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Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why
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Axcelis Technologies (ACLS - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $134.10, demonstrating a -5.24% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.05%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.46%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.64%.
The semiconductor services company's shares have seen a decrease of 21.69% over the last month, not keeping up with the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 3.62% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.61%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Axcelis Technologies in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to go public on August 6, 2026. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $0.9, indicating a 20.35% decline compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $205.1 million, up 5.43% from the year-ago period.
Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $3.82 per share and revenue of $845.4 million, indicating changes of -21.72% and +0.76%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Axcelis Technologies. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection remained stagnant. At present, Axcelis Technologies boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In the context of valuation, Axcelis Technologies is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 37.08. This valuation marks a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 38.98.
Investors should also note that ACLS has a PEG ratio of 8.43 right now. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Electronics - Manufacturing Machinery industry held an average PEG ratio of 4.8.
The Electronics - Manufacturing Machinery industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 30, which puts it in the top 13% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Be sure to use Zacks.com to monitor all these stock-influencing metrics, and more, throughout the forthcoming trading sessions.
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Axcelis Technologies (ACLS) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why
Axcelis Technologies (ACLS - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $134.10, demonstrating a -5.24% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.05%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.46%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.64%.
The semiconductor services company's shares have seen a decrease of 21.69% over the last month, not keeping up with the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 3.62% and the S&P 500's gain of 0.61%.
Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance of Axcelis Technologies in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to go public on August 6, 2026. The company is predicted to post an EPS of $0.9, indicating a 20.35% decline compared to the equivalent quarter last year. Our most recent consensus estimate is calling for quarterly revenue of $205.1 million, up 5.43% from the year-ago period.
Regarding the entire year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of $3.82 per share and revenue of $845.4 million, indicating changes of -21.72% and +0.76%, respectively, compared to the previous year.
Investors should also note any recent changes to analyst estimates for Axcelis Technologies. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Empirical research indicates that these revisions in estimates have a direct correlation with impending stock price performance. To utilize this, we have created the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model that integrates these estimate changes and provides a functional rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Within the past 30 days, our consensus EPS projection remained stagnant. At present, Axcelis Technologies boasts a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In the context of valuation, Axcelis Technologies is at present trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 37.08. This valuation marks a discount compared to its industry average Forward P/E of 38.98.
Investors should also note that ACLS has a PEG ratio of 8.43 right now. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. As of the close of trade yesterday, the Electronics - Manufacturing Machinery industry held an average PEG ratio of 4.8.
The Electronics - Manufacturing Machinery industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 30, which puts it in the top 13% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank is ordered from best to worst in terms of the average Zacks Rank of the individual companies within each of these sectors. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Be sure to use Zacks.com to monitor all these stock-influencing metrics, and more, throughout the forthcoming trading sessions.