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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Ballard Power Systems Inc. stock logo
BLDP
Ballard Power Systems
$2.47
-2.8%
$2.95
$2.42
$5.68
$739.25M1.663.02 million shs2.73 million shs
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
$116.27
+2.2%
$123.92
$63.44
$135.51
$7.80B1.67641,981 shs501,294 shs
Novanta Inc. stock logo
NOVT
Novanta
$156.25
-1.0%
$166.90
$111.20
$187.60
$5.60B1.33131,023 shs133,610 shs
Woodward, Inc. stock logo
WWD
Woodward
$149.74
+0.1%
$147.25
$91.42
$160.79
$9.03B1.36367,666 shs673,563 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Ballard Power Systems Inc. stock logo
BLDP
Ballard Power Systems
-2.76%-8.18%-7.14%-24.70%-42.15%
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
+2.19%+3.73%-8.09%+5.58%+44.26%
Novanta Inc. stock logo
NOVT
Novanta
-0.99%+4.15%-9.49%-0.63%+2.12%
Woodward, Inc. stock logo
WWD
Woodward
+0.09%+2.00%-1.13%+7.49%+63.15%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Ballard Power Systems Inc. stock logo
BLDP
Ballard Power Systems
1.91 of 5 stars
3.92.00.00.01.10.01.3
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
4.3129 of 5 stars
2.44.00.82.93.12.51.9
Novanta Inc. stock logo
NOVT
Novanta
0.9682 of 5 stars
0.03.00.00.02.62.53.1
Woodward, Inc. stock logo
WWD
Woodward
3.8297 of 5 stars
2.33.01.70.12.32.52.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Ballard Power Systems Inc. stock logo
BLDP
Ballard Power Systems
1.86
Reduce$3.9459.38% Upside
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
2.75
Moderate Buy$128.7510.73% Upside
Novanta Inc. stock logo
NOVT
Novanta
N/AN/A$161.003.04% Upside
Woodward, Inc. stock logo
WWD
Woodward
2.50
Moderate Buy$158.225.66% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest WWD, BLDP, NOVT, and MKSI Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/25/2024
Ballard Power Systems Inc. stock logo
BLDP
Ballard Power Systems
TD Securities
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Lower Price Target$3.00 ➝ $2.50
4/16/2024
Woodward, Inc. stock logo
WWD
Woodward
The Goldman Sachs Group
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$159.00 ➝ $201.00
4/4/2024
Woodward, Inc. stock logo
WWD
Woodward
Wells Fargo & Company
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$151.00 ➝ $156.00
4/2/2024
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
Wells Fargo & Company
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$115.00 ➝ $120.00
3/13/2024
Ballard Power Systems Inc. stock logo
BLDP
Ballard Power Systems
Piper Sandler
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Lower Price TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$3.00 ➝ $2.30
3/13/2024
Ballard Power Systems Inc. stock logo
BLDP
Ballard Power Systems
Raymond James
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Lower Price TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$4.50 ➝ $4.00
3/12/2024
Ballard Power Systems Inc. stock logo
BLDP
Ballard Power Systems
TD Securities
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Lower Price TargetHold$3.75 ➝ $3.00
2/27/2024
Ballard Power Systems Inc. stock logo
BLDP
Ballard Power Systems
Citigroup
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Lower Price TargetNeutral$4.50 ➝ $3.50
2/9/2024
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
Benchmark
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$85.00 ➝ $130.00
2/9/2024
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
KeyCorp
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Boost Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$115.00 ➝ $140.00
2/8/2024
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
Needham & Company LLC
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$120.00 ➝ $125.00
(Data available from 4/26/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Ballard Power Systems Inc. stock logo
BLDP
Ballard Power Systems
$102.37M7.22N/AN/A$3.32 per share0.74
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
$3.62B2.15$40.65 per share2.86$36.96 per share3.15
Novanta Inc. stock logo
NOVT
Novanta
$881.66M6.35$4.26 per share36.68$18.81 per share8.31
Woodward, Inc. stock logo
WWD
Woodward
$2.91B3.10$6.24 per share23.98$34.28 per share4.37

