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MKS Instruments (MKSI)
NASDAQ:MKSI
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 07, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.44Last Year’s EPS
1.18Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 12 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 12, 2025
|% Change Since: -36.79%
|Next Earnings Date:May 07, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
MKS Instruments demonstrated strong financial performance with significant margin expansion and strategic debt management. Despite challenges in the NAND market and a decline in the specialty industrial segment, the company showed resilience and growth in key areas, such as the semiconductor and electronics markets. The recognition by industry leaders further underscores the company's strong position. The overall sentiment is positive, with highlights outweighing the lowlights.Company Guidance
In the MKS Instruments' Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call, the company reported several positive financial metrics despite a challenging market environment. The fiscal year concluded with a flat year-over-year revenue of $3.6 billion. However, MKS achieved a 190 basis point increase in gross margin, while earnings per share rose by 49%. Free cash flow improved by $178 million, and the company reduced its annual interest expense run-rate by over $130 million through strategic debt management, including a $1.4 billion convertible note offering and voluntary prepayments on term loans. In terms of end markets, semiconductor revenue increased 6% sequentially, with electronics and packaging up 10% sequentially. The company remains confident entering 2025, projecting stable revenue in its semiconductor market to be flattish, and has outlined investments in growth opportunities, particularly in advanced packaging and world-class optics. For the first quarter of 2025, MKS expects revenue of $910 million, with gross margins of 46.5% and operating expenses ranging between $250 million and $260 million, reflecting investments in long-term growth.Strong Financial Performance
Despite flat year-over-year revenue of $3.6 billion, MKS Instruments achieved a 190 basis point expansion in gross margin, increased earnings per share by 49%, and improved free cash flow by $178 million.
Debt Management and Interest Expense Reduction
The company executed an upsized $1.4 billion convertible note offering and made voluntary prepayments of $426 million on its term loan facility. These actions, along with a slight improvement in the interest rate environment, reduced the annual interest expense run-rate by over $130 million.
Growth in Semiconductor and Electronics Markets
In Q4, revenue grew 5% year-over-year, driven by double-digit growth in electronics and packaging and semiconductor end markets. Semiconductor revenue increased 6% sequentially, mainly due to DRAM and logic foundry demand.
Recognition in Industry
MKS was named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in its industry and recognized by Newsweek and Statista as one of America’s most responsible companies for 2025.
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MKSI Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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MKSI Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Feb 12, 2025 | $110.96 | $103.62 | -6.61% |
| Nov 06, 2024 | $102.87 | $115.17 | +11.96% |
| Aug 07, 2024 | $102.91 | $109.33 | +6.24% |
| May 08, 2024 | $122.45 | $126.66 | +3.44% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does MKS Instruments (MKSI) report earnings?
MKS Instruments (MKSI) is schdueled to report earning on May 07, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is MKS Instruments (MKSI) earnings time?
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What is MKSI EPS forecast?
MKSI EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q1) is 1.44.
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