Veeco Instruments Inc VECO

Veeco Instruments Inc is a United States-based company engaged in designing, developing, and manufacturing thin-film process equipment, mainly used for producing electronic devices. The company focuses on semiconductor process equipment that addresses a range of challenging materials engineering problems for its customers. Its products include Laser Processing Systems, Lithography Systems, Ion Beam Systems, SiC CVD Systems, MOCVD Systems, Wet Processing Systems, MBE Technologies, Atomic Layer Deposition Systems, Physical Vapor Deposition Systems, Dicing and Lapping Systems, as well as Gas & Vapor Delivery Systems. The maximum of the company's revenue is generated from sales to the Semiconductor Industry and within China.

• Zacks Investment Research 21 sept

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• Zacks Investment Research 18 sept

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• GlobeNewswire Inc. 7 jul

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• The Motley Fool 30 jun

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• The Motley Fool 24 jun

  A Veeco Director Sold Nearly 18,000 Company Shares Worth $1.1 Million. Here's a Deeper Look at the Transaction.

  Veeco Instruments director Gordon Hunter sold 17,714 shares worth approximately $1.09 million on May 26, 2026, reducing his direct ownership stake to 34,962 shares (0.06% of outstanding shares). The sale occurred as the stock was rising, with Hunter capitalizing on gains before the stock eventually reached a multi-year high of $86.63 in mid-June. The transaction is consistent with Hunter's recent selling pattern and reflects a shrinking available share base rather than a change in strategy.