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Axcelis Technologies Inc. · Q3 2021 earnings
Q3 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Axcelis delivered strong third quarter financial performance driven by record implant systems revenue and solid gross margins.
Axcelis announced very strong third quarter financial performance, driven by record implant systems revenue and solid gross margins. The company is capitalizing on the strength of the mature and specialty markets with Purion product extensions.
- Axcelis delivered very strong third quarter financial performance.
- Record implant systems revenue was achieved.
- Solid gross margins were reported.
- The company is well positioned for long-term, sustainable growth.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Axcelis · Revenue · Quarterly
$177M
Forward guidance
For the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2021, Axcelis expects revenues to be approximately $190 million. Gross margin in the fourth quarter is expected to be approximately 41.5%. Fourth quarter operating profit is forecasted to be approximately $37 million with earnings per diluted share of approximately $0.84. The Company also expects to exceed $640 million in revenue for the full year 2021.
Tailwinds
- Revenues to be approximately $190 million.
- Gross margin to be approximately 41.5%.
- Operating profit is forecasted to be approximately $37 million.
- Earnings per diluted share of approximately $0.84.
- Company also expects to exceed $640 million in revenue for the full year 2021.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q3 2021
+0.0%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.1%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.3%
Avg return
30 days after
57%
37 / 65 earnings
Positive
+14.2%
Q1 2020
Best reaction
-21.1%
Q3 2016
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -1.6% | -5.5% | -14.1% | |
| Q4 2025 | -16.6% | -20.0% | -14.3% | |
| Q3 2025 | +4.8% | +8.6% | +12.8% | |
| Q1 2025 | +5.0% | +10.7% | +15.9% | |
| Q4 2024 | -12.3% | -9.6% | -13.9% | |
| Q3 2024 | +1.9% | -0.2% | -13.2% | |
| Q2 2024 | -3.9% | -6.9% | -6.8% | |
| Q1 2024 | +3.0% | +9.6% | +8.7% | |
| Q4 2023 | -5.8% | -5.8% | -13.8% | |
| Q3 2023 | +0.4% | +1.4% | -1.3% | |
| Q2 2023 | -4.9% | -7.8% | -1.7% | |
| Q1 2023 | -6.7% | -1.4% | +33.4% | |
| Q4 2022 | +4.8% | +8.1% | +4.2% | |
| Q3 2022 | +1.8% | +17.7% | +34.0% | |
| Q2 2022 | +12.2% | +7.8% | -9.5% | |
| Q1 2022 | +0.3% | -4.3% | +8.8% | |
| Q4 2021 | +7.0% | +3.0% | +4.5% | |
| Q3 2021 | +1.5% | +8.5% | +8.6% | |
| Q2 2021 | +11.7% | +13.1% | +28.1% | |
| Q1 2021 | -5.0% | -2.4% | -4.7% | |
| Q4 2020 | +1.8% | +4.0% | +4.1% | |
| Q3 2020 | -0.3% | -1.3% | +20.2% | |
| Q2 2020 | -16.0% | -16.7% | -24.6% | |
| Q1 2020 | +14.2% | +17.3% | +19.4% | |
| Q4 2019 | +10.9% | +12.4% | -7.0% | |
| Q3 2019 | +6.3% | +11.5% | +9.2% | |
| Q2 2019 | -1.3% | -0.3% | +6.8% | |
| Q1 2019 | -13.6% | -20.8% | -32.6% | |
| Q4 2018 | +3.6% | +2.1% | -9.1% | |
| Q3 2018 | +4.7% | +0.0% | +15.4% | |
| Q2 2018 | +3.8% | -0.2% | -9.6% | |
| Q1 2018 | -6.0% | -1.1% | -3.3% | |
| Q4 2017 | +0.2% | -3.4% | +7.1% | |
| Q3 2017 | +10.7% | +4.6% | -2.4% | |
| Q2 2017 | -2.0% | +1.0% | +4.9% | |
| Q1 2017 | +11.7% | +9.1% | +21.8% | |
| Q4 2016 | +7.6% | +7.6% | +0.3% | |
| Q3 2016 | -21.1% | -15.1% | -8.5% | |
| Q2 2016 | +3.4% | +8.2% | +12.6% | |
| Q1 2016 | -9.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -8.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -20.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +8.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +6.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +6.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -4.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +5.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +12.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +4.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +12.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -9.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -9.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -9.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +8.1% | — | — |
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