MKS Instruments Q1 EPS Forecast Lifted by Zacks Research

MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ:MKSI - Free Report) - Stock analysts at Zacks Research upped their Q1 2025 EPS estimates for MKS Instruments in a report released on Wednesday, November 27th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the scientific and technical instruments company will earn $1.57 per share for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $1.54. The consensus estimate for MKS Instruments' current full-year earnings is $6.22 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for MKS Instruments' Q2 2025 earnings at $1.69 EPS, Q3 2025 earnings at $1.94 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $2.01 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $7.21 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $2.08 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $2.24 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $8.80 EPS.

A number of other research analysts also recently weighed in on the stock. Cantor Fitzgerald assumed coverage on shares of MKS Instruments in a research report on Tuesday, September 10th. They set an "overweight" rating and a $140.00 target price for the company. Mizuho upgraded MKS Instruments to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Monday, October 7th. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price objective on MKS Instruments from $120.00 to $110.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, October 3rd. Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on shares of MKS Instruments in a research report on Monday, August 5th. They set an "overweight" rating and a $155.00 target price for the company. Finally, Citigroup lowered shares of MKS Instruments from a "buy" rating to a "neutral" rating and lowered their price target for the company from $145.00 to $120.00 in a research report on Monday, September 16th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, seven have assigned a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $141.09.

MKS Instruments Stock Performance

MKSI traded up $4.31 during trading on Monday, hitting $117.95. 407,283 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 823,384. MKS Instruments has a one year low of $80.84 and a one year high of $147.40. The stock's fifty day moving average is $107.38 and its 200 day moving average is $117.98. The company has a quick ratio of 2.21, a current ratio of 3.42 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.98. The firm has a market cap of $7.94 billion, a P/E ratio of 252.53, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.68 and a beta of 1.63.

MKS Instruments (NASDAQ:MKSI - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November 6th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $1.72 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.45 by $0.27. The firm had revenue of $896.00 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $874.29 million. MKS Instruments had a net margin of 0.90% and a return on equity of 15.79%. The business's quarterly revenue was down 3.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.46 earnings per share.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On MKS Instruments

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Aigen Investment Management LP increased its position in shares of MKS Instruments by 705.3% in the third quarter. Aigen Investment Management LP now owns 12,547 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company's stock valued at $1,364,000 after acquiring an additional 10,989 shares during the period. First Eagle Investment Management LLC raised its position in MKS Instruments by 7.6% during the 2nd quarter. First Eagle Investment Management LLC now owns 141,187 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company's stock valued at $18,436,000 after purchasing an additional 10,000 shares during the last quarter. Point72 Asset Management L.P. purchased a new stake in MKS Instruments in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $1,599,000. Citigroup Inc. lifted its holdings in MKS Instruments by 7.3% in the 3rd quarter. Citigroup Inc. now owns 444,333 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company's stock worth $48,303,000 after buying an additional 30,216 shares during the period. Finally, Hsbc Holdings PLC grew its position in shares of MKS Instruments by 3,928.7% in the 2nd quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 76,828 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company's stock worth $10,110,000 after buying an additional 74,921 shares during the last quarter. 99.79% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, Director Elizabeth Mora sold 275 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $115.97, for a total value of $31,891.75. Following the completion of the sale, the director now owns 17,934 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $2,079,805.98. The trade was a 1.51 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Jacqueline F. Moloney sold 250 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, October 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $108.90, for a total value of $27,225.00. Following the sale, the director now owns 10,283 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,119,818.70. This represents a 2.37 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. 0.46% of the stock is owned by insiders.

MKS Instruments Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, December 6th. Stockholders of record on Monday, November 25th will be given a dividend of $0.22 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, November 25th. This represents a $0.88 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.75%. MKS Instruments's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 195.56%.

MKS Instruments Company Profile

MKS Instruments, Inc provides foundational technology solutions to semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications in the United States, Germany, China, South Korea, and internationally. It operates through Vacuum Solutions Division (VSD), Photonics Solutions Division (PSD), and Material Solutions Division (MSD) segments.