NASDAQ:ACLS Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) Stock Forecast, Price & News $162.36 +0.27 (+0.17%) (As of 06/2/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$157.12▼$164.1650-Day Range$113.54▼$162.3652-Week Range$46.41▼$167.36Volume356,926 shsAverage Volume583,557 shsMarket Capitalization$5.31 billionP/E Ratio28.63Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$145.33 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Axcelis Technologies MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside10.5% Downside$145.33 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy4.65% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainability-0.65Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.81Based on 11 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$11.01 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth15.06%From $6.44 to $7.41 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.45 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector156th out of 604 stocksSpecial Industry Machinery, Not Elsewhere Classified Industry4th out of 14 stocks 1.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAxcelis Technologies has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 6 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $145.33, Axcelis Technologies has a forecasted downside of 10.5% from its current price of $162.36.Amount of Analyst CoverageAxcelis Technologies has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted4.65% of the float of Axcelis Technologies has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAxcelis Technologies has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Axcelis Technologies has recently decreased by 5.66%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAxcelis Technologies does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthAxcelis Technologies does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 2.4 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreAxcelis Technologies has received a 11.71% net impact score from Upright. Axcelis Technologies seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Taxes", "Jobs", and "Physical diseases". The positive contribution in the "Physical diseases" impact category is driven by its "Semiconductor deposition apparatus" product. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Axcelis Technologies is -0.65. Previous Next 3.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAxcelis Technologies has a news sentiment score of 0.81. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.53 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for Axcelis Technologies this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.Search Interest55 people have searched for ACLS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 25% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows21 people have added Axcelis Technologies to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 11% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Axcelis Technologies insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $11,013,147.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.43% of the stock of Axcelis Technologies is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions86.47% of the stock of Axcelis Technologies is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Axcelis Technologies are expected to grow by 15.06% in the coming year, from $6.44 to $7.41 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Axcelis Technologies is 28.63, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.41.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Axcelis Technologies is 28.63, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 370.17.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAxcelis Technologies has a P/B Ratio of 7.57. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ:ACLS) StockAxcelis Technologies, Inc. engages in the manufacture of capital equipment for the semiconductor chip manufacturing industry. It ion implantation systems product line includes high and medium current, and energy implanters. It also offers post-sales equipment service and support, such as spare parts, equipment upgrades, used equipment, maintenance services, and customer training. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Beverly, MA.Read More Receive ACLS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Axcelis Technologies and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address ACLS Stock News HeadlinesMay 31, 2023 | marketbeat.comKLA Shares Soars As Chip Equipment Makers Surge 21% In May (ACLS)With a cup-shaped base breakout and strong earnings growth, KLA is a dominant player in the chip equipment market. It recently announced an EV initiative.May 24, 2023 | marketbeat.comAxcelis Stock In Buy Range After Chart Breakout, Strong GuidanceAxcelis Technologies has been growing revenue and earnings, and recently broke out of a chart consolidation. Strong Q1 results spurred institutional buyingJune 3, 2023 | Legacy Research (Affiliate) (Ad)“One-Stock Millionaire” IGNORES 99.9% of the MarketDuring the 2008 financial crisis, millionaire trader Jeff Clark stunned the world when he managed to double his readers’ money 26 TIMES… CNBC caught wind of this and asked Jeff to come on live TV to explain his secret.June 2, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comInsider Selling: Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACLS) EVP Sells $30,600.00 in StockMay 31, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAxcelis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACLS) Short