NASDAQ:KLIC Kulicke and Soffa Industries (KLIC) Stock Price, News & Analysis $38.57 -1.20 (-3.02%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$38.20▼$39.5850-Day Range$38.57▼$53.2452-Week Range$38.20▼$56.71Volume535,252 shsAverage Volume487,781 shsMarket Capitalization$2.14 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield2.07%Price Target$47.33 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Kulicke and Soffa Industries alerts: Email Address Kulicke and Soffa Industries MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.25 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside22.7% Upside$47.33 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy7.16% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.81Based on 9 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthGrowingFrom ($0.45) to $1.46 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.1.74 out of 5 starsComputer And Technology Sector459th out of 594 stocksSemiconductors & Related Devices Industry68th out of 85 stocks 2.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingKulicke and Soffa Industries has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.25, and is based on 1 buy rating, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageKulicke and Soffa Industries has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Kulicke and Soffa Industries' stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted7.16% of the float of Kulicke and Soffa Industries has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverKulicke and Soffa Industries has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.2.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Kulicke and Soffa Industries has recently decreased by 11.11%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldKulicke and Soffa Industries pays a meaningful dividend of 1.98%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthKulicke and Soffa Industries does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Kulicke and Soffa Industries will have a dividend payout ratio of 54.79% next year. This indicates that Kulicke and Soffa Industries will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Kulicke and Soffa Industries' dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for KLIC. Previous Next 3.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentKulicke and Soffa Industries has a news sentiment score of 0.81. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.49 average news sentiment score of Computer and Technology companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Kulicke and Soffa Industries this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search Interest3 people have searched for KLIC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Kulicke and Soffa Industries insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.03% of the stock of Kulicke and Soffa Industries is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions98.22% of the stock of Kulicke and Soffa Industries is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Kulicke and Soffa Industries' insider trading history. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Kulicke and Soffa Industries are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.45) to $1.46 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Kulicke and Soffa Industries is -32.41, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Kulicke and Soffa Industries is -32.41, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioKulicke and Soffa Industries has a P/B Ratio of 2.16. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Kulicke and Soffa Industries' valuation and earnings. 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The company serves semiconductor device manufacturers, integrated device manufacturers, outsourced semiconductor assembly and test providers, other electronics manufacturers, industrial manufacturers, foundry service providers, and automotive electronics suppliers primarily in the United States and the Asia/Pacific region. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania.Read More KLIC Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart KLIC Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 5 at 2:39 AM | americanbankingnews.comKulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:KLIC) Receives $47.33 Average Price Target from AnalystsSeptember 5 at 1:53 AM | americanbankingnews.comComparing Kulicke and Soffa Industries (NASDAQ:KLIC) & Shoals Technologies Group (NASDAQ:SHLS)September 7, 2024 | Golden Crest (Ad)Biden’s Capital Gains Tax to Devastate Savings!Don't let the corrupt elites dictate your future—ACT NOW! This guide is your first step towards financial independence and security.August 26, 2024 | prnewswire.comKulicke & Soffa Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.20August 20, 2024 | msn.comIs Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) the Best Debt Free Dividend Stock To Buy?August 19, 2024 | fool.com3 Top Bargain Stocks Ready for a Bull RunAugust 18, 2024 | insidermonkey.com7 Best Debt Free Dividend Stocks To BuyAugust 8, 2024 | msn.comKulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:KLIC) Q3 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptSeptember 7, 2024 | Golden Crest (Ad)Biden’s Capital Gains Tax to Devastate Savings!Don't let the corrupt elites dictate your future—ACT NOW! This guide is your first step towards financial independence and security.August 7, 2024 | seekingalpha.comKulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. 