Kulicke and Soffa Industries Stock Forecast, Price & News

Kulicke and Soffa Industries (NASDAQ:KLIC) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kulicke and Soffa Industries a buy right now?

4 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 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" Kulicke and Soffa Industries stock.
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When is Kulicke and Soffa Industries' next earnings date?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, November 17th 2021.
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How were Kulicke and Soffa Industries' earnings last quarter?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:KLIC) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, August, 3rd. The semiconductor company reported $1.87 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.36 by $0.51. The semiconductor company earned $424.32 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $400 million. Kulicke and Soffa Industries had a net margin of 20.60% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 31.70%.
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How has Kulicke and Soffa Industries' stock been impacted by COVID-19?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries' stock was trading at $20.65 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, KLIC shares have increased by 206.8% and is now trading at $63.35.
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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 Thursday, August 26th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, September 23rd will be paid a dividend of $0.14 per share on Tuesday, October 12th. This represents a $0.56 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.88%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, September 22nd.
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Is Kulicke and Soffa Industries a good dividend stock?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries pays an annual dividend of $0.56 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.85%. Kulicke and Soffa Industries does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Kulicke and Soffa Industries is 58.95%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Kulicke and Soffa Industries will have a dividend payout ratio of 10.61% next year. This indicates that Kulicke and Soffa Industries will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Kulicke and Soffa Industries issued on next quarter's earnings?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries updated its FY 2021 earnings guidance on Thursday, September, 23rd. The company provided EPS guidance of $6.000-$6.000 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus estimate of $6.010. The company issued revenue guidance of $1.50 billion-$1.50 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $1.50 billion.

What price target have analysts set for KLIC?

4 brokerages have issued 1-year price objectives for Kulicke and Soffa Industries' stock. Their forecasts range from $78.00 to $100.00. On average, they anticipate Kulicke and Soffa Industries' stock price to reach $87.75 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 38.5% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Kulicke and Soffa Industries' key executives?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries' management team includes the following people:

• Fusen Ernie Chen, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Zamir Shai Soloveizik, Vice President-Global Operations & Supply Chain (LinkedIn Profile)
• Lester A. Wong, Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President
• Chan Pin Chong, EVP, General Manager-Products & Solutions
• Joyce Lim, Senior VP-Global Supply Chain & Operations

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

31 employees have rated Kulicke and Soffa Industries CEO Fusen Chen on Glassdoor.com. Fusen Chen has an approval rating of 88% among Kulicke and Soffa Industries' employees.

Who are some of Kulicke and Soffa Industries' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Kulicke and Soffa Industries include SolarEdge Technologies (SEDG), First Solar (FSLR), Cree (CREE), Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC), IPG Photonics (IPGP), Synaptics (SYNA), BE Semiconductor Industries (BESIY), Amkor Technology (AMKR), Silicon Laboratories (SLAB), Allegro MicroSystems (ALGM), Power Integrations (POWI), Sumco (SUOPY), AU Optronics (AUOTY), Ambarella (AMBA) and Dialog Semiconductor (DLGNF).
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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 The Blackstone Group (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 retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (15.19%), Capital International Investors (7.86%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.34%), Vanguard Group Inc. (4.54%), Alliancebernstein L.P. (3.33%) and State Street Corp (3.27%). Company insiders that own Kulicke and Soffa Industries stock include Brian R Bachman, Chan Pin Chong, Chin Hu Lim, Fusen Ernie Chen, Gregory F Milzcik, Lester A Wong, Nelson Munpun Wong, Stephen Ray Drake and Zamir Shai Soloveizik.
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Which institutional investors are selling Kulicke and Soffa Industries stock?

KLIC stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including ARGA Investment Management LP, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company , TimesSquare Capital Management LLC, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, abrdn plc, Renaissance Technologies LLC, PEAK6 Investments LLC, and Deutsche Bank AG. Company insiders that have sold Kulicke and Soffa Industries company stock in the last year include Chan Pin Chong, Chin Hu Lim, Fusen Ernie Chen, Lester A Wong, Nelson Munpun Wong, Stephen Ray Drake, and Zamir Shai Soloveizik.
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Which institutional investors are buying Kulicke and Soffa Industries stock?

KLIC stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Capital International Investors, BlackRock Inc., State Street Corp, Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD, Geode Capital Management LLC, Northern Trust Corp, Vanguard Group Inc., and Copeland Capital Management LLC.
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How do I buy shares of Kulicke and Soffa Industries?

Shares of KLIC 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 $63.35.

How much money does Kulicke and Soffa Industries make?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries has a market capitalization of $3.93 billion and generates $623.18 million in revenue each year. The semiconductor company earns $52.30 million in net income (profit) each year or $0.95 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Kulicke and Soffa Industries have?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries employs 2,836 workers across the globe.

What is Kulicke and Soffa Industries' official website?

The official website for Kulicke and Soffa Industries is www.kns.com.

Where are Kulicke and Soffa Industries' headquarters?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries is headquartered at 23A SERANGOON NORTH AVENUE 5 #01-01, SINGAPORE U0, 554369.

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 semiconductor company can be reached via phone at (656) 880-9600 or via email at [email protected].