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Kulicke and Soffa Industries Stock Price, News & Analysis (NASDAQ:KLIC)

$51.93
-0.53 (-1.01%)
(As of 10:20 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$51.71
$52.16
50-Day Range
$40.98
$52.46
52-Week Range
$40.20
$60.20
Volume
33,300 shs
Average Volume
483,099 shs
Market Capitalization
$2.95 billion
P/E Ratio
52.45
Dividend Yield
1.46%
Price Target
$62.00

Kulicke and Soffa Industries MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.67 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
19.8% Upside
$62.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
8.85% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.48mentions of Kulicke and Soffa Industries in the last 14 days
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$2.13 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
36.63%
From $2.02 to $2.76 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.61 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

90th out of 592 stocks

Semiconductors & Related Devices Industry

17th out of 84 stocks


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About Kulicke and Soffa Industries Stock (NASDAQ:KLIC)

Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells capital equipment and tools used to assemble semiconductor devices. It operates through four segments: Ball Bonding Equipment, Wedge Bonding Equipment, Advanced Solutions, and Aftermarket Products and Services (APS). The company offers ball bonding equipment, wafer level bonding equipment, wedge bonding equipment; and advanced display, die-attach, and thermocompression systems and solutions, as well as tools, spares and services for equipment. It also services, maintains, repairs, and upgrades equipment. The company serves semiconductor device manufacturers, integrated device manufacturers, outsourced semiconductor assembly and test providers, other electronics manufacturers, industrial manufacturers, foundry service providers, and automotive electronics suppliers primarily in the United States and the Asia/Pacific region. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania.

KLIC Stock Price History

KLIC Stock News Headlines

Recent Reports Are A Wake-Up Call For Investors
As the demand for lithium, an essential element to the energy revolution, increases globally, researchers are projecting a supply deficit as early as 2025. This has sparked a worldwide "gold rush" to find and develop new sources of this critical metal. Savvy investors are paying attention as mining companies race to meet this critical deadline.
Recent Reports Are A Wake-Up Call For Investors
As the demand for lithium, an essential element to the energy revolution, increases globally, researchers are projecting a supply deficit as early as 2025. This has sparked a worldwide "gold rush" to find and develop new sources of this critical metal. Savvy investors are paying attention as mining companies race to meet this critical deadline.
Craig-Hallum Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on Kulicke & Soffa (KLIC)
Kulicke & Soffa Reports Fourth Quarter 2023 Results
Kulicke & Soffa Indus Recent Insider Activity
Kulicke & Soffa Collaborates with UCLA
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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
11/16/2023
Today
12/04/2023
Ex-Dividend for 1/9 Dividend
12/20/2023
Dividend Payable
1/09/2024
Dividend Payable
1/09/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
2/07/2024
Fiscal Year End
9/30/2024
Ex-Dividend for 1/9 Dividend
1/01/2100

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Semiconductors & related devices
Sub-Industry
N/A
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:KLIC
Employees
3,025
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$62.00
High Stock Price Target
$70.00
Low Stock Price Target
$56.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+19.4%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.67
Research Coverage
3 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$57.15 million
Pretax Margin
9.72%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$742.49 million
Cash Flow
$2.72 per share
Book Value
$20.80 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
54,962,000
Market Cap
$2.95 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.45
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KLIC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Kulicke and Soffa Industries stock right now?

3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kulicke and Soffa Industries in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" KLIC shares.
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What is Kulicke and Soffa Industries' stock price target for 2024?

3 brokers have issued 1-year price objectives for Kulicke and Soffa Industries' shares. Their KLIC share price targets range from $56.00 to $70.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $62.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 19.8% from the stock's current price.
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How have KLIC shares performed in 2023?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries' stock was trading at $44.26 at the beginning of the year. Since then, KLIC shares have increased by 16.9% and is now trading at $51.76.
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When is Kulicke and Soffa Industries' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, February 7th 2024.
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How were Kulicke and Soffa Industries' earnings last quarter?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:KLIC) issued its earnings results on Thursday, November, 16th. The semiconductor company reported $0.51 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.43 by $0.08. The semiconductor company earned $202.32 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $200.17 million. Kulicke and Soffa Industries had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.93% and a net margin of 7.70%. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 29.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $1.19 earnings per share.

How often does Kulicke and Soffa Industries pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Kulicke and Soffa Industries?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, November 15th. Investors of record on Thursday, December 21st will be paid a dividend of $0.20 per share on Tuesday, January 9th. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.55%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, December 20th. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.19.
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Is Kulicke and Soffa Industries a good dividend stock?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries (NASDAQ:KLIC) pays an annual dividend of $0.76 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.45%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 4 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 76.77%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, KLIC will have a dividend payout ratio of 27.54% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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How will Kulicke and Soffa Industries' stock buyback program work?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries declared that its board has initiated a stock repurchase program on Thursday, March 3rd 2022, which permits the company to repurchase $400,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to purchase up to 13.6% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are usually an indication that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.

What guidance has Kulicke and Soffa Industries issued on next quarter's earnings?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries updated its first quarter earnings guidance on Wednesday, November, 15th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $0.23-0.28 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $0.38. The company issued revenue guidance of $160-180 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $190.92 million.

What is Fusen Chen's approval rating as Kulicke and Soffa Industries' CEO?

31 employees have rated Kulicke and Soffa Industries Chief Executive Officer Fusen Chen on Glassdoor.com. Fusen Chen has an approval rating of 88% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Kulicke and Soffa Industries own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Kulicke and Soffa Industries investors own include Micron Technology (MU), Applied Materials (AMAT), AT&T (T), Alibaba Group (BABA), Intel (INTC), Energy Transfer (ET), Lam Research (LRCX), Netflix (NFLX), AbbVie (ABBV) and Blackstone (BX).

Who are Kulicke and Soffa Industries' major shareholders?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries' stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Victory Capital Management Inc. (5.14%), American Century Companies Inc. (4.97%), Copeland Capital Management LLC (2.14%), Ameriprise Financial Inc. (1.45%), William Blair Investment Management LLC (1.29%) and Morgan Stanley (1.25%). Insiders that own company stock include Chan Pin Chong, Chin Hu Lim, Fusen Ernie Chen, Gregory F Milzcik, Lester A Wong, Nelson Munpun Wong, Robert Nestor Chylak, Stephen Ray Drake and Zamir Shai Soloveizik.
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How do I buy shares of Kulicke and Soffa Industries?

Shares of KLIC 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.
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This page (NASDAQ:KLIC) was last updated on 12/4/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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