Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC)
NASDAQ:KLIC
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Rating:62Neutral
Price Target:
$124.00
▲(51.44% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/09/26
The score is driven by strong balance-sheet strength and a very upbeat, growth-focused earnings outlook (clear sequential recovery and TCB ramp guidance). These positives are tempered by still-weak current profitability and cash flow versus prior-cycle levels, stretched technical conditions (RSI overbought), and limited valuation support from a negative P/E and low dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Low leverage / strong balance sheet
Very low leverage gives Kulicke & Soffa durable financial flexibility to fund capex, absorb semiconductor‑cycle downturns, and invest in capacity or R&D without heavy interest burdens. That stability supports multi‑quarter strategic execution and lowers refinancing risk across cycles.
Negative Factors
Weak profitability
Despite recovery in revenue and gross margin, very low net and EBIT margins show the company has not reliably converted sales into sustainable returns. Persistently weak profitability limits internal funding capacity, constrains returns on equity, and lengthens the time to meaningful free cash flow expansion.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Low leverage / strong balance sheet
Very low leverage gives Kulicke & Soffa durable financial flexibility to fund capex, absorb semiconductor‑cycle downturns, and invest in capacity or R&D without heavy interest burdens. That stability supports multi‑quarter strategic execution and lowers refinancing risk across cycles.
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Kulicke & Soffa Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Kulicke & Soffa (KLIC) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$6.14B
Dividend Yield1.77%
Average Volume (3M)924.75K
Price to Earnings (P/E)110.8
Beta (1Y)1.58
Revenue Growth11.16%
EPS Growth179.18%
CountryUS
Employees2,677
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustrySemiconductors
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.05
Shares Outstanding52,332,880
10 Day Avg. Volume727,480
30 Day Avg. Volume924,746
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-99.97
Price to Book (P/B)2.60
Price to Sales (P/S)3.27
P/FCF Ratio22.17
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.94
Enterprise Value/Revenue7.55
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit15.71
Enterprise Value/Ebitda66.15
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$100.00Price Target Upside22.13% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)2.62
Revenue Forecast (FY)$930.38M
Kulicke & Soffa Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) is a leading provider specializing in the development, manufacturing, and sale of essential equipment and tools utilized in the assembly of semiconductor components. The company's operations are divided in...
How the Company Makes Money
Kulicke & Soffa primarily makes money by selling capital equipment used in semiconductor assembly/packaging and related electronics manufacturing processes. Its revenue model is centered on: (1) Equipment sales (system revenue): The largest driver...
Kulicke & Soffa Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 06, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 05, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call communicated strong sequential revenue and shipment recoveries across multiple end markets (general semiconductor, memory, automotive/industrial), robust margins and improving visibility, supported by aggressive product and capacity investments (notably in Fluxless Thermo-Compression). Headwinds include a sequential decline in aftermarket refurbished sales, regional softness in Southeast Asia, near-term increases in operating expenses and the multi-year timeline/uncertainty for some emerging technologies (hybrid bonding, vertical wire). Overall the positives — pronounced revenue and shipment recoveries, healthy margins, clear TCB momentum and confident guidance — outweigh the outlined lowlights.Positive Updates
Strong Sequential Revenue Growth
Revenue increased 21.5% sequentially in the March quarter, with management reiterating improving demand and utilization across core markets.
Negative Updates
Aftermarket Products & Services (APS) Sequential Decline
APS end market demand decreased sequentially due to lower refurbished system sales during the March quarter, although consumables remained consistent.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Sequential Revenue Growth
Revenue increased 21.5% sequentially in the March quarter, with management reiterating improving demand and utilization across core markets.
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Company Guidance
Management guided June-quarter revenue to rise 28% sequentially to $310 million with gross margins around 48%, non‑GAAP operating expenses of $85 million, GAAP EPS of $0.87 and non‑GAAP EPS of $1.00; they noted a near‑term effective tax rate slightly over 20% (Q2 tax expense $7.4M), and reminded that Q2 delivered a 49.3% gross margin with GAAP EPS $0.66 / non‑GAAP EPS $0.79 and OpEx of $81.1M GAAP / $73.8M non‑GAAP. Looking through FY‑26, TCB is expected to grow at least 70% sequentially to generate over $100M this fiscal year, Advanced Solutions capacity is being expanded to support roughly $400M of revenue, and the company plans $20M of capex for the expansion (with $12M in FY‑26) ahead of a H1 FY‑27 production ramp.Kulicke & Soffa Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
48
Neutral
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
42
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Sep 2025 | Sep 2024 | Sep 2023 | Sep 2022 | Sep 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 768.22M | 654.08M | 706.23M | 742.49M | 1.50B | 1.52B |
| Gross Profit | 369.11M | 277.92M | 268.75M | 358.65M | 748.32M | 696.99M |
| EBITDA | 87.67M | 38.58M | -33.53M | 101.20M | 498.49M | 434.58M |
| Net Income | 55.03M | 213.00K | -69.01M | 57.15M | 433.55M | 367.16M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 1.19B | 1.10B | 1.24B | 1.50B | 1.59B | 1.60B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 487.86M | 510.71M | 577.15M | 759.40M | 775.54M | 739.79M |
| Total Debt | 39.79M | 38.55M | 40.96M | 48.41M | 41.69M | 42.99M |
| Total Liabilities | 328.44M | 282.85M | 296.15M | 325.22M | 393.95M | 506.39M |
| Stockholders Equity | 857.55M | 821.49M | 944.01M | 1.17B | 1.19B | 1.10B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 4.32M | 96.36M | 14.89M | 129.00M | 367.20M | 277.26M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 16.12M | 113.56M | 31.04M | 173.40M | 390.19M | 300.03M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 122.73M | 27.66M | -138.50M | -91.34M | 133.80M | -81.71M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -89.28M | -153.07M | -196.10M | -111.88M | -321.19M | -44.26M |
Kulicke & Soffa Technical Analysis
Positive
81.88
Price Trends
95.88
Positive
80.91
Positive
62.19
Positive
Market Momentum
5.26
Negative
67.38
Neutral
77.57
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For KLIC, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 81.88 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 106.73, below the 50-day MA of 95.88, and above the 200-day MA of 62.19, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 5.26 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 67.38 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 77.57 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for KLIC.
Kulicke & Soffa Risk Analysis
Kulicke & Soffa disclosed 33 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Kulicke & Soffa reported the most risks in the "Tech & Innovation" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Kulicke & Soffa Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Outperform | $5.44B | 53.44 | 9.79% | ― | -11.75% | -41.15% | |
70 Outperform | $21.45B | 49.06 | 9.96% | 0.81% | 12.71% | 37.49% | |
70 Outperform | $1.79B | 11.30 | 13.39% | ― | 0.52% | 41.86% | |
67 Neutral | $10.93B | 159.36 | 6.68% | ― | 9.60% | 25.63% | |
62 Neutral | $6.14B | 110.77 | 6.59% | 1.77% | 11.16% | 179.18% | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
61 Neutral | $2.94B | -55.38 | -6.91% | ― | 23.10% | 35.49% |
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