Axcelis (ACLS)
NASDAQ:ACLS
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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$65.00 - $193.78
Previous CloseN/A
Volume186.86K
Average Volume (3M)622.29K
Market Cap
$5.76B
Enterprise Value$5.28B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$366.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$41.96M
Price to Earnings (P/E)57.1
Beta1.58
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. Volume712,109
30 Day Avg. Volume622,292
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 Cap0.92
Enterprise Value/Revenue6.25
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit14.33
Enterprise Value/Ebitda38.42
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$167.25Price Target Upside40.87% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)3.81
Revenue Forecast (FY)$841.80M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Very Low Leverage / Strong Balance SheetExtremely low debt-to-equity (~0.04) and growing equity provide durable financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing and solvency risk across semiconductor cycles, enabling capital allocation to R&D, aftermarket support, or M&A without stressing liquidity during downturns.
Strong Cash Position And Solid Cash GenerationA large cash reserve (~$570M) and historically positive free cash flow (free cash flow tracking earnings) support investment in product development and service capabilities. Even with near-term FCF softness, the cash buffer sustains operations and strategic initiatives for months.
Recurring CS&I Growth And Product WinsGreater-than-30% CS&I growth and recent high-current product wins indicate durable aftermarket revenue expansion and technological competitiveness. Recurring service, consumables, and upgrade demand from an expanding installed base support steady, higher-margin revenue over the medium term.
Bears Say
Margin Compression Versus Prior PeaksNet margin has fallen materially from prior peak levels, signaling pressure on profitability drivers such as product mix, pricing, or cost absorption. Sustained margin erosion would reduce free cash flow and constrain reinvestment or shareholder-return capacity over multiple quarters.
Revenue Volatility And Cyclical ExposureSharp swings in revenue across years reflect dependence on semiconductor capex cycles and end-market demand. This cyclicality raises execution risk for capacity planning, working capital, and sustaining R&D investment, making multi-quarter forecasting and stable cash conversion more challenging.
Merger Timing And Regulatory Execution RiskThe planned Veeco merger depends on China regulatory clearance, creating execution and timing uncertainty. Delays or denial could alter strategic synergies, planned resource allocation, and near-term cash outflows, affecting long-term growth assumptions tied to the combined entity.
Axcelis Technologies News
ACLS FAQ
What was Axcelis’s price range in the past 12 months?
Axcelis lowest stock price was $65.00 and its highest was $193.78 in the past 12 months.
What is Axcelis’s market cap?
Axcelis’s market cap is $5.76B.
When is Axcelis’s upcoming earnings report date?
Axcelis’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 46 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
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$167.25 (40.87% Upside)
$167.25 (40.87% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ACLS Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 4.6K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.7%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
180.35%
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
$167.25
▲(40.87% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.40% Insiders
33.19% Mutual Funds
18.37% Other Institutional Investors
17.92% Public Companies and Individual Investors