Onto Innovation Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Onto Innovation's CEO is Mike Plisinski, appointed in Oct 2019, has a tenure of 6.58 years. total yearly compensation is $7.81M, comprised of 9.8% salary and 90.2% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.29% of the company’s shares, worth $37.52M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 1.8 years and 4.2 years respectively.
Key information
Mike Plisinski
Chief executive officer
US$7.8m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 9.76% |
| CEO tenure | 6.6yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.3% |
| Management average tenure | 1.8yrs |
| Board average tenure | 4.2yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Analysis Article • May 18
We Think You Can Look Beyond Onto Innovation's (NYSE:ONTO) Lackluster Earnings
Investors were disappointed with the weak earnings posted by Onto Innovation Inc. ( NYSE:ONTO ). However, our analysis...
Narrative Update • May 17
ONTO: HBM Demand And Rigaku Partnership Will Shape Future Upside Potential
Onto Innovation's updated analyst fair value estimate has shifted from about $281 to roughly $352, with analysts citing higher modeled revenue growth, stronger profit margins, and slight adjustments to the discount rate and future P/E assumptions as the reasons for the change. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Onto Innovation has been active, with several firms adjusting ratings and price targets in both directions.
New Narrative • May 15
Onto Innovation: The Advanced Packaging Chokepoint 51.3% undervalued intrinsic discount
Onto Innovation is emerging as one of the most strategically important semiconductor equipment companies in the AI supply chain. While much investor attention remains focused on GPU manufacturers and memory suppliers, the next bottleneck increasingly lies in advanced packaging — the complex process of stacking, connecting, and inspecting AI chips and HBM memory at nanometer precision.
Narrative Update • May 01
ONTO: HBM Agreements And Guidance Will Support Higher Long Term Earnings Power
Analysts have raised the fair value estimate for Onto Innovation to $355 from $300, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, higher profit margins, and a lower future P/E multiple, supported by a series of recent price target increases and upgrades across firms such as B. Riley, Evercore ISI, Oppenheimer, Stifel, and Cantor Fitzgerald.Seeking Alpha • Apr 19
Why Onto Innovation Is A Still A Buy After More Than Doubling In 4 Years
Summary Onto Innovation has delivered over 220% returns since 2022, outperforming the S&P 500 and maintaining strong momentum. ONTO's Q4 saw record revenue and cash generation, but revenue growth was minimal at 1.1% Y/Y, with gross margin declining to 46.4%. Advanced packaging and specialty devices now drive over half of ONTO's revenue, with management targeting a $2 billion run rate via capacity expansion. I reiterate a Buy rating, citing relative value, sector momentum, and strong positioning in AI-driven semiconductor capital equipment growth. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Apr 17
ONTO: HBM Demand And Advanced Packaging Progress Will Shape A Balanced Outlook
Analysts have lifted the fair value estimate for Onto Innovation by about $15 to roughly $281. They cite a series of higher price targets across the Street, supported by expectations for steady revenue growth, slightly stronger profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Apr 03
ONTO: HBM Demand And New Contracts Will Drive Stronger Earnings Power
Analysts have raised the fair value estimate for Onto Innovation from $200 to $300, citing a series of recent price target increases tied to expectations for stronger revenue growth, high bandwidth memory related demand, and product momentum such as Dragonfly G5. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are clustering around higher fair value assumptions for Onto Innovation, with a series of price target increases and rating upgrades pointing to rising confidence in the company’s execution and exposure to high bandwidth memory demand.
