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Why Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (UCTT) stock moved

Updated Sep 20, 2026

Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (UCTT) shares rose 4.6% to $70.64 as of September 20, 2026, a moderate gain from the prior close of $67.54. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for UCTT. Below, we break down what changed for UCTT, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.

What happened

UCTT climbed 4.6% to $70.64

UCTT rose 4.6% in its latest session, moving from $67.54 to $70.64.

Low confidence
Rel. volume
1.1×
Normal
Vs peers
No comparable peers
Market cap
$3.2B
NASDAQ Global Select
Analyst target
$123
+74.6% vs price
Price chart
Aug 20 – Sep 18
VV$65$71$77Aug 20Aug 27Sep 3Sep 11Sep 18
E earnings
F filing
A analyst
V/N other
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What it means for Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. investors

For Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. investors, the recent signals are mixed, leaving the near-term picture neutral / mixed. On the constructive side: Positive 4.6% session move; UCTT moved +6.69% from its $77.92 open to a $83.14 close on 2026-08-06. Weighing against that: Ultra Clean Holdings announced a $400 million at-the-market (ATM) equity offering program, triggering a 7.0% intraday decline to $86.41; Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (UCTT) moved −6.08% from $87.60 to $82.27 on 2026-08-10. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $123.33, implying +74.6% upside from $70.64. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality low (47/100). With earnings roughly 37 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.

UCTT price reaction

UCTT last traded at $70.64, up $3.10 (+4.59%) from the previous close of $67.54. The session traded on 1.1× average volume (normal), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $65.11 and $76.43, and it currently sits about 49% of the way up that band.

Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (UCTT)

The consensus analyst price target on Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (UCTT) is $123.33, 74.6% above the recent $70.64. Over the past 90 days analysts logged 0 upgrades, 4 maintains, and 0 downgrades. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on UCTT line up.

The bullish case

  • Wall Street's consensus price target of $123.33 implies +74.6% upside from $70.64.
  • The Street's most bullish target is $130.00 (+84.0%).
  • Positive 4.6% session move.
  • UCTT moved +6.69% from its $77.92 open to a $83.14 close on 2026-08-06.
  • Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (UCTT) moved +11.43% from $80.02 to $89.17 on 2026-08-03.

The bearish case

  • Ultra Clean Holdings announced a $400 million at-the-market (ATM) equity offering program, triggering a 7.0% intraday decline to $86.41.
  • Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (UCTT) moved −6.08% from $87.60 to $82.27 on 2026-08-10.
Bull vs bear balanceNeutral / Mixed
BearishNeutralBullish

Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is roughly balanced, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.

Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Sep 20, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.

Analyst expectations
Consensus target: $123+74.6%
= 4 maintains
Oppenheimer maintained Outperform · 2026-08-04
SEC filings watch
8-K2026-08-06
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high
10-Q2026-08-04
Quarterly financial results
medium
8-K2026-08-03
Material event — review for impact
high
8-K2026-07-08
Material event — review for impact
high
Peer context
UCTT+4.6%

Previous notable changes for UCTT

Valuation2026-08-28-7.1%via Yahoo Finance
Ultra Clean Holdings fell 6.42% to $69.95 as profit-taking accelerated amid a $400 million at-the-market equity offering announced mid-August that has created dilution concerns, combined with investor caution over negative operating cash flow despite Q2 earnings beats (per web sources including finance.yahoo.com and investing.com). Volume at 304k shares was 33% of the typical intraday average, suggesting below-average participation in the decline.
Material / Earnings2026-08-19-8.3%
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (UCTT) moved -9.92% from $83.27 to $75.01 on August 19, 2026, following disclosure of a $400 million at-the-market (ATM) equity offering program. The decline reflects shareholder dilution concerns and investor scrutiny over the company's capital-intensive UCT 3.0 expansion strategy against deepening near-term negative operating cash flows.
Risk2026-08-14-8.6%via Yahoo Finance
Ultra Clean Holdings announced a $400 million at-the-market (ATM) equity offering program, triggering a 7.0% intraday decline to $86.41. The offering signals potential share dilution, and the drop also reflects profit-taking after a recent AI-driven rally in semiconductor equipment stocks. Volume of 629,348 shares is running at 0.85x normal for this point in the session, suggesting moderate but not exceptional selling pressure.
Risk2026-08-10-5.7%
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (UCTT) moved −6.08% from $87.60 to $82.27 on 2026-08-10. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move occurred on light volume (36% of the 5-day average).
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-10-27 (est.)
in 37 days
10-Q Filing (est.)
2026-11-03
Medium impact
Thesis shift
Neutral / Mixed
bearish signal
Risk level
High
from change events

Frequently asked questions about UCTT

Why did Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (UCTT) stock move?

UCTT rose 4.6% to $70.64. No single company-specific catalyst was confirmed during the move window, and it looks technical.

How much did UCTT stock rise?

UCTT gained 4.59% ($3.10) versus the prior close of $67.54, last trading at $70.64 on 1.1× average volume.

When is Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.'s next earnings date?

UCTT's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-10-27 — about 37 days away.

What is the analyst price target for UCTT?

The consensus analyst price target for UCTT is $123.33, about 74.6% above the current $70.64. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 4 maintains, and 0 downgrades.

How BestStocks tracks UCTT

This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after its price and volume cleared UCTT-specific materiality thresholds, triggering an evidence check. It draws on 20 tracked change events for UCTT, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of September 20, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.

Data sources
FMP real-time & historical price dataFMP earnings & estimatesAnalyst ratings & price targets (FMP)SEC EDGAR filingsEarnings calendar (FMP)
Educational research tool — not personalized investment advice. Data may be delayed.