About Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ:ACLS)
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures, and services ion implantation and other processing equipment used in the fabrication of semiconductor chips worldwide. The company offers a line of high energy, high current, and medium current implanters for various application requirements. It also provides dry strip equipment, curing systems, and thermal processing systems. In addition, the company offers aftermarket lifecycle products and services, including used tools, spare parts, equipment upgrades, maintenance services, and customer training. It sells its equipment and services to semiconductor chip manufacturers through its direct sales force. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Special industry machinery, not elsewhere classified
Sub-IndustrySemiconductor Equipment
SectorComputer and Technology
SymbolNASDAQ:ACLS
CUSIP05454010
Phone978-787-4000
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current Ratio4.29%
Quick Ratio2.77%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio15.44
Forward P/E Ratio17.05
P/E Growth0.9
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$410.56 million
Price / Sales1.79
Cash Flow$1.6439 per share
Price / Cash13.90
Book Value$11.26 per share
Price / Book2.03
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.48
Net Income$126.95 million
Net Margins30.92%
Return on Equity18.64%
Return on Assets12.79%
Miscellaneous
Employees985
Outstanding Shares32,130,000
Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ:ACLS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Axcelis Technologies' stock symbol?
Axcelis Technologies trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "ACLS."
How were Axcelis Technologies' earnings last quarter?
Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ:ACLS) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February, 6th. The semiconductor company reported $0.47 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.39 by $0.08. The semiconductor company had revenue of $116.40 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $109.76 million. Axcelis Technologies had a net margin of 30.92% and a return on equity of 18.64%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 67.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.13 EPS. View Axcelis Technologies' Earnings History.
When is Axcelis Technologies' next earnings date?
What guidance has Axcelis Technologies issued on next quarter's earnings?
Axcelis Technologies updated its first quarter earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 6th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $0.44-$0.47 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $0.41. The company issued revenue guidance of $115-$120 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $110.58 million.
What price target have analysts set for ACLS?
5 brokerages have issued 12-month target prices for Axcelis Technologies' shares. Their predictions range from $27.00 to $35.00. On average, they anticipate Axcelis Technologies' stock price to reach $31.80 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Axcelis Technologies.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about Axcelis Technologies stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about Axcelis Technologies stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Axcelis Technologies is a leading producer of ion implantation equipment used in the fabrication of semiconductors. The company also produces dry strip, photostabilization and rapid thermal processing equipment, which is used in semiconductor manufacturing primarily before and after the ion implantation process. In addition, the company provides extensive aftermarket service and support, including spare parts, equipment upgrades, maintenance services and customer training. " (4/10/2018)
- 2. Benchmark Co. analysts commented, "We forecast earnings will increase from $1.27 per diluted share this year to $1.59 per diluted share in 2018." (5/5/2017)
Who are some of Axcelis Technologies' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Axcelis Technologies include MicroStrategy (MSTR), Inovalon (INOV), Moneysupermarket.com (MONY), Benchmark Electronics (BHE), CSG Systems International (CSGS), Fih Mobile (FXCNY), Presidio (PSDO), Methode Electronics (MEI), Talend (TLND), Hortonworks (HDP), Bitauto (BITA), Oclaro (OCLR), Cancom IT Systeme (COK), Instructure (INST), Virtusa (VRTU), Computacenter (CCC), Inphi (IPHI) and Iridium Communications (IRDM).
Who are Axcelis Technologies' key executives?
Axcelis Technologies' management team includes the folowing people:
- Ms. Mary G. Puma, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 60)
- Mr. Kevin J. Brewer, CFO & Exec. VP of Global Operations (Age 59)
- Ms. Lynnette C. Fallon, Exec. VP of HR & Legal, Gen. Counsel and Corp. Sec. (Age 58)
- Mr. William Bintz, Exec. VP of Engineering and Marketing (Age 61)
- Mr. John E. Aldeborgh, Exec. VP of Global Customer Operations (Age 62)
Has Axcelis Technologies been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about ACLS stock has been trending somewhat positive on Friday, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. The research group ranks the sentiment of press coverage by monitoring more than 20 million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Axcelis Technologies earned a media sentiment score of 0.06 on Accern's scale. They also assigned news headlines about the semiconductor company an impact score of 45.00 out of 100, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the next several days.
