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NASDAQ:KLIC

Kulicke and Soffa Industries (KLIC) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$48.57
+0.70 (+1.46%)
(As of 09/27/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$47.98
$48.97
50-Day Range
$47.44
$59.98
52-Week Range
$35.95
$60.20
Volume
391,184 shs
Average Volume
473,158 shs
Market Capitalization
$2.74 billion
P/E Ratio
28.91
Dividend Yield
1.56%
Price Target
$58.33

Kulicke and Soffa Industries MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.33 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
20.1% Upside
$58.33 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
13.17% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
1.24mentions of Kulicke and Soffa Industries in the last 14 days
Based on 5 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$1.10 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
32.37%
From $1.73 to $2.29 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

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

2.42 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

233rd out of 605 stocks

Semiconductors & Related Devices Industry

38th out of 87 stocks


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About Kulicke and Soffa Industries (NASDAQ:KLIC) Stock

Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells capital equipment and tools used to assemble semiconductor devices. It operates through two segments, Capital Equipment, and Aftermarket Products and Services (APS). The company manufactures and sells advanced displays; die-transfer, flip-chip, and TCB advanced packaging products; ball bonder, die-attach, electronics assembly, lithography, wafer-level bonder, and wedge bonder products; consumables, such as capillaries, dicing blades, and wedge bonds; and auto offline programming, KNet PLUS, and new product introduction/manufacturing execution system software products. 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, and automotive electronics suppliers primarily in the United States and the Asia/Pacific region. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Singapore.

KLIC Price History

KLIC Stock News Headlines

This Stock Could Go Up 66% or More.
Marc Chaikin built the system that isolated NVDA before it became the best-performing stock of 2023.  Click here to get his latest buy.  More here.
Kulicke & Soffa Indus Recent Insider Activity
This Stock Could Go Up 66% or More.
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Kulicke & Soffa Collaborates with UCLA
Kulicke & Soffa Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results
Kulicke & Soffa Expands Core Market Leadership
KLIC: Raising target price to $59.00
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KLIC Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 7/10 Dividend
6/21/2023
Dividend Payable
7/10/2023
Last Earnings
8/09/2023
Ex-Dividend for 10/10 Dividend
9/20/2023
Today
9/28/2023
Fiscal Year End
9/30/2023
Dividend Payable
10/10/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/15/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Semiconductors & related devices
Sub-Industry
N/A
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:KLIC
Employees
3,167
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$58.33
High Stock Price Forecast
$70.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$50.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+20.1%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.33
Research Coverage
3 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$433.55 million
Pretax Margin
13.89%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$826.48 million
Cash Flow
$8.20 per share
Book Value
$20.57 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
54,722,000
Market Cap
$2.74 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.42
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Key Executives

  • Dr. Fusen Ernie Chen Ph.D. (Age 64)
    Pres, CEO & Director
    Comp: $2.09M
  • Mr. Lester A. WongMr. Lester A. Wong (Age 57)
    Exec. VP of Fin. & IT and CFO
    Comp: $890.47k
  • Mr. Robert Nestor ChylakMr. Robert Nestor Chylak (Age 64)
    Sr. VP of Central Engineering & CTO
    Comp: $625.08k
  • Mr. Mun Pun Wong (Age 62)
    Sr. VP of Global Sales & Global Supply Chain
    Comp: $806.6k
  • Mr. Chan Pin ChongMr. Chan Pin Chong (Age 54)
    Exec. VP and GM of K&S Products and Solutions
    Comp: $802.43k
  • Mr. Joseph Elgindy
    Sr. Director of Investor Relations & Strategic Planning
  • Mr. Stephen Ray Drake J.D.Mr. Stephen Ray Drake J.D. (Age 54)
    VP of Legal Affairs, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec.
  • Ms. Lisa Lim
    VP of Global HR
  • Mr. Khushi Ram (Age 56)
    VP & Corp. Controller













KLIC Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

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

3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kulicke and Soffa Industries in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" KLIC shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in KLIC, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Kulicke and Soffa Industries' stock price forecast for 2023?

3 brokers have issued 1 year price objectives for Kulicke and Soffa Industries' shares. Their KLIC share price forecasts range from $50.00 to $70.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $58.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 20.1% 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 stock has increased by 9.7% and is now trading at $48.57.
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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, November 15th 2023.
View our KLIC earnings forecast
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How were Kulicke and Soffa Industries' earnings last quarter?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:KLIC) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August, 9th. The semiconductor company reported $0.55 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.32 by $0.23. The semiconductor company had revenue of $190.92 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $190.08 million. Kulicke and Soffa Industries had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.34% and a net margin of 11.94%. The business's revenue for the quarter was down 48.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $2.09 EPS.

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

Kulicke and Soffa Industries announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, August 23rd. Investors of record on Thursday, September 21st will be paid a dividend of $0.19 per share on Tuesday, October 10th. This represents a $0.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.56%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, September 20th.
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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 1.57%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 3 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 45.24%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, KLIC will have a dividend payout ratio of 33.19% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
Read our dividend analysis for KLIC.

How will Kulicke and Soffa Industries' stock buyback program work?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share buyback program on Thursday, March 3rd 2022, which authorizes the company to repurchase $400,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization authorizes the company to repurchase up to 13.6% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are often a sign that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.

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

Kulicke and Soffa Industries issued an update on its fourth quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Tuesday, August, 8th. The company provided EPS guidance of $0.38-$0.46 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $0.44. The company issued revenue guidance of $180.00 million-$220.00 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $209.73 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).

What is Kulicke and Soffa Industries' stock symbol?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "KLIC."

Who are Kulicke and Soffa Industries' major shareholders?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries' stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (15.58%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.01%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (3.90%), State Street Corp (3.47%), Alliancebernstein L.P. (3.32%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (2.17%). 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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What is Kulicke and Soffa Industries' stock price today?

One share of KLIC stock can currently be purchased for approximately $48.57.

How much money does Kulicke and Soffa Industries make?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries (NASDAQ:KLIC) has a market capitalization of $2.74 billion and generates $826.48 million in revenue each year. The semiconductor company earns $433.55 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.68 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Kulicke and Soffa Industries have?

The company employs 3,167 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Kulicke and Soffa Industries?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries' mailing address is 23A SERANGOON NORTH AVENUE 5 #01-01, SINGAPORE U0, 554369. The official website for the company is www.kns.com. The semiconductor company can be reached via phone at (215) 784-6000, via email at jelgindy@kns.com, or via fax at 65-6880-9580.

This page (NASDAQ:KLIC) was last updated on 9/28/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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