MKS Instruments Company Profile (NASDAQ:MKSI)

MKS Instruments trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "MKSI."

MKS Instruments announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, May 11th. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 29th will be paid a dividend of $0.175 per share on Friday, June 9th. This represents a $0.70 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.87%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, May 24th. View MKS Instruments' Dividend History.

MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ:MKSI) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April, 26th. The company reported $1.27 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.08 by $0.19. The firm earned $437.20 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $413.26 million. MKS Instruments had a net margin of 9.83% and a return on equity of 17.29%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 138.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.38 EPS. View MKS Instruments' Earnings History.

MKS Instruments issued an update on its second quarter earnings guidance on Wednesday, April, 26th. The company provided EPS guidance of $1.236-$1.50 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $1.10. The company issued revenue guidance of $440-$480 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $415.06 million.

5 analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for MKS Instruments' shares. Their forecasts range from $59.00 to $100.00. On average, they expect MKS Instruments' share price to reach $81.00 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for MKS Instruments.

Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about MKS Instruments stock:

• 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "Over the last one month, MKS Instruments’ shares outperformed the Zacks categorized Electronic Manufacturing-Machinery industry. The company has been boosting its revenues and margins on the back of favorable business conditions in the semiconductor and other advanced markets. Also, the Newport Corporation acquisition is expected to bolster near-term revenues and margins. The company's new operating model is likely to enhance its profitability and support the implementation of an efficient capital deployment program moving ahead. Moreover, the company has been strategically deleveraging its balance sheet as well as reducing interest expenses." (4/21/2017)
• 2. Citigroup Inc. analysts commented, "The Newport transaction not only diversifies the revenue base to an even 50/50 split of semi and non-semi business, but it also opens the door to new customers in the semiconductor space." (10/12/2016)

Some companies that are related to MKS Instruments include Cognex Corporation (CGNX), Keysight Technologies (KEYS), Renishaw plc (RSW), ESCO Technologies (ESE), Badger Meter (BMI), Chart Industries (GTLS), Rudolph Technologies (RTEC), Mesa Laboratories (MLAB), Allied Motion Technologies (AMOT), EXFO (EXFO), Vishay Precision Group (VPG), Perceptron (PRCP), Wireless Telecom Group (WTT), Image Sensing Systems (ISNS), BTU International (BTUI) and Cascade Microtech (CSCD).

MKS Instruments' management team includes the folowing people:

• John R. Bertucci, Independent Chairman of the Board
• Gerald G. Colella, President, Chief Executive Officer, Director
• Seth H. Bagshaw, Chief Financial Officer, Vice President, Treasurer
• Tseng-Chung Lee John Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President
• Brian C. Quirk, Senior Vice President - Global Operations
• Vikram Singh, Vice President and General Manager - Plasma & Reactive Gas Solutions and Power Solutions Business Units
• Dennis L. Werth, Vice President - Business Units
• Richard S. Chute, Secretary, Independent Director
• Gregory R. Beecher, Lead Independent Director
• Robert J. Phillippy, Director

MKS Instruments' stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Fisher Asset Management LLC (1.36%), Value Holdings Management CO. LLC (0.63%), Peregrine Capital Management LLC (0.29%), Sprott Inc. (0.13%), Hays Advisory LLC (0.12%) and Russell Investments Group Ltd. (0.07%). Company insiders that own MKS Instruments stock include Brian Charles Quirk, Cristina Amon, Elizabeth Mora, Gerard G Colella, Gregory R Beecher, John R Abrams, John Tseng-Chung Lee, Peter Hanley, Richard S Chute, Robert R Anderson and Seth H Bagshaw. View Institutional Ownership Trends for MKS Instruments.

MKS Instruments' stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Sprott Inc., Hays Advisory LLC, Adams Diversified Equity Fund Inc., US Bancorp DE, Affinity Investment Advisors LLC, Russell Investments Group Ltd., Thomson Horstmann & Bryant Inc. and Fisher Asset Management LLC. Company insiders that have sold MKS Instruments stock in the last year include Brian Charles Quirk, Elizabeth Mora, Gerard G Colella, Gregory R Beecher, John R Abrams, John Tseng-Chung Lee, Peter Hanley, Richard S Chute, Robert R Anderson and Seth H Bagshaw. View Insider Buying and Selling for MKS Instruments.

MKS Instruments' stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Value Holdings Management CO. LLC, James Investment Research Inc., Capital Management Associates NY, Somerset Trust Co, Sit Investment Associates Inc., Dubuque Bank & Trust Co., State of Alaska Department of Revenue and Peregrine Capital Management LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for MKS Instruments.

Shares of MKS Instruments can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.

One share of MKS Instruments stock can currently be purchased for approximately $80.90.