Corporate News
Be Semiconductor Industries NV (BESI.AS) closed the trading day on Saturday 24 November 2026 at a 4.4 % gain, reaching a price of EUR 145.1. The shares were last traded at 01:39 AM Central Europe time, reflecting a robust performance against a backdrop of recent market volatility.
Market Context
At the close of the 24‑hour period, the total trading volume for Be Semiconductor Industries was approximately EUR 168.4 million, a figure that accounts for 81.1 million shares outstanding. The company’s market capitalisation stood at EUR 13.2 billion, placing it among the larger players in the Dutch technology sector.
When viewed in a broader temporal frame, Be Semiconductor Industries has experienced a decline of 15.35 % since the end of the previous month. Nevertheless, the stock remains well‑positioned within the sector, with a 200‑day simple moving average of EUR 214.94. The most recent high in the past year reached EUR 328.4 on 15 June 2026, while the low stood at EUR 120.15 on 21 November 2025, indicating a substantial price swing within a single year.
Peer Performance
The company’s performance can be contextualised by examining the recent movements of its peers:
| Stock | Recent Change | Current Price | Market Capitalisation | P/E Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aegon (AED‑CL) | –1.25 % | EUR 7.9 | EUR 11 billion | 11.51 |
| Aegon (AGN.AS) | +1.02 % | EUR 7.31 | EUR 11.9 billion | 12.92 |
| Exor (EXO.AS) | 0 % | EUR 67.6 | EUR 15.4 billion | – |
| Randstad Nv (RAND.AS) | +20.16 % | EUR 41.23 | EUR 7.3 billion | 23.18 |
| Jde Peet’s (JDEP.VI) | 0 % | EUR 31.86 | EUR 15.5 billion | 16.59 |
Randstad Nv’s surge of 20.16 % stands out as the most significant movement in the cohort, suggesting a favourable market reception to its recent initiatives. In contrast, the Aegon group shares a modestly mixed performance, with one listing slightly down and the other slightly up.
Company Overview
Be Semiconductor Industries NV is a Dutch specialist in integrated semiconductor assembly equipment. The firm designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and services a range of machines that assemble semiconductor packages. These packages serve as the critical interface between microchips and other electronic components, while also providing protective functionality. In addition to assembly equipment, BE supplies automated molding and plating machines and produces leadframes. The company has been listed on the NYSE Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange since its initial public offering on 4 December 1995. Further details regarding its product portfolio and corporate activities can be found on its website at www.besi.nl .
