68.2% Display Surge and 4.5% WFE Growth Point to MKS Upside
Applied Materials’ semiconductor systems revenue rose 4.5% in fiscal 2025 and its display business jumped 68.2% in Q4, highlighting WFE and display equipment demand that could lift MKS Inc. MKS shares have gained 126.7% over the past year and the company will report Q4 results on Feb. 17, 2026.
1. Industry Momentum and WFE Growth
Applied Materials’ 4.5% growth in semiconductor systems during fiscal 2025 and 68.2% Q4 jump in display business underscore robust wafer fabrication equipment demand that could extend to peers like MKS Inc.
2. MKS Inc. Performance and Q4 Outlook
MKS shares have risen 126.7% over the past year, reflecting strong investor confidence ahead of the company’s fourth-quarter 2025 earnings report scheduled for Feb. 17, 2026.