2024 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationAugust 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comKulicke & Soffa Announces Thermo-Compression Adoption & MilestonesAugust 7, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comKulicke & Soffa Reports Third Quarter 2024 ResultsAugust 7, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comKulicke & Soffa Industries Inc. Q3 Profit Increases, Beats EstimatesAugust 6, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comKulicke Soffa Industries earnings: here's what Wall Street expectsJuly 24, 2024 | prnewswire.comKulicke & Soffa Schedules Third Quarter 2024 Conference Call for 4:30 PM EDT, August 7th, 2024June 20, 2024 | seekingalpha.comKulicke and Soffa Industries: The Drivers Behind The Mixed MessagingMay 28, 2024 | marketwatch.comKulicke & Soffa Discloses Cyber IntrusionMay 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comZacks Industry Outlook Highlights Entegris (ENTG) and Kulicke and SoffaSee More Headlines Receive KLIC Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Kulicke and Soffa Industries and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 7/9 Dividend6/20/2024Dividend Payable7/09/2024Last Earnings8/07/2024Today9/07/2024Ex-Dividend for 10/8 Dividend9/19/2024Fiscal Year End9/30/2024Dividend Payable10/08/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/20/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorComputer and Technology Industry Semiconductors & related devices Sub-IndustryElectronic Equipment Current SymbolNASDAQ:KLIC CUSIPN/A CIK56978 Webwww.kns.com Phone(215) 784-6000Fax65-6880-9580Employees3,025Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$47.33 High Stock Price Target$50.00 Low Stock Price Target$45.00 Potential Upside/Downside+22.7%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.25 Research Coverage4 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($1.19) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$57.15 million Net Margins-7.94% Pretax Margin-5.43% Return on Equity0.61% Return on Assets0.47% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio6.10 Quick Ratio5.05 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$727.23 million Price / Sales2.94 Cash Flow$2.43 per share Price / Cash Flow15.88 Book Value$17.86 per share Price / Book2.16Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares55,464,000Free Float55,447,000Market Cap$2.14 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.38 5G Stocks: The Path Forward is ProfitableClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in 5G and which 5G stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesDr. Fusen Ernie Chen Ph.D. (Age 65)President, CEO & Director Comp: $1.3MMr. Lester A. Wong (Age 58)Executive VP of Finance & IT and CFO Comp: $628.84kMr. Robert Nestor Chylak (Age 65)Senior VP of Central Engineering & CTO Comp: $467.75kMr. Mun Pun Wong (Age 63)Senior Vice President of Global Sales & Supply Chain Comp: $567.1kMr. Chan Pin Chong (Age 55)Executive VP and GM of K&S Products & Solutions Comp: $565.28kMr. Joseph ElgindySenior Director of Investor Relations & Strategic PlanningMr. Zi Yao Lim (Age 36)Director of Legal Affairs, Interim General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Ms. Lisa LimVice President of Global Human ResourcesMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsAmbarellaNASDAQ:AMBAOSI SystemsNASDAQ:OSISUltra CleanNASDAQ:UCTTMaxLinearNYSE:MXLXperiNASDAQ:XPERView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsDana Investment Advisors Inc.Sold 1,217 shares on 8/27/2024Ownership: 0.084%Systematic Financial Management LPSold 3,550 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.158%Creative PlanningBought 372 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.021%Algert Global LLCBought 5,671 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.010%Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co.Bought 990 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.005%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions KLIC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have KLIC shares performed this year? Kulicke and Soffa Industries' stock was trading at $54.72 at the start of the year. Since then, KLIC stock has decreased by 29.5% and is now trading at $38.57. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Kulicke and Soffa Industries' earnings last quarter? Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:KLIC) issued its earnings results on Wednesday, August, 7th. The semiconductor company reported $0.35 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.30 by $0.05. The business's revenue for the quarter was down 4.8% compared to the same quarter last year. What is Fusen Chen's approval rating as Kulicke and Soffa Industries' CEO? 31 employees have rated Kulicke and Soffa Industries Chief Executive Officer Fusen Chen on Glassdoor.com. Fusen Chen has an approval rating of 88% among the company's employees. Who are Kulicke and Soffa Industries' major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of Kulicke and Soffa Industries include Victory Capital Management Inc. (5.35%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.71%), American Century Companies Inc. (4.28%) and The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (1.94%). Insiders that own company stock include Fusen Ernie Chen, Nelson Munpun Wong, Lester A Wong, Peter T M Kong, Chan Pin Chong, Stephen Ray Drake, Robert Nestor Chylak and Chin Hu Lim. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Kulicke and Soffa Industries? Shares of KLIC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Kulicke and Soffa Industries own? 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