MKS Instruments, Inc provides instruments, subsystems, and process control solutions that measure, monitor, deliver, analyze, power, and control critical parameters of manufacturing processes worldwide. It operates through two segments, Vacuum and Analysis, and Light and Motion. The Vacuum and Analysis segment offers analytical and control solutions, including gas analyzers, automation control products, I/O modules, automation software, and precision machined components and electromechanical assemblies; direct and indirect pressure measurement and integrated process solutions; and materials delivery solutions comprising flow and valve technologies, as well as integrated pressure measurement and control subsystems to provide customers with control capabilities that are optimized for a given application.
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Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Process control instruments
Sub-IndustrySemiconductor Equipment
SectorComputer and Technology
Phone978-645-5500
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$2.08 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees4,851
Next Earnings Date10/22/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
MKS Instruments (NASDAQ:MKSI) Frequently Asked Questions
What is MKS Instruments' stock symbol?
MKS Instruments trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "MKSI."
How often does MKS Instruments pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for MKS Instruments?
MKS Instruments announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, July 30th. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 26th will be given a dividend of $0.20 per share on Friday, September 6th. This represents a $0.80 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.86%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 23rd. View MKS Instruments' Dividend History.
How were MKS Instruments' earnings last quarter?
MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ:MKSI) released its earnings results on Tuesday, July, 30th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $1.09 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.08 by $0.01. The scientific and technical instruments company had revenue of $474.11 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $483.27 million. MKS Instruments had a net margin of 11.41% and a return on equity of 16.34%. The firm's revenue was down 17.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $2.33 earnings per share. View MKS Instruments' Earnings History.
When is MKS Instruments' next earnings date?
What guidance has MKS Instruments issued on next quarter's earnings?
MKS Instruments updated its third quarter earnings guidance on Tuesday, July, 30th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $0.69 to $1.02 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $1.26. The company issued revenue guidance of $415 million to $465 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $501.44 million.
What price target have analysts set for MKSI?
8 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for MKS Instruments' stock. Their forecasts range from $101.00 to $128.00. On average, they anticipate MKS Instruments' share price to reach $114.3750 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 23.0% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for MKS Instruments.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for MKS Instruments?
8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for MKS Instruments in the last year. There are currently 8 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for MKS Instruments.
Has MKS Instruments been receiving favorable news coverage?
News articles about MKSI stock have been trending negative on Saturday, InfoTrie Sentiment reports. The research firm ranks the sentiment of media coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. MKS Instruments earned a coverage optimism score of -2.9 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned news stories about the scientific and technical instruments company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent media coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the company's share price in the next few days. View News Stories for MKS Instruments.
Are investors shorting MKS Instruments?
MKS Instruments saw a increase in short interest in the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totalling 2,152,100 shares, an increase of 17.0% from the July 31st total of 1,838,700 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 476,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 4.5 days. Currently, 4.0% of the shares of the stock are sold short. View MKS Instruments' Current Options Chain.
Who are some of MKS Instruments' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to MKS Instruments include Keysight Technologies (KEYS), Cognex (CGNX), Sensata Technologies (ST), Mesa Laboratories (MLAB), Rudolph Technologies (RTEC), Hurco Companies (HURC), Crawford United (CRAWA), Hickok (HICKA), Clearsign Combustion (CLIR), International Isotopes (INIS), Sypris Solutions (SYPR), Electro-Sensors (ELSE), Schmitt Industries (SMIT), Winland (WELX) and National Automation Services (NESV).
What other stocks do shareholders of MKS Instruments own?
Who are MKS Instruments' key executives?
MKS Instruments' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Gerald G. Colella, CEO & Director (Age 62)
- Dr. John T. C. Lee, Pres & COO (Age 56)
- Mr. Seth H. Bagshaw, Sr. VP, CFO & Treasurer (Age 59)
- Mr. Dennis L. Werth, Advisor (Age 64)
- Mr. Richard S. Chute, Sec. & Director (Age 80)
Who are MKS Instruments' major shareholders?
MKS Instruments' stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.17%), BlackRock Inc. (9.02%), BlackRock Inc. (9.02%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (2.93%), Invesco Ltd. (2.73%) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (2.74%). Company insiders that own MKS Instruments stock include Brian Charles Quirk, Dennis L Werth, Elizabeth Mora, Gerard G Colella, Jacqueline F Moloney, John R Abrams, John Tseng-Chung Lee, Peter Hanley, Richard S Chute and Seth H Bagshaw. View Institutional Ownership Trends for MKS Instruments.
Which major investors are selling MKS Instruments stock?
MKSI stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including AQR Capital Management LLC, Renaissance Technologies LLC, D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc., Prudential Financial Inc., Bank of Montreal Can, Royal Bank of Canada, Wells Fargo & Company MN and Highbridge Capital Management LLC. Company insiders that have sold MKS Instruments company stock in the last year include Elizabeth Mora, Gerard G Colella and Jacqueline F Moloney. View Insider Buying and Selling for MKS Instruments.
Which major investors are buying MKS Instruments stock?
MKSI stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Invesco Ltd., First Trust Advisors LP, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Point72 Asset Management L.P., Janus Henderson Group PLC, Janus Henderson Group PLC, Nuveen Asset Management LLC and Nuance Investments LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for MKS Instruments.
How do I buy shares of MKS Instruments?
Shares of MKSI can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is MKS Instruments' stock price today?
One share of MKSI stock can currently be purchased for approximately $93.00.
How big of a company is MKS Instruments?
MKS Instruments has a market capitalization of $5.07 billion and generates $2.08 billion in revenue each year. The scientific and technical instruments company earns $392.90 million in net income (profit) each year or $7.83 on an earnings per share basis. MKS Instruments employs 4,851 workers across the globe.View Additional Information About MKS Instruments.
What is MKS Instruments' official website?
How can I contact MKS Instruments?
MKS Instruments' mailing address is 2 TECH DRIVE SUITE 201, ANDOVER MA, 01810. The scientific and technical instruments company can be reached via phone at 978-645-5500 or via email at [email protected]
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