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Ballard Power Systems Inc. stock logo
BLDP
Ballard Power Systems
-$177.72M-$0.59N/AN/AN/A-172.63%-14.06%-13.02%5/7/2024 (Confirmed)
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
-$1.84B-$27.55N/A17.833.70-50.80%9.95%3.05%5/8/2024 (Confirmed)
Novanta Inc. stock logo
NOVT
Novanta
$72.88M$2.0376.9739.16N/A8.27%17.15%8.94%5/7/2024 (Confirmed)
Woodward, Inc. stock logo
WWD
Woodward
$232.37M$4.7431.5926.001.839.50%15.26%7.89%4/29/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest WWD, BLDP, NOVT, and MKSI Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/8/2024N/A
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
$0.75N/A-$0.75N/AN/AN/A  
5/7/2024N/A
Ballard Power Systems Inc. stock logo
BLDP
Ballard Power Systems
-$0.13N/A+$0.13N/AN/AN/A  
5/7/2024N/A
Novanta Inc. stock logo
NOVT
Novanta
$0.57N/A-$0.57N/AN/AN/A  
4/29/2024N/A
Woodward, Inc. stock logo
WWD
Woodward
$1.29N/A-$1.29N/AN/AN/A  
3/11/2024Q4 2023
Ballard Power Systems Inc. stock logo
BLDP
Ballard Power Systems
-$0.12-$0.16-$0.04-$0.15$26.32 million$46.80 million    
2/28/202412/31/2023
Novanta Inc. stock logo
NOVT
Novanta
$0.63$0.63N/A$0.91$210.90 million$211.60 million    
2/7/2024Q4 2023
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
$0.89$1.17+$0.28$3.36$845.25 million$893.00 million    
1/29/2024Q1 2024
Woodward, Inc. stock logo
WWD
Woodward
$1.12$1.45+$0.33$1.44$750.13 million$786.73 million    

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Ballard Power Systems Inc. stock logo
BLDP
Ballard Power Systems
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
$0.880.76%+3.23%N/A N/A
Novanta Inc. stock logo
NOVT
Novanta
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Woodward, Inc. stock logo
WWD
Woodward
$1.000.67%+18.88%21.10%4 Years

Latest WWD, BLDP, NOVT, and MKSI Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
2/5/2024
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
quarterly$0.220.8%2/23/20242/26/20243/8/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Ballard Power Systems Inc. stock logo
BLDP
Ballard Power Systems
0.01
12.25
11.60
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
1.90
3.18
2.01
Novanta Inc. stock logo
NOVT
Novanta
0.52
2.98
1.91
Woodward, Inc. stock logo
WWD
Woodward
0.30
2.65
1.69

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Ballard Power Systems Inc. stock logo
BLDP
Ballard Power Systems
28.02%
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
99.79%
Novanta Inc. stock logo
NOVT
Novanta
98.35%
Woodward, Inc. stock logo
WWD
Woodward
81.18%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Ballard Power Systems Inc. stock logo
BLDP
Ballard Power Systems
0.16%
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
0.46%
Novanta Inc. stock logo
NOVT
Novanta
1.20%
Woodward, Inc. stock logo
WWD
Woodward
1.12%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Ballard Power Systems Inc. stock logo
BLDP
Ballard Power Systems
1,173299.29 million298.81 millionOptionable
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
10,20067.06 million66.75 millionOptionable
Novanta Inc. stock logo
NOVT
Novanta
2,90035.85 million35.42 millionOptionable
Woodward, Inc. stock logo
WWD
Woodward
8,80060.30 million59.63 millionOptionable

