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NASDAQ:MKSI

MKS Instruments - MKSI Stock Forecast, Price & News

$88.62
+1.21 (+1.38%)
(As of 03/31/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$87.01
$89.01
50-Day Range
$83.13
$112.97
52-Week Range
$64.77
$163.89
Volume
502,309 shs
Average Volume
622,293 shs
Market Capitalization
$5.91 billion
P/E Ratio
15.31
Dividend Yield
0.99%
Price Target
$115.73

MKS Instruments MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.75 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
30.6% Upside
$115.73 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
3.10% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-1.16
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.61mentions of MKS Instruments in the last 14 days
Based on 7 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$17,334 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
70.21%
From $3.39 to $5.77 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

3.59 out of 5 stars

Computer And Technology Sector

1st out of 618 stocks

Process Control Instruments Industry

1st out of 11 stocks


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About MKS Instruments (NASDAQ:MKSI) Stock

MKS Instruments, Inc. provides instruments, systems, subsystems and process control solutions to measure, control, power, monitor, and analyze parameters of manufacturing processes to improve process performance and productivity for its customers. It operates through the following segments: Vacuum & Analysis, Light & Motion and Equipment & Solutions. The Vacuum & Analysis segment comprises pressure measurement and control, flow measurement and control, gas and vapor delivery, gas composition analysis, residual gas analysis, leak detection, control technology, ozone generation and delivery, RF & DC power, reactive gas generation and vacuum technology components. The Light & Motion segment includes lasers, photonics, sub-micron positioning, vibration control, and optics instruments. The Equipment & Solutions segment provides laser-based manufacturing systems solutions for the micro-machining industry that enable customers to optimize production. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Andover, MA.

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Bear market expert makes new prediction
Nobody believed Larry Benedict's prediction in February 2020. The DOW plunged 3.5%, and he told CNBC, "It seems like there's much more to come." Within a month, the market plummeted 34%. Then, nobody believed Larry at the start of last year, either. He predicted that "all the indexes will be negative for the year," with the Nasdaq leading the way. Once again, he was spot-on.
MKS Instruments (NASDAQ:MKSI) Upgraded to Hold at StockNews.com
Bear market expert makes new prediction
Nobody believed Larry Benedict's prediction in February 2020. The DOW plunged 3.5%, and he told CNBC, "It seems like there's much more to come." Within a month, the market plummeted 34%. Then, nobody believed Larry at the start of last year, either. He predicted that "all the indexes will be negative for the year," with the Nasdaq leading the way. Once again, he was spot-on.
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MKSI Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 3/10 Dividend
2/24/2023
Last Earnings
2/27/2023
Dividend Payable
3/10/2023
Today
4/01/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
4/25/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Process control instruments
Sub-Industry
Semiconductor Equipment
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:MKSI
CUSIP
55306N10
Employees
10,900
Year Founded
1961

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$115.73
High Stock Price Forecast
$230.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$80.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+30.6%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.75
Research Coverage
8 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$333 million
Pretax Margin
12.21%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$3.55 billion
Cash Flow
$14.77 per share
Book Value
$67.41 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
66,362,000
Market Cap
$5.91 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.56

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Key Executives

  • John Tseng Chung Lee
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • James A. Schreiner
    Chief Operating Officer & Senior Vice President
  • Seth H. BagshawSeth H. Bagshaw
    Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Senior VP
  • Kathleen Flaherty Burke
    Secretary, Senior Vice President & General Counsel
  • Mark Milton Gitin
    Senior Vice President, GM-Light & Motion Division













MKSI Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell MKS Instruments stock right now?

8 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for MKS Instruments in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" MKSI shares.
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What is MKS Instruments' stock price forecast for 2023?

8 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for MKS Instruments' stock. Their MKSI share price forecasts range from $80.00 to $230.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $115.73 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 30.6% from the stock's current price.
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How have MKSI shares performed in 2023?

MKS Instruments' stock was trading at $84.73 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, MKSI shares have increased by 4.6% and is now trading at $88.62.
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Are investors shorting MKS Instruments?

MKS Instruments saw a drop in short interest during the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,070,000 shares, a drop of 27.1% from the February 28th total of 2,840,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 700,800 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 3.0 days.
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When is MKS Instruments' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, April 25th 2023.
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How were MKS Instruments' earnings last quarter?

MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ:MKSI) announced its earnings results on Monday, February, 27th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $2.00 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.31 by $0.69. The scientific and technical instruments company earned $1.09 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $994.01 million. MKS Instruments had a net margin of 9.39% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 16.12%. MKS Instruments's revenue was up 42.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $3.02 earnings per share.