Interest UpdateMay 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs Axcelis Technologies, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ACLS) Latest Stock Performance A Reflection Of Its Financial Health?May 28, 2023 | benzinga.comAxcelis Technologies Stock (NASDAQ:ACLS), Insider Trading ActivityMay 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAxcelis (ACLS) Ships Purion H200 Implanters to ChipmakersJune 3, 2023 | Stocks To Trade (Ad)15 A.I. Trading Opportunities a DayUsing our algorithm, we sift through 15,000 stocks every second. We generate 15 trading opportunities a day.May 24, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAnalysts Set Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACLS) Target Price at $145.40May 23, 2023 | benzinga.comThinking about trading options or stock in Zoom, Axcelis Technologies, NVIDIA, Airbnb, or General Motors?May 23, 2023 | msn.comAxcelis ships Purion H200 SiC power series implanters to Europe and AsiaMay 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAxcelis Announces Multiple Shipments of Purion H200 SiC Power Series Implanters to Leading Power Device Chipmakers in Europe and AsiaMay 22, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comASML Among 5 Semiconductor Stocks Etching Bases And Buy ZonesMay 20, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comGreg Redinbo Sells 1,000 Shares of Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACLS) StockMay 20, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comLynnette C. Fallon Sells 2,410 Shares of Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACLS) StockMay 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comStockNews.com Begins Coverage on Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ:ACLS)May 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAxcelis Technologies Breaks Out As Shares Zip Higher; 20% Growth Expected, But There's This FlawMay 18, 2023 | seekingalpha.comAxcelis Technologies: Outlook Could Be BetterMay 18, 2023 | seekingalpha.comAxcelis Technologies: Lots Of Growth, But Stock Price Is Slightly Too HighMay 18, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAxcelis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACLS) VP Lynnette C. Fallon Sells 4,120 SharesMay 18, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comKevin J. Brewer Sells 6,505 Shares of Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACLS) StockMay 18, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAxcelis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACLS) Director Sells $378,210.00 in StockMay 17, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAxcelis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACLS) CEO Sells $1,086,484.84 in StockMay 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWith 84% ownership in Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACLS), institutional investors have a lot riding on the businessMay 16, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAxcelis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACLS) Sees Large Increase in Short InterestMay 13, 2023 | marketwatch.com8-K: AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES INCSee More Headlines ACLS Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart ACLS Company Calendar Last Earnings5/04/2023Today6/02/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)8/02/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Special industry machinery, not elsewhere classified Sub-IndustrySemiconductor Equipment SectorComputer and Technology Current SymbolNASDAQ:ACLS CUSIP05454010 CIK1113232 Webwww.axcelis.com Phone(978) 787-4000Fax978-787-3000Employees1,485Year Founded1978Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$145.33 High Stock Price Forecast$155.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$140.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside-10.5%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$5.67 Trailing P/E Ratio28.63 Forward P/E Ratio25.21 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$183.08 million Net Margins19.49% Pretax Margin21.84% Return on Equity29.43% Return on Assets19.85% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.06 Current Ratio3.49 Quick Ratio2.51 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$920 million Price / Sales5.77 Cash Flow$6.11 per share Price / Cash Flow26.58 Book Value$21.45 per share Price / Book7.57Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares32,710,000Free Float32,243,000Market Cap$5.31 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.70 Social Links Key ExecutivesRussell LowPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorKevin J. BrewerChief Financial Officer & Executive Vice PresidentWilliam J. BintzExecutive Vice President-Product DevelopmentJohn KulungianVice President-QualityDoug LawsonEVP-Corporate Marketing, Strategy & IR ContactKey CompetitorsScience Applications InternationalNYSE:SAICClarivateNYSE:CLVTWorkivaNYSE:WKDXC TechnologyNYSE:DXCOnto InnovationNYSE:ONTOView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsPrelude Capital Management LLCBought 2,380 shares on 6/1/2023Ownership: 0.007%Douglas A LawsonSold 200 sharesTotal: $30,600.00 ($153.00/share)ProShare Advisors LLCBought 1,047 shares on 5/26/2023Ownership: 0.019%Alterna Wealth Management Inc.Bought 1,889 shares on 5/26/2023Ownership: 0.006%Joseph P KeithleySold 1,000 sharesTotal: $152,210.00 ($152.21/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions ACLS Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Axcelis Technologies stock right now? 6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Axcelis Technologies in the last year. There are currently 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" ACLS shares. View ACLS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Axcelis Technologies' stock price forecast for 2023? 