How do I buy shares of Axcelis Technologies?
Shares of ACLS can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Axcelis Technologies' stock price today?
One share of ACLS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $22.85.
How big of a company is Axcelis Technologies?
Axcelis Technologies has a market capitalization of $774.43 million and generates $410.56 million in revenue each year. The semiconductor company earns $126.95 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.48 on an earnings per share basis. Axcelis Technologies employs 985 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Axcelis Technologies?
Axcelis Technologies' mailing address is 108 CHERRY HILL DRIVE, BEVERLY MA, 01915. The semiconductor company can be reached via phone at 978-787-4000 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Axcelis Technologies (ACLS)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Axcelis Technologies and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe ACLS will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe ACLS will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ:ACLS) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
5 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Axcelis Technologies in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $31.80, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 39.17%. The high price target for ACLS is $35.00 and the low price target for ACLS is $27.00. There are currently 1 hold rating and 4 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 2.80 | 2.80 | 2.60 | 2.75 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
4 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
4 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
2 Hold Rating(s)
3 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
3 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $31.80 | $31.80 | $31.40 | $25.60 |
| Price Target Upside: | 39.17% upside | 30.86% upside | 16.64% upside | 19.63% upside |
Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ:ACLS) Consensus Price Target History
Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ:ACLS) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/20/2016 forward)
Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ:ACLS) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
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(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ ACLS) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 3.31%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 89.05%
Axcelis Technologies (NASDAQ ACLS) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 3/14/2018 | Douglas A Lawson | EVP | Sell | 3,478 | $26.52 | $92,236.56 | |  |
| 3/14/2018 | Joseph P Keithley | Director | Sell | 4,000 | $26.75 | $107,000.00 | | |
| 11/15/2017 | John T. Kurtzweil | Director | Sell | 1,800 | $34.03 | $61,254.00 | | |
| 11/13/2017 | Kevin J. Brewer | CFO | Sell | 44,640 | $33.93 | $1,514,635.20 | | |
| 11/8/2017 | John E. Aldeborgh | EVP | Sell | 87,500 | $33.22 | $2,906,750.00 | | |
| 11/7/2017 | Lynnette C. Fallon | VP | Sell | 56,250 | $32.92 | $1,851,750.00 | | |
| 9/12/2017 | Kevin J. Brewer | CFO | Sell | 62,348 | $22.46 | $1,400,336.08 | | |
| 9/12/2017 | William J. Bintz | EVP | Sell | 12,500 | $22.57 | $282,125.00 | | |
| 8/22/2017 | Kevin J. Brewer | CFO | Sell | 17,339 | $20.75 | $359,784.25 | | |
| 8/15/2017 | Douglas A. Lawson | EVP | Sell | 14,454 | $21.12 | $305,268.48 | | |
| 6/7/2017 | Joseph P. Keithley | Director | Sell | 20,000 | $24.58 | $491,600.00 | | |
| 6/6/2017 | Lynnette C. Fallon | VP | Sell | 31,250 | $24.49 | $765,312.50 | | |