WWD, BLDP, NOVT, and MKSI Headlines

SourceHeadline
Woodward Inc. announces Pennsylvania expansionWoodward Inc. announces Pennsylvania expansion
thefabricator.com - April 25 at 5:44 PM
Northwood High School students stage walk out to protest construction delays at Woodward High SchoolNorthwood High School students stage walk out to protest construction delays at Woodward High School
msn.com - April 25 at 7:42 AM
Woodward declares $0.25 dividendWoodward declares $0.25 dividend
msn.com - April 24 at 9:34 PM
Woodward Announces Declaration of DividendWoodward Announces Declaration of Dividend
globenewswire.com - April 24 at 4:35 PM
Woodward-Granger girls golf dominates last home meet, track teams back in actionWoodward-Granger girls golf dominates last home meet, track teams back in action
msn.com - April 24 at 4:30 PM
Heres How Woodward (WWD) is Placed Just Ahead of Q2 EarningsHere's How Woodward (WWD) is Placed Just Ahead of Q2 Earnings
zacks.com - April 24 at 10:32 AM
Woodward (WWD) Q2 Earnings Preview: What You Should Know Beyond the Headline EstimatesWoodward (WWD) Q2 Earnings Preview: What You Should Know Beyond the Headline Estimates
zacks.com - April 24 at 10:21 AM
San Francisco man identified in deadly drowning at Woodward Reservoir in Stanislaus CountySan Francisco man identified in deadly drowning at Woodward Reservoir in Stanislaus County
msn.com - April 23 at 7:34 PM
San Francisco man drowns in Woodward ReservoirSan Francisco man drowns in Woodward Reservoir
yahoo.com - April 23 at 9:33 AM
San Francisco man dies after drowning in Woodward Reservoir in Stanislaus CountySan Francisco man dies after drowning in Woodward Reservoir in Stanislaus County
msn.com - April 23 at 9:33 AM
Swimmer drowns at Woodward Reservoir in Stanislaus County. Body found 45 feet from shoreSwimmer drowns at Woodward Reservoir in Stanislaus County. Body found 45 feet from shore
msn.com - April 23 at 9:33 AM
Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) Shares Sold by Federated Hermes Inc.Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) Shares Sold by Federated Hermes Inc.
marketbeat.com - April 23 at 5:36 AM
Woodward’s big day gives Waldwick softball long sought win over Emerson (PHOTOS)Woodward’s big day gives Waldwick softball long sought win over Emerson (PHOTOS)
nj.com - April 23 at 4:33 AM
Woodward (WWD) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?Woodward (WWD) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?
zacks.com - April 22 at 11:06 AM
Woodward (WWD) to Release Quarterly Earnings on MondayWoodward (WWD) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Monday
americanbankingnews.com - April 22 at 3:58 AM
Woodward, Inc. (WWD)Woodward, Inc. (WWD)
finance.yahoo.com - April 21 at 3:14 PM
Then Again: The State of Vermont vs. Earl WoodwardThen Again: The State of Vermont vs. Earl Woodward
vtdigger.org - April 21 at 10:13 AM
Cooke & Bieler LP Sells 153,508 Shares of Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD)Cooke & Bieler LP Sells 153,508 Shares of Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD)
marketbeat.com - April 21 at 7:35 AM
Man Utd owner Avram Glazer meets controversial ex-chief Ed Woodward in London hotel while Jim Ratcliffe overhauls clubMan Utd owner Avram Glazer meets controversial ex-chief Ed Woodward in London hotel while Jim Ratcliffe overhauls club
thesun.co.uk - April 20 at 12:14 PM
Former member of neo-Nazi group testifies in Samuel Woodward murder trialFormer member of neo-Nazi group testifies in Samuel Woodward murder trial
msn.com - April 18 at 11:15 PM
Clive Woodward tells Wales to accept Six Nations relegation challenge as he backs Georgias call-outClive Woodward tells Wales to accept Six Nations relegation challenge as he backs Georgia's call-out
msn.com - April 18 at 8:14 AM
Cookson Peirce & Co. Inc. Makes New $924,000 Investment in Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD)Cookson Peirce & Co. Inc. Makes New $924,000 Investment in Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD)
marketbeat.com - April 17 at 8:41 AM
Woodward (NASDAQ:WWD) Given New $201.00 Price Target at The Goldman Sachs GroupWoodward (NASDAQ:WWD) Given New $201.00 Price Target at The Goldman Sachs Group
americanbankingnews.com - April 17 at 3:34 AM
Woodward-Granger High School announces 2024 prom courtWoodward-Granger High School announces 2024 prom court
msn.com - April 16 at 6:18 PM

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Company Descriptions

Ballard Power Systems logo

Ballard Power Systems

NASDAQ:BLDP
Ballard Power Systems Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacture, sale, and service of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell products. The company offers its products for power product comprising for bus, truck, rail, marine, stationary, and emerging market, such as material handling, off-road, and other applications. It also engages in the delivery of services, including technology solutions, after sales services, and training; and provision of engineering services, product and systems integration services, and related technology transfer for a variety of PEM fuel cell applications. It operates in the United States, Germany, Canada, China, Poland, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, France, Denmark, Belgium, India, Taiwan, Spain, Norway, Australia, Japan, and internationally. The company has a strategic alliance with Linamar Corporation for the co-development and sale of fuel cell powertrains and components for class 1 and 2 vehicles in North America and Europe. Ballard Power Systems Inc. was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Burnaby, Canada.
MKS Instruments logo

