MKS Instruments (MKSI)
NASDAQInformation TechnologyHardware, Equipment & PartsSnapshot 2026-09-04
$260.31+4.27%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NASDAQInformation TechnologyHardware, Equipment & PartsSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · MKSI
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 | -21.1% |
| Our one-year growth estimate | diamond | 29.4% |
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.
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.
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.
Growth built into the price is above our model estimate.
The price assumes 50.4 percentage points less one-year growth.
The one-year revenue growth assumption on Valuation.
Model as of 2026-09-04 · Compared with 40 industry peers · Company calendar date is not available
MKSI — General Counsel transition
Dated 2026-04-06
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary — Kathleen F. Burke: Kathleen F. Burke notified the company of her retirement but will remain as a special advisor until July 1, 2026.
Why it matters: This would signal a slowdown in MKS Instruments' growth momentum. It could impact investor confidence.
Worry ifQ2 revenue growth reported below 5% year over year.
Less concerning ifQ2 revenue growth reported above 5% year over year.
Why it matters: A drop in debt levels shows good balance sheet management. This means better financial health.
Supportive ifDebt levels drop from $2.54 billion. This shows strong management of the balance sheet.
Worry ifDebt levels go up or stay the same. This indicates possible financial strain.
Why it matters: Net income growth shows the company can make more money. This is important for success.
Supportive ifNet income growth reported above 10% year over year.
Worry ifNet income growth reported below 10% year over year.
Why it matters: Changes in tariffs can change costs and margins. This affects overall profits.
Watch forGood news about tariffs means margins are steady or better.
Also watch forNegative comments show higher costs because of tariffs.
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.
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 | ±$280 on $10,000 · ±2.8% | How much price usually moves either way. |
| Bad day | $651 loss on $10,000 · 6.5% | A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days. |
| Largest peak-to-trough drop in the past year | $4,460 loss on $10,000 · 44.6% | 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.
Why it matters: More savings would improve financial health and help with future investments.
Supportive ifAnnual cash interest savings are over $30 million.
Worry ifAnnual cash interest savings are below $20 million.
Why it matters: This guidance will show if MKS can maintain its growth momentum. A miss may signal weakening demand.
Worry ifQ3 revenue guidance of $1,350 million or lower than the high end of the range.
Less concerning ifQ3 revenue guidance meets or exceeds $1,350 million.
Why it matters: A drop in gross margin may show higher costs or pricing issues. This impacts profits.
Worry ifGross margin reported below 47.0% in Q3.
Less concerning ifGross margin remains at or above 47.0%.
Why it matters: Net income is a key measure of profitability. A drop may signal operational issues.
Worry ifNet income reported below $201 million in Q3.
Less concerning ifNet income meets or exceeds $201 million.
Why it matters: Continued debt reduction is crucial for financial health. It shows management's commitment to a stronger balance sheet.
Supportive ifManagement will share more about cutting debt or refinancing in Q3.
Worry ifNo progress on debt reduction or increase in total debt.