MKS Instruments Inc (NASDAQ: MKSI) has reported E.P.S. of $0.34 for its second fiscal quarter (ending June 30) versus $-26.49 for the same period a year ago. Relative to the consensus estimate of $1.07, this was a shortfall of $-0.73. For the latest four quarters through June 30, E.P.S. were $0.13 compared to $-26.24 a year ago.
Recent Price Action
MKS Instruments Inc (NASDAQ: MKSI) stock declined by -2.7% on 8/7/24. The shares closed at $103.52. Moreover, this decline was accompanied by above average trading volume at 145% of normal. The stock has been exceptionally strong relative to the market over the last nine months but has declined -13.2% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
MKSI’s future returns on capital are forecasted to exceed the cost of capital. Accordingly, the company is expected to continue to be a major Value Builder.
MKS Instruments has a current Value Trend Rating of B (Positive). With this rating, PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s current attractiveness are providing very contradictory signals. MKS Instruments has a slightly negative Appreciation Score of 37 but a very high Power Rating of 95, triggering the Positive Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of B. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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