MKS Instruments

NASDAQ:MKSI
MKS Instruments, Inc. provides foundational technology solutions to semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications in the United States, Germany, China, South Korea, and internationally. It operates through Vacuum Solutions Division (VSD), Photonics Solutions Division (PSD), and Material Solutions Division (MSD) segments. The VSD segment provides foundational technology solutions, including pressure measurement and control, flow measurement and control, gas and vapor delivery, gas composition analysis, electronic control technology, reactive gas generation and delivery, power generation and delivery, and vacuum technology. The PSD segment offers range of solutions, which include lasers, beam measurement and profiling, precision motion control, vibration isolation systems, photonics instruments, temperature sensing, opto-mechanical components, optical elements, systems for flexible PCB laser processing, and laser-based systems, as well as high density interconnect PCB and package manufacturing. The MSD segment develops, process, and manufactures technologies comprising advanced surface modification, electroless and electrolytic plating, and surface finishing for chemistry, equipment, software, and services markets, as well as high-technology applications. In addition, the company sells its products and services through direct sales, network of independent distributors, and sales representatives, as well as websites, including product catalogs. The company was incorporated in 1961 and is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts.
Novanta logo

Novanta

NASDAQ:NOVT
Novanta Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides precision medicine and manufacturing, medical solutions, and robotics and automation solutions in the United States and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Precision Medicine and Manufacturing, Medical Solutions, and Robotics and Automation. The Precision Medicine and Manufacturing segment offers photonics-based solutions, including laser scanning, beam delivery, CO2 laser, solid state laser, ultrafast laser, and optical light engine products serving photonics-based applications for industrial processing, metrology, medical and life science imaging, DNA sequencing, and medical laser procedures. The Medical Solutions segment provides a range of medical grade technologies, including medical insufflators, pumps, and related disposables; visualization solutions; wireless technologies, video recorders, and video integration technologies for operating room integrations; optical data collection and machine vision technologies; radio frequency identification technologies; thermal chart recorders; spectrometry technologies; and embedded touch screen solutions. The Robotics and Automation segment offers optical and inductive encoders, precision motors, servo drives and motion control solutions, integrated stepper motors, intelligent robotic end-of-arm technology solutions, air bearings, and air bearing spindles. The company sells its products through its direct sales force and distributors under the Cambridge Technology, Synrad, Laser Quantum, ARGES, WOM, NDS, Med X Change, Reach Technology, JADAK, ThingMagic, Photo Research, General Scanning, ATI Industrial Automation, Celera Motion, IMS, MicroE, Applimotion, Zettlex, Ingenia, and Westwind brands. The company was formerly known as GSI Group, Inc. and changed its name to Novanta Inc. in May 2016. Novanta Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts.
Woodward logo

Woodward

NASDAQ:WWD
Woodward, Inc. designs, manufactures, and services control solutions for the aerospace and industrial markets worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Aerospace and Industrial. The Aerospace segment provides fuel pumps, metering units, actuators, air valves, specialty valves, fuel nozzles, and thrust reverser actuation systems for turbine engines and nacelles, and flight deck controls, actuators, servocontrols, motors, and sensors for aircraft. These products are used on commercial and private aircraft and rotorcraft, as well as on military fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft, guided weapons, and other defense systems. It also provides aftermarket maintenance, repair and overhaul, and other services to commercial airlines, repair facilities, military depots, third party repair shops, and other end users. This segment sells its products to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), tier-one suppliers, and contractors, as well as through aftermarket sales of components, such as provisioning spares and replacements. The Industrial segment offers actuators, valves, pumps, fuel injection systems, solenoids, ignition systems, speed controls, electronics and software, and sensors. These products are used on industrial gas turbines, steam turbines, compressors, and reciprocating engines. This segment sells its aftermarket products, and other related services to OEMs through an independent network of distributors, as well as directly to end users. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado.