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MKS Inc (NASDAQ:MKSI) Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer James Alan Schreiner sold 711 shares of common stock on October 22, 2025, at a price of $138.68, for a total value of $98,601. The sale comes as the stock trades near its 52-week high of $142.20, having gained over 100% in the past six months. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company is currently trading at a high earnings multiple.
Following the transaction, Schreiner directly owns 22,534.694 shares of MKS Inc.
The sale was executed under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on March 12, 2025. The transaction was signed off by M. Kathryn Rickards, attorney-in-fact, on October 23, 2025.
In other recent news, MKS Instruments reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, surpassing analysts’ expectations. The company achieved an earnings per share of $1.77, exceeding the projected $1.62, and reported revenue of $973 million, which was higher than the anticipated $931.11 million. Additionally, MKS Instruments is reportedly considering the sale of a $1 billion specialty chemical division to concentrate on its semiconductor manufacturing business. This move is seen as a strategic shift, with KeyBanc maintaining an Overweight rating and a $160 price target for the company. Furthermore, Needham has raised its price target for MKS Instruments to $136, up from $130, while maintaining a Buy rating. Needham’s optimism follows meetings at SEMICON West, where the firm projected low double-digit growth for the company’s Semiconductor business in 2025 and low single-digit growth for 2026. These developments highlight significant strategic and financial activities for MKS Instruments.
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