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MKS (MKSI)

Technology · Scientific Technical Instruments · NASDAQ

MKS (MKSI) is a Technology company in the Scientific Technical Instruments industry. It has a market capitalization of $13.00B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 15.7 and a free-cash-flow yield of 3.8%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue grew 9.6% and free cash flow per share grew 21.0%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Buy, 6.6 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the leading band of its market.
AI scorecard
Buy · 6.6/10
Positive, at the low end of Buy. As of Nov 7, 2026.
Momentum
Leading · +76.0% over 12 months ex. last
Top 20% of its market on the past year's steady rise.
Shariah screen
Not Shariah Compliant
At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Off its high
-57.0%
How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.
Market cap$13.00B
Trailing P/E15.7
Price / book4.3
Price / sales3.0
FCF yield3.8%
Dividend yield0.5%
Gross margin47.0%
Operating margin16.7%
Net margin10.1%
Revenue growth (YoY)+9.6%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)+3.5%
EPS growth (YoY)+19.8%
FCF/share growth (YoY)+21.0%
Beta2.0
ExchangeNASDAQ
SectorTechnology
IndustryScientific Technical Instruments

MKSI earnings

Next report: Feb 16, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $3.95). Beat the EPS estimate in 4 of 4 recent quarters.

QuarterReportedEPSEstimateSurpriseRevenue
Q3 2026 Nov 4, 2026 $4.18 $3.65 +14.5% $1.41B
Q2 2026 Aug 5, 2026 $3.30 $2.96 +11.5% $1.25B
Q1 2026 May 6, 2026 $2.30 $2.05 +12.2% $1.08B
Q4 2025 Feb 17, 2026 $2.47 $2.46 +0.4% $1.03B

MKSI analyst price target

Median target $405.00 from 14 analysts, ranging $270.00 – $600.00.

Scientific Technical Instruments peers

TickerCompanyMarket capP/E
GRMN Garmin $55.03B 27.4
KEYS Keysight Technologies $46.33B 27.2
COHR Coherent $37.98B 29.5
TDY Teledyne Technologies $28.68B 24.6
FTV Fortive $19.46B 21.0
TRMB Trimble $12.40B 15.4
CGNX Cognex $8.04B 30.1
ESE ESCO Technologies $5.97B 28.6
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Recent Congressional trades

MKS trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member Chamber Trade Amount Disclosed
Lisa McClain House Sell $1,001 - $15,000 Nov 21, 2025
Lisa McClain House Sell $1,001 - $15,000 Nov 21, 2025
Lisa McClain House Buy $1,001 - $15,000 Sep 12, 2025

MKSI FAQ

Is MKSI a buy?
Nama's AI scorecard currently rates MKS Buy (6.6 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is MKSI's P/E ratio?
MKS trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 15.7.
When does MKSI report earnings?
MKS's next scheduled report is on Feb 16, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $3.95.
What is the MKSI price target?
The median analyst price target from 14 analysts is $405.00, with a range of $270.00 – $600.00.
Is MKSI Shariah compliant?
Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads MKS as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does MKSI pay a dividend?
Yes — MKS's dividend yield is 0.5%.