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MKS Instruments (MKSI)
NASDAQ:MKSI
MKSI Analyst Ratings
Strong Buy
10 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
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MKSI Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$114.38
▲(30.79%Upside)
| Highest Price Target$140.00 | Average Price Target$114.38 | Lowest Price Target$95.00 |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
TipRanks
$93
Buy
6.35%
Upside
Reiterated
05/24/25
MKS Instruments displays robust financial health with strong cash flows and stable revenue growth. The earnings call provided positive insights, particularly in semiconductor and electronics packaging markets, despite some risks related to tariffs and industrial market softness. Technical indicators are neutral, and valuation metrics suggest the stock is fairly valued.
Morgan Stanley
$93→$100
Buy
14.35%
Upside
Reiterated
05/22/25
Wells Fargo
―
Buy
―
Upgraded
05/20/25
Deutsche Bank
$90→$110
Buy
25.79%
Upside
Upgraded
05/19/25
Bank of America Securities
$85→$95
Buy
8.63%
Upside
Reiterated
05/09/25
Benchmark Co.
$135
Buy
54.37%
Upside
Reiterated
05/09/25
KeyBanc
―
Buy
―
Reiterated
05/09/25
TD Cowen
$145→$120
Buy
37.22%
Upside
Reiterated
05/08/25
Mizuho Securities
$130→$105
Buy
20.07%
Upside
Reiterated
05/08/25
Needham
$145→$140
Buy
60.09%
Upside
Reiterated
05/08/25
J.P. Morgan
$135→$110
Buy
25.79%
Upside
Reiterated
05/08/25
Cantor Fitzgerald
$140
Buy
60.09%
Upside
Reiterated
02/13/25
Cantor Fitzgerald reiterates Overweight Rating on MKS Instruments (MKSI)He said, "While the results here are solid with 4Q Revenue/EPS of $935M/$2.16 (ahead of our previewed $930M/$2.10 and consensus $914M/$1.95), the guide is a bit more perplexing. Revenue of $910M at the mdpt for 1Q looks fine in this "mixed demand backdrop" vs our previewed/cons of $915M/ $908M, but the EPS guide of $1.40 +/- $0.27 is coming in well below our previewed/cons $1.70/1.62, causing a 5%+ sell-off after-hours. Frankly, we are not so sure what is driving the shortfall here - so this will be a key area of focus for tomorrows call. Beyond this EPS shortfall, our primary focus areas tomorrow will be around cyclical indicators (i.e., utilization rates, spares business, chemistry sales, etc.), thoughts on NAND upgrade cycle opportunity (including inventory digestion update), potential new wins (last Q, announced new Photonics customer), outlook on WFE dynamics into next year (and MKS opportunity), and pace of debt paydown (note $100M voluntary prepayment in Jan vs $216M last Q). But overall, a rocky start for the companys earnings here, and we look to update our model and thoughts on the name following tomorrows earnings call."
Citi
$130
Buy
48.66%
Upside
Upgraded
01/06/25
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TipRanks
$93
Buy
6.35%
Upside
Reiterated
05/24/25
MKS Instruments displays robust financial health with strong cash flows and stable revenue growth. The earnings call provided positive insights, particularly in semiconductor and electronics packaging markets, despite some risks related to tariffs and industrial market softness. Technical indicators are neutral, and valuation metrics suggest the stock is fairly valued.
Morgan Stanley
$93→$100
Buy
14.35%
Upside
Reiterated
05/22/25
Wells Fargo
―
Buy
―
Upgraded
05/20/25
Deutsche Bank
$90→$110
Buy
25.79%
Upside
Upgraded
05/19/25
Bank of America Securities
$85→$95
Buy
8.63%
Upside
Reiterated
05/09/25
Benchmark Co.
$135
Buy
54.37%
Upside
Reiterated
05/09/25
KeyBanc
―
Buy
―
Reiterated
05/09/25
TD Cowen
$145→$120
Buy
37.22%
Upside
Reiterated
05/08/25
Mizuho Securities
$130→$105
Buy
20.07%
Upside
Reiterated
05/08/25
Needham
$145→$140
Buy
60.09%
Upside
Reiterated
05/08/25
J.P. Morgan
$135→$110
Buy
25.79%
Upside
Reiterated
05/08/25
Cantor Fitzgerald
$140
Buy
60.09%
Upside
Reiterated
02/13/25
Cantor Fitzgerald reiterates Overweight Rating on MKS Instruments (MKSI)He said, "While the results here are solid with 4Q Revenue/EPS of $935M/$2.16 (ahead of our previewed $930M/$2.10 and consensus $914M/$1.95), the guide is a bit more perplexing. Revenue of $910M at the mdpt for 1Q looks fine in this "mixed demand backdrop" vs our previewed/cons of $915M/ $908M, but the EPS guide of $1.40 +/- $0.27 is coming in well below our previewed/cons $1.70/1.62, causing a 5%+ sell-off after-hours. Frankly, we are not so sure what is driving the shortfall here - so this will be a key area of focus for tomorrows call. Beyond this EPS shortfall, our primary focus areas tomorrow will be around cyclical indicators (i.e., utilization rates, spares business, chemistry sales, etc.), thoughts on NAND upgrade cycle opportunity (including inventory digestion update), potential new wins (last Q, announced new Photonics customer), outlook on WFE dynamics into next year (and MKS opportunity), and pace of debt paydown (note $100M voluntary prepayment in Jan vs $216M last Q). But overall, a rocky start for the companys earnings here, and we look to update our model and thoughts on the name following tomorrows earnings call."
Citi
$130
Buy
48.66%
Upside
Upgraded
01/06/25
Best Analysts Covering MKS Instruments
1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
12/19 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+3.64%
reiterated a xxx
rating 21 days ago
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3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
12/19 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+7.83%
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rating 21 days ago
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1 Year
Success Rate
10/19 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+2.96%
reiterated a buy rating 21 days ago
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2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
12/19 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+25.18%
reiterated a xxx
rating 21 days ago
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MKSI Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Dec 24
Jan 25
Feb 25
Apr 25
May 25
Strong Buy
0
0
1
1
4
Buy
14
15
15
13
19
Hold
3
2
3
3
4
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
17
17
19
17
27
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
MKSI Financial Forecast
MKSI Stock Forecast FAQ
What is MKSI’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, MKS Instruments’s 12-month average price target is 114.38.
What is MKSI’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
MKS Instruments has 30.79% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
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Is MKSI a Buy, Sell or Hold?
MKS Instruments has a consensus rating of Strong Buy which is based on 10 buy ratings, 0 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is MKS Instruments’s price target?
The average price target for MKS Instruments is 114.38. This is based on 10 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $140.00 ,the lowest forecast is $95.00. The average price target represents 30.79% Increase from the current price of $87.45.
The highest analyst price target is $140.00 ,the lowest forecast is $95.00. The average price target represents 30.79% Increase from the current price of $87.45.
What do analysts say about MKS Instruments?
MKS Instruments’s analyst rating consensus is a Strong Buy. This is based on the ratings of 10 Wall Streets Analysts.
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