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SOTK Stock Forecast: Sono-Tek Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 20 Oct 2026
$5.28
−3.47% on the day

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Sono-Tek Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $8.5 — +61.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 83 of 100 as at 19 Oct 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$83.0M
Ticker Nerd rank
83/ 100
Median analyst target
$8.50
Analysts covering
2
Revenue$5.7M+10.3% y/y
Operating income$897K
Net income$741K
Free cash flow$1.9M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 31 May 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−25.8%
1M
+14.3%
YTD
+27.8%
1Y
+28.5%
From 52W high
−26.3%
From 52W low
+46.7%
$3.60
$7.16
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

SOTK stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Sono-Tek Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 19 Oct 2026
83/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Accruals
94
Size
75
Quality
75
Issuance
72
Momentum
62
Volatility
62
Value
56
Growth
47
Revisions
46

Accruals (94): Reported profit is backed by cash, and the company is not expanding recklessly.

Revisions (46): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.

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Wall Street

SOTK stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SOTK, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$4.00$6.00$8.00$10.00Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26SOTKHigh $10.00Median $8.50Low $7.00

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says2 analysts
1 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $7.00Median $8.50High $10.00

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +61.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
29 May 2025Northland Capital MarketsDowngradeMarket Perform—
14 Jan 2025Northland Capital MarketsReiteratesOutperform—
16 Oct 2024Northland Capital MarketsReiteratesOutperform—
12 Sept 2022Northland Capital MarketsInitiatesOutperform—
23 Jan 2020Dougherty & Co.InitiatesBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

SOTK vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 20 Oct 2026, Sono-Tek Corp. returned +28.5% against +15.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

SOTK vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
80100120140160180Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26SOTKS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

SOTK analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−10.0%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Sono-Tek Corp. (SOTK) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
44.0×

Cheaper than 14% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.9×

Cheaper than 26% of US stocks

Price / book
3.9×

Cheaper than 21% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
23.4×

Cheaper than 9% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
1.3%

Higher than 30% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−13.5%

Higher than 24% of US stocks

Gross margin
56.8%

Higher than 70% of US stocks

Operating margin
7.3%

Higher than 59% of US stocks

Net margin
9.3%

Higher than 68% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
10.1%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.5%

Higher than 79% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.0%

Higher than 1% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Sono-Tek Corp. (SOTK) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Sono-Tek Corp. has a market value of $83.0M and an enterprise value of $65.4M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: $21.4M. The latest quarter grew 1.3% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $2.1M, a 9.6% net margin.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 May 2026: $5.9M, after $254K of capital spending.

  • Sono-Tek Corp. spent $72K on share buybacks in the twelve months to 31 May 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 15.7M.

  • Trailing P/E: 44.0×; forward P/E: 29.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.

  • Sono-Tek Corp. employs 79 people — $271K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 May 2026 · market figures as at 21 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

SOTK vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelScientific & Technical Instruments
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
SOTKSono-Tek Corp.$83.0M83
LGLLGL Group, Inc.$83.5M39
WRAPWrap Technologies, Inc.$80.9M49
GNSSGenasys, Inc.$60.1M61
ARBEArbe Robotics Ltd.$58.0M40
ACFNAcorn Energy, Inc.$46.2M36
USBCUSBC, Inc.$170.0M7

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News

Latest SOTK news & analysis

Sono-Tek Corporation: Backlog Additions To Support Year-Out Sales

Seeking Alpha · 16 Oct 2026neutral

Sono-Tek is seeing strong growth in medical applications, with the sales outlook for the rest of the fiscal year described as modest growth or flat. The excerpt also notes high customer concentration and that continued momentum depends on product validation, while higher-ASP medical sales may lead to follow-on business.

Why it matters — SOTK watchers may weigh potential follow-on sales in medical applications against concentrated customer exposure and the need for product validation.

