AEHRTechnology · Semiconductor Equipment & MaterialsThe 5 Wall Street analysts covering Aehr Test Systems hold a median 12-month price target of $118 — -19.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 29 of 100 as at 17 Aug 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Aehr Test Systems on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Momentum (100): The shares have been drifting up relative to others.
Volatility (1): The share price moves around a lot.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on AEHR, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −19.3% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2026 | Jefferies | Initiates | Buy | $175 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | Freedom Broker | Maintains | Hold | $24 → $38 |
| 2 Mar 2026 | William Blair | Upgrade | Outperform | — |
| 13 Feb 2026 | Freedom Broker | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 13 Jan 2026 | Freedom Broker | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 9 Jan 2026 | Craig-Hallum | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 17 Dec 2025 | Lake Street | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 14 Oct 2025 | Freedom Broker | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 26 Mar 2024 | Craig-Hallum | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 25 Mar 2024 | William Blair | Downgrade | Market Perform | — |
| 17 Oct 2022 | William Blair | Initiates | Outperform | — |
| 10 Oct 2016 | Craig-Hallum | Initiates | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. AEHR appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 39% of US stocks
Cheaper than 4% of US stocks
Cheaper than 5% of US stocks
Cheaper than 98% of US stocks
Higher than 80% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US stocks
Higher than 54% of US stocks
Higher than 26% of US stocks
Higher than 18% of US stocks
Higher than 40% of US stocks
Higher than 32% of US stocks
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Zacks reported that cooling inflation and softer jobs data eased Fed rate-hike fears, fueling a strong rally in select growth and AI stocks, highlighted among four leveraged ETFs of the past week.
Why it matters — The report points to renewed strength in growth and AI-linked equities, a segment in which AEHR operates, so this macro backdrop may be relevant to AEHR watchers.
Aehr Test Systems' CEO sold 40,000 shares at $130.84 per share, totaling approximately $5.2 million, with all shares coming from indirect holdings held by a trust while the CEO's direct position remained unchanged.
Why it matters — AEHR watchers would care because insider selling—even from indirect holdings—can signal how company leadership views the stock's current valuation after a significant price rally.
Shares of Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ:AEHR) rose about 8% in Friday midday trading after a fresh Wall Street analyst initiation drew renewed attention to the stock. The shares are now up more than 500% on the year, with the company described as one of 2026's most explosive small caps.
Why it matters — A new analyst initiation and the stock's sharp year-to-date rise signal growing institutional attention on Aehr Test Systems for AEHR watchers.
According to Benzinga, a Wall Street analyst initiated coverage on Aehr Test Systems on a bearish note, one of four top analyst initiations made on Friday. Wall Street analysts changed their outlooks on these companies, with full details available on the analyst ratings page.
Why it matters — AEHR watchers would care because a new analyst starting coverage with a bearish stance could influence market perception of the stock.
Aehr Test Systems received a $22 million AI-related order, which the report cites as evidence of rising wafer-level burn-in (WLBI) demand driven by increasing chip complexity and costs. The company's backlog and bookings are also noted as pointing to strong growth.
Why it matters — A $22 million AI order plus strong backlog and bookings indicate growing demand for Aehr's WLBI test solutions.
The 5 Wall Street analysts covering Aehr Test Systems have a median 12-month price target of $118, with estimates ranging from $110 to $175. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 5 analysts covering Aehr Test Systems, 5 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Aehr Test Systems 29 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 17 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 17 Aug 2026, Aehr Test Systems ranks 29 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Momentum (100 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 5 analysts implies -19.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Aehr Test Systems 29 out of 100 as at 17 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Aehr Test Systems publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for AEHR are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $110 to $175 over the next 12 months.
Aehr Test Systems returned +695.2% over the 12 months to 17 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Aehr Test Systems is a semiconductor equipment company that designs, manufactures, markets, and sells advanced test and burn-in systems for integrated circuits. The company focuses on wafer-level and packaged part testing solutions that help semiconductor manufacturers improve device reliability and production yields.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 17 Aug 2026): "4 Leveraged ETFs of Last Week". Zacks reported that cooling inflation and softer jobs data eased Fed rate-hike fears, fueling a strong rally in select growth and AI stocks, highlighted among four leveraged ETFs of the past week.
Aehr Test Systems is a semiconductor equipment company that designs, manufactures, markets, and sells advanced test and burn-in systems for integrated circuits. The company focuses on wafer-level and packaged part testing solutions that help semiconductor manufacturers improve device reliability and production yields. Its product portfolio includes FOX-XP, FOX-NP, and FOX-CP wafer contact parallel test and burn-in systems, as well as WaferPak full wafer contactors, DiePak carriers, aligners, autoloaders, and related test fixtures. Aehr Test Systems plays a significant role in supporting high-reliability applications, particularly in markets such as automotive, mobility, silicon carbide, gallium nitride, optical photonics, and memory devices, where stringent quality and endurance requirements are critical. Operating from its headquarters in Fremont, California, and founded in 1977, the company serves semiconductor manufacturers across multiple geographic regions as a specialized provider within the broader semiconductor equipment and materials sector.
CEO Mr. Gayn Erickson · 138 employees · United States · https://www.aehr.com