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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

Compare Stocks - Price & Volume

CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
$46.42
-0.2%
$41.37
$34.28
$59.51
$7.97B1.481.05 million shs806,402 shs
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
$130.50
+2.3%
$123.91
$63.44
$135.51
$8.75B1.69627,809 shs640,679 shs
PLDT Inc. stock logo
PHI
PLDT
$24.84
+2.0%
$24.00
$19.02
$30.39
$5.37B0.5937,733 shs43,456 shs
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
$42.34
-0.7%
$36.27
$30.56
$47.41
$6.37B1.322.75 million shs1.48 million shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
0.00%+6.01%+12.40%+26.28%-7.86%
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
0.00%+6.95%+2.47%+8.93%+54.26%
PLDT Inc. stock logo
PHI
PLDT
+0.32%+4.02%+3.63%+6.24%+13.63%
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
0.00%+5.67%+19.88%+28.50%+4.98%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
4.5673 of 5 stars
2.23.02.51.73.22.53.1
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
3.453 of 5 stars
1.43.00.82.92.62.51.9
PLDT Inc. stock logo
PHI
PLDT
1.7043 of 5 stars
0.02.02.50.02.40.02.5
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
4.4224 of 5 stars
2.13.01.72.84.03.31.9

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
2.40
Hold$49.155.89% Upside
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
2.75
Moderate Buy$136.754.79% Upside
PLDT Inc. stock logo
PHI
PLDT
N/AN/AN/AN/A
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
2.11
Hold$43.783.40% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest ST, CGNX, MKSI, and PHI Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
5/10/2024
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
Benchmark
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$142.00
5/10/2024
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
Needham & Company LLC
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$125.00 ➝ $145.00
5/7/2024
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
HSBC
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$52.00
5/7/2024
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
Truist Financial
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$47.00 ➝ $50.00
5/6/2024
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
The Goldman Sachs Group
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Boost Price TargetSell ➝ Sell$36.00 ➝ $41.00
5/6/2024
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
Evercore ISI
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UpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$44.00 ➝ $60.00
5/3/2024
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
Sanford C. Bernstein
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Boost Price TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$52.00 ➝ $55.00
5/3/2024
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
Stephens
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Boost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$40.00 ➝ $45.00
5/3/2024
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
Robert W. Baird
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Boost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$40.00 ➝ $44.00
5/3/2024
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
Needham & Company LLC
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Boost Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$46.00 ➝ $48.00
4/30/2024
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
Truist Financial
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Boost Price TargetHold ➝ Hold$36.00 ➝ $46.00
(Data available from 5/12/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
$837.55M9.51$0.88 per share52.91$8.68 per share5.35
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
$3.62B2.42$39.31 per share3.32$36.15 per share3.61
PLDT Inc. stock logo
PHI
PLDT
$3.79B1.41$7.60 per share3.27$9.15 per share2.71
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
$4.05B1.57$7.84 per share5.40$19.77 per share2.14

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
$113.23M$0.5880.0353.36N/A11.76%6.81%5.06%8/1/2024 (Estimated)
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
-$1.84B-$26.69N/A20.024.29-48.24%13.90%3.77%8/7/2024 (Estimated)
PLDT Inc. stock logo
PHI
PLDT
$479.05M$0.8828.238.421.3512.61%20.61%3.77%5/16/2024 (Estimated)
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
-$3.91M-$0.11N/A10.061.02-0.35%17.58%6.80%7/23/2024 (Estimated)

Latest ST, CGNX, MKSI, and PHI Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/8/2024Q1 2024
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
$0.75$1.18+$0.43$2.14$848.94 million$868.00 million    
4/29/2024Q1 2024
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
$0.86$0.89+$0.03$1.28$986.51 million$1.01 billion      
2/15/202412/31/2023
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
$0.07$0.11+$0.04$0.15$189.16 million$196.70 million      

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
$0.300.65%+8.20%51.72%9 Years
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
$0.880.67%+3.23%N/A N/A
PLDT Inc. stock logo
PHI
PLDT
$1.174.71%+7.48%132.96%N/A
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
$0.481.13%N/AN/A 1 Years

Latest ST, CGNX, MKSI, and PHI Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
5/8/2024
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
Quarterly$0.220.7%5/24/20245/28/20246/7/2024
5/2/2024
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
Quarterly$0.07500.69%5/15/20245/16/20245/30/2024
4/24/2024
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
Quarterly$0.121.39%5/7/20245/8/20245/22/2024
3/7/2024
PLDT Inc. stock logo
PHI
PLDT
Semi-Annual$0.59704.5%3/19/20243/20/20244/19/2024
2/15/2024
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
Quarterly$0.07500.78%2/28/20242/29/20243/14/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
N/A
3.52
2.61
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
1.94
3.69
2.01
PLDT Inc. stock logo
PHI
PLDT
2.21
0.36
0.34
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
1.14
2.64
1.74

