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MKSI Stock Chart & Stats
$329.18
-$16.12(-4.67%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$329.18
-$16.12(-4.67%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$97.30 - $447.62
Previous CloseN/A
Volume849.72K
Average Volume (3M)1.36M
Market Cap
$19.77B
Enterprise Value$35.91K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$611.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.19B
Price to Earnings (P/E)45.0
Beta2.32
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS Estimate
3.62Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.32%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.54
Shares Outstanding67,617,560
10 Day Avg. Volume1,040,990
30 Day Avg. Volume1,356,496
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.65
Price to Book (P/B)3.96
Price to Sales (P/S)2.74
P/FCF Ratio21.64
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$411.09Price Target Upside24.88% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)12.9
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.03B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash Flow GenerationSustained, high FCF conversion and improving operating cash flow provide durable funding for capacity investments, deleveraging and working-capital needs without relying on equity. This cash profile supports long-term strategic spending and reduces refinancing risk across cycles.
Margin And Profitability RecoveryMaterial margin expansion and restored net profitability reflect operational leverage and pricing/portfolio strength. Higher gross and operating margins create sustainable free-cash-flow potential and resilience to cyclicality, improving ability to fund R&D and retain earnings.
Capacity Expansion And Design WinsTargeted factory capacity builds and multiple design wins deepen structural relationships with semiconductor OEMs. This expands addressable supply, shortens lead times, and increases future consumables attachment rates, strengthening recurring revenue and long-term market share.
Bears Say
Sizable Absolute Debt LoadAlthough leverage has improved, a multi-billion dollar debt stock constrains flexibility and prioritizes cash for interest and scheduled prepayments. During cyclical downturns or slower sales, servicing and reducing this absolute debt could limit capital allocation to growth initiatives.
Historical Earnings And Cash VolatilityPronounced past volatility in earnings and cash flow signals sensitivity to semiconductor capex cycles and one-time charges. That variability can impair forecasting, elevate working-capital buffers, and make sustaining investment or distributions more difficult across multi-quarter downturns.
Near-term Margin Pressure From Mix And RampRapid growth in lower-margin equipment, chemistry ramp costs and elevated working-capital/CapEx needs will depress reported margins temporarily. These structural investments are strategic, but they slow deleveraging and compress near-term profitability and cash conversion until ramps stabilize.
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MKSI FAQ
What was Mks Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Mks Inc. lowest stock price was $97.30 and its highest was $447.62 in the past 12 months.
What is Mks Inc.’s market cap?
Mks Inc.’s market cap is $19.77B.
When is Mks Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Mks Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 84 days.
How were Mks Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Mks Inc. released its earnings results on Aug 05, 2026. The company reported $3.3 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.906 by $0.394.
Is Mks Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Mks Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Mks Inc. pay dividends?
Mks Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.25 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.32%. See more information on Mks Inc. dividends here
What is Mks Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Mks Inc.’s EPS estimate is 3.62.
How many shares outstanding does Mks Inc. have?
Mks Inc. has 67,617,560 shares outstanding.
What happened to Mks Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Mks Inc. reported an EPS of $3.3 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.906. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.959%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Mks Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MKSI
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$411.09 (24.88% Upside)
$411.09 (24.88% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MKSI Sentiment 89%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 177.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $7.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 2.0%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
232.47%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.32%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.01%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Mks Inc.
MKS Inc. (MKSI) functions as a worldwide supplier of sophisticated instruments, integrated systems, specialized components, and advanced process control solutions. The company's products are engineered to precisely measure, observe, deliver, evaluate, energize, and regulate essential operational factors within diverse manufacturing environments across the globe. Its offerings are categorized into three primary divisions: 1. Vacuum & Analysis: This segment provides cutting-edge solutions for managing pressure and vacuum, featuring both direct and indirect pressure sensing devices. It also offers material handling technologies, including flow and valve systems, alongside integrated pressure measurement and control subsystems designed for meticulous process regulation. Furthermore, it supplies power delivery apparatus such as microwave, radio frequency matching networks, and metrology tools, which are crucial for supplying energy to etching, stripping, and deposition procedures. Plasma and reactive gas products also fall under this division. 2. Light & Motion: Concentrating on light-based technologies, this unit features a broad spectrum of laser products, encompassing continuous wave, pulsed nanosecond, diode, diode-pumped solid-state, and fiber lasers. Its photonics portfolio includes motion control systems, optical tables with vibration isolation platforms, a variety of photonic instruments, precision optics and optical assemblies, opto-mechanical parts, temperature sensing devices vital for wafer fabrication, and laser/LED measurement equipment like power/energy meters, beam profilers, and optical/photonic subsystems. 3. Equipment & Solutions: This division specializes in laser-driven systems for printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing. Its offerings cover flexible interconnect PCB processing and high-density interconnect solutions for rigid PCB production and substrate preparation. Additionally, it provides test systems for multi-layer ceramic capacitors. MKS Inc. serves a wide array of sectors, including semiconductor manufacturing, industrial technologies, life and health sciences, academic research, and defense. The company distributes its products and services through its internal sales team, independent distributors, sales representatives, and directly via its online platforms and product catalogs. Founded in 1961, MKS Inc. maintains its corporate headquarters in Andover, Massachusetts.
MKSI Company Deck
MKSI Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong and broad-based top-line growth (total revenue +28% YoY) with notable acceleration in Semiconductors (>50% YoY guidance for Q3) and Electronics & Packaging (+44% YoY in Q2), improved profitability (operating margin +480 bps YoY) and solid cash generation and liquidity. Management acknowledged mix- and ramp-related margin headwinds and the need for elevated working capital and CapEx to support capacity expansion, but characterized these as strategic, temporary investments to capture long-term demand. Given the scale and visibility of demand, ongoing design wins, capacity expansions, and improving leverage, the positives materially outweigh the near-term margin and investment challenges.View all MKSI earnings summariesMKSI Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Average Price Target
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Ownership Overview
0.50% Insiders
39.89% Mutual Funds
5.02% Other Institutional Investors
29.63% Public Companies and Individual Investors










