Short Interest in Sono-Tek Corporation (NASDAQ:SOTK) Expands By 27.9%

Sono-Tek Corporation (NASDAQ:SOTK) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in December. As of December 31st, there was short interest totaling 4,806 shares, an increase of 27.9% from the December 15th total of 3,757 shares. Approximately 0.0% of the company’s stock are sold short. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 20,755 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.2 days. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 20,755 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.2 days. Approximately 0.0% of the company’s stock are sold short.

Analyst Ratings Changes

SOTK has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Sono-Tek in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Zacks Research cut shares of Sono-Tek from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, December 15th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating, According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

Insider Transactions at Sono-Tek

In other Sono-Tek news, Director Christopher L. Coccio sold 12,320 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, October 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $4.78, for a total transaction of $58,889.60. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 309,447 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,479,156.66. This represents a 3.83% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Corporate insiders own 5.50% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Sono-Tek

An institutional investor recently raised its position in Sono-Tek stock. Susquehanna International Group LLP increased its stake in shares of Sono-Tek Corporation (NASDAQ:SOTK) by 28.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 15,410 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after acquiring an additional 3,389 shares during the quarter. Susquehanna International Group LLP owned approximately 0.10% of Sono-Tek worth $69,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. 47.89% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting Sono-Tek

Here are the key news stories impacting Sono-Tek this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Northland raised its FY2027 EPS forecast to $0.10 from $0.09. That projection is above the current consensus of $0.07, signaling expectations for stronger profitability in 2027 and supporting a higher forward valuation.
• Positive Sentiment: Northland also increased longer-term forecasts — FY2028 and FY2029 to $0.12 (from $0.10) and FY2030 to $0.13 (from $0.10). These upward revisions imply the analyst sees improving multi-year growth and margin expansion, which can be constructive for the stock over time.
• Neutral Sentiment: Northland published detailed quarterly cadences for 2027 (Q1: $0.03, Q2: $0.03, Q3: $0.02, Q4: $0.02) and reiterated FY2026 at $0.08 in some notes. The quarter-by-quarter guide gives investors a clearer roadmap for near-term results but contains small absolute amounts so reactions may be muted unless guidance or revenue drivers change materially.
• Neutral Sentiment: There was also a head‑to‑head survey article comparing Sono‑Tek to GlobalFoundries; this appears to be a general investor-interest piece rather than company-specific news likely to move the stock. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Northland cut its FY2026 EPS estimate to $0.08 from $0.11. The near-term downgrade likely explains part of the selloff today, as it reduces the immediate earnings outlook and could pressure short-term sentiment and valuation.

Sono-Tek Price Performance

NASDAQ:SOTK traded down $0.12 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $4.11. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 51,236 shares, compared to its average volume of 22,515. Sono-Tek has a twelve month low of $3.23 and a twelve month high of $5.15. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $3.99 and a 200-day simple moving average of $3.91. The company has a market capitalization of $64.57 million, a P/E ratio of 41.10 and a beta of -0.30.

Sono-Tek (NASDAQ:SOTK) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, January 13th. The industrial products company reported $0.02 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.03 by ($0.01). Sono-Tek had a return on equity of 8.54% and a net margin of 7.72%.The firm had revenue of $5.00 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.25 million. On average, equities analysts predict that Sono-Tek will post 0.07 EPS for the current fiscal year.

About Sono-Tek

Sono-Tek Corporation is a specialized equipment manufacturer that designs, develops and sells ultrasonic spray coating systems for precision fluid delivery. The company’s core technology uses high-frequency ultrasonic vibrations to generate fine, uniform droplets that can be applied to a broad range of substrates with minimal waste and high accuracy. This method enables precise control over coating thickness, distribution and material usage, making it well suited to applications requiring micro-scale deposition and tight process tolerances.

The company’s product portfolio includes bench-top research and development stations, pilot-scale units and full production systems.