Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ:AEHR) COO Adil Engineer Sells 15,000 Shares

Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ:AEHR) COO Adil Engineer sold 15,000 shares of Aehr Test Systems stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, August 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $131.02, for a total value of $1,965,300.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief operating officer directly owned 46,977 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $6,154,926.54. This trade represents a 24.20% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link.

Aehr Test Systems Price Performance

Shares of Aehr Test Systems stock opened at $123.30 on Friday. Aehr Test Systems has a one year low of $16.38 and a one year high of $133.35. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $92.12 and its 200 day moving average is $71.00. The firm has a market cap of $4.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -513.73 and a beta of 3.10.

Aehr Test Systems News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Aehr received a $22 million follow-on order from its lead customer for wafer-level burn-in systems used with advanced AI training and inference processors. The repeat order supports demand for Aehr’s FOX systems and reinforces its opportunity in AI and high-performance computing. Aehr Receives $22 Million Follow-on Order
• Positive Sentiment: Recent operating updates showed record quarterly bookings of $60.7 million, an approximately $100.6 million backlog and fiscal 2027 revenue guidance of $130 million to $150 million. These metrics improve revenue visibility and suggest accelerating adoption of wafer-level burn-in for complex AI chips. Can Aehr’s $22 Million AI Order Unlock a Bigger WLBI Opportunity?
• Neutral Sentiment: Management will meet investors at the Needham Virtual Semiconductor and SemiCap 1×1 Conference on August 19. The event could provide additional details on customer demand, backlog conversion and the 2027 outlook, but no new financial information was announced. Aehr to Participate in Needham Conference
• Negative Sentiment: Several insiders sold shares on August 12, including CEO Gayn Erickson, COO Adil Engineer and directors Laura Oliphant and Rhea J. Posedel. The reported transactions totaled approximately 65,130 shares and $8.5 million, potentially signaling profit-taking and adding selling pressure after the stock’s rapid appreciation. Aehr CEO Stock Sale Filing
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst commentary cautioned that AEHR’s valuation has become demanding after its substantial gains. With a negative price-to-earnings ratio and high expectations already reflected in the shares, any slowdown in orders, execution or AI spending could trigger further profit-taking.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on AEHR shares. Freedom Capital raised shares of Aehr Test Systems from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Aehr Test Systems from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, July 18th. Craig Hallum reissued a “buy” rating and set a $125.00 target price on shares of Aehr Test Systems in a research note on Wednesday, July 15th. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Aehr Test Systems from a “sell (d)” rating to a “sell (e+)” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 29th. Finally, Lake Street Capital reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $110.00 price objective on shares of Aehr Test Systems in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have assigned a Buy rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $136.67.

Institutional Trading of Aehr Test Systems

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Advocate Investing Services LLC bought a new stake in Aehr Test Systems during the 2nd quarter valued at $26,000. Compagnie Lombard Odier SCmA bought a new position in shares of Aehr Test Systems in the second quarter valued at $34,000. Millennium Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Aehr Test Systems by 0.8% during the fourth quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 59,219 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock valued at $1,196,000 after buying an additional 492 shares during the last quarter. KBC Group NV acquired a new position in shares of Aehr Test Systems during the first quarter valued at about $30,000. Finally, CoreCap Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Aehr Test Systems by 241.8% during the second quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC now owns 1,251 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock worth $120,000 after acquiring an additional 885 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 69.69% of the company’s stock.

About Aehr Test Systems

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.