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A month has gone by since the last earnings report for MKS Instruments (MKSI). Shares have lost about 21.8% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is MKS Instruments due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?
It turns out, estimates revision have trended downward during the past month.
The consensus estimate has shifted -12.01% due to these changes.
VGM Scores
Currently, MKS Instruments has a nice Growth Score of B, though it is lagging a lot on the Momentum Score front with a D. However, the stock was allocated a grade of B on the value side, putting it in the top 40% for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of B. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Outlook
Estimates have been broadly trending downward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions indicates a downward shift. It's no surprise MKS Instruments has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). We expect a below average return from the stock in the next few months.
Performance of an Industry Player
MKS Instruments belongs to the Zacks Electronics - Manufacturing Machinery industry. Another stock from the same industry, Nikon Corp. (NINOY), has gained 6.3% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended December 2024.
Nikon reported revenues of $1.18 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -11.8%. EPS of $0.06 for the same period compares with $0.30 a year ago.
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