PDF Solutions (PDFS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

PDF Solutions (NASDAQ: PDFS) is a technology company specializing in data and analytics solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company delivers software, hardware, intellectual property and engineering services that help semiconductor manufacturers and equipment suppliers optimize yield, reduce costs and accelerate development cycles. Its solutions are designed to collect, manage and analyze large volumes of process and test data generated during chip fabrication, enabling customers to detect and correct defects early in the manufacturing flow.

At the core of PDF Solutions’ offering is the Exensio® platform, a scalable data management and analytics system that provides real-time visibility into production performance. The company’s product suite includes process diagnostic tools, pattern-matching engines, machine learning algorithms and test optimization software. PDF Solutions also offers consulting services and design-for-manufacturing IP to guide customers through complex process transitions, advanced node deployments and yield ramp projects.

Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, PDF Solutions serves a global customer base across Asia, Europe and the Americas. Its clientele spans leading semiconductor foundries, integrated device manufacturers, memory makers and equipment vendors. With regional offices and support centers in key markets, the company works closely with technical teams worldwide to tailor its solutions for diverse process technologies, from mature nodes to cutting-edge geometries.

PDF Solutions is led by a seasoned management team with deep expertise in semiconductor process control and data analytics. Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Tom Edmen has guided the company’s growth since its inception, supported by executives in engineering, sales and professional services. Through ongoing investment in R&D and strategic partnerships, PDF Solutions continues to expand its platform capabilities and extend its reach across the semiconductor ecosystem.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $22.94 to $23.56
• 50-Day Range: $17.63 to $23.70
• 52-Week Range: $15.91 to $39.70
• Volume: 179,155 shs
• Average Volume: 203,408 shs
• Market Capitalization: $900.90 million
• P/E Ratio: 767.52
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $33.33
• Consensus Rating: Buy

PDF Solutions Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

PDF Solutions scored higher than 77% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 161st out of 657 stocks in the computer and technology sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

PDF Solutions has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 3 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

PDF Solutions has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 121.88%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for PDF Solutions are expected to grow by 121.88% in the coming year, from $0.32 to $0.71 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of PDF Solutions is 771.59, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.86.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of PDF Solutions is 771.59, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 36.94.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

PDF Solutions has a P/B Ratio of 3.62. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.20% of the float of PDF Solutions has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

PDF Solutions has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.1.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in PDF Solutions has recently increased by 22.97%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

PDF Solutions does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

PDF Solutions does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.20% of the float of PDF Solutions has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

PDF Solutions has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.1.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in PDF Solutions has recently increased by 22.97%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.9 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.21

News Sentiment

PDF Solutions has a news sentiment score of 1.21. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.66 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for PDF Solutions this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

MarketBeat Follows

1 people have added PDF Solutions to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, PDF Solutions insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $145,875.00 in company stock and sold $0.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

11.09% of the stock of PDF Solutions is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

79.51% of the stock of PDF Solutions is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

PDFS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have PDFS shares performed this year?

PDF Solutions' stock was trading at $27.08 at the start of the year. Since then, PDFS stock has decreased by 15.0% and is now trading at $23.0050.

How were PDF Solutions' earnings last quarter?

PDF Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDFS) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February, 13th. The technology company reported $0.08 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.23 by $0.15. The technology company earned $50.09 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $49.40 million. PDF Solutions had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.33% and a net margin of 0.76%.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does PDF Solutions have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of PDF Solutions: Cimetrix Incorporated, Kinesys Software, Syntricity Inc, Fabbrix, Si Automation, IDS Software Systems, Cimetrix International Inc., and more.

Who are PDF Solutions' major shareholders?

PDF Solutions' top institutional investors include Silverberg Bernstein Capital Management LLC (1.07%), Kings Path Partners LLC (0.06%) and Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.03%). Insiders that own company stock include John Kachig Kibarian, Andrzej Strojwas, Adnan Raza, Michael B Gustafson, Nancy Erba, Ye Jane Li and Shuo Zhang.
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How do I buy shares of PDF Solutions?

Shares of PDFS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of PDF Solutions own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that PDF Solutions investors own include American Water Works (AWK), Waste Connections (WCN), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), AU Optronics (AUOTY), The RMR Group (RMR), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR) and Triple Flag Precious Metals (TFPM).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 2/13/2025
• Today: 7/11/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/14/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: COMP - SERVICES
• Sub-Industry: Semiconductor Equipment
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:PDFS
• CIK: 1120914
• Web: www.pdf.com
• Phone: (408) 280-7900
• Fax: 408-280-7915
• Employees: 460
• Year Founded: 1991

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for PDF Solutions: $33.33
• High Price Target: $45.00
• Low Price Target: $24.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +44.9%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.03
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 771.59
• Forward P/E Ratio: 71.89
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $4.06 million
• Net Margins: 0.76%
• Pretax Margin: 2.07%
• Return on Equity: 4.33%
• Return on Assets: 3.19%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.27
• Current Ratio: 2.19
• Quick Ratio: 2.19

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $185.93 million
• Price / Sales: 4.84
• Cash Flow: $0.56 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 41.09
• Book Value: $6.35 per share
• Price / Book: 3.62

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 39,139,000
• Free Float: 34,798,000
• Market Cap: $900.39 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.46