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Ultra Clean (CH:UCE)
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Ultra Clean Holdings (UCE) Price & Analysis

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Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Capital Structure & Liquidity ImprovementMaterial refinancing actions lower ongoing cash interest and extend maturities, improving financial flexibility. By replacing Term Loan B, upsizing the revolver and cutting borrowing cost, the company reduces refinancing risk and frees cash for operational scaling and modest capex over multiple years.
Scalable Global Footprint And Capacity RunwayAn existing global footprint that can expand to ~$4B of revenue with limited incremental capex is a durable competitive advantage. It enables rapid capture of WFE demand, limits long lead-times and heavy fixed-cost investment, and supports sustainable volume-driven margin improvement as shipments scale.
Experienced CFO AppointmentHiring a seasoned CFO with semiconductor and large-scale manufacturing experience strengthens financial leadership and execution. His track record in turnarounds and capital-allocation should improve budgeting, working-capital management and stakeholder confidence during the multi-year scale-up phase.
Bears Say
Weak Cash GenerationPersistent negative free cash flow and near‑breakeven operating cash indicate limited internal funding capacity. Over the medium term this constrains reinvestment, increases reliance on external financing, and heightens vulnerability to margin or demand shocks despite recent liquidity improvements.
Thin Margins And Recent LossesLow product gross margins and an overall TTM net loss point to structural margin pressure from pricing, mix or cost base. Even with revenue rebounds, thin margins limit the incremental profitability of growth and slow recovery of returns on invested capital unless product mix or pricing power meaningfully improves.
Working Capital Sensitivity / Inventory BuildsInventory accumulation to support demand ramps materially drained cash in Q1, highlighting working-capital sensitivity. If demand timing or mix shifts, prolonged inventory tie-ups could strain liquidity, force additional financing or dilute equity, and hamper execution during cyclical WFE cycles.

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What was Ultra Clean’s price range in the past 12 months?
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What is Ultra Clean’s market cap?
Ultra Clean’s market cap is CHF3.65B.
    When is Ultra Clean’s upcoming earnings report date?
    Ultra Clean’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 03, 2026 which is in 24 days.
      How were Ultra Clean’s earnings last quarter?
      Ultra Clean released its earnings results on Apr 28, 2026. The company reported $0.249 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.211 by $0.039.
        Is Ultra Clean overvalued?
        According to Wall Street analysts Ultra Clean’s price is currently Undervalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
          Does Ultra Clean pay dividends?
          Ultra Clean does not currently pay dividends.
          What is Ultra Clean’s EPS estimate?
          Ultra Clean’s EPS estimate is 0.43.
            How many shares outstanding does Ultra Clean have?
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            What happened to Ultra Clean’s price movement after its last earnings report?
            Ultra Clean reported an EPS of $0.249 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.211. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
              Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ultra Clean?
              Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CH:UCE
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                Company Description

                Ultra Clean

                Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. specializes in providing essential subsystems, intricate components, precision parts, and rigorous ultra-high purity cleaning and sophisticated analytical verification services. The company primarily caters to the global semiconductor sector, operating across the U.S. and internationally. Their extensive product portfolio includes ultra-clean valves, high-purity and industrial process connectors, pneumatic actuators, manifolds, safety solutions, hoses, pressure gauges, and heaters for gas lines and components. They also supply specialized chemical delivery modules engineered to transport gases and reactive chemicals in liquid or gaseous forms from a central point to reaction chambers. Furthermore, they offer comprehensive gas delivery systems, encompassing weldments, filters, precise mass flow controllers, regulators, pressure transducers, various valves, component heaters, and integrated electronic or pneumatic control systems. Ultra Clean Holdings also provides a range of industrial and automation production machinery, alongside fluid delivery systems that incorporate multiple chemical delivery units, PFA tubing, filters, flow controllers, regulators, component heaters, and integrated electronic/pneumatic controls. Additionally, the company engineers precision robotic systems, top-plate and frame assemblies, and process modules – which are vital subsystems within semiconductor manufacturing tools designed to process integrated circuits onto wafers – along with other advanced high-level assemblies. Beyond manufacturing, Ultra Clean Holdings offers critical services such as cleaning and coating for tool chamber components. They conduct specialized micro-contamination analysis, evaluating tool parts, wafers, depositions, chemicals, cleanroom materials, deionized water, and airborne molecular contaminants. The company also provides analytical verification specifically for the cleanliness of process tool chamber components. Their principal clientele includes original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) within the semiconductor capital equipment and integrated device manufacturing industries. Beyond semiconductors, they also cater to the display, consumer, medical, energy, industrial, and research equipment sectors. Established in 1991, the corporation maintains its headquarters in Hayward, California.

                Ultra Clean Holdings (UCE) Earnings & Revenues

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                UCE Earnings Call

                Q1 2026
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                Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                The call presented several meaningful positives: sequential revenue and EPS growth, modest margin expansion, strong strategic positioning for an AI-driven WFE upcycle, materially improved financing (lower cost of capital) and bullish Q2 guidance. Key negatives centered on a sizeable operating cash flow swing to negative driven by inventory builds, a decline in services margin, modestly higher operating expenses and ongoing near-term variability and supply-chain/geopolitical risks. On balance, the highlights (notably demand momentum, financial engineering to reduce interest costs, and clear capacity runway) outweigh the lowlights, but company execution will need to manage working capital and margin dynamics as volumes ramp.View all CH:UCE earnings summaries

                UCE Stock 12 Month Forecast

                Average Price Target

                $91.55
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