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
88.12%
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
99.79%
PLDT Inc. stock logo
PHI
PLDT
2.26%
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
99.42%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
1.10%
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
0.46%
PLDT Inc. stock logo
PHI
PLDT
0.73%
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
1.00%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Cognex Co. stock logo
CGNX
Cognex
2,992171.66 million169.77 millionOptionable
MKS Instruments, Inc. stock logo
MKSI
MKS Instruments
10,20067.06 million66.75 millionOptionable
PLDT Inc. stock logo
PHI
PLDT
15,596216.06 million214.48 millionNot Optionable
Sensata Technologies Holding plc stock logo
ST
Sensata Technologies
19,400150.50 million149.00 millionOptionable

ST, CGNX, MKSI, and PHI Headlines

SourceHeadline
Swiss National Bank Sells 188,550 Shares of Sensata Technologies Holding plc (NYSE:ST)Swiss National Bank Sells 188,550 Shares of Sensata Technologies Holding plc (NYSE:ST)
marketbeat.com - May 12 at 5:23 AM
Activist Elliott settles for a new director at Sensata. These next steps may help boost sharesActivist Elliott settles for a new director at Sensata. These next steps may help boost shares
cnbc.com - May 11 at 8:32 AM
Sensata Technologies GigaFuse for EVs Wins 2024 Automotive News PACE AwardSensata Technologies' GigaFuse for EVs Wins 2024 Automotive News PACE Award
tmcnet.com - May 9 at 4:15 PM
Sensata Technologies’ GigaFuse for EVs Wins 2024 Automotive News PACE AwardSensata Technologies’ GigaFuse for EVs Wins 2024 Automotive News PACE Award
finance.yahoo.com - May 9 at 4:15 PM
Natixis Advisors L.P. Buys 65,911 Shares of Sensata Technologies Holding plc (NYSE:ST)Natixis Advisors L.P. Buys 65,911 Shares of Sensata Technologies Holding plc (NYSE:ST)
marketbeat.com - May 9 at 5:53 AM
Evercore ISI Upgrades Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) to OutperformEvercore ISI Upgrades Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) to Outperform
americanbankingnews.com - May 8 at 3:22 AM
Evercore ISI Group Upgrades Sensata Technologies Holding (ST)Evercore ISI Group Upgrades Sensata Technologies Holding (ST)
msn.com - May 7 at 4:24 PM
Sensata Technologies Holding plc (NYSE:ST) Director Ali John Mirshekari Buys 73,137 SharesSensata Technologies Holding plc (NYSE:ST) Director Ali John Mirshekari Buys 73,137 Shares
americanbankingnews.com - May 7 at 4:10 AM
Sensata Technologies Holding plc (NYSE:ST) Director Ali John Mirshekari Acquires 73,137 SharesSensata Technologies Holding plc (NYSE:ST) Director Ali John Mirshekari Acquires 73,137 Shares
insidertrades.com - May 7 at 4:10 AM
Sensata Technologies Holding plc (NYSE:ST) Director Ali John Mirshekari Purchases 73,137 SharesSensata Technologies Holding plc (NYSE:ST) Director Ali John Mirshekari Purchases 73,137 Shares
marketbeat.com - May 6 at 8:14 PM
Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) Shares Gap Up to $40.07Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) Shares Gap Up to $40.07
marketbeat.com - May 6 at 5:33 PM
Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) Raised to Outperform at Evercore ISISensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) Raised to Outperform at Evercore ISI
marketbeat.com - May 6 at 8:28 AM
Sensata Technologies Holding plc (NYSE:ST) Shares Bought by Victory Capital Management Inc.Sensata Technologies Holding plc (NYSE:ST) Shares Bought by Victory Capital Management Inc.
marketbeat.com - May 6 at 6:08 AM
Heres Why Sensata (ST) is a Strong Value StockHere's Why Sensata (ST) is a Strong Value Stock
zacks.com - May 3 at 10:46 AM
We Wouldnt Be Too Quick To Buy Sensata Technologies Holding plc (NYSE:ST) Before It Goes Ex-DividendWe Wouldn't Be Too Quick To Buy Sensata Technologies Holding plc (NYSE:ST) Before It Goes Ex-Dividend
finance.yahoo.com - May 3 at 8:44 AM
Why Sensata (ST) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-TermWhy Sensata (ST) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
zacks.com - May 2 at 10:55 AM
Sensata Technologies Holding plc (NYSE:ST) Shares Sold by Truist Financial CorpSensata Technologies Holding plc (NYSE:ST) Shares Sold by Truist Financial Corp
marketbeat.com - May 2 at 5:30 AM
Sensata soars as CEO exits, activist Elliott gets board seat - analystsSensata soars as CEO exits, activist Elliott gets board seat - analysts
msn.com - April 30 at 10:05 PM
Arnhold LLC Makes New $9.87 Million Investment in Sensata Technologies Holding plc (NYSE:ST)Arnhold LLC Makes New $9.87 Million Investment in Sensata Technologies Holding plc (NYSE:ST)
marketbeat.com - April 30 at 9:51 PM
Sensata Technologies surges as Elliott gains board seat, CEO steps downSensata Technologies surges as Elliott gains board seat, CEO steps down
in.investing.com - April 30 at 5:05 PM
Sensata Analysts Boost Their Forecasts After Upbeat EarningsSensata Analysts Boost Their Forecasts After Upbeat Earnings
msn.com - April 30 at 5:05 PM
Sensata Technologies (ST) Stock Trades Up, Here Is WhySensata Technologies (ST) Stock Trades Up, Here Is Why
finance.yahoo.com - April 30 at 5:05 PM
Sensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) Price Target Increased to $46.00 by Analysts at Truist FinancialSensata Technologies (NYSE:ST) Price Target Increased to $46.00 by Analysts at Truist Financial
marketbeat.com - April 30 at 1:31 PM
Billionaire Paul Singer Is Betting Big on Sensata (ST) StockBillionaire Paul Singer Is Betting Big on Sensata (ST) Stock
investorplace.com - April 30 at 11:49 AM

