• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $159.64
  • Forecasted Upside: -2.27%
  • Number of Analysts: 13
  • Breakdown:
  • 1 Sell Ratings
  • 3 Hold Ratings
  • 9 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$163.35
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Analyst Price Target for MKSI

Analyst Price Target is $159.64
▼ -2.27% Downside Potential
This price target is based on 13 analysts offering 12 month price targets for MKS in the last 3 months. The average price target is $159.64, with a high forecast of $185.00 and a low forecast of $120.00. The average price target represents a -2.27% upside from the last price of $163.35.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 13 polled investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in MKS. This Moderate Buy consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
6/12/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
9/10/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
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  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
12/9/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 9 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
3/9/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
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  • 2 hold ratings
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6/7/2025
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9/5/2025
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11/4/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 9 buy ratings
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  • 1 sell ratings
12/4/2025

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 9 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
11/12/2025CitigroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$122.00 ➝ $185.00
11/7/2025BenchmarkBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$135.00 ➝ $180.00
11/7/2025KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$160.00 ➝ $180.00
11/7/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$135.00 ➝ $150.00
11/6/2025MizuhoSet Target$175.00
11/6/2025Needham & Company LLCBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$136.00 ➝ $170.00
10/31/2025Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftSet TargetBuy ➝ Buy$175.00
10/16/2025MizuhoBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$118.00 ➝ $147.00
10/13/2025Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$151.00
10/13/2025Needham & Company LLCBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$130.00 ➝ $136.00
10/9/2025The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetSell ➝ Sell$92.00 ➝ $125.00
10/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
9/27/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
8/26/2025Zacks ResearchDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
8/8/2025Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
8/8/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$100.00 ➝ $108.00
8/7/2025Needham & Company LLCLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$140.00 ➝ $130.00
7/22/2025Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$100.00 ➝ $112.00
7/14/2025MizuhoBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$105.00 ➝ $118.00
7/10/2025The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral ➝ Sell$90.00
7/8/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$85.00 ➝ $100.00
6/24/2025Cantor FitzgeraldBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$110.00 ➝ $120.00
5/23/2025Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$93.00 ➝ $100.00
5/20/2025Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$110.00
5/9/2025Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$85.00 ➝ $93.00
5/9/2025Needham & Company LLCLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$145.00 ➝ $140.00
2/14/2025BenchmarkLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$142.00 ➝ $135.00
2/14/2025Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$150.00 ➝ $147.00
2/14/2025The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$128.00 ➝ $129.00
2/14/2025Needham & Company LLCLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$156.00 ➝ $145.00
2/13/2025Cantor FitzgeraldReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$140.00 ➝ $140.00
1/15/2025Needham & Company LLCReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$156.00 ➝ $156.00
1/10/2025The Goldman Sachs GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$143.00 ➝ $128.00
1/6/2025CitigroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$130.00
12/16/2024Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$155.00 ➝ $150.00
12/13/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Initiated CoverageOverweight$145.00
11/18/2024BenchmarkReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$142.00 ➝ $142.00
10/7/2024MizuhoUpgradeStrong-Buy
10/3/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$120.00 ➝ $110.00
9/16/2024CitigroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$145.00 ➝ $120.00
9/10/2024Cantor FitzgeraldInitiated CoverageOverweight$140.00
9/3/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$129.00
8/9/2024Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$140.00 ➝ $120.00
8/9/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$135.00 ➝ $120.00
8/9/2024Needham & Company LLCBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$153.00 ➝ $156.00
8/8/2024BenchmarkReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$142.00 ➝ $142.00
8/5/2024Morgan StanleyInitiated CoverageOverweight$155.00
7/12/2024KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$150.00 ➝ $160.00
7/10/2024Bank of AmericaInitiated CoverageBuy$160.00
6/20/2024Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftReiterated RatingHold$140.00
6/12/2024TD CowenBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$150.00 ➝ $160.00
5/23/2024KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$140.00 ➝ $150.00
5/22/2024Needham & Company LLCBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$145.00 ➝ $153.00
5/10/2024BenchmarkReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$142.00
5/10/2024Needham & Company LLCBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$125.00 ➝ $145.00
4/2/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$115.00 ➝ $120.00
2/9/2024BenchmarkBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$85.00 ➝ $130.00
