Analysts are estimating that MKS Instruments will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.63.
MKS Instruments bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
Historical Earnings Performance
Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.27, which was followed by a 4.02% increase in the share price the next day.
Here's a look at MKS Instruments's past performance and the resulting price change:
Quarter
Q1 2025
Q4 2024
Q3 2024
Q2 2024
EPS Estimate
1.44
1.96
1.45
1.07
EPS Actual
1.71
2.15
1.72
1.53
Price Change %
4.0%
-7.000000000000001%
12.0%
6.0%
Stock Performance
Shares of MKS Instruments were trading at $94.0 as of August 04. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 11.62%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely bearish going into this earnings release.
Analysts' Perspectives on MKS Instruments
For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding MKS Instruments.
With 8 analyst ratings, MKS Instruments has a consensus rating of Outperform. The average ...