6 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Axcelis Technologies' stock. Their ACLS share price forecasts range from $140.00 to $155.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $145.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 10.5%. View analysts price targets for ACLS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have ACLS shares performed in 2023? Axcelis Technologies' stock was trading at $79.36 at the beginning of the year. Since then, ACLS stock has increased by 104.6% and is now trading at $162.36. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Axcelis Technologies? Axcelis Technologies saw a decline in short interest in the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,500,000 shares, a decline of 5.7% from the April 30th total of 1,590,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 573,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.6 days. Currently, 4.7% of the company's shares are short sold. View Axcelis Technologies' Short Interest. When is Axcelis Technologies' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, August 2nd 2023. View our ACLS earnings forecast. How were Axcelis Technologies' earnings last quarter? Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:ACLS) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 4th. The semiconductor company reported $1.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.25 by $0.18. The semiconductor company had revenue of $254.02 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $239.89 million. Axcelis Technologies had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 29.43% and a net margin of 19.49%. Axcelis Technologies's revenue for the quarter was up 24.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.22 earnings per share. What ETFs hold Axcelis Technologies' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ:ACLS) stock in their portfolio include ProShares Nanotechnology ETF (TINY), Invesco S&P SmallCap Information Technology ETF (PSCT), Innovator IBD 50 ETF (FFTY), Invesco DWA Technology Momentum ETF (PTF), Janus Henderson Small Cap Growth Alpha ETF (JSML), Invesco Dynamic Semiconductors ETF (PSI), Invesco S&P SmallCap Quality ETF (XSHQ) and What guidance has Axcelis Technologies issued on next quarter's earnings? Axcelis Technologies updated its second quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Wednesday, May, 3rd. The company provided EPS guidance of $1.44-$1.48 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $1.46. The company issued revenue guidance of $255.00 million-$260.00 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $249.58 million. What is Mary G. Puma's approval rating as Axcelis Technologies' CEO? 45 employees have rated Axcelis Technologies Chief Executive Officer Mary G. Puma on Glassdoor.com. Mary G. Puma has an approval rating of 38% among the company's employees. This puts Mary G. Puma in the bottom 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Axcelis Technologies own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Axcelis Technologies investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Micron Technology (MU), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Applied Materials (AMAT), Alibaba Group (BABA), Bank of America (BAC), AbbVie (ABBV), Adobe (ADBE), AT&T (T) and Netflix (NFLX). What is Axcelis Technologies' stock symbol? Axcelis Technologies trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ACLS." Who are Axcelis Technologies' major shareholders? Axcelis Technologies' stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (16.61%), State Street Corp (3.38%), FMR LLC (3.18%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (3.14%), Wellington Management Group LLP (2.77%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.95%). Insiders that own company stock include Arthur L George Jr, Dennis Thomas St, Douglas A Lawson, Douglas A Lawson, Greg Redinbo, John T Kurtzweil, Jorge Titinger, Joseph P Keithley, Joseph P Keithley, Kevin J Brewer, Lynnette C Fallon, Lynnette C Fallon, Mary G Puma, Mary G Puma, R John Fletcher, Russell Low, Tzu Yin Chiu, William J Bintz and William J Bintz. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Axcelis Technologies? Shares of ACLS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Axcelis Technologies' stock price today? One share of ACLS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $162.36. How much money does Axcelis Technologies make? Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ:ACLS) has a market capitalization of $5.31 billion and generates $920 million in revenue each year. The semiconductor company earns $183.08 million in net income (profit) each year or $5.67 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Axcelis Technologies have? The company employs 1,485 workers across the globe. How can I contact Axcelis Technologies? Axcelis Technologies' mailing address is 108 CHERRY HILL DRIVE, BEVERLY MA, 01915. The official website for the company is www.axcelis.com. The semiconductor company can be reached via phone at (978) 787-4000, via email at investor.relations@axcelis.com, or via fax at 978-787-3000. This page (NASDAQ:ACLS) was last updated on 6/3/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Axcelis Technologies, Inc. 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