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NASDAQ:KLIC

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

$48.72
+0.23 (+0.47%)
(As of 09/25/2023 ET)
Compare
Today's Range
$48.09
$48.77
50-Day Range
$47.44
$59.98
52-Week Range
$35.95
$60.20
Volume
329,056 shs
Average Volume
581,284 shs
Market Capitalization
$2.75 billion
P/E Ratio
29.00
Dividend Yield
1.56%
Price Target
$58.33

Kulicke and Soffa Industries MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.33 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
19.7% Upside
$58.33 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
12.87% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
1.15mentions 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.

2.41 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

229th out of 583 stocks

Semiconductors & Related Devices Industry

40th out of 86 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

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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
9/25/2023
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
+19.7%
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
$1.50 billion
Cash Flow
$8.27 per share
Book Value
$20.57 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
54,722,000
Market Cap
$2.75 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 year. 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 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Kulicke and Soffa Industries' stock. Their KLIC share price forecasts range from $50.00 to $70.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $58.33 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 19.7% 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 start of the year. Since then, KLIC stock has increased by 10.1% and is now trading at $48.72.
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Are investors shorting Kulicke and Soffa Industries?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries saw a increase in short interest during the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 7,050,000 shares, an increase of 5.2% from the August 15th total of 6,700,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 497,500 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 14.2 days. Approximately 12.9% of the shares of the stock are sold short.
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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.
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How were Kulicke and Soffa Industries' earnings last quarter?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:KLIC) released its earnings results on Wednesday, August, 9th. The semiconductor company reported $0.55 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.32 by $0.23. The semiconductor company earned $190.92 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $190.08 million. Kulicke and Soffa Industries had a net margin of 11.94% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 12.34%. The firm's quarterly revenue was down 48.7% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $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. Stockholders of record on Thursday, September 21st will be given a dividend of $0.19 per share on Tuesday, October 10th. This represents a $0.76 annualized dividend 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 declared that its Board of Directors has approved a stock repurchase plan on Thursday, March 3rd 2022, which permits the company to buyback $400,000,000.00 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to repurchase up to 13.6% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are often an indication that the company's board of directors believes its shares are undervalued.

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

Kulicke and Soffa Industries updated its fourth quarter 2023 earnings guidance on Tuesday, August, 8th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $0.38-$0.46 for the period, compared to the consensus 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 many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors 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 $48.72.

How much money does Kulicke and Soffa Industries make?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries (NASDAQ:KLIC) has a market capitalization of $2.75 billion and generates $1.50 billion 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 9/26/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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