Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC)
NASDAQInformation TechnologySemiconductorsSnapshot 2026-09-04
$81.61+3.54%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NASDAQInformation TechnologySemiconductorsSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · KLIC
What must go right, what could break, what the price assumes, and what evidence comes next.
The current health of the standing investment case.
Recent financial performance is holding in the top half of its industry — the reason to own it looks intact.
One-year growth currently built into the price, compared with our model's estimate.
| Measure | Marker shape | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Growth built into the price | circle | 11.0% |
| Our one-year growth estimate | diamond | 54.1% |
Growth built into the price is above our model estimate.
The price assumes 43.1 percentage points less one-year growth.
The one-year revenue growth assumption on Valuation.
For each item: what to watch, what would become a concern, and what would make it less concerning.
A reporting-risk estimate, not a forecast of the stock-price response.
Model as of 2026-09-04 · Compared with 71 industry peers · Company calendar date is not available
KLIC — CEO transition
Dated 2026-08-17
CEO — Dr. Raj Talluri: The filing announces the appointment of a new external CEO to replace an interim leader, which is a significant leadership change but not a departure event.
Why it matters: A lower payout ratio might indicate cash flow issues or a shift in capital allocation.
Worry ifDividend payout ratio is below 50%.
Less concerning ifDividend payout ratio remains above 50%.
Why it matters: A high gross margin shows good cost control and strong pricing.
Supportive ifGross margin reported above 49% for Q3 2026.
Worry ifGross margin reported below 45% for Q3 2026.
Why it matters: Meeting or exceeding this target shows strong demand and growth momentum for KLIC.
Supportive ifNet revenue for Q3 reaches $310 million or higher.
Worry ifNet revenue falls below $290 million.
Why it matters: New leadership can bring fresh strategies that impact growth and market positioning.
Watch forDr. Talluri will announce new plans or partnerships in 6 months.
Also watch forNo new plans or strategy changes will be announced in 6 months.
Why it matters: Keeping the dividend shows a promise to give value to shareholders. It shows financial strength.
Watch forDividend payout remains at $0.205 per share.
Also watch forDividend payout decreases below $0.205 per share.
Why it matters: More capital spending shows KLIC wants to grow and increase production.
Supportive ifCapital spending is $22 million or more.
Worry ifCapital spending is below $12 million.
Why it matters: This shows better cost management. The team wants to raise operating income.
Supportive ifOperating income growth exceeds 20% year over year.
Worry ifOperating income growth is below 20% year over year.
Why it matters: New product launches can drive future revenue growth. Updates can indicate how well the company is adapting to market needs.
Watch forManagement announces a successful launch of a new product line.
Also watch forManagement puts off or stops planned product launches.
Why it matters: This could signal a broader slowdown in the tech sector. Kulicke and Soffa operates within this context.
Worry ifSector revenue growth drops below its median.
Less concerning ifSector revenue growth remains above its median.
Why it matters: This would show slower revenue growth. It would affect future expectations.
Worry ifQ2 revenue growth reported below 5% year over year.
Less concerning ifQ2 revenue growth reported above 5% year over year.
Why it matters: Keeping operating income above this level shows good cost control and growth.
Supportive ifOperating income stays above $68 million in Q4.
Worry ifOperating income falls below $60 million in Q4.
Why it matters: A revenue guidance of $375 million or more would signal strong demand and growth momentum.
Supportive ifQ4 revenue guidance of $375 million or higher, confirming strong sequential growth.
Worry ifQ4 revenue guidance is below $355 million. This shows weaker demand.
We watch for confirming and disproving signals on each item. Resolutions are found automatically where possible and checked by hand for unclear cases. Last 90 days shown.
Historical relationships that met the evidence threshold. They do not prove cause or forecast a move.
Usually moved in the same direction.
Price observations: 365 days
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Based on historical daily prices through 2026-09-04.
Past price behavior in dollars on a $10,000 position. This does not measure permanent business risk.
How much price usually moves either way.
A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days.
Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year.
| Measure | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Typical day | ±$267 on $10,000 · ±2.7% | How much price usually moves either way. |
| Bad day | $600 loss on $10,000 · 6.0% | A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days. |
| Largest peak-to-trough drop in the past year | $4,168 loss on $10,000 · 41.7% | Deepest peak-to-trough drop in the last year. |
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement; 1.20 means about 20% more.
Past year. 1.00 means similar movement to the sector. This is secondary context.
Latest 30 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
Latest 252 trading days, shown as an annual percentage.
20-trading-day average in US dollars.
Trading days used by the source risk snapshot.
Past results, not a forecast. Not investment advice.
Use the underlying financial and sector pages to investigate the cause.
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.