MKSI icon

MKS Inc. Common Stock

101.87 USD
+0.22
0.22%
Updated Jul 30, 10:44 AM EDT
1 day
0.22%
5 days
2.44%
1 month
2.53%
3 months
45.24%
6 months
-9.83%
Year to date
-3.91%
1 year
-14.58%
5 years
-19.51%
10 years
186.23%
 

About: MKS Inc formerly, MKS Instruments Inc is engaged in providing instruments, subsystems, and process control systems used to measure, monitor, deliver, and control parameters of manufacturing processes. The company's product portfolio includes instruments, components, and systems required in manufacturing products such as flat panel displays, medical devices, and electronic materials, among others, used in industrial technologies, semiconductors, life and health sciences, and research and defense markets. The company organizes itself into three reportable business segments: Vacuum Solutions, Photonics Solutions, and Materials Solutions. The Vacuum Solutions segment contributes the majority of the company's revenue.

Employees: 10,200

0
Funds holding %
of 7,323 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 6 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

847% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $155M | Put options by funds: $16.4M

39% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 163 | Existing positions reduced: 117

0.33% less ownership

Funds ownership: 104.69% [Q4 2024] → 104.36% (-0.33%) [Q1 2025]

6% less funds holding

Funds holding: 413 [Q4 2024] → 389 (-24) [Q1 2025]

22% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 62 | Existing positions closed: 79

23% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $7.36B [Q4 2024] → $5.64B (-$1.72B) [Q1 2025]

25% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 4 [Q4 2024] → 3 (-1) [Q1 2025]

Research analyst outlook

6 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$90
12%
downside
Avg. target
$113
11%
upside
High target
$140
37%
upside

6 analyst ratings

positive
67%
neutral
17%
negative
17%
Morgan Stanley
Joseph Moore
10%upside
$112
Overweight
Maintained
22 Jul 2025
Mizuho
Vijay Rakesh
16%upside
$118
Outperform
Maintained
14 Jul 2025
Goldman Sachs
James Schneider
12%downside
$90
Sell
Initiated
10 Jul 2025
Wells Fargo
Joseph Quatrochi
2%downside
$100
Equal-Weight
Maintained
8 Jul 2025
Cantor Fitzgerald
Matthew Prisco
18%upside
$120
Overweight
Maintained
24 Jun 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 5 articles about MKSI published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
22 hours ago
MKSI vs. TER: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors with an interest in Electronics - Miscellaneous Products stocks have likely encountered both MKS (MKSI) and Teradyne (TER). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
MKSI vs. TER: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Why MKS (MKSI) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again
MKS (MKSI) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Why MKS (MKSI) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 weeks ago
MKS Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call
ANDOVER, Mass., July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MKS Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our world, today announced that the Company will release second quarter 2025 financial results after market close on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
MKS Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 weeks ago
MKS Named by Time as One of America's Best Mid-Sized Companies
ANDOVER, Mass., July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MKS Inc. (NASDAQ: MKSI), (“MKS”), a global provider of enabling technologies that transform our world, was recognized today as one of America's Best Mid-Sized Companies for 2025 by Time and Statista, Inc.
MKS Named by Time as One of America's Best Mid-Sized Companies
Positive
Kiplinger
3 weeks ago
The Best Growth Stocks to Buy
Growth stocks can create significant returns for investors, but what are they and how do you find the best ones? We take a closer look here.
The Best Growth Stocks to Buy
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Why Is MKS (MKSI) Up 12.8% Since Last Earnings Report?
MKS (MKSI) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Why Is MKS (MKSI) Up 12.8% Since Last Earnings Report?
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Why MKS Instruments (MKSI) International Revenue Trends Deserve Your Attention
Review MKS Instruments' (MKSI) international revenue performance and how it affects the predictions of financial analysts on Wall Street and the future prospects for the stock.
Why MKS Instruments (MKSI) International Revenue Trends Deserve Your Attention
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
MKS Instruments Q1: Stabilizing, More Appealing, Yet Too Indebted
MKS Instruments, Inc. is a well-positioned business which has been hurt by softer end markets and too much leverage incurred following the purchase of Atotech. Positioned for continued growth and supported by its innovative capabilities, MKS Instruments is a key supplier to semiconductor and industrial applications. Recent performance has been encouraging with better-than-expected quarterly results, though leverage remains high and cautious guidance reflects ongoing market uncertainties.
MKS Instruments Q1: Stabilizing, More Appealing, Yet Too Indebted
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
MKS Instruments Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y
MKSI's first-quarter 2025 results reflect strength in the Semiconductor and Electronics & Packaging market amid sluggish Specialty Industrial demand.
MKS Instruments Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
MKS Instruments, Inc. (MKSI) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ:MKSI ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 8, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Paretosh Misra - VP, IR John Lee - President and CEO Ram Mayampurath - EVP, CFO and Treasurer Conference Call Participants Steve Barger - KeyBanc Capital Markets Shane Brett - Morgan Stanley Krish Sankar - TD Cowen Jim Ricchiuti - Needham & Company Michael Mani - Bank of America Securities Matthew Prisco - Cantor Fitzgerald Melissa Weathers - Deutsche Bank Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the MKS Instruments First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call.
MKS Instruments, Inc. (MKSI) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Charts implemented using Lightweight Charts™