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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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 stock has increased by 183.9% and is now trading at $58.62.
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Are investors shorting Kulicke and Soffa Industries?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries saw a increase in short interest in the month of October. As of October 29th, there was short interest totaling 6,520,000 shares, an increase of 28.9% from the October 14th total of 5,060,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 991,300 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 6.6 days. Currently, 10.8% of the company's shares are sold short.
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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, February 2nd 2022.
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How were Kulicke and Soffa Industries' earnings last quarter?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:KLIC) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November, 17th. The semiconductor company reported $2.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $2.13 by $0.04. Kulicke and Soffa Industries had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 41.70% and a net margin of 24.19%. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.29 EPS.
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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 Monday, October 18th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, December 23rd will be given a dividend of $0.17 per share on Monday, January 10th. This represents a $0.68 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.16%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, December 22nd. This is an increase from Kulicke and Soffa Industries's previous quarterly dividend of $0.14.
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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 0.97%. Kulicke and Soffa Industries has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio of Kulicke and Soffa Industries is 9.67%. 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 9.41% 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 issued an update on its first quarter 2022 earnings guidance on Thursday, November, 25th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $1.690-$2.070 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $1.540. The company issued revenue guidance of $440 million-$480 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $411.65 million.

What price target have analysts set for KLIC?

4 equities research analysts have issued 1 year price targets 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 49.7% 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
• Bob Chylak, Chief Technology Officer & VP-Central Engineering
• Chan Pin Chong, EVP, General Manager-Products & Solutions

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 Synaptics (SYNA), First Solar (FSLR), Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC), IPG Photonics (IPGP), Silicon Laboratories (SLAB), Sumco (SUOPY), Ambarella (AMBA), AU Optronics (AUOTY), BE Semiconductor Industries (BESIY), Power Integrations (POWI), Allegro MicroSystems (ALGM), SiTime (SITM), Dialog Semiconductor (DLGNF), Semtech (SMTC) and Amkor Technology (AMKR).
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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 number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (15.52%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.19%), Alliancebernstein L.P. (2.44%), American Century Companies Inc. (2.42%), Granahan Investment Management Inc. MA (1.73%) and Hood River Capital Management LLC (1.72%). 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, Robert Nestor Chylak, 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 Alliancebernstein L.P., Neumeier Poma Investment Counsel LLC, American Century Companies Inc., Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, TimesSquare Capital Management LLC, Olstein Capital Management L.P., Tygh Capital Management Inc., and New York State Common Retirement Fund. 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, Robert Nestor Chylak, Stephen Ray Drake, and Zamir Shai Soloveizik.
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Which institutional investors are buying Kulicke and Soffa Industries stock?

KLIC stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including William Blair Investment Management LLC, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Copeland Capital Management LLC, Millennium Management LLC, Foundry Partners LLC, Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc., and BlackRock Inc..
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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 $58.62.

How much money does Kulicke and Soffa Industries make?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries has a market capitalization of $3.66 billion and generates $1.52 billion in revenue each year. The semiconductor company earns $367.16 million in net income (profit) each year or $5.79 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Kulicke and Soffa Industries have?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries employs 3,586 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, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 65-6880-9580.