Sono-Tek Corporation (SOTK) Q2 2027 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 15 Oct 2026neutral

Sono-Tek Corporation held its fiscal 2027 midyear results conference call on October 14, 2026. The excerpt lists company and conference-call participants but provides no results or discussion details.

Why it matters — SOTK watchers are alerted to the midyear earnings call, though this excerpt contains no financial or operating information.

Sono-Tek Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 14 Oct 2026positive

Sono-Tek reported fiscal 2027 first-half revenue growth, wider gross margins and higher profitability, led by increased medical-market sales and demand for higher-value production systems. Management said recent order activity provides increased visibility into fiscal 2028.

Why it matters — SOTK watchers may note the reported operating improvement and management’s comments on order visibility for fiscal 2028.

Sono-Tek Corporation (SOTK) Misses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Zacks Investment Research · 14 Oct 2026negative

Sono-Tek reported quarterly earnings of $0.02 per share, below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.05. Earnings were $0.03 per share in the year-ago quarter.

Why it matters — The reported earnings missed the consensus estimate and were lower than earnings a year earlier.

Sono-Tek Reports Fiscal Second Quarter and First Half 2027 Results Driven by Strong Medical Sector and Higher Value Production Systems

GlobeNewsWire · 14 Oct 2026positive

Sono-Tek reported first-half fiscal 2027 revenue of $10.9 million, up 6%, gross margin of 55%, and operating income up 41%, with medical market sales rising 289%. It reiterated expectations for flat to modest FY 2027 revenue growth and said recent record orders increased revenue visibility for FY 2028.

Why it matters — The results highlight stronger medical sales, profitability metrics and order visibility, alongside the company's cautious near-term growth outlook.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about SOTK stock

What is the SOTK stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 2 Wall Street analysts covering Sono-Tek Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $8.5, with estimates ranging from $7 to $10. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is SOTK stock a buy right now?

Of the 2 analysts covering Sono-Tek Corp., 1 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Sono-Tek Corp. 83 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 19 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank SOTK?

As at 19 Oct 2026, Sono-Tek Corp. ranks 83 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 Accruals (94 of 100).

Will SOTK stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 2 analysts implies +61.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Sono-Tek Corp. 83 out of 100 as at 19 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the SOTK stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Sono-Tek Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for SOTK are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $7 to $10 over the next 12 months.

How has SOTK stock performed over the past year?

Sono-Tek Corp. returned +28.5% over the 12 months to 20 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Sono-Tek Corp. do?

Sono-Tek Corporation is a United States-based industrial technology company that designs and manufactures ultrasonic coating systems for precision thin-film applications. Its products are used to apply uniform coatings on parts and components across microelectronics, alternative energy, medical, industrial, and research and development markets.

What is the latest news on SOTK?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 16 Oct 2026): "Sono-Tek Corporation: Backlog Additions To Support Year-Out Sales". Sono-Tek is seeing strong growth in medical applications, with the sales outlook for the rest of the fiscal year described as modest growth or flat. The excerpt also notes high customer concentration and that continued momentum depends on product validation, while higher-ASP medical sales may lead to follow-on business.

Company

About Sono-Tek Corp.

Sono-Tek Corporation is a United States-based industrial technology company that designs and manufactures ultrasonic coating systems for precision thin-film applications. Its products are used to apply uniform coatings on parts and components across microelectronics, alternative energy, medical, industrial, and research and development markets. The company also offers custom-engineered nozzles, generators, integrated multi-axis systems, fluxing systems, OEM systems, and related surface coating solutions, along with application consulting and service support. Sono-Tek’s technology is used in laboratory settings and high-volume production environments, where precise fluid delivery and consistent coating performance are essential. Headquartered in Milton, New York, Sono-Tek serves customers globally and plays a specialized role in enabling advanced manufacturing processes that require controlled, efficient, and repeatable coating methods.

CEO Mr. R. Stephen Harshbarger · 79 employees · United States · https://www.sono-tek.com