owns Novanta's shares
Held by institutions
–
Shares held, 13F filers
Institutional holders
–
Net institutional buying
–
Insider trades, 12 months
0 buys · 45 sales
Net sold $11.57M
Holders of more than 5%
Latest Schedule 13D (active) or 13G (passive) filed by each holder
| Holder | Shares | % of class | Filing | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 4,822,354 | 13.50% | 13G (passive) amendment | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management | 2,508,270 | 7.01% | 13G (passive) | Mar 31, 2026 |
| T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. | 2,222,444 | 6.20% | 13G (passive) | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management | 1,886,765 | 5.27% | 13G (passive) | Mar 31, 2026 |
Officers, directors and major owners
People who filed Forms 3, 4 or 5 in the last two years
| Name | Role | Shares owned | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthijs Glastra | Chief Executive Officer, Director | 87,619 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Robert Buckley | Chief Financial Officer | 132,835 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| John Joseph Burke II | Chief Accounting Officer | 8,900 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Charles Guy Ravetto JR | Co-Chief Operating Officer | 16,359 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Alexander Manganiello | General Counsel | – | Feb 24, 2026 |
| John Lesica | Co-Chief Operating Officer | 2,576 | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Michele Davis Welsh | General Counsel | 1,478 | Feb 24, 2025 |
| Thomas N. Secor | Director | 662 | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Frank Anders Wilson | Director | 3,947 | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Darlene J. S. Solomon | Director | 3,541 | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Mary Kay Ladone | Director | 1,897 | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Maxine Lum Mauricio | Director | 4,548 | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Lonny J. Carpenter | Director | 5,848 | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Matthew Farrell | Director | – | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Robert Matthew Johnson | Director | 2,143 | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Barbara B. Hulit | Director | 2,146 | Jan 6, 2025 |
Insider trades
Common stock transactions reported on Form 4, newest first
| Insider | Date | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value | Shares after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas N. Secor Director | Sep 11, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −663 | $147.60 | $97.86K | 662 |
| Matthijs Glastra Chief Executive Officer, Director | Jul 2, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −3,024 | $160.13 | $484.23K | 33,237 |
| Matthijs Glastra Chief Executive Officer, Director | Jul 2, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −1,672 | $161.28 | $269.66K | 31,565 |
| Matthijs Glastra Chief Executive Officer, Director | Jul 2, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −1,167 | $162.01 | $189.07K | 30,398 |
| Matthijs Glastra Chief Executive Officer, Director | Jul 2, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −437 | $163.71 | $71.54K | 29,961 |
| Matthijs Glastra Chief Executive Officer, Director | Jul 2, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −200 | $164.20 | $32.84K | 29,761 |
| Matthijs Glastra Chief Executive Officer, Director | Jun 2, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −1,301 | $169.76 | $220.86K | 36,661 |
| Matthijs Glastra Chief Executive Officer, Director | Jun 2, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −400 | $171.28 | $68.51K | 36,261 |
| Matthijs Glastra Chief Executive Officer, Director | Jun 2, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −2,841 | $168.76 | $479.45K | 37,962 |
| Matthijs Glastra Chief Executive Officer, Director | Jun 2, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −1,420 | $167.68 | $238.11K | 40,803 |
| Matthijs Glastra Chief Executive Officer, Director | Jun 2, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −500 | $166.19 | $83.10K | 42,223 |
| Matthijs Glastra Chief Executive Officer, Director | Jun 2, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −38 | $164.61 | $6.26K | 42,723 |
