Analyst EPS Estimates Climb 14% for MKS, Full-Year Forecast Up 22.5%
Analysts have lifted MKSI’s current-quarter EPS estimate by 5.42% over the past month to $1.95, reflecting a 14.0% year-over-year gain. Full-year EPS forecasts surged 7.18% to $9.65, driving the stock 6.9% higher and earning MKSI a Zacks Rank #2.
1. Current-Quarter EPS Estimate Revision
Over the past 30 days, MKSI’s consensus EPS for the current quarter rose by 5.42% to $1.95, marking a 14.0% year-over-year increase driven by two upward revisions against one downward adjustment.
2. Full-Year EPS Forecast Growth
Consensus forecasts for the full year jumped 7.18% over the last month to $9.65 per share, representing a 22.5% increase from the prior year, with six analysts raising estimates and none cutting them.
3. Zacks Rank Upgrade and Stock Reaction
The improved estimate trends elevated MKSI to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), and the stock has rallied 6.9% over the past four weeks, reflecting investor optimism in its semiconductor equipment growth prospects.