2/9/2024KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$115.00 ➝ $140.00
2/8/2024Needham & Company LLCBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$120.00 ➝ $125.00
1/10/2024Needham & Company LLCBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$96.00 ➝ $120.00
11/2/2023Needham & Company LLCLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$113.00 ➝ $96.00
8/4/2023Needham & Company LLCReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$113.00
7/14/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$90.00 ➝ $105.00
6/22/2023BenchmarkBoost Target$105.00 ➝ $115.00
4/17/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuy$110.00 ➝ $100.00
4/14/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight$95.00 ➝ $90.00
3/15/2023BenchmarkLower TargetBuy$125.00 ➝ $115.00
3/2/2023CitigroupBoost TargetBuy$100.00 ➝ $113.00
3/1/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$90.00 ➝ $95.00
3/1/2023BenchmarkUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$125.00
2/28/2023Needham & Company LLCReiterated RatingBuy$110.00 ➝ $115.00
1/30/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$90.00 ➝ $110.00
1/13/2023KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$100.00 ➝ $115.00
1/9/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$80.00 ➝ $90.00
1/3/2023DA DavidsonReiterated RatingBuy
12/20/2022KeyCorpUpgradeSector Weight ➝ Overweight$100.00
12/15/2022CowenBoost Target$85.00 ➝ $100.00
12/15/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost Target$70.00 ➝ $80.00
12/15/2022BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight$70.00 ➝ $80.00
12/15/2022DA DavidsonBoost Target$90.00 ➝ $100.00
12/15/2022CowenBoost Target$85.00 ➝ $100.00
12/15/2022Needham & Company LLCBoost TargetBuy$90.00 ➝ $110.00
11/4/2022DA DavidsonLower Target$120.00 ➝ $90.00
11/4/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$100.00 ➝ $90.00
11/4/2022CowenLower Target$145.00 ➝ $85.00
11/4/2022CowenLower Target$145.00 ➝ $85.00
11/4/2022BenchmarkDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
11/4/2022CitigroupLower TargetBuy$140.00 ➝ $100.00
11/3/2022Needham & Company LLCLower TargetBuy$95.00 ➝ $90.00
10/21/2022Needham & Company LLCLower TargetBuy$105.00 ➝ $95.00
10/13/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuy$110.00 ➝ $100.00
10/10/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight$105.00 ➝ $90.00
9/29/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$125.00 ➝ $110.00
9/27/2022Needham & Company LLCLower TargetBuy$135.00 ➝ $105.00
9/19/2022BenchmarkLower TargetBuy$172.00 ➝ $145.00
9/1/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight$110.00 ➝ $105.00
7/29/2022Needham & Company LLCBoost TargetBuy$130.00 ➝ $135.00
7/28/2022Stifel NicolausLower Target$242.00 ➝ $230.00
7/19/2022Needham & Company LLCLower TargetBuy$175.00 ➝ $130.00
7/18/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$150.00 ➝ $125.00
6/23/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight$125.00 ➝ $110.00
4/28/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$170.00 ➝ $150.00
4/28/2022CitigroupLower Target$170.00 ➝ $140.00
4/18/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight$155.00 ➝ $125.00
4/13/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuy$200.00 ➝ $170.00
4/7/2022Stifel NicolausBoost Target$256.00 ➝ $260.00
2/22/2022Loop CapitalInitiated CoverageBuy$200.00
1/28/2022Needham & Company LLCLower TargetBuy$215.00 ➝ $185.00
1/28/2022Rosenblatt SecuritiesLower TargetBuy$225.00 ➝ $205.00
1/28/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuy$225.00 ➝ $200.00
1/25/2022KeyCorpInitiated CoverageSector Weight ➝ Sector Weight
12/27/2021Needham & Company LLCReiterated RatingBuy$215.00
12/13/2021CitigroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$190.00
10/29/2021Rosenblatt SecuritiesLower TargetBuy$285.00 ➝ $225.00
8/20/2021CitigroupInitiated CoverageNeutral
7/30/2021Needham & Company LLCLower TargetPositive ➝ Buy$235.00 ➝ $215.00
7/30/2021BenchmarkLower TargetBuy$235.00 ➝ $216.00
7/6/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftInitiated CoverageBuy$225.00
7/2/2021Needham & Company LLCBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$222.00 ➝ $235.00
5/28/2021Rosenblatt SecuritiesBoost TargetBuy$265.00 ➝ $285.00
4/28/2021DA DavidsonBoost Target$215.00 ➝ $230.00
4/28/2021Rosenblatt SecuritiesBoost TargetBuy$235.00 ➝ $265.00
4/27/2021Stifel NicolausReiterated RatingPositive ➝ Buy$225.00 ➝ $250.00
1/29/2021CitigroupLower Target$200.00 ➝ $180.00
1/29/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$175.00 ➝ $207.00
1/26/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetPositive ➝ Buy$170.00 ➝ $200.00
1/25/2021CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$124.00 ➝ $200.00
1/22/2021Needham & Company LLCBoost TargetBuy$175.00 ➝ $205.00
12/11/2020Needham & Company LLCBoost TargetBuy$145.00 ➝ $175.00
12/11/2020Rosenblatt SecuritiesBoost TargetBuy$185.00 ➝ $205.00
12/11/2020CowenBoost TargetOutperform$150.00 ➝ $178.00
12/11/2020DA DavidsonBoost TargetBuy$150.00 ➝ $175.00
12/11/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$145.00 ➝ $170.00
12/11/2020KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$155.00 ➝ $175.00
(Data available from 12/4/2020 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.10 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 36 very positive mentions
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  • 1 negative mentions
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5/8/2025
  • 47 very positive mentions
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  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
6/7/2025
  • 9 very positive mentions
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7/7/2025
  • 31 very positive mentions
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  • 1 negative mentions
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8/6/2025
  • 39 very positive mentions
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  • 3 negative mentions
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9/5/2025
  • 27 very positive mentions
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10/5/2025
  • 24 very positive mentions
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  • 1 negative mentions
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11/4/2025
  • 38 very positive mentions
  • 22 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
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12/4/2025

