NASDAQ$MKSI
MKS Instruments Inc · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
MKS Instruments delivered strong Q4 2024 results, with revenue exceeding guidance and notable growth in semiconductor and electronics segments. Operating margin improved significantly, and net income turned positive YoY.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
MKS · Revenue · Quarterly
$935M
Revenue by segment
MKS · $932M total across 3 segments · Q3 2023
- Semiconductor$367M-32.2%39.4%
- Specialty Industrial$322M+41.2%34.5%
- Electronics & Packaging$243M+31.4%26.1%
Forward guidance
MKS Instruments expects stable revenue in Q1 2025, with continued strength in optics and chemistry businesses. The company is proactively managing leverage and cost structures to maintain profitability.
Tailwinds
- Revenue guidance of $910M ± $40M
- Non-GAAP EPS guidance of $1.40 ± $0.27
- Strong demand for World Class Optics solutions
- Improving trends in the chemistry business
- Effective cost and cash management initiatives
Headwinds
- Potential headwinds from macroeconomic conditions
- Uncertain semiconductor market recovery timeline
- Rising interest expense impacting profitability
- Tariff uncertainties and potential retaliatory actions
- Ongoing efforts needed to reduce debt burden
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 Q4 2024
+0.8%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.3%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.2%
Avg return
30 days after
59%
40 / 68 earnings
Positive
+14.6%
Q3 2024
Best reaction
-17.1%
Q3 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +2.3% | +6.1% | +2.6% | |
| Q4 2025 | -4.8% | -3.5% | -13.6% | |
| Q3 2025 | +11.1% | +9.1% | +16.5% | |
| Q1 2025 | +3.9% | +25.6% | +19.3% | |
| Q4 2024 | -6.6% | -5.2% | -22.4% | |
| Q3 2024 | +14.6% | +13.1% | +13.5% | |
| Q2 2024 | +3.3% | +3.0% | -1.9% | |
| Q1 2024 | +3.5% | -3.7% | +4.0% | |
| Q4 2023 | +5.8% | +11.6% | +18.7% | |
| Q3 2023 | +0.8% | +3.4% | +28.2% | |
| Q2 2023 | -5.8% | -6.5% | -6.3% | |
| Q1 2023 | +2.1% | +0.5% | +17.1% | |
| Q4 2022 | +5.9% | +5.5% | -5.5% | |
| Q3 2022 | -17.1% | -18.8% | +0.5% | |
| Q2 2022 | +8.9% | +11.4% | -4.6% | |
| Q1 2022 | -7.8% | -6.2% | -1.7% | |
| Q4 2021 | -6.8% | -0.5% | -3.1% | |
| Q3 2021 | +2.2% | +7.2% | +8.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | -1.2% | -0.1% | -4.0% | |
| Q1 2021 | +1.1% | -3.3% | +0.6% | |
| Q4 2020 | -5.7% | -7.2% | -6.9% | |
| Q3 2020 | -0.8% | -1.6% | +23.7% | |
| Q2 2020 | +4.0% | +5.6% | +0.1% | |
| Q1 2020 | +12.4% | -4.3% | +7.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | +1.5% | -3.5% | -9.9% | |
| Q3 2019 | +14.2% | +19.7% | +7.0% | |
| Q2 2019 | -3.1% | -8.5% | -13.0% | |
| Q1 2019 | -10.4% | -10.5% | -28.4% | |
| Q4 2018 | +2.4% | +5.7% | +4.2% | |
| Q3 2018 | -5.3% | -4.9% | -1.7% | |
| Q2 2018 | -10.4% | -3.6% | -10.4% | |
| Q1 2018 | -2.3% | -1.7% | +7.1% | |
| Q4 2017 | +7.2% | +1.9% | +12.4% | |
| Q3 2017 | +1.5% | +4.9% | +2.7% | |
| Q2 2017 | +3.5% | +3.8% | -0.4% | |
| Q1 2017 | +6.7% | +7.5% | +8.1% | |
| Q4 2016 | +0.5% | +1.0% | -2.3% | |
| Q3 2016 | +1.3% | +2.4% | +17.5% | |
| Q2 2016 | -0.7% | -3.6% | +1.8% | |
| Q1 2016 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -5.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +4.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +4.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +1.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -0.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +4.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +3.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +0.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -7.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +6.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +6.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | -3.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -3.0% | — | — |
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