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Kulicke and Soffa (KLIC - Free Report) is a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and carries a growth Style Score of "A" and that alone with get the stock on my aggressive growth radar screen. Let's take a look at why this stock is a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and why it became the Bull Of The Day.
Description
Kulicke & Soffa is a leading provider of semiconductor packaging and electronic assembly solutions supporting the global automotive, consumer, communications, computing and industrial segments. As a pioneer in the semiconductor space, K&S has provided customers with market leading packaging solutions for decades. In recent years, K&S has expanded its product offerings through strategic acquisitions and organic development, adding advanced packaging, electronics assembly, wedge bonding and a broader range of expendable tools to its core offerings. Combined with its extensive expertise in process technology and focus on development, K&S is well positioned to help customers meet the challenges of packaging and assembling the next-generation of electronic devices.
Earnings
KLIC has an impressive streak of 9 beats of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The last four have been very impressive with the company posting a posting an average positive earnings surprise of 49%.
The most recent report saw the company come in with $0.51 when $0.26 was expected. That $0.25 beat translates into a 96% positive earnings surprise.
Following the most recent earnings report, estimates have moved higher.
Estimates
60 days ago, the Zacks Consensus Estimate was at $1.69, but it has shot higher following the big beat. The current year estimate now states at $2.23.
The move was not regulated to this year alone, as estimates for next fiscal year also moved higher. Prior to the beat, the Zacks Consensus Estimate was at $1.98 and is now at $2.45.
Valuation
KLIC trades at 12x trailing and 11.2x forward earnings estimates and that is well below the industry average of 18x. The company also shows a discount to the industry multiple for price to book at 2x compared to 3.3x as well as price to sales of 2x compared to an industry average of 3.1x.
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Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. Price and Consensus
The Hottest Tech Mega-Trend of All Last year, it generated $8 billion in global revenues. By 2020, it's predicted to blast through the roof to $47 billion. Famed investor Mark Cuban says it will produce "the world's first trillionaires," but that should still leave plenty of money for regular investors who make the right trades early.
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Bull Of The Day: Kulicke and Soffa (KLIC)
Kulicke and Soffa (KLIC - Free Report) is a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and carries a growth Style Score of "A" and that alone with get the stock on my aggressive growth radar screen. Let's take a look at why this stock is a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and why it became the Bull Of The Day.
Description
Kulicke & Soffa is a leading provider of semiconductor packaging and electronic assembly solutions supporting the global automotive, consumer, communications, computing and industrial segments. As a pioneer in the semiconductor space, K&S has provided customers with market leading packaging solutions for decades. In recent years, K&S has expanded its product offerings through strategic acquisitions and organic development, adding advanced packaging, electronics assembly, wedge bonding and a broader range of expendable tools to its core offerings. Combined with its extensive expertise in process technology and focus on development, K&S is well positioned to help customers meet the challenges of packaging and assembling the next-generation of electronic devices.
Earnings
KLIC has an impressive streak of 9 beats of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The last four have been very impressive with the company posting a posting an average positive earnings surprise of 49%.
The most recent report saw the company come in with $0.51 when $0.26 was expected. That $0.25 beat translates into a 96% positive earnings surprise.
Following the most recent earnings report, estimates have moved higher.
Estimates
60 days ago, the Zacks Consensus Estimate was at $1.69, but it has shot higher following the big beat. The current year estimate now states at $2.23.
The move was not regulated to this year alone, as estimates for next fiscal year also moved higher. Prior to the beat, the Zacks Consensus Estimate was at $1.98 and is now at $2.45.
Valuation
KLIC trades at 12x trailing and 11.2x forward earnings estimates and that is well below the industry average of 18x. The company also shows a discount to the industry multiple for price to book at 2x compared to 3.3x as well as price to sales of 2x compared to an industry average of 3.1x.
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Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. Price and Consensus
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. Price and Consensus | Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. Quote
The Hottest Tech Mega-Trend of All Last year, it generated $8 billion in global revenues. By 2020, it's predicted to blast through the roof to $47 billion. Famed investor Mark Cuban says it will produce "the world's first trillionaires," but that should still leave plenty of money for regular investors who make the right trades early.
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