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Company Descriptions

Cognex logo

Cognex

NASDAQ:CGNX
Cognex Corporation provides machine vision products that capture and analyze visual information to automate manufacturing and distribution tasks worldwide. Its machine vision products are used to automate the manufacturing and tracking of discrete items, including mobile phones, electric vehicle batteries, and e-commerce packages by locating, identifying, inspecting, and measuring them during the manufacturing or distribution process. The company offers VisionPro software, a suite of patented vision tools for advanced programming; QuickBuild that allows customers to build vision applications with a graphical, flowchart-based programming interface; and Cognex deep learning vision software. It also provides a range of inspection tasks, including part location, identification, measurement, assembly verification, and robotic guidance; vision sensors for vision applications, such as checking the presence and size of parts; and the In-Sight product line of vision systems and sensors. In addition, the company offers DataMan, an image-based barcode readers and barcode verifiers. It sells its products to automotive, logistics, consumer electronics, medical-related, semiconductor, consumer products, food and beverage, and others, as well as through a network of distributors and integrators. The company was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts.
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.
PLDT logo

PLDT

NYSE:PHI
PLDT Inc. provides telecommunications and digital services in the Philippines. The company operates through three segments: Wireless, Fixed Line, and Others. It offers cellular mobile, Internet broadband distribution, operations support, software development, and satellite information and messaging services; and sells Wi-Fi access equipment. The company also provides fixed line telecommunications services; business infrastructure and solutions; intelligent data processing and implementation, and data analytics insight generation services; and information and communications infrastructure for Internet-based services, e-commerce, customer relationship management, and information technology (IT) related services. In addition, it offers managed IT outsourcing, Internet-based purchasing, IT consulting and professional, and bills printing and other related value-added services; distributes Filipino channels and content services; and provides full-services customer rewards and loyalty programs. Further, the company engages in the sale of mobile handsets, broadband data routers, tablets, and accessories; and cross-border digital platforms. Additionally, it provides gaming support services; mobile internet and broadband, and data services; content provider and develops mobile application; IT solution; data and network; domestic leased lines; alternative messaging solutions, such as over-the-top services, social media, and messenger application; inbound roaming and other services; mobile prepaid and postpaid services; and fixed wireless broadband services. The company was formerly known as Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company and changed its name to PLDT Inc. in July 2016. PLDT Inc. was incorporated in 1928 and is headquartered in Makati City, the Philippines.
Sensata Technologies logo

Sensata Technologies

NYSE:ST
Sensata Technologies Holding plc develops, manufactures, and sells sensors and sensor-rich solutions, electrical protection components and systems, and other products used in mission-critical systems and applications in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Performance Sensing and Sensing Solutions. The Performance Sensing segment offers pressure, temperature, and position sensors, high-voltage solutions, and other solutions used in mission-critical systems and applications, such as tire pressure monitoring, thermal management, electrical protection, regenerative braking, powertrain for engine/transmission, and exhaust management for automobiles, on-road trucks, and off-road equipment customers. The Sensing Solutions segment provides application-specific sensor and electrical protection products, such as pressure, temperature, and position sensors; motor and compressor protectors; high-voltage contactors; solid state relays; bimetal electromechanical controls; power inverters; charge controllers; battery management systems; operator controls; and power conversion systems. It serves automotive, on-road truck, construction, and original equipment manufacturers in agriculture, control, appliance, medical, energy and charging infrastructure, data/telecom, and aerospace and defense industries, as well as systems integrators, aerospace, and motor and compressor distributors. Sensata Technologies Holding plc was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Attleboro, Massachusetts.