Current Sentiment

  • 38 very positive mentions
  • 22 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

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MKS Instruments, Inc. provides foundational technology solutions to semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial applications in the United States, Germany, China, South Korea, and internationally. It operates through Vacuum Solutions Division (VSD), Photonics Solutions Division (PSD), and Material Solutions Division (MSD) segments. The VSD segment provides foundational technology solutions, including pressure measurement and control, flow measurement and control, gas and vapor delivery, gas composition analysis, electronic control technology, reactive gas generation and delivery, power generation and delivery, and vacuum technology. The PSD segment offers range of solutions, which include lasers, beam measurement and profiling, precision motion control, vibration isolation systems, photonics instruments, temperature sensing, opto-mechanical components, optical elements, systems for flexible PCB laser processing, and laser-based systems, as well as high density interconnect PCB and package manufacturing. The MSD segment develops, process, and manufactures technologies comprising advanced surface modification, electroless and electrolytic plating, and surface finishing for chemistry, equipment, software, and services markets, as well as high-technology applications. In addition, the company sells its products and services through direct sales, network of independent distributors, and sales representatives, as well as websites, including product catalogs. The company was incorporated in 1961 and is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts.
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Today's Range

Now: $163.35
Low: $160.56
High: $164.06

50 Day Range

MA: $142.30
Low: $121.26
High: $163.40

52 Week Range

Now: $163.35
Low: $54.84
High: $164.79

Volume

843,624 shs

Average Volume

921,881 shs

Market Capitalization

$10.97 billion

P/E Ratio

39.65

Dividend Yield

0.54%

Beta

1.93

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of MKS?

The following Wall Street analysts have issued research reports on MKS in the last year: Benchmark Co., Cantor Fitzgerald, Citigroup Inc., Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Needham & Company LLC, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Wall Street Zen, Weiss Ratings, Wells Fargo & Company, and Zacks Research.
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What is the current price target for MKS?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for MKS in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $159.64, suggesting a possible downside of 2.3%. Citigroup Inc. has the highest price target set, predicting MKSI will reach $185.00 in the next twelve months. Cantor Fitzgerald has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $120.00 for MKS in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for MKS?

MKS currently has 1 sell rating, 3 hold ratings and 9 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
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What other companies compete with MKS?

How do I contact MKS's investor relations team?

MKS's physical mailing address is 2 TECH DRIVE SUITE 201, ANDOVER MA, 01810. The scientific and technical instruments company's listed phone number is (978) 645-5500 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for MKS is www.mksinst.com. Learn More about contacing MKS investor relations.