Narrative Update • Mar 20
ONTO: HBM Orders And 2026 Shift To Back End Tools Will Test Expectations
Analysts have raised the fair value estimate for Onto Innovation to $220 from $160, citing higher price targets across Wall Street that reference expectations for stronger revenue, a large high bandwidth memory equipment agreement, and continued optimism about the product roadmap and margin outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Onto Innovation has centered on stronger high bandwidth memory exposure, a sizeable US$240m volume purchase agreement, and management's updated revenue commentary for the first half of 2026.Narrative Update • Mar 06
ONTO: High Bandwidth Memory Demand Will Drive A More Constructive Medium Term Outlook
Analysts have raised their blended price target for Onto Innovation from $237.86 to $265.71, citing stronger expected revenue growth, higher future P/E assumptions, and continued interest in high bandwidth memory orders and product developments as key reasons for the change. Analyst Commentary Bullish and more cautious analysts are largely aligned on Onto Innovation's exposure to high bandwidth memory and advanced packaging, but they are assigning different levels of confidence around how consistently management can translate that exposure into results and how much of that is already reflected in the share price.Narrative Update • Feb 20
ONTO: Higher Street Conviction Will Shape A Balanced Medium Term Outlook
The updated analyst price target for Onto Innovation moves from about $172 to roughly $238, as analysts generally point to higher Street targets in the $200 to $275 range, along with stronger confidence around the product roadmap, including progress on Dragonfly G5, while using a slightly lower discount rate and a higher assumed future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Onto Innovation has centered on updated price targets in the roughly US$200 to US$275 range, shifts in ratings, and how the company is positioned around product execution, including Dragonfly G5, and broader semiconductor capital equipment trends.Narrative Update • Feb 06
ONTO: Elevated Expectations May Confront Rotation Toward Back End Equipment In 2026
Analysts have raised their price targets on Onto Innovation from $54 to $60, citing updated models that reflect slightly higher estimated revenue growth, modestly stronger profit margins, and a marginally lower assumed future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Onto Innovation highlights both optimism around the business model and some emerging caution on how the stock is positioned within the broader semiconductor supply chain.Narrative Update • Jan 22
ONTO: Elevated Expectations May Clash With Memory Cycle And Order Volatility
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Onto Innovation from $90 to $160, citing higher assumed revenue growth, slightly stronger profit margins, and a richer future P/E multiple supported by recent price target increases across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Onto Innovation has leaned supportive on the stock, with multiple firms adjusting their price targets higher and updating models following company events such as the Semilab International acquisition.Narrative Update • Jan 08
ONTO: Memory And Semilab Integration Will Shape Balanced Medium Term Outlook
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Onto Innovation to $172 from $157, citing higher assumed profit margins and a slightly richer future P/E multiple, supported by recent price target increases tied to high bandwidth memory exposure and the Semilab International acquisition. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Onto Innovation centers on its exposure to high bandwidth memory, the impact of the Semilab International acquisition, and how the stock is valued relative to peers.Narrative Update • Dec 23
ONTO: Semilab Acquisition Set To Drive Stronger Earnings Power Ahead
Onto Innovation's analyst price target has been raised from $160 to $200 per share, as analysts factor in stronger revenue growth, higher profit margins, and a modestly richer future earnings multiple supported by recent target hikes following the Semilab acquisition and an improving memory spending outlook. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have steadily raised their price targets on Onto Innovation in recent months, citing improving fundamentals, strategic execution, and leverage to a recovering memory cycle.Analysis Article • Dec 23
Onto Innovation Inc.'s (NYSE:ONTO) P/E Is Still On The Mark Following 25% Share Price Bounce
Onto Innovation Inc. ( NYSE:ONTO ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...Narrative Update • Dec 09
ONTO: Memory Upswing And Semilab Synergies Will Drive Balanced Medium Term Upside
Analysts have nudged their blended price target on Onto Innovation higher by a mid single digit percentage into the high $150s, reflecting growing confidence in upside from the Semilab acquisition, a strengthening memory and high bandwidth memory spending cycle, and the potential for multiple expansion as orders recover. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight a constructive setup for Onto Innovation, pointing to rising price targets as evidence that the Semilab acquisition, memory cycle tailwinds, and a potential rerating in the companys valuation multiple are not yet fully reflected in the share price.Narrative Update • Nov 25
ONTO: Memory Spending Rebound Will Drive Market Share Gains And Upside Potential
Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Onto Innovation from $149.38 to $157.00. They cite recent model updates driven by accelerating revenue growth expectations, improved profit margins, and optimism following strategic acquisitions and industry tailwinds.Narrative Update • Nov 06
ONTO: Memory Spending Upswing And Market Share Recovery Will Drive Fair Value Stability
Onto Innovation's analyst price target has risen significantly, climbing from a prior consensus of $115 to $145 to a range of $160 to $170, as analysts cite renewed confidence in the company's positioning for re-accelerating memory spending and improved growth prospects in the coming year. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst reports on Onto Innovation highlight a surge in optimism regarding the company’s positioning in the semiconductor sector.Narrative Update • Oct 22
Analysts Raise Onto Innovation Price Target Amid Growth Momentum and Market Share Recovery Efforts
Onto Innovation's analyst price target has increased from $136.25 to $149.38, as analysts cite expectations of industry order upside and renewed growth momentum in the company’s core markets. Analyst Commentary Recent updates from street research highlight both the positive momentum and the potential risks analysts see for Onto Innovation in the months ahead.Narrative Update • Oct 08
AI Packaging And Semilab Acquisition Will Drive Expansion