How often does MKS Instruments pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for MKS Instruments?

MKS Instruments announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, February 7th. Investors of record on Monday, February 27th will be paid a dividend of $0.22 per share on Friday, March 10th. This represents a $0.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.99%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 24th.
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Is MKS Instruments a good dividend stock?

MKS Instruments (NASDAQ:MKSI) pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.06%. The dividend payout ratio is 15.20%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, MKSI will have a dividend payout ratio of 15.25% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What is John T.C. Lee's approval rating as MKS Instruments' CEO?

6 employees have rated MKS Instruments Chief Executive Officer John T.C. Lee on Glassdoor.com. John T.C. Lee has an approval rating of 77% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of MKS Instruments own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other MKS Instruments investors own include Micron Technology (MU), NVIDIA (NVDA), Lam Research (LRCX), Applied Materials (AMAT), Alibaba Group (BABA), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), AbbVie (ABBV), Intel (INTC), QUALCOMM (QCOM) and Broadcom (AVGO).

What is MKS Instruments' stock symbol?

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

How do I buy shares of MKS Instruments?

Shares of MKSI stock 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 MKS Instruments' stock price today?

One share of MKSI stock can currently be purchased for approximately $88.62.

How much money does MKS Instruments make?

MKS Instruments (NASDAQ:MKSI) has a market capitalization of $5.91 billion and generates $3.55 billion in revenue each year. The scientific and technical instruments company earns $333 million in net income (profit) each year or $5.79 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does MKS Instruments have?

The company employs 10,900 workers across the globe.

Does MKS Instruments have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of MKS Instruments: Alter Power Systems, Applied Science and Technology, Atotech Manufacturing Inc., Beijing Newport Spectra-Physics Technologies Co. Ltd., Brooks Automation - Granville-Phillips, Compact Instrument Technology, D.I.P., ESI China Inc., ESI Electronic Equipment Shanghai Co. Ltd., ESI International Corporation, ESI Japan K.K., ESI Korea Inc., ESI Vietnam Company Limited, Electro Scientific Industries, Electro Scientific Industries Europe Ltd, Electro Scientific Industries GmbH, Electro Scientific Industries Inc., Electro Scientific Industries Singapore Pte. Ltd., Emerson - ENI, EquipNet, High Q Laser GmbH, IPC Fab Automation, Ion Systems Inc, MKS Denmark ApS, MKS German Holding GmbH, MKS Instruments China Company Ltd., MKS Instruments Deutschland GmbH, MKS Instruments ESI Switzerland GmbH, MKS Instruments Holdings Ltd, MKS Instruments Hong Kong Limited, MKS Instruments Israel Ltd., MKS Instruments Italy S.r.l., MKS Instruments Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V., MKS Instruments Singapore Pte. Ltd., MKS Instruments UK Limited, MKS Japan Inc., MKS Korea Ltd., MKS Spectra Holdings Limited, MKS Taiwan Technology Limited, Micro-Controle Spectra-Physics S.A.S., Micronor LLC, Newport Corporation, Newport Corporation, Newport Instruments Canada Corporation, Newport Laser Holding GmbH, Newport Ophir Holdings Ltd., Newport Opto-Electronics Technologies Singapore Pte. Ltd., Newport Opto-Electronics Technologies Wuxi Company Limited, Newport Spectra-Physics B.V., Newport Spectra-Physics GmbH, Newport Spectra-Physics Limited, Novx Corp, On-Line Technologies, Ophir Japan Ltd., Ophir Optics S.R.L., Ophir Optronics Ltd., Ophir Optronics Solutions Ltd., Ophir Spiricon Europe GmbH, Ophir-Spiricon LLC, Photon Control Inc, Photon Control Inc., Photon Control USA Inc., Plasmart, Precisive, Spectra International, Spectra-Physics K.K., Telvac Engineering, Tenta Technology, Umetrics, V-Gen Ltd., Wenzel Instruments, and Yield Dynamics.
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How can I contact MKS Instruments?

MKS Instruments' mailing address is 2 TECH DRIVE SUITE 201, ANDOVER MA, 01810. The official website for the company is www.mksinst.com. The scientific and technical instruments company can be reached via phone at (978) 645-5500, via email at david.ryzhik@mksinst.com, or via fax at 978-557-5100.

This page (NASDAQ:MKSI) was last updated on 4/1/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff