MKS Instruments (MKSI)
NASDAQInformation TechnologyHardware, Equipment & PartsSnapshot 2026-11-05
$176.82-9.30%
Close 2026-11-05 · 1-day change
NASDAQInformation TechnologyHardware, Equipment & PartsSnapshot 2026-11-05
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 | -39.7% |
| Our one-year growth estimate | diamond |
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 2026-11-05.
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.
| 24.2% |
Growth built into the price is above our model estimate.
The price assumes 63.9 percentage points less one-year growth.
The one-year revenue growth assumption on Valuation.
Model as of 2026-11-05 · Compared with 30 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: MKS says the cash sale can strengthen its balance sheet. The deal still needs approvals and permits.
Supportive ifMKS says the Ophir Optics sale closed within the stated Q2 2027 window for about $650 million. Closing adjustments may change the amount.
Worry ifMKS or TTM reports a failed deal, a major closing delay, or a price cut from $650 million.
Why it matters: Q2 gross margin rose to 47.6%. A sharp drop could weaken the recent profit trend.
Worry ifQ3 gross margin is below 46%, the low end of the 46% to 48% guidance range.
Less concerning ifQ3 gross margin is 47% or higher, at or above the guidance midpoint.
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 | ±$242 on $10,000 · ±2.4% | How much price usually moves either way. |
| Bad day | $680 loss on $10,000 · 6.8% | A larger daily loss that occurred about once in every 20 trading days. |
| Largest peak-to-trough drop in the past year | $6,025 loss on $10,000 · 60.3% | 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.