PDF Solutions (PDFS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

PDF Solutions, Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California, is a technology company that provides data-driven solutions for the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Founded in 1991, the company specializes in software and services designed to improve yield, productivity and profitability for semiconductor fabricators. Over its history, PDF Solutions has positioned itself as a partner to foundries, integrated device manufacturers (IDMs), assembly and test operations, offering tailored data analytics and engineering expertise.

The company’s flagship offering, the Exensio platform, aggregates and analyzes data from process equipment, metrology and inspection systems to identify yield-limiting defects and process excursions. Complementary solutions, such as InSight Metrics and PVDX tools, enable customers to perform advanced root-cause analysis, track key performance indicators and optimize critical process steps. PDF Solutions also provides professional services, including fault-diagnosis consulting and custom software integration, to ensure seamless deployment and adoption within complex manufacturing environments.

PDF Solutions serves a global customer base across North America, Europe and Asia, with regional offices in major semiconductor hubs such as Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, China and Germany. Its engineering and support teams work closely with clients to address the unique challenges of leading-edge process nodes and emerging packaging technologies. By combining domain expertise with scalable analytics platforms, PDF Solutions aims to help manufacturers accelerate ramp-to-volume, reduce scrap and lower overall production costs.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $19.13 to $20.00
• 50-Day Range: $18.97 to $24.25
• 52-Week Range: $15.91 to $33.42
• Volume: 304,376 shs
• Average Volume: 321,425 shs
• Market Capitalization: $764.53 million
• P/E Ratio: 968.48
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $33.33
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

PDF Solutions Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

PDF Solutions scored higher than 70% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 287th out of 650 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: 3.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

PDF Solutions has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, 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 968.48, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 269.20.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of PDF Solutions is 968.48, 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 415.30.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

PDF Solutions has a P/B Ratio of 2.97. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

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

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.41% 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 5.1.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in PDF Solutions has recently increased by 8.59%, 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

4.41% 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 5.1.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in PDF Solutions has recently increased by 8.59%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.4 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.20

News Sentiment

PDF Solutions has a news sentiment score of 1.20. 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 0.88 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for PDF Solutions this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

3 people have searched for PDFS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, PDF Solutions insiders have not sold or bought any 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 beginning of 2025. Since then, PDFS stock has decreased by 28.5% and is now trading at $19.36.

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 for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.23 by $0.15. The technology company had revenue of $50.09 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $49.40 million. PDF Solutions had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.22% and a net margin of 0.44%.
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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 others.

Who are PDF Solutions' major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of PDF Solutions include Wasatch Advisors LP (3.02%), William Blair Investment Management LLC (3.03%), Ranger Investment Management L.P. (2.65%) and Emerald Advisers LLC (2.44%). 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: 9/03/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/06/2025
• 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: +72.2%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.67
• Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $0.02
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 968.48
• Forward P/E Ratio: 60.50
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $4.06 million
• Net Margins: 0.44%
• Pretax Margin: 1.11%
• Return on Equity: 4.22%
• Return on Assets: 2.98%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.26
• Current Ratio: 2.37
• Quick Ratio: 2.37

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $179.46 million
• Price / Sales: 4.26
• Cash Flow: $0.55 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 35.46
• Book Value: $6.52 per share
• Price / Book: 2.97

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 39,490,000
• Free Float: 35,113,000
• Market Cap: $764.53 million
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.51