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ACLS Stock Chart & Stats
$118.73
-$1.50(-2.03%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$118.73
-$1.50(-2.03%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$65.64 - $193.78
Previous CloseN/A
Volume186.86K
Average Volume (3M)647.51K
Market Cap
$4.41B
Enterprise Value$5.28B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$366.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$41.96M
Price to Earnings (P/E)44.4
Beta1.55
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.89Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.22
Shares Outstanding30,733,896
10 Day Avg. Volume739,364
30 Day Avg. Volume647,514
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.55
Price to Book (P/B)2.45
Price to Sales (P/S)3.02
P/FCF Ratio23.70
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.20
Enterprise Value/Revenue6.25
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit14.33
Enterprise Value/Ebitda38.42
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$166.75Price Target Upside40.44% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)3.81
Revenue Forecast (FY)$841.80M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Very Low LeverageExtremely low debt-to-equity (~0.04) provides durable financial flexibility through semiconductor cycles. It supports capital investments, R&D, and M&A optionality without stressing interest coverage, reducing insolvency risk and enabling consistent operational execution across downcycles.
Strong Liquidity And Cash GenerationA substantial cash balance (~$570M) combined with ongoing free cash flow generation gives durable funding for product development, service expansion and transaction costs. Strong liquidity cushions cyclical revenue swings and supports strategic investments without material external financing need.
Aftermarket Growth & BacklogRobust >30% CS&I growth and a $453M backlog indicate expanding recurring service, parts and upgrade revenue from an installed base. Combined with new product wins, this diversifies revenue away from lump-sum systems and creates more predictable, higher-margin aftermarket cash flows over the medium term.
Bears Say
Margin CompressionNet margin declined materially from peak levels, signaling pressure on profitability sustainability. If structural mix shifts or pricing/competitive pressure persist, lower margins can reduce reinvestment capacity, weaken returns on equity and make earnings more sensitive to volume swings over coming quarters.
Cyclical, Volatile RevenueLarge swings in revenue reflect dependence on semiconductor capital spending cycles. This cyclical volatility makes forward earnings visibility weak, complicates capacity planning and can create intermittent pressure on service demand and margins, limiting predictability of multi-quarter free cash generation.
Merger Regulatory/timing RiskThe pending Veeco merger hinges on China approval; delays or conditional clearance could push integration benefits out, consume cash/resources, and create operational distraction. Given China is a material revenue market, regulatory uncertainty also raises execution and strategic risk for combined growth plans.
Axcelis Technologies News
ACLS FAQ
What was Axcelis’s price range in the past 12 months?
Axcelis lowest stock price was $65.64 and its highest was $193.78 in the past 12 months.
What is Axcelis’s market cap?
Axcelis’s market cap is $4.41B.
When is Axcelis’s upcoming earnings report date?
Axcelis’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 24 days.
How were Axcelis’s earnings last quarter?
Axcelis released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $0.72 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.71 by $0.01.
Is Axcelis overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Axcelis’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Axcelis pay dividends?
Axcelis does not currently pay dividends.
What is Axcelis’s EPS estimate?
Axcelis’s EPS estimate is 0.89.
How many shares outstanding does Axcelis have?
Axcelis has 30,733,896 shares outstanding.
What happened to Axcelis’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Axcelis reported an EPS of $0.72 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.71. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.754%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Axcelis?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ACLS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Axcelis Technologies Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$166.75 (40.44% Upside)
$166.75 (40.44% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ACLS Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 4.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
89.49%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.79%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.53%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Axcelis
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. is a company dedicated to the creation, production, and maintenance of specialized ion implantation and other essential processing machinery used in the fabrication of semiconductor chips. Operating internationally, its presence extends across North America, Europe, and Asia. The firm offers a wide array of implanter technologies, such as high-energy, high-current, and medium-current systems, designed to meet diverse application needs. Furthermore, Axcelis provides extensive post-sales support and lifecycle solutions, including the sale of pre-owned equipment, replacement parts, system upgrades, ongoing maintenance, and client instruction. It directly furnishes its advanced equipment and services to microchip manufacturers through its own dedicated sales personnel. Founded in 1978, Axcelis Technologies has its corporate headquarters situated in Beverly, Massachusetts.
ACLS Company Deck
ACLS Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized multiple operational and financial strengths — notably >30% YoY CS&I growth, strong memory shipments, a healthy backlog ($453M), solid margins and a robust cash position ($570M) — and provided improved near-term guidance (Q2 revenue ~$205M, EPS ~$0.90, gross margin ~43%). Key challenges include a one-time $5M customer settlement that reduced Q1 results, softness in the general mature market, moderated silicon carbide shipments, flat bookings, and merger timing risk tied to China regulatory approval. On balance the positive performance indicators, strong product momentum, and constructive guidance outweigh the reported headwinds and one-time impacts.View all ACLS earnings summariesACLS Revenue Breakdown
78.15% Systems
21.85% Aftermarket
ACLS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$166.75
▲(40.44% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.40% Insiders
38.51% Mutual Funds
3.09% Other Institutional Investors
27.33% Public Companies and Individual Investors