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Amkor Technology (AMKR) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know
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Amkor Technology (AMKR - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $39.01, demonstrating a -10.79% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily loss of 1.21%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.02%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 2.6%.
Shares of the chip packaging and test services provider witnessed a loss of 17.99% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its loss of 3.87%, and the S&P 500's loss of 0.03%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Amkor Technology in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on October 26, 2026. In that report, analysts expect Amkor Technology to post earnings of $0.79 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 54.9%. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $2.02 billion, indicating a 1.54% upward movement from the same quarter last year.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $2.6 per share and revenue of $7.64 billion. These totals would mark changes of +73.33% and +13.95%, respectively, from last year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Amkor Technology should also be noted by investors. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent 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.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. Amkor Technology currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, Amkor Technology is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 16.8. This expresses a discount compared to the average Forward P/E of 33.5 of its industry.
Also, we should mention that AMKR has a PEG ratio of 0.54. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. The Electronics - Semiconductors industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 1.14 as of yesterday's close.
The Electronics - Semiconductors industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 160, placing it within the bottom 35% of over 250 industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. 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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Amkor Technology (AMKR) Dips More Than Broader Market: What You Should Know
Amkor Technology (AMKR - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $39.01, demonstrating a -10.79% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock's performance was behind the S&P 500's daily loss of 1.21%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a rise of 0.02%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw a decrease of 2.6%.
Shares of the chip packaging and test services provider witnessed a loss of 17.99% over the previous month, trailing the performance of the Computer and Technology sector with its loss of 3.87%, and the S&P 500's loss of 0.03%.
The investment community will be closely monitoring the performance of Amkor Technology in its forthcoming earnings report. The company is scheduled to release its earnings on October 26, 2026. In that report, analysts expect Amkor Technology to post earnings of $0.79 per share. This would mark year-over-year growth of 54.9%. Alongside, our most recent consensus estimate is anticipating revenue of $2.02 billion, indicating a 1.54% upward movement from the same quarter last year.
Looking at the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $2.6 per share and revenue of $7.64 billion. These totals would mark changes of +73.33% and +13.95%, respectively, from last year.
Any recent changes to analyst estimates for Amkor Technology should also be noted by investors. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the business and profitability.
Our research demonstrates that these adjustments in estimates directly associate with imminent 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.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate remained stagnant within the past month. Amkor Technology currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
In terms of valuation, Amkor Technology is presently being traded at a Forward P/E ratio of 16.8. This expresses a discount compared to the average Forward P/E of 33.5 of its industry.
Also, we should mention that AMKR has a PEG ratio of 0.54. The PEG ratio bears resemblance to the frequently used P/E ratio, but this parameter also includes the company's expected earnings growth trajectory. The Electronics - Semiconductors industry currently had an average PEG ratio of 1.14 as of yesterday's close.
The Electronics - Semiconductors industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. At present, this industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank of 160, placing it within the bottom 35% of over 250 industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank evaluates the power of our distinct industry groups by determining the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks forming the groups. 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.