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ANDOVER, Mass. - MKS Instruments , Inc. (NASDAQ:MKSI) reported fourth-quarter results that beat analyst expectations, but shares tumbled 4.7% in after-hours trading due to weaker-than-expected guidance for the first quarter of 2025.
The technology solutions provider posted adjusted earnings per share of $2.15 for Q4 2024, surpassing the analyst consensus of $1.96. Revenue came in at $935 million, above Wall Street’s estimate of $915.08 million and up 4.7% YoY.
However, MKS Instruments’ outlook for Q1 2025 disappointed investors. The company expects adjusted EPS of $1.40, plus or minus $0.27, below the $1.62 consensus. Revenue is projected at $910 million, plus or minus $40 million, roughly in line with analysts’ $908.2 million forecast.
"MKS delivered revenue and adjusted EBITDA above the midpoint of our outlook, closing out 2024 on an impressive note against a mixed demand backdrop," said John T.C. Lee, President and CEO.
For Q4, the company reported GAAP net income of $90 million, or $1.33 per diluted share. Adjusted EBITDA was $237 million.
MKS Instruments noted solid performance across its segments, with Semiconductor revenue of $400 million, Electronics & Packaging (NYSE:PKG) revenue of $254 million, and Specialty Industrial revenue of $281 million in the fourth quarter.
The company’s gross margin held steady at 47.2% in Q4, while operating margin improved to 14.5% from 2.7% in the year-ago quarter.
Despite the positive Q4 results, the market’s negative reaction highlights concerns about MKS Instruments’ near-term growth outlook amid ongoing challenges in the technology sector.
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