MKS Instruments Company Profile (NASDAQ:MKSI)

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

MKS Instruments declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, August 1st. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 28th will be given a dividend of $0.175 per share on Friday, September 8th. This represents a $0.70 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.76%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 24th. View MKS Instruments' Dividend History.

MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ:MKSI) released its earnings results on Tuesday, July, 25th. The company reported $1.41 EPS for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.41 by $0.00. The firm had revenue of $481 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $463.86 million. MKS Instruments had a return on equity of 19.47% and a net margin of 15.47%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 47.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.72 earnings per share. View MKS Instruments' Earnings History.

MKS Instruments is scheduled to release their next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, October, 24th 2017. View Earnings Estimates for MKS Instruments.

MKS Instruments updated its third quarter earnings guidance on Tuesday, July, 25th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $1.32-1.56 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus EPS estimate of $1.18. The company issued revenue guidance of $450-490 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $433.01 million.

5 analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for MKS Instruments' shares. Their forecasts range from $59.00 to $100.00. On average, they anticipate MKS Instruments' share price to reach $88.20 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), Vishay Precision Group (VPG), Allied Motion Technologies (AMOT), EXFO (EXFO), 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 many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (12.06%), Vanguard Group Inc. (8.99%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (6.39%), Royce & Associates LP (3.30%), Franklin Resources Inc. (2.58%) and Neuberger Berman Group LLC (2.57%). 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 Fiduciary Management Inc. WI, Franklin Resources Inc., Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Teachers Advisors LLC, Victory Capital Management Inc., TimesSquare Capital Management LLC and Federated Investors Inc. PA. 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 purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Renaissance Technologies LLC, Koch Industries Inc., Lazard Asset Management LLC, Wells Fargo & Company MN, Vanguard Group Inc., Monarch Partners Asset Management LLC, AXA and Fiera Capital Corp. 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 $91.70.