
MKS Instruments (MKSI) Stock Forecast & Price Target
MKS Instruments (MKSI) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
MKS Instruments Inc. reported strong quarterly performance, with Semiconductor revenues reaching $400 million, up 6% quarter-over-quarter and exceeding guidance, driven by robust demand in DRAM and logic foundry applications. Additionally, the Electronics and Packaging segment demonstrated significant growth, achieving sales of $254 million, representing a year-over-year increase of 12% and a sequential rise of 10%. This performance across key segments underscores MKS's strong market position and resilience, contributing to a favorable outlook for the company's stock.
Bears say
MKS Inc has experienced notable declines in several key revenue segments, particularly with semiconductor sales falling 16.3% year-over-year, indicating potential weaknesses in customer demand. Management has indicated that revenue is expected to decrease in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the fourth quarter of 2024, primarily due to market softness and seasonal factors related to the Lunar New Year impacting industrial sectors. Additionally, the company's net debt to pro forma TTM EBITDA ratio of 4.3x, although improved slightly, highlights ongoing leverage concerns which may affect financial stability amidst declining sales and projected lower earnings.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of MKS Instruments and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
MKS Instruments (MKSI) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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