| 6/6/2017 | William J. Bintz | EVP | Sell | 75,000 | $23.39 | $1,754,250.00 | | |
| 5/31/2017 | Joseph P. Keithley | Director | Sell | 20,000 | $21.64 | $432,800.00 | | |
| 5/26/2017 | Kevin J. Brewer | CFO | Sell | 93,750 | $21.94 | $2,056,875.00 | | |
| 5/18/2017 | Douglas A. Lawson | EVP | Sell | 12,117 | $21.18 | $256,638.06 | | |
| 5/16/2017 | John T. Kurtzweil | Director | Sell | 900 | $21.65 | $19,485.00 | | |
| 5/15/2017 | Lynnette C Fallon | VP | Sell | 31,250 | $21.22 | $663,125.00 | 49,562 | |
| 5/11/2017 | Mary G. Puma | Insider | Sell | 187,500 | $21.05 | $3,946,875.00 | | |
| 5/10/2017 | William J. Bintz | EVP | Sell | 86,242 | $21.05 | $1,815,394.10 | | |
| 5/9/2017 | John E. Aldeborgh | EVP | Sell | 50,000 | $21.04 | $1,052,000.00 | | |
| 2/16/2017 | William J Bintz | EVP | Sell | 20,250 | $16.01 | $324,202.50 | 44,476 | |
| 2/7/2017 | Kevin J. Brewer | CFO | Sell | 49,874 | $16.49 | $822,422.26 | | |
| 2/7/2017 | Lynnette C. Fallon | VP | Sell | 37,500 | $16.45 | $616,875.00 | | |
| 12/12/2016 | Barbara J Lundberg | Director | Sell | 7,000 | $13.66 | $95,620.00 | 15,762 | |
| 8/9/2016 | William J. Bintz | EVP | Sell | 25,750 | $11.98 | $308,485.00 | | |
| 8/8/2016 | William J. Bintz | EVP | Sell | 5,751 | $11.98 | $68,896.98 | | |
| 8/5/2016 | Arthur L George Jr | Director | Buy | 5,000 | $11.24 | $56,200.00 | 27,987 | |
| 5/9/2016 | Douglas A Lawson | EVP | Buy | 5,000 | $2.50 | $12,500.00 | 23,598 | |
| 5/6/2016 | Kevin J Brewer | CFO | Buy | 5,000 | $2.45 | $12,250.00 | 86,546 | |
| 11/16/2015 | Lynnette C Fallon | VP | Buy | 5,000 | $2.39 | $11,950.00 | 91,287 | |
| 11/10/2015 | William J Bintz | EVP | Buy | 5,000 | $2.35 | $11,750.00 | 79,719 | |
| 11/9/2015 | John E. Aldeborgh | EVP | Buy | 19,166 | $2.37 | $45,423.42 | 19,166 | |
| 11/9/2015 | Mary G. Puma | CEO | Buy | 40,000 | $2.36 | $94,400.00 | 436,224 | |
| 8/17/2015 | John T Kurtzweil | Director | Buy | 10,000 | $3.24 | $32,400.00 | | |
| 5/14/2015 | Lynnette C Fallon | VP | Sell | 125,000 | $3.14 | $392,500.00 | | |
| 2/19/2015 | Kevin J Brewer | CFO | Sell | 71,007 | $2.79 | $198,109.53 | | |
| 2/18/2015 | Douglas A Lawson | EVP | Sell | 80,250 | $2.74 | $219,885.00 | | |
| 11/19/2014 | Douglas A Lawson | EVP | Sell | 55,000 | $2.16 | $118,800.00 | | |
| 11/10/2014 | Lynnette C Fallon | VP | Sell | 15,000 | $2.09 | $31,350.00 | | |
| 5/29/2014 | Arthur L George Jr | Director | Buy | 15,000 | $1.86 | $27,900.00 | | |
| 5/28/2014 | Arthur L George Jr | Director | Buy | 5,000 | $1.81 | $9,050.00 | | |
| 5/22/2014 | R John Fletcher | Director | Buy | 5,000 | $1.73 | $8,650.00 | | |
| 5/19/2014 | Stephen R Hardis | Director | Buy | 30,000 | $1.60 | $48,000.00 | | |
| 5/9/2014 | Douglas A Lawson | EVP | Buy | 10,000 | $1.59 | $15,900.00 | | |
| 12/17/2013 | Mary G Puma | CEO | Sell | 12,550 | $2.16 | $27,108.00 | | |
| 12/17/2013 | William J Bintz | EVP | Sell | 3,240 | $2.17 | $7,030.80 | | |
| 11/11/2013 | Lynnette C Fallon | VP | Sell | 17,079 | $2.31 | $39,452.49 | | |
| 9/17/2013 | Mary G Puma | CEO | Sell | 12,488 | $2.24 | $27,973.12 | | |
| 9/17/2013 | William J Bintz | EVP | Sell | 3,136 | $2.25 | $7,056.00 | | |
| 8/13/2013 | H Brian Thompson | Director | Buy | 20,000 | $1.95 | $39,000.00 | | |
| 8/12/2013 | Stephen R Hardis | Director | Buy | 24,148 | $1.85 | $44,673.80 | | |
| 8/8/2013 | William C Jennings | Director | Buy | 10,000 | $1.86 | $18,600.00 | | |
| 6/18/2013 | Mary G Puma | CEO | Sell | 12,251 | $1.74 | $21,316.74 | | |
| 6/18/2013 | William J Bintz | EVP | Sell | 3,065 | $1.76 | $5,394.40 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
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