Inside the research
MKS Inc.
MKSI Research profile · latest available data
Price overview
$260.82
▲ +2.84 (+1.1%)
| 52w hi | $444.39 |
|---|---|
| 52w lo | $120.75 |
| Vol | 683.20K |
| As of | 25 Sep 2026 |
The Verdict
Our score -0.03
| Short | -0.67 |
|---|---|
| Medium | +0.24 |
| Long | +0.73 |
computed 2026-09-27
Key fundamentals
MKS Inc.
Technology · Scientific & Technical Instruments
| Market cap | $17.64B |
|---|---|
| Enterprise value | $21.21B |
| Trailing P/E | 41.47x |
| Forward P/E | 14.78x |
| EV / EBITDA | 20.07x |
| P / S (ttm) | 4.06x |
| Profit margin | 10.1% |
| Return on equity | 15.8% |
| Revenue growth | +28.3% |
| Earnings growth | +162.0% |
| Debt / equity | 140.09 |
Layer Breakdown
| Layer | Raw | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamental | +0.36 | |
| Sector | +0.19 | |
| Technical | -0.37 | |
| Earnings | +0.00 | |
| Sentiment | +0.00 |
macro × 1.00 · 2026-09-27
Business overview
MKS Inc. provides foundational technology solutions to semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications in the United States, China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, and internationally. The company operates through Vacuum Solutions Division (VSD), Photonics Solutions Division (PSD), and Material Solutions Division (MSD) segments. Its VSD segment provides foundational technology solutions, including pressure measurement and control, flow measurement and control, gas and vapor delivery, gas composition analysis, electronic control technology, reactive gas generation and delivery, power generation and delivery, and fiber optic temperature and position sensing. The PSD segment offers range of solutions, which include lasers, photonics, optics, precision motion control, and vibration control. Its MSD segment develops, process, and manufactures technologies comprising advanced surface modification, electroless and electrolytic plating, and surface finishing for chemistry, equipment, and services markets, as well as high-technology applications. In addition, the company sells its products and services through direct sales, network of independent distributors, and sales representatives, as well as websites, including product catalogs. MKS Inc. was formerly known as MKS Instruments, Inc. and changed its name to MKS Inc. in May 2025. The company was incorporated in 1961 and is based in Andover, Massachusetts.
Risk Metrics
| Beta vs SPX | 2.57 |
|---|---|
| Corr SPX | 0.68 |
| Annual vol | 61.1% |
| Annual ret | +61.8% |
| Sharpe | 1.01 |
| Max DD | -52.1% |
Window: 504 trading days (504 obs)
Analyst Coverage
| Mean PT | $357.42 |
|---|---|
| High / Low | $400.00 / $265.00 |
| Median | $362.50 |
| Analysts | 12 |
| Strong Buy | 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Buy | 7 | |
| Hold | 1 | |
| Sell | 1 | |
| Strong Sell | 0 |
Recent rating actions
| 2026-05-08 | Wells Fargo | → Equal-Weight |
| 2026-05-08 | Keybanc | → Overweight |
| 2026-05-08 | JP Morgan | → Overweight |
| 2026-05-08 | Citigroup | → Buy |
| 2026-05-07 | Needham | → Buy |
| 2026-04-22 | Cantor Fitzgerald | → Overweight |
Material Events
| Date | Event | 8-K |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | Earnings Release, Exhibits | read |
| 2026-05-12 | Officer / Director Change, Shareholder Vote… | read |
| 2026-05-06 | Earnings Release, Exhibits | read |
| 2026-04-06 | Officer / Director Change | read |
| 2026-02-17 | Earnings Release, Exhibits | read |
| 2026-02-05 | Material Agreement, Material Obligation… | read |
| 2026-01-28 | Other Material Event, Exhibits | read |
| 2026-01-21 | Earnings Release, Reg FD Disclosure… | read |
| 2025-11-05 | Earnings Release, Exhibits | read |
| 2025-08-06 | Earnings Release, Exhibits | read |
| 2025-05-15 | 3.03, Officer / Director Change… | read |
| 2025-05-07 | Earnings Release, Exhibits | read |
Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Role | Action | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | Williams John Edward | EVP & GM, PSD | Sell | 457 | $131.76K |
| 2026-06-12 | Schreiner James Alan | EVP & COO | Sell | 2.47K | $853.79K |
| 2026-06-12 | Schreiner James Alan | EVP & COO | Sell | 812 | $281.28K |
| 2026-06-12 | Schreiner James Alan | EVP & COO | Sell | 217 | $75.30K |
| 2026-06-10 | Schreiner James Alan | EVP & COO | Sell | 781 | $247.91K |
| 2026-06-05 | McCarthy Michelle M | SVP & Chief Accounting Of | Sell | 2.43K | $767.27K |
| 2026-06-01 | Henry David Philip | EVP, Global Str Mktg & GM | Sell | 6.00K | $1.89M |
| 2026-06-01 | Mora Elizabeth | Sell | 300 | $95.41K | |
| 2026-05-27 | Donahue Joseph B | Sell | 2.10K | $688.70K | |
| 2026-05-27 | COLELLA GERALD G | Sell | 464 | $153.30K |
Flow & Concentration
| Insider 180d net | -$15.30M |
|---|---|
| Insider buys / sells | 0 / 18 |
| Insider bias | Sellers |
| 13F holders | 9 |
| Top-5 share | 96.7% |
| HHI | 2,666 (concentrated) |
Top Holders
| Holder | Value | Shares |
|---|---|---|
| Citadel Advisors | $378.20M | 850.27K |
| AQR Capital Management | $280.24M | 638.33K |
| Fidelity / FMR LLC | $129.60M | 44.03M |
| State Street Corp | $107.52M | 36.52M |
| Millennium Management | $45.84M | 15.56M |
| Renaissance Technologies | $17.97M | 40.40K |
| Bridgewater Associates | $12.10M | 27.20K |
| T. Rowe Price Group | $840.63K | 1.89M |
| Capital Research / Capital World | $756.50K | 257.00K |
As of 2026-06-30
Dividends
| Yield (TTM) | 0.18% |
|---|---|
| $ / share (TTM) | $0.47 |
| 5y CAGR | +1.9% |
Annual dividend per share
| 2021 | $0.86 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $0.88 |
| 2023 | $0.88 |
| 2024 | $0.88 |
| 2025 | $0.88 |
| 2026 | $0.25 |
SEC Filings
The Long Run
FY 2010–2025 · 16 years
| Line | Latest | CAGR | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.93B | +13.1% | |
| Gross profit | $1.71B | +18.7% | |
| Operating income | $498.00M | +17.7% | |
| Net income | $190.00M | +2.1% | |
| Cash from ops | $319.00M | +11.9% |
Indices
Recent Sessions
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Vol |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | $261.01 | $262.66 | $257.90 | $260.82 | 683.20K |
| Sep 24 | $256.64 | $259.82 | $254.21 | $257.98 | 695.20K |
| Sep 23 | $260.37 | $263.78 | $253.41 | $262.72 | 1.53M |
| Sep 22 | $253.50 | $260.66 | $252.60 | $260.37 | 2.71M |
| Sep 21 | $258.20 | $259.00 | $251.79 | $256.92 | 946.30K |
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