
MKS Instruments (MKSI) Stock Forecast & Price Target
MKS Instruments (MKSI) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
MKS Instruments Inc. demonstrated strong financial performance in its most recent quarter, with significant revenue contributions from its Semiconductor segment, which experienced a 6% quarter-over-quarter increase to $400 million, exceeding guidance and consensus estimates. Additionally, the Electronics and Packaging segment showcased robust growth, achieving sales of $254 million, marking a 12% year-over-year and 10% sequential increase. This positive momentum in multiple segments, driven by sustained demand in DRAM and logic foundry applications, supports a favorable outlook for MKS's stock.
Bears say
MKS Inc. has reported a significant year-over-year decline in revenue across key segments, with semiconductor sales falling by 16.3% and specialty industrial sales decreasing by 10.9%, indicating challenges in maintaining demand within critical markets. The company anticipates further revenue reductions in the upcoming quarter, attributing this to ongoing softness in the industrial market and seasonal effects like the Lunar New Year, which may adversely impact sales performance. Additionally, despite a slight improvement in net debt to pro forma EBITDA ratio, the elevated level of 4.3x highlights financial leverage concerns that could threaten the company’s stability during periods of declining sales.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of MKS Instruments and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
MKS Instruments (MKSI) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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