Zacks Research Cuts Earnings Estimates for MKS Instruments

MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ:MKSI - Free Report) - Research analysts at Zacks Research lowered their Q3 2025 earnings estimates for MKS Instruments in a report released on Wednesday, May 28th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the scientific and technical instruments company will post earnings of $1.43 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $1.89. The consensus estimate for MKS Instruments' current full-year earnings is $6.94 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for MKS Instruments' Q4 2025 earnings at $1.51 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $6.23 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $1.51 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $1.82 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.93 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.86 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $6.13 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $2.02 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $8.81 EPS.

MKS Instruments (NASDAQ:MKSI - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, May 7th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $1.71 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.42 by $0.29. MKS Instruments had a net margin of 5.30% and a return on equity of 18.94%. The business had revenue of $936.00 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $913.59 million. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.18 earnings per share. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 7.8% on a year-over-year basis.

Other equities analysts have also recently issued research reports about the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their price target on shares of MKS Instruments from $128.00 to $129.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research note on Friday, February 14th. Benchmark dropped their price target on shares of MKS Instruments from $142.00 to $135.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, February 14th. Morgan Stanley upped their price target on shares of MKS Instruments from $93.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research note on Friday, May 23rd. Cantor Fitzgerald reiterated an "overweight" rating and issued a $140.00 price target on shares of MKS Instruments in a research note on Thursday, February 13th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upgraded shares of MKS Instruments from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $110.00 price target on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, May 20th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, ten have assigned a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $134.92.

MKS Instruments Stock Up 0.4%

Shares of NASDAQ MKSI traded up $0.30 on Monday, reaching $82.49. 726,933 shares of the company's stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,053,077. The company has a market cap of $5.56 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.46, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.02 and a beta of 1.80. The business's 50 day simple moving average is $76.01 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $95.16. MKS Instruments has a 12 month low of $54.84 and a 12 month high of $147.40. The company has a quick ratio of 2.04, a current ratio of 3.19 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.93.

MKS Instruments Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, June 6th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, May 27th will be paid a dividend of $0.22 per share. This represents a $0.88 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.07%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, May 27th. MKS Instruments's dividend payout ratio is currently 26.27%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On MKS Instruments

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Strs Ohio purchased a new stake in shares of MKS Instruments during the 1st quarter valued at about $4,239,000. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC increased its position in shares of MKS Instruments by 3.6% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 267,421 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company's stock valued at $21,434,000 after purchasing an additional 9,170 shares during the last quarter. United Services Automobile Association purchased a new stake in shares of MKS Instruments during the 1st quarter valued at about $342,000. Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of MKS Instruments during the 1st quarter valued at about $939,000. Finally, NFJ Investment Group LLC increased its position in shares of MKS Instruments by 344.5% during the 1st quarter. NFJ Investment Group LLC now owns 60,094 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company's stock valued at $4,817,000 after purchasing an additional 46,575 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 99.79% of the company's stock.

MKS Instruments Company Profile

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.