inTest is trading at $14.04, up 14.15%, after announcing preliminary third-quarter orders.
- On October 5, 2026, orders were $48–$50 million, up 28%–33% year over year, led by record back-end semiconductor orders; revenue is expected at the high end of $33–$35 million guidance.
- Backlog is estimated at $58–$60 million, up 28%–32% from June 30, with AI-driven data-center demand and customer capacity expansions; figures remain preliminary.
- Company news drove the gain; broader market context was comparatively mixed.