Fariba Danesh, a director of AEHR Test Systems (NASDAQ: AEHR), completed two stock sales in April that together accounted for 10,500 shares and about $745,588 in proceeds. The first tranche comprised 3,500 shares sold on April 10, 2026, at $70.045 per share; the second tranche was 7,000 shares sold on April 13, 2026, at $71.4901 per share.
On April 13, 2026, Danesh also exercised options to acquire 7,000 shares of AEHR common stock at an exercise price of $2.25 per share, paying $15,750 for the shares obtained through exercise.
After accounting for the sales and the option exercise, Danesh directly holds 13,143 shares of AEHR Test Systems. That total includes shares that remain subject to unvested restricted stock units.
The timing of the insider activity comes against a backdrop of pronounced share-price strength. AEHR has risen 763% over the past year and climbed 43% in the preceding week. The shares were trading near a 52-week high of $74.53 at the time of reporting, with the current quoted price cited at $71.66. InvestingPro analysis referenced in company coverage indicates a Fair Value estimate that is materially below that $71.66 figure, suggesting the stock may be trading above intrinsic valuation.
AEHR carries a market capitalization of $2.22 billion.
Recent financial results and demand indicators
In other corporate developments, AEHR Test Systems reported mixed financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026. The company posted an adjusted loss per share of $0.05, which outperformed a consensus forecast of a $0.07 loss per share. Revenue for the quarter was $10.3 million, slightly below the expected $10.8 million figure.
Despite the revenue shortfall, AEHR recorded a company-best level of quarterly bookings at $37.2 million and reported an effective backlog exceeding $50 million, metrics that indicate strong demand for the business's products or services.
Analysts have reacted to the quarter and backlog momentum with varied guidance. Freedom Broker raised its price target to $61 while keeping a Hold rating. Lake Street increased its price target to $56 and retained a Buy rating, citing the strong bookings trend.
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Key takeaways
- Insider transactions: Danesh sold 10,500 AEHR shares in two tranches in April and exercised 7,000 options at $2.25 per share on April 13, 2026.
- Share-price context: AEHR has experienced a 763% rise over 12 months and a 43% increase in the prior week, trading near its 52-week high.
- Results snapshot: Q3 fiscal 2026 showed an EPS beat amid a slight revenue miss, coupled with record bookings and an effective backlog above $50 million.
Implications for markets
These developments touch both investor sentiment in public markets and demand indicators for the company's products, as reflected in bookings and backlog figures.