KU1 Stock Chart & Stats
€67.00
-€0.46(-1.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
€67.00
-€0.46(-1.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€27.79 - €118.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)50.00
Market Cap
€5.49B
Enterprise Value€5.80B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€487.86M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€39.79M
Price to Earnings (P/E)101.1
Beta0.82
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.92Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.05
Shares Outstanding52,332,880
10 Day Avg. Volume100
30 Day Avg. Volume50
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-100.53
Price to Book (P/B)2.60
Price to Sales (P/S)3.27
P/FCF Ratio22.17
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€87.68Price Target Upside30.87% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)2.23
Revenue Forecast (FY)€789.81M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthVery low leverage (debt-to-equity ~0.04–0.05) provides Kulicke & Soffa durable financial flexibility across semiconductor cycles. It reduces refinancing and interest risk, enables self-funding of targeted capex and capacity builds, and supports investments in R&D and aftermarket without heavy borrowing.
Margin RecoveryA rebound to roughly 48% gross margin alongside mid-single-digit revenue recovery indicates improved product mix and pricing power in assembly and advanced-packaging tools. Sustained gross margins create operating leverage as revenue scales, improving the prospects of translating shipment recoveries into lasting operating profitability.
Recurring Aftermarket RevenueAftermarket streams (consumables, spares, service) produce recurring, higher-visibility revenue tied to the installed base. This stabilizes top-line through capex cycles, supports gross margins relative to one-time tool sales, and fosters long-term customer relationships that drive repeat consumable and service sales.
Bears Say
Weak ProfitabilityNear-breakeven net margin (~0.4%) and low EBIT margin (~3.8%) show the company is not yet converting revenue recovery into durable earnings. Persistently weak profitability limits reinvestment, constrains returns to shareholders, and leaves little cushion against cyclical downturns or margin pressure from competition or cost inflation.
Weak Cash GenerationOperating cash flow of ~$16M and free cash flow around $4M signal weak cash conversion relative to revenue. Limited cash generation restricts the firm's ability to fund expansions organically, raises sensitivity to working-capital swings, and reduces flexibility for opportunistic investments or shareholder returns despite a conservative balance sheet.
Execution & Timing Risk Of ExpansionPlanned capacity builds ( ~$20M capex to support ~ $400M revenue) and multi-year ramps for emerging technologies create execution and timing risk. If customer adoption or production ramps lag, upfront spending and higher OpEx could compress margins and delay returns, making growth outcomes dependent on disciplined execution and market timing.
Kulicke & Soffa News
KU1 FAQ
What was Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. lowest stock price was €27.79 and its highest was €118.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.’s market cap?
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.’s market cap is €5.49B.
When is Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 28 days.
How were Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported €0.693 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €0.587 by €0.105.
Is Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. pay dividends?
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.92.
How many shares outstanding does Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. have?
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. has 52,332,880 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. reported an EPS of €0.693 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €0.587. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 19.497%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:KU1
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Kulicke & Soffa Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
€87.68 (30.87% Upside)
€87.68 (30.87% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:KU1 Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth €9.9M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
200.92%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.59%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.56%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc.
Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. (KLIC) is a leading provider specializing in the development, manufacturing, and sale of essential equipment and tools utilized in the assembly of semiconductor components. The company's operations are divided into two main divisions: Capital Equipment, and Aftermarket Products and Services (APS). Within its Capital Equipment portfolio, Kulicke and Soffa offers a broad array of sophisticated solutions, including advanced displays, as well as machinery for die-transfer, flip-chip, and TCB advanced packaging. Their product offerings further encompass ball bonders, die-attach systems, electronics assembly tools, lithography solutions, wafer-level bonders, and wedge bonders. Additionally, they supply critical consumables such as capillaries, dicing blades, and wedge bonds, alongside specialized software platforms like auto offline programming, KNet PLUS, and NPI/MES solutions. The Aftermarket Products and Services (APS) segment is dedicated to providing comprehensive support, including equipment maintenance, repairs, and performance upgrades for their installed base. Kulicke and Soffa serves a diverse global customer base, including semiconductor device manufacturers, integrated device manufacturers (IDMs), outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) providers, various other electronics producers, industrial manufacturers, and suppliers to the automotive electronics sector. Their primary market focus is the United States and the Asia/Pacific region. Established in 1951, Kulicke and Soffa Industries, Inc. is headquartered in Singapore.
KU1 Company Deck
KU1 Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call communicated strong sequential revenue and shipment recoveries across multiple end markets (general semiconductor, memory, automotive/industrial), robust margins and improving visibility, supported by aggressive product and capacity investments (notably in Fluxless Thermo-Compression). Headwinds include a sequential decline in aftermarket refurbished sales, regional softness in Southeast Asia, near-term increases in operating expenses and the multi-year timeline/uncertainty for some emerging technologies (hybrid bonding, vertical wire). Overall the positives — pronounced revenue and shipment recoveries, healthy margins, clear TCB momentum and confident guidance — outweigh the outlined lowlights.View all DE:KU1 earnings summariesKU1 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€87.68
▲(30.87% Upside)
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