| Matthijs Glastra Chief Executive Officer, Director | May 12, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −2,421 | $151.34 | $366.39K | 42,761 |
| Matthijs Glastra Chief Executive Officer, Director | May 12, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −5,079 | $150.00 | $761.85K | 45,182 |
| Matthijs Glastra Chief Executive Officer, Director | May 5, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −1,180 | $132.51 | $156.36K | 50,284 |
| Matthijs Glastra Chief Executive Officer, Director | May 5, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −23 | $133.27 | $3.07K | 50,261 |
| Matthijs Glastra Chief Executive Officer, Director | May 5, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −1,022 | $131.75 | $134.65K | 51,464 |
| Matthijs Glastra Chief Executive Officer, Director | May 5, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −4,275 | $130.59 | $558.27K | 52,486 |
| Matthijs Glastra Chief Executive Officer, Director | Apr 17, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −6,500 | $130.05 | $845.33K | 56,761 |
| Robert Buckley Chief Financial Officer | Mar 16, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −86 | $118.80 | $10.22K | 96,616 |
| Robert Buckley Chief Financial Officer | Mar 16, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −3,215 | $116.02 | $373.00K | 103,358 |
| Robert Buckley Chief Financial Officer | Mar 16, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −4,719 | $116.84 | $551.37K | 98,639 |
| Robert Buckley Chief Financial Officer | Mar 16, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −1,937 | $117.74 | $228.06K | 96,702 |
| Robert Buckley Chief Financial Officer | Mar 16, 2026 | Option exercise | +9,957 | $14.13 | $140.69K | 106,573 |
| Matthijs Glastra Chief Executive Officer, Director | Mar 2, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −586 | $136.35 | $79.90K | 68,552 |
| Matthijs Glastra Chief Executive Officer, Director | Mar 2, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −1,375 | $137.28 | $188.76K | 67,177 |
| Matthijs Glastra Chief Executive Officer, Director | Mar 2, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −940 | $138.67 | $130.35K | 66,237 |
| Matthijs Glastra Chief Executive Officer, Director | Mar 2, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −1,180 | $139.50 | $164.61K | 65,057 |
| Matthijs Glastra Chief Executive Officer, Director | Mar 2, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −1,796 | $140.48 | $252.30K | 63,261 |
| Matthijs Glastra Chief Executive Officer, Director | Mar 2, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −49 | $131.92 | $6.46K | 69,712 |
| Matthijs Glastra Chief Executive Officer, Director | Mar 2, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −500 | $133.77 | $66.89K | 69,212 |
| Matthijs Glastra Chief Executive Officer, Director | Mar 2, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −74 | $134.69 | $9.97K | 69,138 |
| Robert Buckley Chief Financial Officer | Feb 24, 2026 | Tax withholding | −2,624 | $137.44 | $360.64K | 96,616 |
| Robert Buckley Chief Financial Officer | Feb 24, 2026 | Option exercise | +5,426 | – | – | 99,240 |
| Matthijs Glastra Chief Executive Officer, Director | Feb 24, 2026 | Option exercise | +10,852 | – | – | 75,008 |
| Matthijs Glastra Chief Executive Officer, Director | Feb 24, 2026 | Tax withholding | −5,247 | $137.44 | $721.15K | 69,761 |
| John Joseph Burke II Chief Accounting Officer | Feb 24, 2026 | Tax withholding | −141 | $137.44 | $19.38K | 8,900 |
| John Joseph Burke II Chief Accounting Officer | Feb 24, 2026 | Option exercise | +479 | – | – | 9,041 |
| Charles Guy Ravetto JR Co-Chief Operating Officer | Feb 24, 2026 | Option exercise | +825 | – | – | 16,359 |
| Charles Guy Ravetto JR Co-Chief Operating Officer | Feb 24, 2026 | Tax withholding | −243 | $137.44 | $33.40K | 16,116 |
| Charles Guy Ravetto JR Co-Chief Operating Officer | Feb 23, 2026 | Option exercise | +1,059 | – | – | 15,845 |
| Charles Guy Ravetto JR Co-Chief Operating Officer | Feb 23, 2026 | Tax withholding | −311 | $142.38 | $44.28K | 15,534 |
| John Joseph Burke II Chief Accounting Officer | Feb 23, 2026 | Option exercise | +519 | – | – | 8,738 |
| John Joseph Burke II Chief Accounting Officer | Feb 23, 2026 | Tax withholding | −176 | $142.38 | $25.06K | 8,562 |
