Kulicke and Soffa Industries (KLIC) 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 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 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street 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, August 3rd 2022.
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How were Kulicke and Soffa Industries' earnings last quarter?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:KLIC) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May, 4th. The semiconductor company reported $1.95 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.47 by $0.48. The semiconductor company had revenue of $384.28 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $380.25 million. Kulicke and Soffa Industries had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 46.89% and a net margin of 28.33%. Kulicke and Soffa Industries's revenue for the quarter was up 13.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $1.26 earnings per share.
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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, March 3rd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 24th will be given a dividend of $0.17 per share on Monday, April 11th. This represents a $0.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.27%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 23rd.
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Is Kulicke and Soffa Industries a good dividend stock?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries pays an annual dividend of $0.68 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.32%. 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 8.65%. 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 10.27% next year. This indicates that Kulicke and Soffa Industries 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 announced that its Board of Directors has approved a share buyback 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 reacquire up to 13.6% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are usually an indication that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

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

Kulicke and Soffa Industries updated its third quarter 2022 earnings guidance on Monday, May, 16th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $1.38-$1.68 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.39. The company issued revenue guidance of $345.00 million-$385.00 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $376.08 million.

What price target have analysts set for KLIC?

4 brokerages have issued 12-month price targets for Kulicke and Soffa Industries' stock. Their forecasts range from $59.00 to $100.00. On average, they expect Kulicke and Soffa Industries' share price to reach $81.25 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 52.2% 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:

• Dr. Fusen Ernie Chen, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 63, Pay $2.51M)
• Mr. Lester A. Wong, Exec. VP of Fin. & IT and CFO (Age 56, Pay $1M) (LinkedIn Profile)
• Mr. Stephen Ray Drake J.D., VP of Legal Affairs & Gen. Counsel (Age 53, Pay $715.66k) (LinkedIn Profile)
• Mr. Mun Pun Wong, Sr. VP of Global Sales & Global Supply Chain (Age 61, Pay $911.6k)
• Mr. Chan Pin Chong, Exec. VP and GM of K&S Products and Solutions (Age 53, Pay $939.34k)
• Mr. Robert Nestor Chylak, Sr. VP of Central Engineering & CTO (Age 63) (LinkedIn Profile)
• Mr. Joseph Elgindy, Sr. Director of Investor Relations & Strategic Planning
• Ms. Lisa Lim, VP of Global HR
• Mr. Lien Lee Ang, Global Head of IT and Sr. Director
• Ms. Susan Waters, Sec.

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 Qorvo (QRVO), First Solar (FSLR), Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC), Synaptics (SYNA), Dialog Semiconductor (DLGNF), AU Optronics (AUOTY), Silicon Laboratories (SLAB), Sumco (SUOPY), IPG Photonics (IPGP), Tower Semiconductor (TSEM), CMC Materials (CCMP), Amkor Technology (AMKR), Power Integrations (POWI), Allegro MicroSystems (ALGM) and Cirrus Logic (CRUS).
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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 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 number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (16.12%), Capital International Investors (12.11%), Vanguard Group Inc. (5.05%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.74%), American Century Companies Inc. (4.27%) and Royce & Associates LP (3.58%). Company insiders that own Kulicke and Soffa Industries 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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Which major investors are selling Kulicke and Soffa Industries stock?

KLIC stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Renaissance Technologies LLC, Neumeier Poma Investment Counsel LLC, Royce & Associates LP, Braun Stacey Associates Inc., Foundry Partners LLC, SW Investment Management LLC, BlackRock Inc., and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP. 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, Robert Nestor Chylak, Stephen Ray Drake, and Zamir Shai Soloveizik.
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Which major investors are buying Kulicke and Soffa Industries stock?

KLIC stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including American Century Companies Inc., Victory Capital Management Inc., Jupiter Asset Management Ltd., LSV Asset Management, Woodline Partners LP, Pacer Advisors Inc., Candriam Luxembourg S.C.A., and State Street Corp. Company insiders that have bought Kulicke and Soffa Industries stock in the last two years include Chin Hu Lim, and Gregory F Milzcik.
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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 $53.37.

How much money does Kulicke and Soffa Industries make?

Kulicke and Soffa Industries has a market capitalization of $3.16 billion and generates $1.52 billion in revenue each year. The semiconductor company earns $367.16 million in net income (profit) each year or $7.859990 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.

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 (215) 784-6000, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 65-6880-9580.