Analysts have raised Onto Innovation's fair value estimate slightly from $133.75 to $136.25 per share. They cite renewed optimism for accelerated growth and market share recovery, despite near-term challenges.Analysis Article • Oct 02
After Leaping 29% Onto Innovation Inc. (NYSE:ONTO) Shares Are Not Flying Under The Radar
The Onto Innovation Inc. ( NYSE:ONTO ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent gain of...Narrative Update • Sep 24
AI Packaging And Semilab Acquisition Will Drive Expansion
Analyst sentiment on Onto Innovation has turned more positive due to expectations of revenue acceleration, market share recovery, and strengthening end markets, resulting in a higher consensus price target of $133.75. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts expect growth to reaccelerate in the second half of 2026 despite near-term hurdles.Narrative Update • Aug 08
AI Packaging And Semilab Acquisition Will Drive Expansion
Analysts have lowered Onto Innovation’s price target from $134.62 to $126.88, citing near-term headwinds, reduced growth visibility, and the absence of positive catalysts ahead of the next-generation Dragonfly platform launch. Analyst Commentary Expectation of continued headwinds impacting Onto Innovation over the next 3-6 months.Analysis Article • Jul 26
Onto Innovation Inc.'s (NYSE:ONTO) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 65% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights The projected fair value for Onto Innovation is US$164 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Onto...Seeking Alpha • Mar 13
Onto Innovation: Explosive Growth, But No Bargain
Summary Onto achieved a 15% CAGR in revenue and a 60% CAGR in profit from 2020 to 2024, driven by cost controls and low effective tax rates. Onto is financially sound with high cash reserves, minimal debt, and a low reinvestment rate, though it lags peers in return on capital and EBIT margin. Despite strong financial health and growth potential, Onto's stock is fully priced, with its valuation closely aligned with intrinsic value estimates. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaCEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$106m |
| Jan 03 2026 | US$8m | US$762k | US$137m |
| Sep 27 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$175m |
| Jun 28 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$200m |
| Mar 29 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$219m |
| Dec 28 2024 | US$7m | US$730k | US$202m |
| Sep 28 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$183m |
| Jun 29 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$166m |
| Mar 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$139m |
| Dec 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$121m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$157m |
| Jul 01 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$173m |
| Apr 01 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$199m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$5m | US$635k | US$223m |
| Oct 01 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$204m |
| Jul 02 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$188m |
| Apr 02 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$172m |
| Jan 01 2022 | US$5m | US$639k | US$142m |
| Sep 25 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$116m |
| Jun 26 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$87m |
| Mar 27 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$60m |
| Dec 26 2020 | n/a | n/a | US$31m |
| Sep 26 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$7m |
| Jun 27 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$8m |
| Mar 28 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$10m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$2m | US$83k | US$2m |
Compensation vs Market: Mike's total compensation ($USD7.81M) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD14.74M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Mike's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Mike Plisinski (55 yo)
6.6yrs
Tenure
US$7,813,551
Compensation
Mr. Michael P. Plisinski, also known as Mike, is the Chief Executive Officer and Director of Onto Innovation Inc. since October 25, 2019. Mr. Plisinski served as Chief Executive Officer of Rudolph Technolo...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Director | 6.6yrs | US$7.81m | 0.29% $ 37.5m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | less than a year | US$3.05m | no data | |
| SVP & COO | 3yrs | US$1.67m | 0.014% $ 1.8m | |
| Executive Vice President of Product Solutions Group | 1.4yrs | US$4.33m | 0.010% $ 1.3m | |
| Senior Vice President of Customer Success | less than a year | US$2.01m | no data | |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | 1.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP | 4.6yrs | US$1.54m | 0.032% $ 4.2m | |
| Chief Marketing Officer & Senior VP of Strategy | 4.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources | less than a year | no data | no data |
1.8yrs
Average Tenure
51.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: ONTO's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.8 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & Director | 10.5yrs | US$7.81m | 0.29% $ 37.5m | |
| Independent Director | 1.8yrs | US$285.65k | 0.0013% $ 170.8k | |
| Independent Director | 10.8yrs | US$295.65k | no data | |
| Independent Chairman | 10.8yrs | US$351.90k | 0.072% $ 9.2m | |
| Independent Director | 2.2yrs | US$301.28k | 0.0016% $ 209.4k | |
| Independent Director | 4.2yrs | US$296.90k | 0.010% $ 1.3m | |
| Independent Director | 3.3yrs | US$287.53k | 0.0054% $ 697.5k |
4.2yrs
Average Tenure
63yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: ONTO's board of directors are considered experienced (4.2 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/05/31 22:08 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/01/03 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company Financials | 10 years |
| |
| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
|
|
| Market Prices | 30 years |
| |
| Ownership | 10 years |
| |
| Management | 10 years |
| |
| Key Developments | 10 years |
|
* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
Analysis Model and Snowflake
Details of the analysis model used to generate this report is available on our Github page, we also have guides on how to use our reports and tutorials on Youtube.
Learn about the world class team who designed and built the Simply Wall St analysis model.
Industry and Sector Metrics
Our industry and section metrics are calculated every 6 hours by Simply Wall St, details of our process are available on Github.
Analyst Sources
Onto Innovation Inc. is covered by 15 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Ted Moreau | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |
| Craig Ellis | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| Christopher Muse | Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. |