| John Joseph Burke II Chief Accounting Officer | Feb 20, 2026 | Tax withholding | −170 | $145.96 | $24.81K | 8,219 |
| John Joseph Burke II Chief Accounting Officer | Feb 20, 2026 | Option exercise | +490 | – | – | 8,389 |
| John Lesica Co-Chief Operating Officer | Feb 20, 2026 | Option exercise | +1,633 | – | – | 2,576 |
| John Lesica Co-Chief Operating Officer | Feb 20, 2026 | Tax withholding | −480 | $145.96 | $70.06K | 2,096 |
| Matthijs Glastra Chief Executive Officer, Director | Feb 20, 2026 | Tax withholding | −2,574 | $145.96 | $375.70K | 64,156 |
| Matthijs Glastra Chief Executive Officer, Director | Feb 20, 2026 | Option exercise | +5,322 | – | – | 66,730 |
| Charles Guy Ravetto JR Co-Chief Operating Officer | Feb 20, 2026 | Option exercise | +1,633 | – | – | 15,266 |
| Charles Guy Ravetto JR Co-Chief Operating Officer | Feb 20, 2026 | Tax withholding | −480 | $145.96 | $70.06K | 14,786 |
| Robert Buckley Chief Financial Officer | Feb 20, 2026 | Tax withholding | −1,185 | $145.96 | $172.96K | 93,814 |
| Robert Buckley Chief Financial Officer | Feb 20, 2026 | Option exercise | +2,450 | – | – | 94,999 |
| Robert Buckley Chief Financial Officer | Feb 20, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −425 | $142.62 | $60.61K | 93,826 |
| Robert Buckley Chief Financial Officer | Feb 20, 2026 | Option exercise | +1,423 | $14.13 | $20.11K | 95,237 |
| Robert Buckley Chief Financial Officer | Feb 20, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −986 | $140.09 | $138.13K | 94,251 |
| Robert Buckley Chief Financial Officer | Feb 20, 2026 | Sale(10b5-1 plan) | −12 | $143.71 | $1.72K | 93,814 |
| Charles Guy Ravetto JR Co-Chief Operating Officer | Feb 19, 2026 | Tax withholding | −251 | $144.93 | $36.38K | 13,633 |
| Charles Guy Ravetto JR Co-Chief Operating Officer | Feb 19, 2026 | Option exercise | +722 | – | – | 13,884 |
Awards, option exercises, tax withholding and gifts are shown alongside open-market buys and sales. Each name links to the filing on SEC EDGAR.
Short interest
Shares sold short and not yet bought back, as of Oct 15, 2026 (FINRA, reported twice a month)
Short % of shares outstanding
–
0M shares short
Days to cover
1.0
At 0M shares a day
Change since last report
-0.4%
From 0M shares
Short volume, 20 days
7.6%
Of volume reported to FINRA
Shares sold short, last 12 months
Short sale volume counts trades marked short on any given day, including market-maker hedging, so it runs far higher than the share of Novanta's stock actually held short. Settlement fails (shares not delivered on time) peaked at 400,027 shares on Sep 25, 2026 over the last 90 days.
Planned insider sales
Notices of proposed sale filed on Form 144 before shares are sold
| Seller | Filed | Shares | Market value | Planned sale | Acquired through |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas N. Secor Director | Sep 11, 2026 | 663 | $97.86K | Sep 11, 2026 | Restricted Stock Vesting |
| Matthijs Glastra Officer | Jul 2, 2026 | 6,500 | $1.05M | Jul 2, 2026 | Restricted Stock Units |
| Matthijs Glastra Officer | Jun 2, 2026 | 6,500 | $1.10M | Jun 2, 2026 | Restricted Stock Units |
| Matthijs Glastra Officer | Jun 2, 2026 | 7,500 | $1.13M | May 12, 2026 | Restricted Stock Units |
| Matthijs Glastra Officer | May 12, 2026 | 7,500 | $1.13M | May 12, 2026 | Restricted Stock Units |
| Matthijs Glastra Officer | May 5, 2026 | 6,500 | $845.00K | May 5, 2026 | Restricted Stock Units |
| Matthijs Glastra Officer | Apr 17, 2026 | 6,500 | $845.00K | Apr 17, 2026 | Restricted Stock Units |
| Matthijs Glastra Officer | Mar 2, 2026 | 6,500 | $845.00K | Mar 2, 2026 | Restricted Stock Units |
| Matthijs Glastra Officer | Feb 10, 2026 | 7,500 | $1.09M | Feb 10, 2026 | Restricted Stock Units |
| Matthijs Glastra Officer | Feb 2, 2026 | 6,500 | $878.46K | Feb 2, 2026 | Restricted Stock Units |
| Robert Buckley Affiliate | Jan 21, 2026 | 43,920 | $5.76M | Jan 21, 2026 | Stock Option Exercise |
| Matthijs Glastra Officer | Jan 21, 2026 | 7,500 | $1.05M | Jan 21, 2026 | Restricted Stock Units |
| Matthijs Glastra Officer | Jan 9, 2026 | 6,177 | $803.01K | Jan 9, 2026 | Restricted Stock Units |
| Matthijs Glastra Officer | Jan 8, 2026 | 323 | $41.99K | Jan 8, 2026 | Restricted Stock Units |
| Thomas N. Secor Director | Dec 22, 2025 | 747 | $89.76K | Dec 22, 2025 | Restricted Stock Vesting |