MKS Instruments Q1 EPS Forecast Reduced by Zacks Research

MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ:MKSI - Free Report) - Equities researchers at Zacks Research lowered their Q1 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for MKS Instruments in a research report issued on Tuesday, March 4th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the scientific and technical instruments company will post earnings per share of $1.41 for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $1.57. The consensus estimate for MKS Instruments' current full-year earnings is $6.94 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for MKS Instruments' Q2 2025 earnings at $1.66 EPS, Q3 2025 earnings at $1.89 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $1.95 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $6.90 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.43 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $8.31 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $13.58 EPS.

MKS Instruments (NASDAQ:MKSI - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February 12th. The scientific and technical instruments company reported $2.15 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.92 by $0.23. MKS Instruments had a return on equity of 18.94% and a net margin of 5.30%.

A number of other equities analysts also recently weighed in on MKSI. Benchmark cut their price target on shares of MKS Instruments from $142.00 to $135.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, February 14th. Needham & Company LLC reduced their target price on shares of MKS Instruments from $156.00 to $145.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, February 14th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. initiated coverage on shares of MKS Instruments in a research note on Friday, December 13th. They set an "overweight" rating and a $145.00 price target on the stock. Morgan Stanley lowered their target price on MKS Instruments from $150.00 to $147.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research note on Friday, February 14th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group upped their price target on shares of MKS Instruments from $128.00 to $129.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a report on Friday, February 14th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, nine have given a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $140.08.

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MKS Instruments Trading Down 5.1 %

Shares of NASDAQ MKSI traded down $4.33 on Friday, reaching $80.56. 215,846 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 855,710. The company has a 50 day moving average of $106.74 and a 200 day moving average of $108.34. The company has a current ratio of 3.19, a quick ratio of 2.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.93. MKS Instruments has a fifty-two week low of $80.26 and a fifty-two week high of $147.40. The stock has a market capitalization of $5.43 billion, a PE ratio of 28.77, a P/E/G ratio of 1.02 and a beta of 1.75.

MKS Instruments Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 7th. Shareholders of record on Monday, February 24th were given a $0.22 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, February 24th. This represents a $0.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.09%. MKS Instruments's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 31.43%.

Insider Transactions at MKS Instruments

In related news, Director Jacqueline F. Moloney sold 300 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $114.80, for a total transaction of $34,440.00. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 9,983 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $1,146,048.40. This trade represents a 2.92 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Gerard G. Colella sold 8,000 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $104.53, for a total value of $836,240.00. Following the transaction, the director now owns 60,017 shares in the company, valued at approximately $6,273,577.01. The trade was a 11.76 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders sold 8,575 shares of company stock worth $896,107 over the last ninety days. 0.46% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Trading of MKS Instruments

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of MKSI. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC boosted its position in MKS Instruments by 68.6% in the fourth quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 263 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company's stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 107 shares during the last quarter. Proficio Capital Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of MKS Instruments during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $36,000. TD Private Client Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of MKS Instruments in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $39,000. Versant Capital Management Inc lifted its stake in MKS Instruments by 58.0% in the fourth quarter. Versant Capital Management Inc now owns 433 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company's stock worth $45,000 after acquiring an additional 159 shares during the period. Finally, Blue Trust Inc. raised its stake in MKS Instruments by 424.1% in the fourth quarter. Blue Trust Inc. now owns 414 shares of the scientific and technical instruments company's stock worth $45,000 after buying an additional 335 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 99.79% of the company's stock.

About MKS Instruments

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.